Anything Special I Should Know Before Going?

I'm planning on heading to Repticon Atlanta to get my first pet reptile (either a baby corn snake or a gargoyle gecko), and of course to see all the cool animals that will be brought in.

It'll be my first time to head to a reptile convention. As silly as it may sound, I was wondering if there was any etiquette I should know about? Specifically:

1. Can I take pictures, or will it make people upset to have their animals photographed?
2. Do people haggle?
3. If you purchase an animal, do dealers supply a container to take it home in? Should I bring my own container?
4. If I purchase an animal, will a dealer place it on hold for me until I leave the convention (rather than carrying it around the con with me)?
5. Is it okay to chat up dealers about their reptiles when I have little knowledge about them, or should I only talk business and leave it at that?


Also, is there any advice anyone can give me in general before I head there? Sorry for the bombardment of questions, I just like to prepare myself for new situations.

It's been a while since I've been to a show, but here are my answers

1. Absolutely. And if you go, please do take lots of pics so that the rest of us who aren't there can enjoy the show vicariously through your photos!

2. Some do. Though if you want to haggle a price it might be better to do so when the show is nearing closing time because some sellers would prefer getting less than their posted sales price than have to bag the animal up and take it back home. Others are very firm on their prices.

3. Yeah, the seller will provide you with a cloth bag, deli cup or other container to transport your new animal home.

4. I think most will but don't quote me on that.

5. I see no reason why that would be a problem. Some are certainly chattier than others.


Other than that, I would just say don't be like me and feel that you MUST go home with something new regardless of how hard a hit it would take on your bank account. lol

I am thinking about going to that show myself

Thanks for the advice. I'll take lots of pictures, I'm really excited!