Local Pet Store Not Taking Care of Their Snakes

[OhhWatALoser]

You need to be careful about taking photographs ect, as that can be a breach depending on the chain / regulations. You don't want to get into hot water yourself.

For unrelated things, I have always been told, unless specifically posted, told to stop, or in an area with the expectation of privacy (bathroom, your own house, ect.), you can take pictures, even in a business.

[Kat_Dog]

For unrelated things, I have always been told, unless specifically posted, told to stop, or in an area with the expectation of privacy (bathroom, your own house, ect.), you can take pictures, even in a business.

This is true, the only parts of an open store you wouldn't be able to legally take pictures of would be restrooms, changing rooms, and rooms marked "employees only". Pictures of animals or items on display are completely legal to photograph even if there is a sign that says "no photography" as that is subjective expectation of privacy and not supported by the law. The worst that could happen is it could get you banned from the store.
This is all assuming we are talking about a store in the US, I'm not familiar with the laws of other countries.


Anyhow, it's not often that reporting to the authorities will mean action will be taken, so your first course of action would be to talk to the manager. Inform him of the situation and let him know that if you don't see improvement in the next few weeks, you will be talking to corporate.


Leaving negative online reviews may help, but when people go to a store, they often don't look at reviews online.

[Navaro]

For unrelated things, I have always been told, unless specifically posted, told to stop, or in an area with the expectation of privacy (bathroom, your own house, ect.), you can take pictures, even in a business.

Oh I agree. Just figured it was worth mentioning. It wouldn't be the first 'pet store' I've heard of that has a sign up saying no photographs / pictures.