Quote Originally Posted by Eric Alan View Post
Really? As far as I'm aware, both of these places have policies in place that say anyone can refuse the sale of any animal for any reason. Of course they care. Just because they're easy targets doesn't mean you need to be taking cheap shots at them.
I don't really think it was meant as a cheap shot, both these stores do have policies in place, however I have never seen them refuse to sell a live animal to anyone. Not just with reptiles but with all animals they sell. Their husbandry in the stores is horrible, and the "care sheets" they provide aren't any better. I think the problem is most people that work there have zero reptile/exotic experience. I have been to some Petco's where I have asked to see one of the boas they had (just killing time) and the person in charge of the reptile area had to get someone else because they were afraid to pull it out. The Petsmart by my house has a Sun Conure for sale and they sales associate was telling a mom wanting to get a bird for their 6 year old that this was an easy bird to care for and would be great for a kid...