Has anybody else noticed this?

[DeCypher]

Has anybody else noticed how many fire-bellied toads are in pet shops lately? Any pet shop I go to (petco, petsmart, pet supplies plus, etc.) they have at least 20 fire-bellied toads all jammed in one tank. Obviously, they are all wild-caught and crowded together. It's very sad to see this.

Is there anything I can do about this? Something tells me that this isn't right.

 

[FRANCOIS]

Yes, noticed the same thing.... sad. Looks like total over-exploitation of these toads...

 

[DeCypher]

I wonder why there is such an overstock of these toads lately...

 

[eljorgo]

Yes, noticed the same thing.... sad. Looks like total over-exploitation of these toads...

Indeed :/

Is there anything I can do about this? Something tells me that this isn't right.

Yup. When I caught situations like these, I preform a mini psychic game with the store owner or the guys responsible for the store by that time, and usually results in shame and embarrassment on their side. You'll feel much better afterwards. Believe me. Be sure one or two clients are with a fixed eye on you as you preform your game.

 

[DeCypher]

How would I be able to perform a mini psychic game? Spunds like good fun at the expense of pet store employees. :lol:

 

[RobM]

I wonder why there is such an overstock of these toads lately...

It is because they breed readily and are available cheaply. Demand for them is a lot lower than the breed rate it seems.

How would I be able to perform a mini psychic game? Spunds like good fun at the expense of pet store employees. :lol:

I believe eljorgo is referring to showing up their lack of knowledge of the species, to be able to play the game you would need to learn about the species Bombina bombina.

 

[DeCypher]

Sounds like good fun!

 

[eljorgo]

Sounds like good fun!

:happy: