Craig mentioned that Petco is currently reviewing reptile sales and merchandising including a test that involves live animal mix. It was further explained that Petco would be removing Iguanas from the large hexagonal display areas and replacing them with more suitable lizards such as bearded dragons. There was general agreement that additional education, particularly for consumers, would be helpful. The lectures would include information on setting up environments, characteristics and concerns of the different types of reptiles in general, and more specific examples, augmented by the presence of and public interaction with live reptiles during the lectures. There are herpetological societies around the country which could be used as source contacts to find herp educators.
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Since the MHS is interested in placing posters and working to place iguana's outside Petco Adoption Day program, George mentioned he would be faxing the MHS Iguana adoption poster prototype to Don. Melissa offered to provide her Adoption Application that Petco can use or adapt, to screen prospective adopters. This subject should be discussed further. It was agreed that we had taken the first steps had been taken but further discussion and action was required. The proposal was also put forward that perhaps this type of conference call should be scheduled at frequent intervals on a regular basis.