Quote Originally Posted by wolfy-hound View Post
Call your local humane society or wildlife officers. Report in detail the conditions, calmly and professionally, without swearing or acting emotional and insane. That way they will take it serious. If they blow you off, then say you're going to tell the local news about the inhumane conditions. Then go do it. Local news LOVE animals in peril stories. Even when it's "just reptiles".

I second AND third that! Report, report, report!

Not only this is animal cruelty, animal endangerment, and animal abuse. Such conditions are breeding grounds for disease and bacteria and thus is very dangerous for humans. Just think if a child asks to hold a ball python, the place is so careless they probably wouldn't even bothering giving the kid some hand disinfectant. If that kid goes off then and sticks his hands in his mouth, he could become seriously ill or even die!

I am VERY particular when it comes to reptiles and small mammals. You must always keep your cages clean, always make sure they are properly sized, and ALWAYS wash your hands after handling.
I learned the hand washing part the hard way. After I handling my Savannah Monitor, I bit my nails (I've nearly broke the habit now) before washing my hands. I was violently ill for the next week with salmonella poisoning. NOT a fun experience.


If I could, I'd report them myself. This is just wrong.