Midlands Reptile Expo Kidderminster

[ASBO_Jag_Man]

What is important to remember is that, there was no one selling who was a commercial trader or owns a pet shop licence. It is a whole lot cheaper as it is HOBBIESTS or PRIVATE BREEDERS solely selling excess stock...

[Hoolibugs]

I bought a few animals at the show and on all counts I was quizzed about my knowledge of the animals.

I would much prefer to buy direct from a breeder - I know where the animals has come from, I know its background, if there are any problems I can contact the breeder and they will be happy to help. A breeder cannot afford a bad reputation and will bend over backwards to help.

I would never buy an animal from a pet shop - I do not know the animals background, the animals are possibly WC, the animals usually receive substandard care while they are in the shop. A shop doesn't care if they have a bad reputation, they just ride it out and can afford to do it.

There are good shops out there but the majority are pants

[Spikebrit]

Originally Posted by thecricketkiller

• i get the impression you are iver a protestor possing as a geniune keeper
• or a shop keeper thats not doing so well.

If you are the first one then please go away!
Or if you are the second one ask for advice and attend these meetings because it is people like us that will make the small shops survive!

my guess is its the second one, as if you read back though their posts you come across this comment with regard to a pet company they own and a post discussing their shops.

Im interested in some of the quotes/things that you have witnessed/been told about the shops (neongecko) please call me at the Paisley store 0141-8485678 John McEachran. Company Owner
If anyone else has any other issues they wish to discuss please feel free to contact me on the above number or email me at john.mceachran@neongecko.biz Regards

Just thought it might help.

From what i have heard about the kidderminster show, is that it was a great succes, with superb advice and brillant service. Prices were great (cheaper then trade in some cases) and the stock was of a brillant quality which is the standard from breaders and somthing you dont get in all shops.

Jay