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Where should i buy a leopard gecko? The pet stores around here dont have a lot of selection, but i am worried about buying one online. Will the shipping super stress it out? Should i buy a gecko i havent seen?????
any advice is appreciated

there are alot of reputable dealers to buy from. Alot the people on this board could recommend many different breeders, among themselves. I know that the next person I want to purchase from is Kelli Hammock, and then Marcia from Golden Gate Geckos. I have already purchased quite a few from Robin Struck at R2 Reptiles, she's great.
Another option is a reptile expo or show. If you have any near you, I recommend you look there. There is normally a large selection, and you can see your gecko before you purchase it. You can look at the top of Kingsnake.com on Events...and there is a list that shows dates and locations for shows and expos.

The last place id recommend purchasing from is a Pet Store, unless you trust the employee's that work there. Most Pet Store employees are high school and college students who have no idea how to take care of reptiles.

Another option is at the top of Kingsnake.com, under the Breeders/Dealers/Stores you will find alot of breeder websites, some are great, and some are not so good. But take a look around, and post back here if you have any questions on a certain breeder. There is nothing wrong with being picky about who you purchase from, it will ensure you get yourself a healthy, quality gecko that will be with you for years to come.

There is nothing wrong with purchasing online, just make sure its from a good source, and their shipping methods suit yours and the geckos needs.

~Crystal
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Crystal Light (Yes..that's my real name)

*Whenever you lose a gecko, just think of it as God building on his own Leopard Gecko collection

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