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Animals
are correctly identified and labeled. |
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Enclosures
appropriately sized and not overcrowded. |
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Enclosures
are clean. |
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Proper
heating provided for each species (type, temperatures). |
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UVB
lighting provided as needed per species and appropriately installed.
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Water
and bowls are clean and provided according to species' needs. |
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Prey/Plants
for each species is available, properly prepared/fed, and served.
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Animals
appear well fed and hydrated |
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No
indication of disease, nutritional deficiencies, or parasites. |
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Appropriate day/night cycles are being maintained for each species.
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General Information
and Education
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Store staff is knowledgeable about the species' and care requirements.
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Staff properly instructs/advises customers before and upon purchase.
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Accurate, updated caresheets care provided to customers for each
species. |
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Store carries appropriate supplies and equipment for the species
sold. |
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Endangered herps are marked. No prohibited species are exhibited
or on sale. |
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Store
guarantees the health of its animals for a reasonable period of
time. |