(On a serious note, you guys would be mortified to know the abuse that many reptiles endure before they make it to the pet shops (crammed in cages, etc...)...and afterwards too.
My opinion is that these creatures should not be bred/transported to be pets. Imo, they belong out in the wild, for many reasons. Remember that case where the snake killed a little kid upstairs? These things get loose, and it puts a lot of people in danger. JMO
I actually know a guy involved in reptile rescue...so, yes there are people who take great care of their reptilian pets (he's the one who tells me these horror stories)...
It's kinda like pet fish, I love aquariums, I think they're beautiful, but poor fish, transported each in little individual bubbles in bubble wrap!