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Stu, as you know we've texted back and forth today. All animals were received & promptly taken to a friend's home nearby to play fair into the ZD theory and take appropriate precautions. I was surprised to see that one b/w Sierra male was in perfect condition (save for one eye that looked a little dry but everything else was perfect -- no dryness whatsoever w/ smooth skin and no motor issues). The other b/w male had shed in the cup & appeared a little dry but nothing at all like the original photos posted. His head scales were smooth and belly scales looking superficially wrinkly (small lines in the scale would best explain until I can get a mecro-shot of it). The female hets are okay, one being ion perfect condition and the other female also having shed while in the cup and appearing much the same as the aforementioned male. Suffice it to say, there is a significant improvement overall in their appearance. Will be in touch again at month end to complete our transaction. As for the snakes, well, they will simply remain elsewhere and observed diligently over time for any ongoing improvement, if any, which I am hopeful for. And no, these will not be re-sold. On a side note (and not wanting to be anyone's messenger, so I agreed to do this only once with him), Matthew has advised me that his animals remain in perfect condition and thriving very well. He asked me to mention that his photography is really bad & assures those wondering that the animals are perfectly fine & not demonstrating anything like what Stu has experienced. He also states that he rarely goes into the computer & doesn't really want to get involved in this matter. That being said, any further correspondence from Matthew will be from him directly. If he chooses not to participate, then that has nothing to do with me.
Talk to you soon Stu.
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