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Originally Posted by shrap
It seems some folks are combining LIVE ARRIVAL of a critter with the HEALTH AND HAPPINESS of a critter. They are in fact two totally separate issues and have nothing to do with one another.
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In my opinion, which may not be worth much, this isn't fact, but an opinion. That's just the way you feel. I don't draw that distinction, between Alive and Healthy. In my opinion, a sick snake is just as bad, if not worse, then a dead one. What if the illness is contagious and could spread to rest of my collection?
I also, won't do business with a person who offers, only, a live arrival guarantee. If you can't stand behind your animals, for a period of time, after it's sold, then you aren't worth my time or money. Granted, there are exceptions to this rule, like out of egg sales, etc. But, this is a different topic, for a different day, for a different thread.
As I have said in my previous post, I agree, a timely Email should be sent. I'm not saying that a buyer should wait hours, before sending it. I'm just saying that I don't agree with requiring an Email, immeadiately upon arrival. I'm sorry, but I am going to have an opportunity to look over my new snake, make sure it is set up properly and is healthy before I do anything else.
Happiness, is a different story. I don't know if snakes feel the same emotions as we and if they do, would they actually feel happy, after a bumpy, stinky, journey, in a dark box. I seriously doubt it.
As I have mentioned before, this is my opinion and based on my own experiences.
Wayne