These little guys are kinda cute, not really that snakey, but as in most things - happy wife = long life...
I know what you mean on the big boxes taking over, but I also remember when Petsmart was new to the scene in the late 80s. Oh how it has changed since then, and not for the better. The stores tend to smell like a poorly cleaned dog grooming salon, which some of them indeed are. Clueless teen help, prices that are no bargain these days, messy aisles and spotty inventory. I haven't been in a Petco lately, perhaps they're better. I am told Wal Mart's fish have a less than 50/50 survival rate.