[speaker001:] Hi, Sam. I want to buy a pet. Do you have any ideas?
[speaker002:] You really should go to Rachel's pet store.
[speaker001:] why? anything special there?
[speaker002:] it's more than special. You can find as many kinds of animals as you can put a name to and more.
[speaker001:] Oh, really? are there any snakes?
[speaker002:] snakes? there are even rodents and monkeys! it's a world of exotic pets.
[speaker001:] that's terrific. I can't wait to check it out.
[speaker002:] Hang on. are you sure you want to keep a non-traditional pet?
[speaker001:] why not? it's so cool.
[speaker002:] but it will pose a risk to your health.
[speaker001:] pardon?
[speaker002:] i mean, most reptiles carry some harmful bacteria. they are likely to cause immune system problems.
[speaker001:] well, I didn't realize that.
[speaker002:] I don't believe it's a good choice to keep those pets, especially for families with young children.
[speaker001:] oh, I should have thought of my brother's baby girl. Maybe I'll just have a dog instead of an exotic pet.
[speaker002:] yes, good luck, Maria.