On my lizard soapbox for a bit. For dogs and cats it’s generally seen as preferable to go to a reputable breeder or adopt and avoid puppy mills at all costs. I haven’t seen the same for herps. Cont./
Brian Barcyzk and Kevin McClury breed herps on massive scales breeding animals in bare bones rack systems with no engagement And selling sick animals because profit. And they get praised. If you saw this for dogs kept in a box cont./
And just fed and watered and had babies that’s cruelty. But we can get away with it for reptiles. And there are many Smaller fabulous breeders out there selling wonderful healthy herps over looked for these big time breeders. Cont.
Reptiles deserve the same respect a mammalian pet receives.