Quote Originally Posted by Deborah View Post

BP from petsmart are not well started.

I won’t even comment on Petsmart and their vet

Get your BP from a breeder!
You are making a broad generalization about Petsmart and I guess all pet stores. There are a few that have knowledgeable, caring people working there.

I'm not an expert by the standards of this forum. My experience with a captive hatched BP from Petsmart (my niece's) is that it was in great health, not stressed and is an aggressive eater while being a sweetheart with all of the children that handle it frequently.

I purchased three BP's from a breeder. All were healthy but a little thin for my taste. All were stressed and needed lots of encouragement to eat. They have all come a long way because of my experience. They would not be where they are today if they were handled by a complete novice. Is that the breeder's fault? Maybe.

My only point is that we shouldn't assume that all pet stores are bad and that all breeders are good.

To the OP - good luck in your search. Try to find someone local that has experience and can help you choose a perfect pet for you.