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Thante
Hatchling
United Kingdom
301 Posts |
 Posted - 19/07/2010 : 15:49:18
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Some of you might know about the problems I've had with my first corn snake Cherry and her eye from other posts i have made.
I recently went back to the shop a bought her at to make a complaint about the service i received when she first got ill (there response at the time was simply "not my problem") and the fact that she was sold to me as an Okeetee, and now i'm pretty sure she is just a Wild type Carolina.
I went in, and not only did they completely dismiss the problems i have had saying, i quote "you know Its livestock,you bought her. its your problem". They told me that every snake in there shop comes from the same two parent snakes (they had around 12 different types of hatching on sale), and that Cherry was in fact a reverse Okeetee and that i was wrong!!
i'm sorry but that snake is not a reverse okeetee! When i told them that she definitely wasn't that bread, they just shrugged and said "well thats what she is"
I am so **** off at them! but i don't think there is anything i can do. which just makes me angrier
i would never change her for another snake, but still !
sorry little rant there haha. Anyone else had problems with idiot pet shop staff? |
0.1.0 Cherry - 09 Normal
1.0.0 Tequila - 09 Caramel Motley |
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Figs
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3319 Posts |
Posted - 19/07/2010 : 16:59:28
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......arent reverse okeetees just like amels?
The fools!!
If you can, just dont shop there anymore :)
It still gets me how every single petshop i go to houses their leopard geckos on sand!
I bought a little albino female leo once and she has to go the vets for an eye infection because she was housed on sand in the shop.
- she was also 6 months old and gravid |
Edited by - Figs on 19/07/2010 17:00:31 |
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reptiledanny
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1809 Posts |
Posted - 19/07/2010 : 17:07:48
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| fortinutly the rep shop i go to is good, there are a few things like the general corn starter-no stat, adult corns housed together, and things like that, but it is good apart from that, they give out good advice about reps, and also are willing to take any problems in for free, then if they need treatment u pay for that, but they are pretty good |
1.1 royal pythons 0.1 hog island boa 1.0 corn snake
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LittleMick
Yearling
United Kingdom
563 Posts |
Posted - 19/07/2010 : 17:34:25
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| I don't like mine, the impression they give me are they won't sell you an animal unless you buy the equipment from them as well which is wayyyyy high priced. And I don't thik much to the advice they give out either. |
0.4.0 Gerbils (Gemini, Pica, Gerty and Sasha)
0.1.0 Leopard Gecko (Elle)
1.0.0 Carolina Corn Snake(Elijah)
0.0.1 Emperor/Imperial Scorpion (Abbi)
2.0.0 Roborovski Dwarf Hamsters (Micro & Chippy)
Tropical fish - 6 Platys.6 Mollies.9 Glowlight Tetra.4 Pearl Gouramis.4 Apple Snails.1 Tiger Plec.2 Common Bristlenose Plecs and lots of babies. |
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sullysteve
Yearling
United Kingdom
507 Posts |
Posted - 19/07/2010 : 17:44:48
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quote:
Originally posted by Figs
......arent reverse okeetees just like amels?
The fools!!
If you can, just dont shop there anymore :)
It still gets me how every single petshop i go to houses their leopard geckos on sand!
I bought a little albino female leo once and she has to go the vets for an eye infection because she was housed on sand in the shop.
- she was also 6 months old and gravid
Just out of interest, where abouts in warrington is it? im from warrington myself. :) |
   
1.0 Corns Geoff (Ghost)
0.1 Brazilian Rainbow Boa - Heidi
1.1 Kings - Pete (Florida) + Mamba (Cali Stripe)
1.2 Ball Pythons (Pastel + Bumblebee + Normal)
Location : Warrington, Cheshire |
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Figs
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3319 Posts |
Posted - 19/07/2010 : 17:47:54
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Originally posted by sullysteve
quote:
Originally posted by Figs
......arent reverse okeetees just like amels?
The fools!!
If you can, just dont shop there anymore :)
It still gets me how every single petshop i go to houses their leopard geckos on sand!
I bought a little albino female leo once and she has to go the vets for an eye infection because she was housed on sand in the shop.
- she was also 6 months old and gravid
Just out of interest, where abouts in warrington is it? im from warrington myself. :)
well hello 
as far as my 'awesome' geography skills take me... its near warrington hospital
other than that i havent a clue! |
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hillzi
The Lost boy.
United Kingdom
3984 Posts |
Posted - 19/07/2010 : 17:50:06
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quote:
Originally posted by Figs
......arent reverse okeetees just like amels?
The fools!!
R.O's are like Carolina's, with a big thick lining around their saddles.
my advice would be to keep on with your snake, and maybe involve trading standards
Or alternatively, create mary hell and tell them your'e not going to shop there again if you dont get re-embossed.
I'm lucky, in one shop the animmals are quality, well looked after, but their equipment is nice but wayy to overpriced and the advice isn't solid.
