I hear what you are saying moonshae, but that does not mean ALL Petcos are BAD.I have been in some pretty bad ones,but I actually used to work for a Petco, as a specialist when I lived in DE... for 7 years! I certainly do know how to take care of snakes, and the guy there weas absolutely wonderful. he had BPs of his own, as well as other reptiles. I know it only takes one bad trip to any Petco to spoil it for a person, as far as reputation goes. But, i would be a little hurt if you came into my store and told me I don't know how to take care of snakes!! I knew the snakes were all fed and well taken care of to the best of what Petco provided us to care for them with.