ZooMed and Exo-Terra are all that is available in my area. And yeah, I noticed a difference between what they say on the label, but getting things shipped to my area cost almost the same price as the products I want shipped, and I can't afford that right now unless I want to step into my emergency vet bill money, which... I'd much prefer to keep.

I do believe ZooMed has a thermostat, a dual one as well. I was looking at buying it for my single tank, and then getting a herpstat when I get a chance to get my cages. I'm already pushing my manager at my petstore to get in thermostats. Even if they get in ZooMeds, at least then it is a push in the right direction where I can push it.

However, let me tell you something about a lot of people who buy from pet shops, and a lot of customers I talk to... Only about 2% really CARE about the absolute safety of their pet, and want the best for their pet... More believe it's only a gimmick. I keep talking anyway, but they don't give a flying hoot. It's to the point where I'm amazed at how little some people care about their pets.

I'm all for changing the misinformation on products. I'm all for encouraging the companies to put the correct information and encourage a thermostat. Pet Store employees often learn about the products that they are selling from what is on the packaging of the bottles, and by doing research about the product itself. They don't always know they are spreading bad information. And those that do shouldn't be working there.

Even when I get my boss to bring some in, I can't guarantee that I'll be able to even sell them, because most customers won't care, and go with the "I never needed one before!" argument, to the point where you're backed in a corner.


And I believe I went off topic... In some places, Zoo-Med and Exo-Tera are all that some people have (Like meeee!) so if someone took away the products, I wouldn't be able to show the positiveness of reptiles to customers because we wouldn't have much reptile equipment available to us. I'm all for encouraging companies to put the right information, and hey! if they realize they can make an extra few dollars by pushing another product, they could very well do it.

Just don't be too aggressive when writing the letter. Most people respond better to a respectful and helpful letter. x3