Well I think Petco and Petsmart are more directed to Cat and Dogs and they tend to neglect the needs of the reptiles. BUT i do have to say that it was Petco that got me into the whole hobby. I bought my first Normal BP at petco for 30 bucks. and it went downhill from there lol Pastel, pinstripe, spider, lesser , salmon boa, dumerils boa. lol