Chris Herndon with Pet & Aquatic Warehouse shared details about his family-owned business, which features the state’s largest fish and reptile departments. He recommended freshwater tanks for beginners because they are more “forgiving” and less expensive to maintain than saltwater systems and shared tips for finding the best place in your home to put an aquarium. For reptile enthusiasts, he noted that leopard geckos and corn snakes are popular, low-maintenance pets. Herndon also provided advice for puppy owners, suggesting interactive puzzle toys to keep dogs mentally stimulated during icy winter weather.