Is it cruel to keep reptiles as pets?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration warn against keeping “pet” reptiles, because of the high risk of contracting potentially deadly salmonella.

Is PetSmart cruel to their animals?

At the PetSmart store in Manchester, Connecticut, a location that PetSmart boasts of as having an “exceptional pet care record,” PETA’s undercover investigation documented more than 100 animals—including hamsters, domestic rats, lizards, chinchillas, and birds—who lay hopelessly, just waiting to die, in the store’s “ …

Are reptiles dumb?

Although many reptiles (like the ball python (Python regius) and American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis)) have small brain to body size ratios, this does not mean they are dumb. Here we showcase published reptile research on their abilities, which could be considered as reptile intelligence.

Do reptiles lack empathy?

Many feel that they have not developed this emotion, as it does not naturally benefit them. However, most reptiles do seem to recognize people who frequently handle and feed them. They also seem to show the most emotions, as many lizards do appear to show pleasure when being stroked.”

Does Petco sell wild caught reptiles?

Re: petco. I personally wouldn’t doubt they are wild caught. Most reptile vendors that stores like that purchase from only offer wild caught or captive born.. I do the ordering for my store, not a petco, but I’m pretty sure we deal with many of the same vendors.

Does Petco treat their animals well?

Also, at our local Petco, they do not take good care of their animals, all their cages are filthy, overcrowded and in plain terrible conditions. But then again I heard from several people that they prefer the Petco in their town over the Petsmart because they treat their animals better.

Does PetSmart abuse their fish?

The leading pet store chain PetSmart receives many complaints about its cruel treatment of these fish, but continues to brush them off with misleading statements that these tiny cups are ‘comfortable’ and ‘safe’ habitats. The wholesale mistreatment of these innocent creatures by PetSmart must stop.

Does Petco mistreat animals?

A farm in Pennsylvania that supplies animals to PetSmart and Petco has been slaughtering animals by the hundreds — cruelly gassing them with carbon dioxide or leaving them in freezers to die slowly, a report says.

Are there any intelligent reptiles?

The monitor lizard intelligence makes it arguably the most intelligent reptile on planet earth. Just like the bearded dragon, studies show that the monitor lizard can identify their human keepers or owners by sight.