Problem: Ever since I got Salina I felt Pet stores did a poor job of informing me. They told me there was virtually no difference between a RTB, a BP, and a Burm. I picked the BP because I remembered hearing they "ball" up when scared. I figured that would be a safe bet for my family.

Solution: Every pet store should be forced to offer a 30-60 minute training video on animals that they sell. The videos should be put together from leaders and experts in the industry. This will help consumers make better informed decisions. It will mean less animals going to unqualified keepers, and less animals in shelters. I think it would discourage a lot of sales and cut down on the capturing of wild animals for sales purposes (Iggys come to mind). Make people sign disclosure statements stating that they recieved the training and make them public record. If they fail to care for thier animals in a proper manner, they will have to face stiffer fines and penatlies.

This would also force the pet stores to offer items that really aid in the husbandry of animals. I think heat rocks would dissappear, and quality UTHs and Thermostats would line the shelves. I could be all wrong on this but, I don't think so.

Matt,
Don't call you're Congressman to complain, call to offer a feasible solution. I tell my troops often, don't come to me with a problem, come to me with a solution!