that bother me about this transaction.
First, Roy did in fact, see the animal up close and personal. Extensive MBD should have been evident by anyone who knows even a bit about reptiles. CDAreptiles has already stated that the frilly was held back until a knowlegable adopter could be found. I suspect Roy really was not all that knowlegable and CDAreptiles is probably a little more knowlegable than she/he would like to admit and also is a bit more than a casual "hobbyist".
Second, Roy (or the buyer) must produce documentation to prove the MBD &/or other physical ailments and return the frilly for a refund.
CDAreptiles has made statement after statement after statement claiming to know so very little about lizards and in the first post stated
"I am a snake breeder and know very little about lizards therefore I did not feel like the most appropriate person to keep these animals." yet kept the frilly for what, 2 years ?? That sounds like a long time for someone who has deemed themself inappropriate to keep the animals they "rescued".
CDAreptiles stated in an email
"I never claimed the animal was healthy. You simply asked me if he looked healthy and to me he does." yet says in a later post
"He took my word the animal was healthy I agree, but at the same time I said the animal was healthy I also said I knew very little about lizards and could simply go by the fact he was eating, running, climbing, etc." The frilly was represented as healthy, period. If it's not, then Roy has to prove it is not and then is entitled to a refund.
Finally, there is this quote from CDAreptiles
"Never once did I say I was importing to sell. Sometimes I get something I decide I dont want and end up selling it, but I have never made enough to call it any form of business. Yes I am hoping to start breedig more heavily and turn this hobby into a business, but up until now it is far from that."
This is only one of CDAreptile's current ads (I also have screenshots). Please note the ad states the animals are "extremely healthy with absolutely no health problems". I assume that includes the lizards for sale, lizards which CDA has already claimed s/he is incapable of caring for due to lack of knowlege :
August 14, 2007 -
http://www.hoobly.com/0/0/443066.html
"I am a reptile breeder and have many reptiles for sale. all are extremely healthy with absolutely no health problems. all are feeding and extremely calm.
i have too many animals available to list here, but below are some animals i have available along with their prices.
baby captive bred bearded dragons $60
baby captive bred ball pythons $30
baby captive bred collared lizards $25
baby captive bred corn snakes (many different colorations available) $25
if you would like an animal that is not listed above please don\'t hesitate to ask me for it. i most likely will have the animal you are looking for!
email: my email
phone number: (352)281-4674 (if no answer leave a message)."
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There are also current ads for various snakes and lizards for sale at:
ocala4sale.com/animals/pets-for-sale.php
http://gainesville4sale.com/post/for...d.php?id=90972
gainesville4sale.com/animals/dogs-for-sale.php This one is good. Not only various snakes and lizards for sale but an ad seeking rabbits to buy. Not for food, of course, but because "I simply have a lot of room and would like to start breeding rabbits."
zpg.ziply.com/zpg/us/ViewCA.php?idno=97187
arcadenoe.sapo.pt/ads_view.php?id=7796
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In these ads linked below, CDAreptiles claims to be a
reptile breeder.
http://forum.agriscape.com/reptiles/...692005#1692005
http://www.faunaclassifieds.com/foru...584#post524584
Okay, I may be missing something here, but to me at least, it appears CDAreptiles is not only vigorously selling snakes and lizards online (a business?), but also is publicly claiming to be a reptile breeder despite claims to the contrary.
~ Laura Bolt