For legal reasons they can't allow that . Outside training of staff members is almost always frowned upon . Also they aren't going to listen . They are Petco and they know what they are doing . Thus the reason for all those Avics being housed in terrestrial setups . But again they appreciate your concerns and will strive to provide the best animal care that profits allow .
maybe I should of put some emphasis that it was a sarcastic quote. I honestly did imagine a sales associate get bit first before a kid. But if they are selling slings... a kid is going to get bit and we will be screwed.
. I'll be going back to the same store today to complain to the manager. From now on, I won't be buying anything from them.
Makes me want to work at petco just to help avoid this issue. Maybe we can go to local petcos and give them correct info to give to staff?
It's a nice thought, but I've tried pointing things out to my local petco before and it was pointless. I asked to see a molt they had so I could sex it and when I determined it was male the employee said "That's what I thought, because it was so bright." It was a RCF rose hair, and he didn't realize that they came in different colors.
They are going to have them read that care sheet and that's it . Then they will tell them to push all the extra stuff that a customer will need for their new pet . It's in the accessories where they really make their money .
You don't want that . Second hand info can be very dangerous . You could be held legally responsible for what they tell a customer . I teach a concealed weapons permit class on the weekend and when a student asks me a question about something a friend of theirs wants to know I always say they need to have their friend contact me directly . I won't answer go between questions. I'm not getting sued because someone misquotes me . The best thing that a Petco employee can do is direct new T owners to this board and then we can hopeful set them straight and show the the right way to keep Ts .
I've already emailed 2 employees of PetCo and a news paper reporter who covered Petco. This is going to be an ongoing progress for me at least. I don't think Petco would like lawsuits, and that's what they will get out of people living in this country. I can't imagine who they consulted for species selection, let alone how they decided on which OWs to get.
Thank you for your effort, Viper. I will be drafting a letter as well. I know I'm just one person but I hope others on this board will try to be heard as well.
Could you post your email to the boards?
They probably chose by most colorful/cheapest. OBT and P. regalis/miranda/subfusca are the cheapest ones.
miranda and subfusca are kind of expensive here in Canada. regalis, fasciata,vitatta are the cheapest ones here.
Here I can get a subfusca at 3'' for 40 dollars, a regalis for 30, and a miranda for 20 - 50