Reptile Expo Questions

[Knash14]

Hello,

I'm going to be attending the Midwest Reptile Expo this Sunday and I'm looking to pick up another Leo to help past time time in college. Off campus housing, pretty tame senior year so no worries on the environment not being right for a reptile as seeing we have a house full but we've never been to a reptile expo so we had a few questions. I'm not looking for anything special in a gecko, maybe a older retired breeder female that is calm or just an adult female that won't break the bank. How much can i expect for a normal adult female gecko? Also, are the terrariums/aquariums cheaper there than at a petstore? Thank you for all the help!

 

[Aimless]

I can't speak to the price of Leos because I don't follow the market for that species, but I can say that most of the time caging will be much cheaper at a show. it helps to know about what things cost at your local pet store before you go, especially if you have something in mind.

IME, at least on the west coast, caging is 60%-90% of the brick-and-mortar retail price when you find it at shows.

 

[stoned philosopher]

be careful who you get from. i was at the new york expo month or 2 ago and someone i know purchased a chameleon and it died a day later from parasites because it was wild caught. not every vender is reputable. do your homework before going.