How to deal with pet store mite issue

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Sadly I have to buy 2 feeder rats a week due to a couple picky eaters. I have been going to this store for several months now & never noticed or had any issues. Well today is feeding day so I stopped by & immediately noticed a few snake cages covered in black stuff that looked like pepper in them. Ok so I checked out a few more & came upon a albino that was covered in mites.

So, I talked to the worker there & informed him what I saw & that it was bad. He got defensive saying that they get them because people drop off snakes, get new ones etc & they get rid of them asap. I told him I didn't want to argue but that it was a really bad infestation with numerous animals. He walked away & came back and asked me not so nicely to leave.

Now I am not sure how I should have handled it? Just ignore it? I figured if they knew someone knew it would help the animals out. Personally I wont go back there & probably not allowed lol. But I don't want to transfer any of that to mine. I came home & got out the PAM and shot my shoes & changed my clothes asap!

So now I guess I have to find a new pet store to buy rats.

Where in SoCal are you from? There's some really good places around here and some cool locals who can also get you quality rodents .

edit: btw - Care to name this place so I know to avoid it?