The other shop I use is too small, with about 8 lizards and 4 snakes in the back, it's more of a domestic pet shop, but its fairly priced, ok there isn't a huge range but the bare bones for a set up is there and the snakes get the attention and care they need but there isn't anything exuberent there. |
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Sta~ple
qeeun speler
United Kingdom
6129 Posts |
Posted - 19/07/2010 : 19:32:42
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Reverse Okeettes are selectively bred amels to have high white borders...
I know they give bad advised...my local shop has a normal labelled as a caramel. They asked my opinion and I told them what I thought, I hope they have changed it.
Can I ask what was wrong with her eye and was the petshop the cause of it? I'd report them or ask to see the manager and tell them where to shove it. And then name and shame them. |
   
A very special super, duper thanks for K :3 |
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HannahB
The Corn Snake Moderator
United Kingdom
5491 Posts |
Posted - 20/07/2010 : 08:37:34
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Originally posted by hillzi
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Originally posted by Figs
......arent reverse okeetees just like amels?
The fools!!
R.O's are like Carolina's, with a big thick lining around their saddles.
just bright orange versions with white borders  |
2.0 Normal Royal Pythons - Q and Little One
1.0 Chihauhaun Mountain Kingsnake - Simba
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sullysteve
Yearling
United Kingdom
507 Posts |
Posted - 20/07/2010 : 09:16:41
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Originally posted by Figs
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Originally posted by sullysteve
quote:
Originally posted by Figs
......arent reverse okeetees just like amels?
The fools!!
If you can, just dont shop there anymore :)
It still gets me how every single petshop i go to houses their leopard geckos on sand!
I bought a little albino female leo once and she has to go the vets for an eye infection because she was housed on sand in the shop.
- she was also 6 months old and gravid
Just out of interest, where abouts in warrington is it? im from warrington myself. :)
well hello
as far as my 'awesome' geography skills take me... its near warrington hospital
other than that i havent a clue!
Ahh, i have heard bad things about that shop. I go to leeroys lizzards lounge in warrinngton. He knows his stuff and is a sound guy. They are moving to a bigger premises soon and the great thing is, he always has a great selection of CORNS! |
1.0 Corns Geoff (Ghost)
0.1 Brazilian Rainbow Boa - Heidi
1.1 Kings - Pete (Florida) + Mamba (Cali Stripe)
1.2 Ball Pythons (Pastel + Bumblebee + Normal)
Location : Warrington, Cheshire |
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Kazerella
The Corn Snake Admin
United Kingdom
3093 Posts |
Posted - 20/07/2010 : 09:59:47
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Glad you warned us Thante-
I was going to buy some Crocodile Skinks form 'that' shop when I'd saved up.
Think they've just lost a sale. I hate pet shops that don't care about what they sell.  |
 
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Figs
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3319 Posts |
Posted - 20/07/2010 : 13:26:53
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Ahh, i have heard bad things about that shop. I go to leeroys lizzards lounge in warrinngton. He knows his stuff and is a sound guy. They are moving to a bigger premises soon and the great thing is, he always has a great selection of CORNS!
I go there too - he said he'd let me work there for my college placement :)
I love that caiman! |
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hillzi
The Lost boy.
United Kingdom
3984 Posts |
Posted - 20/07/2010 : 14:00:47
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Originally posted by HannahB
quote:
Originally posted by hillzi
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Originally posted by Figs
......arent reverse okeetees just like amels?
The fools!!
R.O's are like Carolina's, with a big thick lining around their saddles.
just bright orange versions with white borders
Oops I'm thinking of normal okeetes!  |
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Thante
Hatchling
United Kingdom
301 Posts |
Posted - 20/07/2010 : 17:34:53
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quote:
Originally posted by Sta~ple
Can I ask what was wrong with her eye and was the petshop the cause of it? I'd report them or ask to see the manager and tell them where to shove it. And then name and shame them.
The eye was a genetic defect, so it wasn't there folt. However I rang up with the hope of getting some advice on what to do, or atleast the name of a vet, literally all the guy said was "not my problem" and hung up on me. And to make it worce i think it was the manager i spoke to!
i really want to report them, but don't have a clue of how to do it haha. but i'm looking in to it :P |
0.1.0 Cherry - 09 Normal
1.0.0 Tequila - 09 Caramel Motley |
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Thante
Hatchling
United Kingdom
301 Posts |
Posted - 20/07/2010 : 17:41:47
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Originally posted by Kazerella
Glad you warned us Thante-
I was going to buy some Crocodile Skinks form 'that' shop when I'd saved up.
Think they've just lost a sale. I hate pet shops that don't care about what they sell.
The shop has recenty got in Albino Pigme Hedgehogs, There very cute, but being kept infront of all there snakes!! haha i feel sorry for the snakes being constantly tempted with food.
There animals are ok, they are healthy and they look after them well. Its there customer service,manners and knowledge that stink, which i guess is better then miss treating the animals. |
0.1.0 Cherry - 09 Normal
1.0.0 Tequila - 09 Caramel Motley |
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Sta~ple
qeeun speler
United Kingdom
6129 Posts |
Posted - 20/07/2010 : 18:25:39
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Originally posted by Thante
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Originally posted by Sta~ple
Can I ask what was wrong with her eye and was the petshop the cause of it? I'd report them or ask to see the manager and tell them where to shove it. And then name and shame them.
