Pet Shop Shocker!

[Reptilerescueden]

We went visiting a pet shop the other day (Saturday) after the couple who brought the sick chameleon in that died. I was so disgusted at what I saw but just look at this poor Cook Tree Boa that was for sale.


Sunday I rang back the RSPCA to find out if they went to the shop etc. Was told they would get an inspector to ring me. Other than that I knew nothing more.

Monday I range the council and reported to the trading standards.

Then later that Monday afternoon the RSPCA rang me back. They was told by the shop that the snake had just had a bad shed, and he was ok with that. The inspector told them to put a large bowl into the vivarium so the snake could soak and humidity would increase. He also advised them to take it off display until it was well. Also told them to help shedding they should place the snake in a damp hide and left. I was disgusted. I told the inspector that the snake was very poorly and asked about the jaw lolling to one side and it could be a sign of mouth rot. He said he didn't see any signs. I asked him if he inspected the inside of the snakes mouth, he replied no. Just what the hell is the point if they don't listen or do anything to help the snake????? So now the snake has been taken off display and doesn't look like the poor sod will even see a vet.

This morning the Trading Standards dept phoned me to ask what the problems were with the shop etc. I told them of my findings and what the RSPCA has or hasn't done, he too was disusted. Now the trading standards are going to be looking into what I have said and get in touch with the licensing dept at the council. He also mentioned of getting a vet visit sorted, as expressed my concerns about folk not knowing enough about reptiles and then things get over looked due to lack of knowledge. He asked if he could contact me in the future for advise etc and I said sure, and he will also keep me updated on what he finds at the shop.

[quizicalkat]

oh my god that poor snake!

makes me just want to get up there and grab him...

well done for chasing this up

[garysumpter]

Nice to see someone taking action for once instead of bitching on here and getting nowhere!

Well done.

[timberwolf]

Thats a bit grim. I'm interested to know what the Trading Standards people are going to do.. I hope they get move on, that poor snake.

[Reptilerescueden]

Thanks everone, will keep you all updated if and when I get updated. I just hope and prey something gets sorted out properly for the animals sake.

[Reiyuu]

that looks like my cooks before i brougt her home. poor girl had been crammed in a 30 x 30 x 45 exo for about a year! was riddled with mites and a bad feeder till i got her chuffing a few weeks back poor thing

[CaseyM]

The RSPCA arent worth the money you pay for the phonecall, unless its someone on their hate list or somewhere they can drag some poor sap of a presenter and a film crew to, they dont give a damn.

[LiamRatSnake]

That's discusting. Can I ask what shop it is?

[Reptilerescueden]

It's one in Blackburn, not sure I am allowed to say on here am I?
I have PMed you the name.

[LiamRatSnake]

Yeah you probably can name it publicly, but if you feel you don't want to then fair enough. It sounds like a discusting place.