I think the prices in the first post are off some..i can get my dog fixed at a vet for 150 total. I dont think any of the people saying the surgery was done by a vet is claiming it was done in the vets office...i wouldnt believe them if they were saying that..they may infact actually have a vet that is doing the surgery but i would be willing to bet its being done as more of a side job...for lack of a better term
I have never dealt with a gab but i sure wouldnt get one for a first...if you still plan on getting yourself a hot get a mangrove snake or somthing else that is far less dangerous than a gab.