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This is my official statement on this matter:
This is the email that I just sent him... for the record....
James,
I got the results back from the vet today. The male BCL tested positive for both IBD and Pneumonia. When I got him in September, I kept him away from the others with standard protocol. The only time he had contact with my other snakes at all was when we were moving to the new house. He was near the other snakes for maybe 2 weeks while we were getting everything set up, then moved back into his isolation. The snake appeared fine during this time, but refused to eat for almost 4 weeks. I did not think much of that because I have had snakes refuse food before with no problems. This snake has never had any direct contact with any other snake in my collection. It is possible for this disease to spread through the air, but it is unstable, so there is a possibility that it may not spread through the air. It is typically spread through mites and feces/urine. This snake has never had that sort of contact with my other snakes and I do not have a mite issue. It is possible that this disease may spread to my other snakes and if it does my pythons will be the first to die due to the disease. As I stated before, I came home on 12November2009 to find him on his back Then he passed away early morning on 13November2009.
I have professional documented proof that this animal has had IBD since before I acquired him. If any of my animals have contracted this disease and I lose my collection, I will be seeking representation for collection of my losses. I have professionals that will provide proof on my part that I am an excellent snake owner and take perfect care of my animals and treat them all for mites and any other issues they may have that can be diagnosed and treated. IBD is only able to be tested for through liver and brain biopsy. Liver tissue can be inconclusive, but brain tissue is almost always accurate. I also can guarantee that the others who have purchased sick or damaged animals from you would be more then willing to provide information via signed documents as well.
Below is a list of all my boas and pythons that this disease may be contracted to. Also the prices I paid as well as what I would have to pay to replace them.
Akira (F) - 2008 normal boa - $65... Market price/replacement value = $65-$100
Skye (F)- 2009 paradox albino 66% het snow boa - $1100... Market price = $3,000 - $5,500
Kahlua (F)- 2009 pastel x argentine cross boa - $100... Market price = $125
Phoenix (M)- 2008 Hypo het albino boa - $350... market price = $250-$450
Remi (M)- 2008 Hypo het sharp albino boa - $450... market price = $375-$800
Phantom (M)- 2008 Double het snow boa - $150... market price = $125-$200
Fira (F)- 2008 Double het snow boa - $150... market price - $125-200
Little Bit (F)- 2008 anery bcl boa - $350... market price - $400-$800
Haze (F)- 2009 Purple albino reticulated python - $300... market price $450-$1,000+
Rhea (F) - 2009 50% jampea het albino reticulated python - $1,000 = market value
Champ (M) - 2009 50% jampea het albino reticulated python - $750 = market value
Lillith (F) - 2007 normal ball python - $35... market value - $30-$100
Spidee (M) - 2008 spider ball python - $120... market value - $250-$400
Rayne (F) - 2007 Sharp albino boa - $750... market value -$800-$2,000+
Aeros (M) - 2007 hypo het albino - $300... market value - $250-$450
Aurora (F) - 2008 het albino boa - $150... Market value - $75-$200
Nagini (F) - 2007 normal burmese python - $100... market value - $100-$200
Ruby (F) - 2000 common boa currently pregnant to a double het snow... unknown value because of unknown number of babies in her and I do not know if she is a het. If so she could be worth between $3,000 - $6,000+
I also have 10 het albino baby boas for sale for $150 each that could be affected by this.
I have $7,120 invested in just the price of purchasing my snakes. To replace my entire collection it would cost me approx. $16,860 using average prices.
I am requesting a refund for the sick male BCL that I purchased from you of $196 for the animal, shipping and paypal fee. I have all documentation as well your information. If I do not receive this refund I will contact paypal. If paypal does not help I will locate your local police and my connections with other agencies.
Thank you,
Ashley Caspillo
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