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| Pete of Kidlington's Evolution Reptiles. He runs a good shop. |
- Quick look round the premises to see if they are clean, well ordered with good reptile cages, not just a few old aquariums, good selection of UV lights, free care leaflets (online or in the shop), hides, water bowls of the right type, etc.
- Specialist shops are usually better than general pet shops. Don't buy animals online. You don't know if they are healthy. Go and take a look first.
- Do the reptiles in the shop have enough space, well ordered cages, UV lighting, basking spots, and places for snakes to hide. Or are they just kept in tiny plastic pots?
- Is there are good amount of water. Enough for snakes to have their whole body submerged? Shallow but enough for tortoises to walk in so they can drink?
- Are the staff willing to answer questions without blahblah- ing. Will they help you if you come in with a problem?
- Do they sell books about the species you are buying.
- Do they give a straight answer - ie. tell a first time buyer what reptile will be easy to keep? Or just sell them anything that the ten-year-old fancies?
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