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Oh, Craigslist...

Aww, chelzzer, at least you would stand a chance to make a difference.. ;)

My first 'real' job was at a full line pet store. The owner was a self-proclaimed 'reptile guy,' which was both a good thing and a bad thing. A bad thing because he was convinced he could do things like cohab young snakes without issue (think 2-3 baby corns to an 8" deli, anywhere from 6+ boas or ball pythons to a viv). A good thing because, other than stupid crap like the cohabbing, the reptiles got halfway decent husbandry, we rarely got in high commitment animals like Sulcatas, iguanas, or monitors, we stocked thermostats (woohoo!), and we had full permission to be completely honest with customers on what this or that animal REALLY needed.

These days I work at a dog/cat supply store, NO ANIMALS (other than foster kittens through a local rescue, and NFS store cats). It's SO much lower stress not having to deal with idiots determined to buy and kill your animals every day. Though I do miss getting to talk reptile at work. :)
 
chelzzer said:
What?! A FANCY cornsnake for $80?? Sign me up! A 'plain corns snake' as they're here call them, are normals and they go for between $95-$100 depending on the store. But, my word, a FANCY cornsnake? They cost an arm, leg, AND half your freezer full of food.
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Wow, I don't want that to get out, how cheap Phoenix sells "Fancy" corns for, otherwise your "plain" corn snakes may never sell, and if you do get "Fancy" ones, they would probably start at like $500!

chelzzer said:
LOL @ pet store prices. I keep applying at pet stores to try and find a job but then I always remember that I'll likely get fired for telling people what the reptile is really worth and how they should actually be carrying for it instead of the universal 'get a heat lamp, this tiny tank that will be too small in a couple months, and all this other crap you don't need so you spend a ton of money now and again later when you learn you bought almost none of the things you really needed' lol.

Not to mention they probably wouldn't like it when I spend hours redesigning their reptile area so that the cresties aren't in 20g longs with a heat lamp and UTH, while the 3 baby cornsnakes are stuck in the tiny exoterra cube with one hide, a miniscule water dish, and heat lamp...
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I would love to work at a pet shop too, but I am terrified of dogs (I was attacked twice when I was little, and am mentally and physically scarred for life!) so my husband acts like I was Brittney Spears or something when we go into PetCo, I walk right behind him, stuck to his back so he can lead me around any dogs.

And I would be too honest too, I love helping people get the correct information and what is best for their pet in the long run!
 
I wouldn't really call sulcatas difficult or high commitment animals - IF you live in an area where they can live outdoors, such as southern Cal, parts of Az, Tx, and Florida. They are really wonderful and fairly easy outdoor pets once you have built a proper pen for them. Our very large pen probably didn't cost much, if any, more than a proper indoor setup would cost for a much smaller tortoise species. I encourage people in appropriate climates to consider them - as long as they know they will eventually be building a nice, sturdy, pen for them in the back yard.
 
Kathy, sorry, perhaps I should have clarified. This was back when I was living in northern Utah-- up there, there's only 4 or 5 months of good, consistent Sulcata weather. The rest of the year you'd have to have a heated shed... A big one!

I do agree very much that the commitment is far less intensive in a warm southern climate. But I still have doubts that most people buying that cute baby tortoise at the pet store have the yard space, stability, or attention span to really commit to something like a Sulcata.

I may be a wee bit biased. I have no faith in humanity anymore. ;)
 
That makes a lot more sense! We usually produce 1 clutch per year, and usually sell them at shows in the southeast or southwest, where I can discuss the proper care with potential buyers. I only shipped one up north one time - and that was because the buyer described the set up they were planning to prepare in their basement. I was very impressed with their dedication - which is what it takes to properly care for one in a climate too cold for outside pens for most or all of the year.

In southern Az, they are amazingly common pets, even among non reptile people. I have talked to store clerks, hair dressers, etc, who have had them in the back yard for years, and they seem to be doing well and happy. With the proper set up and climate, I think they are easier than a dog. We don't have a dog because it takes too much commitment - more than we are willing to do, lol!
 
Awesome that you guys ensure they're going to prepared and knowledgeable homes. I would absolutely love a Sulcata but the lovely northern Ontario weather I have to deal with isn't exactly allowing for that, and I'd venture a guess thay my landlord doesn't want a tortoise farm in the basement either hahah.
Yet another addition to the 'maybe someday...' list loo

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And of course lol turns into loo.. I really should get myself one of those handy edit buttons haha (or turn off autocorrect)

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The pic really says it all.

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You didn't hear?? Cornsnakes love having friends over to their tanks for sleepovers and cuddles! (end sarcasm font lol)
*smh*

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If it was a photo op,very cute. But by the caption...social animals??? None of mine seem to be missing out by being in different tanks.
 
Hey, it's all fun and games until someone sticks a tail in warm water and pees the sleeping bag!
 
I love torties too. I wonder if they were just being sarcastic? There is no such thing as an ugly kitten.
 
I have no words for this one ...

http://eastidaho.craigslist.org/pet/4506078048.html

"Have have owned this dog and she is not a tea cup she is not potty trained this women is resale her for money I paid 250 for her I got sick of her ting and peeing in my house this women has 5 kids and 3 or 4 other dogs she can't afford to take care of any animal and she told me that herself it's not right to do that to any animal the women saling her is named robin and her number is show contact info and she sold her to someone else and they brought her back for the same reason"
 
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