Hi, Sam. I want to buy a pet. Do you have any ideas?
You really should go to Rachel's pet store.
Why? anything special there?
It's more than special. You can find as many kinds of animals as you can put a name to and more.
Oh, really? are there any snakes?
Snakes? there are even rodents and monkeys! it's a world of exotic pets.
That's terrific. I can't wait to check it out.
Hang on. are you sure you want to keep a non-traditional pet?
Why not? it's so cool.
But it will pose a risk to your health.
Pardon?
I mean, most reptiles carry some harmful bacteria, they are likely to cause immune system problems.
Well, I didn't realize that.
I don't believe it's a good choice to keep those pets, especially for families with young children.
Oh, I should have thought of my brother's baby girl. Maybe I'll just have a dog instead of an exotic pet.
Yes, good luck, Maria.