“They’re cheaper than I thought.” I couldn’t tear my eyes away from the small cage with hundreds of minis, watching them crawl over each other, just trying to get some space or maybe get my attention.
“Yeah, they breed like crazy, especially in captivity, and they mature wicked fast. We always lose some to cannibalism or injury, but they’re not all that important. Selling live food keeps the reptile owners coming in regularly, so they buy the care products and other stuff, and that’s where the money is.”
K’s Pet Depot wasn’t exactly my dream job or anything--I liked cats a