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One of the local aquarium centers recently had what is likely T. natans for sale. They had run out by the time I got there. I was really annoyed that they knew the animals had likely come out of Columbia illegally, but had no problem selling them. And of course we all know they were wild-caught. What can be done to stop this?

Katrina

were you on your way to the pet store to lecture them or to buy one?

Also do you want to stop the pet store from selling them or stop everyone buying them before you get there?
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I went to the store to purchase cork bark. I used to recommend this store often, but as they continue to sell wild-caught animals and more people complain to me of the poor advice given out by employees, I have stopped referring them to anyone. I was despirate for basking areas for some incoming foster turtles, or I wouldn't have gone to that particular store to begin with. I was scanning the reptile and aquatic section to see what the trends were, and happened to notice the ceacilian tank.

I support the herpetoculturist hobby, but can't abide by the mass-market wild-caught trade. I'd prefer for the store to not obtain wild-caught in the first place. It is a successful, large, high-end aquatics/reptile store that's been in business for a number of years, so it would seem that with their current customer base and former reputation they could do well selling captive bred only.

Katrina