Re: Can rodents carry mites?
Thanks, guys! I’ll keep a close eye out. Now that I think about it, I remember finding a single red, mite-looking crawley on Apophis after I brought him home (from the same shop). I only ever saw one, but treated for mites anyway and the monster never returned. I will definitely steer clear of this place in the future. Especially considering how infested these poor ratlings were! Ugh.
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Re: Can rodents carry mites?
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Team Slytherin
Thanks, guys! I’ll keep a close eye out. Now that I think about it, I remember finding a single red, mite-looking crawley on Apophis after I brought him home (from the same shop). I only ever saw one, but treated for mites anyway and the monster never returned. I will definitely steer clear of this place in the future. Especially considering how infested these poor ratlings were! Ugh. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
I'd be inclined to tell them why you'll be staying away: it's likely they need the business & if they clean up their act, it's a "win" for their animals. Otherwise,
consider how many others will buy from them without knowing any better, & ultimately it's the animals that will suffer. Some pet store owners/managers are
knowledgeable, others not so much: it's possible they haven't noticed the issues, & maybe they're coming from their supplier. They might even appreciate a
"heads-up"?
I'm also wondering if they're in violation of any laws...I think I'd also call animal code enforcement for the city, just to see if there's anything they can do?
Re: Can rodents carry mites?
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Bogertophis
I'd be inclined to tell them why you'll be staying away: it's likely they need the business & if they clean up their act, it's a "win" for their animals. Otherwise,
consider how many others will buy from them without knowing any better, & ultimately it's the animals that will suffer. Some pet store owners/managers are
knowledgeable, others not so much: it's possible they haven't noticed the issues, & maybe they're coming from their supplier. They might even appreciate a
"heads-up"?
I'm also wondering if they're in violation of any laws...I think I'd also call animal code enforcement for the city, just to see if there's anything they can do?
You are right. Thank you for this advice! I have been in enough times that I should be able to mention it in a tactful and respectful manner. Until now, my Dumeril's hasn't eaten live for the last year, but prior to that I often bought them from this supplier and have never seen this before. I actually bought live rat fuzzies from them a month ago and it was not an issue.