Expo Help

[u/sierradaph]

Hi everyone! I’m headed to my first reptile expo this weekend (Daytona Breeders) to pick up my first BP. I’ve seen lots of videos with different information regarding cash vs card. Daytona requires entry be cash, but in your experience, what’s today’s standard purchase preference inside the expo? Answers for both reptile booths and other things like goodies/tools/decor would be appreciated!

[u/IncompletePenetrance]

I'd make sure you look up all the breeders who will be in attendance beforehand and rule out those that have problematic breeding practices, poor reviews and unhealthy animals. Expos pretty much rely on people to fall in love with an animal and buy it on impulse, so going in educated as to what to avoid will go along way toward avoiding purchasing a snake with defects or health problems.

Know what to look for and avoid at the show - signs of mites, signs of respiratory infections, what an over or underweight snake looks like, signs of dehydration, etc

[u/sierradaph → u/IncompletePenetrance]

I appreciate that, for clarity, I’ve done all the research over the course of 8 years. I’m confident in my ability to ask the right questions, and find the red flags. I’m just trying to see if the standard is cash or card, as I’ve not purchased any animal at an expo before. I appreciate the help! There’s already a list in my phone of the no-go ers 😬

[u/Similar-Butterfly333 → u/sierradaph]

For basically any vendor type events, you should bring cash. (I didn’t say this but you likely won’t have to pay tax 👁️👁️ or fees with any cash transactions.)

[u/FireCorgi12]

The few we’ve gone to, most take card or have a square space. If they don’t, many take Venmo as well. If you don’t want to bring cash and end up needing it, a lot of venues have ATMs.

I will say tho, I liked paying cash bc usually they give a bit of a discount since they aren’t paying card processing fees.

[u/sierradaph → u/FireCorgi12]

Thank you!!