There is a local reptile store near me (not pet's, just reptiles) that is owned by a reptile hobbyist and breeder that is miles above any pet store in the area and I shop there. They breed many of the animals that they sell or know the breeders of the animals and the animal prices are good. The prices for supplies are higher than at a chain store because they can't buy in the volume of chain stores. Any reptile purchased from there won't be sick or parasite ridden. I vote for quality.