Reptile lovers from across the Valley flocked to the event over the weekend to check out all the fun and unique pets they could add to the family.
MESA, Ariz. — Your Friendly Neighborhood Bug Dealer, American Balls and Reptiles and Scales Fins and Feathers. These are just a few of the vendors who came out toin Mesa this weekend to showcase the scaled serpents and creepy crawly critters they have up for sale, just waiting to slither and skitter home with you.
But experts warn that before you bring home any of these exotic pets, be sure you know what you're getting into. “Talk to pet stores. Talk to breeders. Come into these, this is what we're about. All about education here. Letting the public know about these animals and what it takes to take care of them," said Fontaine.
Fontaine said spiders and tarantulas can live five to six years and some reptiles can live 25 to 30 years. If you missed this edition of Repticon, don't worry, it will be back. The traveling reptile show will return to the Mesa Convention Center on the weekend of Aug. 31 and Sept. 1. For more information,. Repticon will also make stops in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Tennessee, Texas, Maryland, Colorado and California in 2024.
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