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anyone had any dealings with Rick Staub

Don't hesitate! I bought an F2 hypo from him that is really gorgeous. When I received it I couldn't believe it was even better than the pic I had seen and that's always a welcome surprise. He's definitely got some nice animals going on. I had no problem working with him and would gladly do so again.
 
Most definately

I purchsed a F2 hypo from him about 2 months ago and he held it for me untill I was ready to recieve it. I just got her today :) Not only was he nice enough to do that, the animal he sent me was soooooo much better looking in person than in the pictures, and I havent even had the chance to heat her up yet. Dont hestitate to but his Hypos are awesome.

Gabriel Mays
 
I've been dealing with Rick for a short amount of time, about 23 years or so. He is one of the best guys I have ever done business with. He's smart, witty, wise, has the best animals at the best possible prices, and is just darned cute. I am planning on buying from him again in the very, very near future. Seriously, you can't go wrong with this man, no way, no how.
 
Rick - Excellent Guy

Rick is an excellent guy. One of the most knowledgable you'll find in the business and a producer of Outstanding animals.
No hesitation needed when dealing with Rick !

Stephen Emerick
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Rick and I are from the same town and finally I was fortunate enough to meet up with him this past week. Not only is Rick a great guy to talk to he is amazingly knowledgeable and... as the above posts have mentioned has outstanding animals. DON'T HESITATE to do business with Rick as you'll have a pleasant experience and get and outstanding animal.

Justin Higgs
ECTOTHERMZ
 
Great Guy

I bought an F2 hypo from Rick back in '02 that's truly one of my favorites. Very nice animal and all went well dealing with Rick from start to finish of the transaction. I wouldn't hesitate to purchase from him again.
 
Rick, thumbs UP!

I just recently purchased some Davis Cal Kings from Rick. Besides the fact that he has some nice snakes, his customer service was great too. I highly recommend Rick.

Kerby Ross
Lonesome Valley Reptiles
 
I have to agree with what everyone else has said about Rick. This year is the second year I've bought from Rick and he is just an all around great guy! I bought a pair of Hypo Boas from him last year that are just fantastic and picked up yet another killer pair from him this year. Rick's animals are top-notch and his customer service is terrific! You won't go wrong buying from Rick and I would definitely recommend him to anyone! In fact, I'll probably be picking up more Hypos from him in the future! Thanks Rick!

Celia Chien
 
I had the pleasure of being in a booth next to Rick this past weekend at the Sacramento reptile show. I purchased my first pair of geckos from him (phelsuma laticauda) Great guy that I wouldn't hesitate to buy from again.
 
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