Ordering a live animal online is a more complex process than going down the street to the pet store, but the rewards are numerous: wider variety, higher quality, and better prices.

Part of having a good experience is knowing what to expect. In our new article titled What Buyers Can Expect, we'll give you an idea of what is typical when purchasing a reptile online.

We want you to get the best possible results when shopping for and purchasing your exotic reptile and so we've put together a list of best practices.

This new article titled Inquiry Best Practices gives you a better idea of what goes on in a conversation with a seller and how to get the best responses.

We've formed these tips from our experience of facilitating thousands of transactions and collecting feedback from hundreds of breeders.