07-17-2006, 04:19 PM
GWPHOENIX Wrote:dude-my wife works at a small local pet shop. a mom and pop store.she has many cust that deal with the schamburg reptile swap meet.please be verry carefull with who you deal with.if you want to talk with someone with experiance and knowlege call. 847-223-5444 thats the pet shop #
I have a buddy with 2 redtails, 2 hognose pythons, 1 burm, and 1 ball python. He said that if you know what you are looking for and who you are dealing with then the reptile swaps are great, but you need to watch out. I know about looking out for mites and such, but other than that checking for activity level and eating at a big swap is near impossible. I do have a small local shop in glen ellyn that seems real up, and not too outrageous on their prices. I am almost tempted to spend a bit more anyway so that I know they are captive bred, eating well, healthy, etc.
What is that pet shop that you know and who should I talk to there that you know?? And your name so that they know that you sent me. I will check it out....