That's so sad when someone in the business of selling any creature treats them with so little knowledge and feeling. I'd be darn careful about hygiene after being in a store like that.

We buy live mice from our local pet store which is pretty good all in all but I still buy a few days early and feed the mice at home where they aren't in a huge mouse colony having to fight for food. I figure a couple of days of good food and water helps the mouse so in the end provides a slighter better prey for my snake. Also gives me a chance to check the mice over a few days to make sure they are healthy looking.

~~Jo~~