Purchased From Petsmart

[MitsuMike]

I haven't bought any animals from Petsmart or Petco, but the quality of care varies between these stores. Definitely some of the Petcos are doing a good job, and some Petsmarts aren't. You have to treat each individual store just as you would any other individual pet store--if one Petco is bad, it doesn't mean they all are. If one is good, it also doesn't mean they all are. The name means very little--it's all about the management and the employees.

Again that is not the point..........

A lil cold but other than that I'm just great! Thanks for asking! ^_^ how about you?

Pretty good, just giving insight, wisdom and knowledge to those who aren't as fortunate as I to have such a mind full of genius.

[Void]

Pretty good, just giving insight, wisdom and knowledge to those who aren't as fortunate as I to have such a mind full of genius.

That is so very nice of you to bestow your greatness on the less fortunate ones. The world needs more people like you in it!!

[WingedWolfPsion]

I think it's naive to believe that informed people 'chastizing' a chain like Petco or Petsmart by not buying animals from them will make a difference.

However, buying an animal from an individual Petco or Petsmart that IS doing things right, and letting them know that you appreciate it, can ensure that they continue to pay attention to it, and do things the right way.

(In other words, you aren't going to impact the big chain by doing nothing but refusing to buy from them--but you will impact individual stores with your support. In most cases, doing something will always make a much bigger impact than doing nothing. Doing nothing is just a lot easier).

[MitsuMike]

(In other words, you aren't going to impact the big chain by doing nothing but refusing to buy from them--but you will impact individual stores with your support. In most cases, doing something will always make a much bigger impact than doing nothing. Doing nothing is just a lot easier).

Wow if by not buying reptiles is doing nothing to protest the over all disgrace of the chain then nothing must be something. Groups boycott things all the time, but they are doing nothing right? That is probably one of the stupidest statements I have ever heard. I;m not saying not buying the reptiles will stop them but atleast I know I'm not the moron contributing to them.
Like I already said your supporting the bad stores even if you don't see it (simple economics and business classes will help you learn this, check out the local Community College )
It's people like you that big companies get away with the crap they do, b/c of this mentality.

[waltah!]

Not all Petco/Petsmarts do a bad job with their reptiles. Many times the people in charge of working those areas are reptile keepers and pay a good amount of attention to detail. I'm one of those morons who bought a perfectly healthy bp from a Petco a few years back. One of my girls really wanted him so he came home with us. He's always been a healthy snake with good appetite and is actually the favorite snake in my home.
While I think that there are many other avenues these days for buying a snake such as a solid private breeder, I don't think it's right to lump the entire chain together. My local Petco does a good job in their reptile dept. Hopefully many more of the morons such as myself have had positive experiences as well

[MitsuMike]

Not all Petco/Petsmarts do a bad job with their reptiles. Many times the people in charge of working those areas are reptile keepers and pay a good amount of attention to detail. I'm one of those morons who bought a perfectly healthy bp from a Petco a few years back. One of my girls really wanted him so he came home with us. He's always been a healthy snake with good appetite and is actually the favorite snake in my home.
While I think that there are many other avenues these days for buying a snake such as a solid private breeder, I don't think it's right to lump the entire chain together. My local Petco does a good job in their reptile dept. Hopefully many more of the morons such as myself have had positive experiences as well

Again.......not the point. I already said I'm glad there are good stores out of the chain. But though you feel to reiterate (yep big word there. re·it·er·ate /rēˈitəˌrāt/ Verb: Say something again or a number or times, typically for emphasis or clarity) what people already said, I do not.
Like I said if you like the truth, kewl. If you don't, I don't care. If you wish to support the killing of reptiles thru animal cruelty then that's on you.

[SlitherinSisters]

Not to fuel the fire, but sometimes it's not their fault. Our local Petco and another smaller chain-I believe (they sell puppies and Iowa has the most puppy mills in the US, so I do NOT support them) get some of their ball pythons from local breeders that can't get their normals to eat and want to get rid of them ASAP. Unfortunately that happens and the pet stores have to deal with it. Not to mention they get most of their ball pythons from distributors and we all know those ball pythons do not all come healthy and eating. Keeping them in display tanks is the pet store's issue. If they get snakes in that aren't eating they aren't going to get them eating in those tanks.

[waltah!]

Again.......not the point. I already said I'm glad there are good stores out of the chain. But though you feel to reiterate (yep big word there. re·it·er·ate /rēˈitəˌrāt/ Verb: Say something again or a number or times, typically for emphasis or clarity) what people already said, I do not.
Like I said if you like the truth, kewl. If you don't, I don't care. If you wish to support the killing of reptiles thru animal cruelty then that's on you.

Thank you so very much for spreading YOUR truth. It's much appreciated I tell ya. So how long before you start speaking in the 3rd person?

Responses like the last one from you come through as very disrespectful. I can certainly understand your "big words", but thanks for the copy/paste from dictionary.com just the same.
I won't waste much time on this as judging from your previous posts here and other sites nothing anyone says will sink in as you are incapable see:
(in·ca·pa·ble (n-kp-bl)
adj.
1.
a. Lacking the necessary ability, capacity, or power: incapable of carrying a tune; incapable of love.
b. Unable to perform adequately; incompetent: an incapable administrator.) of being wrong. I fell honored to have you on the site as a valuable resource with fantastic heartfelt advice and winning demeanor seede·mean·or (d-mnr)
n.
The way in which a person behaves; deportment.)
MM is full of lots of things including huge chunks of wisdom that no doubt stems from many years and years of experience.

[Mft62485]

The only thing I don't like about pet stores is they will sell an animal they know has problems and has feeding issues. My girlfriend bought a corn snake from Petsmart and it was dead within three days. From the business aspect, pets are just inventory to them, and they do rely on animal loving employees to help out. Mostly I will just go there and get supplies.

[MitsuMike]

Thank you so very much for spreading YOUR truth. It's much appreciated I tell ya. So how long before you start speaking in the 3rd person?

Responses like the last one from you come through as very disrespectful. I can certainly understand your "big words", but thanks for the copy/paste from dictionary.com just the same.
I won't waste much time on this as judging from your previous posts here and other sites nothing anyone says will sink in as you are incapable see:
(in·ca·pa·ble (n-kp-bl)
adj.
1.
a. Lacking the necessary ability, capacity, or power: incapable of carrying a tune; incapable of love.
b. Unable to perform adequately; incompetent: an incapable administrator.) of being wrong. I fell honored to have you on the site as a valuable resource with fantastic heartfelt advice and winning demeanor seede·mean·or (d-mnr)
n.
The way in which a person behaves; deportment.)
MM is full of lots of things including huge chunks of wisdom that no doubt stems from many years and years of experience.

Imitation is the biggest form of flattery. Btw respect is earned, your not doing very well at that mister super mod. Your emotions are getting the best of you my friend. Is that cuz I hurt your feelings? If so I'm sorry, I'll buy you a lollipop if we ever meet.