| Three things to look for when buying a reptile online. | | | | way to tell if you are going to be getting a healthy |
| The first is the quality of the pics. Are they in focus? | | | | animal. If they are going to have to ship, how are they |
| Do they show the entire animal? Are they big enough | | | | going to do it? If they are Fed Ex Certified that is a |
| to see? You want to be able to be sure you are | | | | good sign that your pet will arrive safely. |
| getting a healthy pet. If there is anything wrong with it | | | | The third is, how long have they been breeding reptiles. |
| like missing toes, tips of tail, or mites, is it distinguishable | | | | These are one of the most popular pet reptiles on the |
| in the pic. If not can you e-mail the breeder to get | | | | market today because of there temperament, size |
| better ones? | | | | and ease of breeding. Many people breed them |
| Which leads me into availability. I'm not just talking | | | | without really trying and can incubate them to hatch |
| about whether or not there are any animals available. | | | | fairly simply. For quality babies the mother will need to |
| I'm also talking about how easy it is to get a hold of | | | | be fed a lot of supplements and extra food. An |
| the breeder. If the breeder is close to you can you visit | | | | inexperienced breeder might not know how to do this. |
| the facility to pick up your new pet? That is the best | | | | This could result in babies that are small and unhealthy. |