Downsview Park (Canada) Reptile Expo advice

Hi guys, I am wondering if anyone can tell me whether I am likely to be able to find pvc cages, thermostats and radiant heat panels at the Reptile Expo coming up in a couple weeks? I have never been and was kinda hoping to get everything in 1 go if possible instead of driving all over Ontario or paying for shipping.
Also I need help with deciding which heat panel and thermostat as I am completely new to all this - figured the expo would be a great place to get advice.

Most expos will have a website with a list of vendors. Look for that and hopefully you will be able to see what the vendors carry.

This also comes in handy if you're going to an expo to potentially buy a new animal. Research the breeders that will be there to help narrow your search. Find the reputable breeders and avoid the nit-so-reputable tables.

Good luck!! Hope this helps a little

I think a lot of this applies to buying reptiles at shows, have an enclosure up and running before you get an animal if you get anything.

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Originally Posted by craigafrechette

Most expos will have a website with a list of vendors. Look for that and hopefully you will be able to see what the vendors carry.

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If you do this some vendors will let you pay in advance and then pick up your stuff at the show, especially for bulky items like enclosures and racks.

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Originally Posted by bcr229

If you do this some vendors will let you pay in advance and then pick up your stuff at the show, especially for bulky items like enclosures and racks.

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Good point

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Originally Posted by MD_Pythons

I think a lot of this applies to buying reptiles at shows, have an enclosure up and running before you get an animal if you get anything.

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Oh no - I am not buying my ball from the Expo. Just thought it might be a good opportunity to get his stuff all in one trip.