Why NOT to support Petco. - Page 3

exwizard · 09-18-12, 11:16 AM

You know what? I find it odd that I find myself on the same side as animal right extremists like PETA but in this case I need to set aside my political differences with them. Truth is this video was shocking to see and I don't shock easily. What I find even more shocking is that this sort of thing happens a lot. Im still at a loss to this whole thing. Does that sound naive? Maybe but my eyes have been opened up to this now.

DeesBalls · 09-18-12, 11:23 AM

Its hard for me... the PetCo i go to is awesome... there is also another pet store in the same town, and its pathetic (bps on sand) and they hate when i go in. lol

so for me it is hard for me not to support them, since it the only place around me with decent animals, and decent prices...

by any means, this is rediculous, and kuddos to the guy who rescured it.

infernalis · 09-18-12, 12:04 PM

I support breeders, and buy my bedding online or at wal mart.

Chain pet stores are over priced, and I usually go mental on them and make a scene, so it's best I don't go in at all.

StudentoReptile · 09-18-12, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by infernalis

I support breeders, and buy my bedding online or at wal mart.

Chain pet stores are over priced, and I usually go mental on them and make a scene, so it's best I don't go in at all.

Ditto.

I keep telling folks...there is nothing in a pet store you cannot get elsewhere.

DeesBalls · 09-18-12, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by infernalis

I support breeders, and buy my bedding online or at wal mart.

Chain pet stores are over priced, and I usually go mental on them and make a scene, so it's best I don't go in at all.

i get crickets and water dished/dog food there... where do you get your bedding offline at?

DeesBalls · 09-18-12, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by StudentoReptile

Ditto.

I keep telling folks...there is nothing in a pet store you cannot get elsewhere.

let me know where to get crickets, aspen, cypress multch, and cheap water dishes at and i will no longer support them... i just cant find anything.

Kingsnakechris · 09-18-12, 12:26 PM

Kingsnake dot com is a favorite for me. Mostly breeders and private sellers. Go into the classifieds and look around.

Tango · 09-18-12, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by DeEuGi

let me know where to get crickets, aspen, cypress multch, and cheap water dishes at and i will no longer support them... i just cant find anything.

I can get everything on your list at reptile shows. Ohio has some good shows - I dont know if any are near you, though.

StudentoReptile · 09-18-12, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by DeEuGi

let me know where to get crickets, aspen, cypress multch, and cheap water dishes at and i will no longer support them... i just cant find anything.

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Originally Posted by DeEuGi

let me know where to get crickets, aspen, cypress multch, and cheap water dishes at and i will no longer support them... i just cant find anything.

Crickets = there are many online vendors you can order from. Set up a tub or box, and you can start have 1000s of crickets delivered right to your doorstep. This is what the petstores do! You think they breed crickets? You're basically cutting out the middle man and getting feeder insects in bulk, cheaper per insect, and you don't have to drive to the store and wonder if they're going to be out of the right size crickets. Or you can breed your own roaches or mealworms, or whatever suits your fancy and basically raise your own free insects.

Aspen = small bags can be had at Walmart. Large bag at Tractor Supply Co for $10. Of course, like most anything, you can order it from any number of places online.

Cypress Mulch = Lowe's or Home Depot....or again, online

Cheap Water dishes? = please. I like the little plastic crock bowls you get at walmart. I mean, I don't know exactly what animals you;re looking for, but seriously, nearly ANYTHING can be used for a water bowl. Now, if you want the decorative, rock-like bowls.....[wait for it]....you guessed it! Go online!

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True story...so the wife and I are preparing to get a beardie for our son, right? We're researching and price-comparing cages and tanks, and we both agreed we really like the Exo-Terra terrariums with front-door access. Amazon had it the cheapest, even with shipping. I had a 36x18x12 glass terrarium shipped straight to my door. I didn't have to blow my evening loading the wife and 2 babies into the car to drive 35 minutes to the nearest petstore and pay full retail price for the thing, and load it myself into the car (if it would even fit). My wife or I didn't have to lift a finger.

With Amazon Prime, I can have light bulbs, heat pads, temp guns, etc...shipped to my door in 2 days. Light fixtures can be had at the hardware or home supply store.

If you have internet access and a credit card, there is no reason for you to ever walk into a petstore ever again.

MoreliAddict · 09-18-12, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by StudentoReptile

Aspen = small bags can be had at Walmart. Large bag at Tractor Supply Co for $10. Of course, like most anything, you can order it from any number of places online.

I like to buy aspen from pet stores, so you know the stuff is manufactured for animals.

Some people complain about aspen being "too dusty", which makes me question where they are getting it...

infernalis · 09-18-12, 12:50 PM

Don't laugh....

I get all kinds of water bowls at the salvation army thrift store.

Saves money and supports charity, win, win, win...

For small baby snakes, a glass ash tray (washed) makes an awesome water dish.

Crockery soup bowls with flat bottoms, dog food dishes (double as hides) list goes on.

infernalis · 09-18-12, 12:59 PM

pet store = Expensive...

Department store, dollar store, wal mart = CHEAP

Better product, better service, lower price.. what's not to like?

StudentoReptile · 09-18-12, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by MoreliAddict

I like to buy aspen from pet stores, so you know the stuff is manufactured for animals.

Some people complain about aspen being "too dusty", which makes me question where they are getting it...

What do you think the stuff from Tractor supply is for? I agree though...everyone has their own preferences. I like the stuff from Walmart; I just wish it came in bigger bags!

I hear ya, Wayne! I love rooting around at Salvation Army, Goodwills, etc. ...like I said, a LOT of stuff can be used for herps with a little imagination and creative.

I swear, one of these days I'm going to write a How-To sheet on setting up a beginner herp for less than $50. It can be done. People gotta learn that just because it doesn't have a picture of an iguana on the packaging doesn't mean it can't be used for a reptile!

DeesBalls · 09-18-12, 01:03 PM

the bags of aspen at wal mart suck. they are smalll bits and dust as hell...

as for everything else, guess i could look online, just dont like buying and waiting..

Kingsnakechris · 09-18-12, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by infernalis

Don't laugh....

I get all kinds of water bowls at the salvation army thrift store.

Saves money and supports charity, win, win, win...

For small baby snakes, a glass ash tray (washed) makes an awesome water dish.

Crockery soup bowls with flat bottoms, dog food dishes (double as hides) list goes on.

Good will is another good one, but yes the salvation army thrift store has almost everything!!! The other stuff I get online in BULK, wholesale is the way to go IMO