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| - reptiles, specifically the leopard geckos, are in HORRIBLE conditions. absolutely no escape from the light, no calcium supplements (which they need to prevent MBD), and WAY too many geckos for a tank. all the geckos were laying on top of each other and were malnourished. one had even dropped a tail which, if you know your stuff, doesnt happen too easily with leopard geckos! this guys tail mustve dropped from either mishandling by employees or being beat up by its many, many tank mates. I spoke with the manager previously, asking if she could provide another hide and push both hides against the wall so that the geckos have some escape from the light, and she said she would. i also complimented her on the fact that there was no sand in the enclosure but what do i see when i return?? still no darkness for the geckos and SAND SUBSTRATE! for those of you who dont know, sand will build up in a leopard geckos (especially a young ones) intestines and KILL THEM as its not digestible and cannot be passed. i would NEVER get a reptile from here, they are all sickly looking and unresponsive and NOT WELL CARED FOR. furthermore, the chameleons had no hiding place, filthy water, and only one measly rope to climb on. guinea pigs, who are amazingly intelligent and social creatures are isolated from each other. these rodents are communal animals and there needs to be at least 2 to a tank. WILL NEVER COME TO THIS PETCO AGAIN. MANAGER IS UNHELPFUL AND THE QUALITY OF THE SMALL ANIMALS BEING CARED FOR HERE IS EXTREMELY POOR
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