Yes. You are correct! They do sell unhealthy animals at times , it's just that it was so obvious in the op story that the bp was very underweight and was not at all healthy. This didn't just happen in three weeks. This pot has been simmering and recently came to a boil. If we do choose to shop at these less than favorable pet stores we need to go with someone who is experienced in reptile health to help us along. And who has a eye for the abnormal in bp's .