Best Place to Buy Your Pet Reptile
Where To Buy Your Pet Lizard, Pet Snake or Pet Turtle
Have you always been fascinated by reptiles, and now you are considering getting your first pet reptile?
First consider all the special equipment you will need to buy in order to keep your pet reptile healthy. This pet reptile could either be a Leopard Gecko or Bearded Dragon, or a Red Ear Slider Turtle, or even a Boa Constrictor. Whatever pet you decide to buy, you need to understand that not all pet stores sell quality reptiles.
The first thing you will want to see is if the conditions the store or breeder are keeping their reptiles in are clean and well lit with quality lighting and temperature control.
The second thing to look at is whether or not the reptiles have the following qualities:
1. Clear Eyes - the eyes of the reptile, either a lizard, turtle or snake, must have clear eyes. Don't buy a pet reptile that has cloudy eyes.
2. Clear Nose - Check the nose and see if it is clear. If you see any type of discharge or bubbling, that is a clear indication the lizard, snake, or turtle has a sinus infection. In that case, it would be best to say "thank you" and leave. Something like that is very contagious, and you won't want to take a chance on buying a pet reptile with any type of illness.
3. Clear Vent - This is where the reptile discharges their fecal matter. Reptiles are similar to birds in that they don't have a seperate feces and urine process, it is all combined with dark and white colored feces. The vent must be clear, but by the same token, you want to have an indication that the pet reptile is elminating properly without any type of blockage.
4. Alert and Active - Make sure the pet reptile is alert and active. If they appear to be sluggish or listless, then pass on it as a pet. The last thing you will want is expensive vet bills and possibly losing the pet reptile.
5. Aquatic Turtles - Make sure their shell is hard and that there aren't any white spots, or soft spots on the shell. Make sure there aren't any signs of fungus around the neck or feet, or legs.
Consider the reputation of the seller and breeder before buying your pet reptile. If they are someone selling at a flea market or on the corner, you won't be able to contact them for questions.
Make sure you have someone knowledgable to help you in purchasing your new pet reptile. They will bring you years of enjoyment.
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