I was out shopping recently and I see them for anywhere from 60-85. Most were captive breed normals, but at that price it makes it hard to resist buying on an impulse. I saw the absolutely cutest little 4 month old on sale at one for $80. I almost got em.
I know the major chain stores that get them in dont even know the sex, just a relative age, but the ones I have been to seem to take good care of them. Anyone really serious and not impluse I would think would want to know weight, eating habits, sex, and age before purchasing.

Quote Originally Posted by Freakie_frog View Post
No controversy at all.. I also hate to see them up for adoption. I think however that is due to their relativity inexpensive Pet-Store price. They are cute little impulse buys for many people and when folks figure out they don't just go belly up like a Gold fish after a year or two or die in their sleep like the Pet hamster then pet loose interest and have to get rid of them..

Want to cut down on that if pet stores would stop selling them for 35.00 and ask 100.00 for one you'd see far less of that I'm sure.