I honestly hope that you haven't messed things up for all of us. Considering what has gone on, it's generally not the best idea to get the media involved. I would not be surprised if they blow things out of proportion and their "expert" isn't one at all.

Like I've said repeatedly, yet no one has listened, this is the first time that this has happened. I have never seen the conditions that you claim. Frankly, it would have been smarter to go to the manager.

I just hope that you don't get anti-exotic pet legislation rolling in Oklahoma.
Umm As a die hard activist from way back I can assure you, Raptor, that the media wont take that line in this case. The media is interested in drama, "What makes the best story." They might profile both sides of the issue but they are going to focus on the drama and in this case the drama is lack of care. Besides the reptile opposers are not the only one's watching this kind of thing. Animal right's activists love the press too.

I know that Ohio is pressing for a ban but the bottom line is the profit margin... ALWAYS!!!!! and herping is a growing interest. I don't know for sure but my guess is that the reptile business is a multi billion dollar industry and the polititions have to focus on how such a thing will impact the economy.

To the OP, your actions might have been over kill but at least you did something. Kudos for that. If you or I got caught with a sick animal that we were obviously neglecting. We would at the very least get ticketed and/or fined. At the most go to jail. So, why should pet stores be allowed to abuse and/or neglect animals and keep getting away with it?