The eye was a genetic defect, so it wasn't there folt. However I rang up with the hope of getting some advice on what to do, or atleast the name of a vet, literally all the guy said was "not my problem" and hung up on me. And to make it worce i think it was the manager i spoke to!
i really want to report them, but don't have a clue of how to do it haha. but i'm looking in to it :P
That is bad :/ I don't think the RSPCA or anyone else would be bothered to be honest about the pet shop, the only thing you can do is tell everyone you know that the shop sucks ****. If they have a facebook page, even better :p |
A very special super, duper thanks for K :3 |
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Thante
Hatchling
United Kingdom
301 Posts |
Posted - 20/07/2010 : 20:22:16
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Originally posted by Sta~ple
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Originally posted by Thante
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Originally posted by Sta~ple
Can I ask what was wrong with her eye and was the petshop the cause of it? I'd report them or ask to see the manager and tell them where to shove it. And then name and shame them.
The eye was a genetic defect, so it wasn't there folt. However I rang up with the hope of getting some advice on what to do, or atleast the name of a vet, literally all the guy said was "not my problem" and hung up on me. And to make it worce i think it was the manager i spoke to!
i really want to report them, but don't have a clue of how to do it haha. but i'm looking in to it :P
That is bad :/ I don't think the RSPCA or anyone else would be bothered to be honest about the pet shop, the only thing you can do is tell everyone you know that the shop sucks ****. If they have a facebook page, even better :p
good thought, i'll go check there now haha.
thankfully the reptile place closer to where i live put my trust back in to shop keepers, as the guy there has been more then happy to help me out end even taught me how to hold a snakes head, letting me practice with the ones they have in the shop. So there are a few good places out there. |
0.1.0 Cherry - 09 Normal
1.0.0 Tequila - 09 Caramel Motley |
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lizzyd
Egg
United Kingdom
72 Posts |
Posted - 20/07/2010 : 23:29:08
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| If i were you i would compose one email and send it to everyone...trading standards, RSPCA, local paper, national paper....etc etc. You have a beautiful snake and if you are anything like me you will want revenge on the selfish, thoughtless b******s who cant be bothered to care. It may come to nothing but it will make you feel better. Im lucky...my local snake guy is a gem. |
1.1.0 Classic corns
0.1.0 Leopard Gecko
0.1.0 Cat |
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mikerichards
don't say the 'M' word!
United Kingdom
2901 Posts |
Posted - 21/07/2010 : 22:39:24
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You are right though, its just a normal carolina, not an okeetee, and certainly not a reverse!
Firstly, if the snake is showing genetic defects, then its highly likely they are inbreeding, several generations.
Secondly, the rspca will look into it, but they cannot do anything until its proven they are neglegent.
Thirdly, involve the council, they are the ones who issue petshop licences, and ultimately the ones who can take it away, and they will investigate, especially if you can get a few people who have had issues with them.
Going to the papers, even just the local one will give them something to think about, and it will also force the rspca and council to atleast investigate.
The trading standards is a good one, if I was you, I would go back, ask them for help, when they say no, just drop trading standards and the council into the convo, they will either become the most helpful people on earth, or get the hump and bar you, which to be honest, is a win win situation!
Don't let it lie though, people need to stand up against people who don't follow simple rules.
It wouldn't be the first shop to be closed down for the same reasons! |
Location : Worthing, West Sussex
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inkiepixie
Hatchling
United Kingdom
445 Posts |
Posted - 22/07/2010 : 09:05:30
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| I went to what I thought was a reputable reptile shop here and got berated for not having a lightbulb in my corns' vivs and that my corns would be stunted and ill without one, then tried to sell me a three foot glass aquarium to keep a hatchling in. Then the phone rang and the salesperson got distracted so I made my sneering getaway. |
0.0.1 classic: Bellatrix
0.1.0 anery (het amel): Luna
1.0.0 hypo lavender (het amel ph stripe): Orion
1.1.0 kittycats: George and Pixie
1.0.0 hound: Shadow
1.0.0 husband: Louis
Location: Nottingham
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stotty01
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1168 Posts |
Posted - 15/08/2010 : 23:45:47
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| well i work in a reptile shop sooo, staff discount and free food :D :D :D and the owner isn't a person who if he doesn't know the answer he wont make some bull**** one up he will just say, im not sure on that one, he is doing a diploma in animal care now as we speak :) |
my aunties, bestfriends, hairdressers, friends boyfriend had a snake and it stretched out to measure him to eat him......true story.....
1.0.0 tortoise
1.0.0 sinaloan milk snake
1.0.0 jack russel
0.1.0 anery corn medusa
1.0.0 snow corn abomninable
0.1.0 royal python priscilla
http://www.youtube.com/user/stotty01 dads youtube channel
Tail n scales, Linton, Cambs, CB21 4XN, Tel no 01223 893 508 http://www.tails-n-scales.co.uk/
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