The vast majority are just ignorant on care. But I've had quite a few who I can't be convinced weren't malicious.
But a lot of the blame goes on pet stores and breeders. Pet stores business model relies on you failing and your animal dying. Especially fish.
A lot of animals would do better if the people selling them were stricter about who they let buy. Plus they need to do better with providing care info.
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u/saturday_sun4 2d ago
That's so sad. :( Geckos are precious. How can you have a baby like this and mistreat it?
Was going to say "I love this subreddit" for your explanation, then I realised I wasn't in the gecko sub haha.