Hello Paul,
I just came across this thread on the problems with the het albino from Tony Hurt. I am really surprised that Tony did not make things right immediately. That is what should have been done. I have bought from Tony and met him at the Expo in Daytona. I thought he was a nice guy, up front and a decent breeder. He is a professional person who has a careet aside from reptiles and usually that makes for someone who is professional across the board. And Paul, you and I have had some dealings as well and I know that you are a fair and honest person.
Tony Hurt should have honored his guarantee......verbal or not.....it is his reputation that is on the line. Fair is fair. He should refund you the money you paid him for the het Albino and send you a female Albino to replace her.
If one is a reputable breeder, one would stand behind any and all sales made regardless of whether they were baby balls, 100% het Albinos or het anythings. I care about my animals and I provide excellent care for them while they are here. When they are sold, I will make guarantees based on my observations of their progress and what I know to be their genetics. I will always stand behind my animals and if something like this comes back to question me, the only way to uphold my reputation is to honor the guarantee I gave at the time of the sale.
Paul, I do have a 100% het Albino from Tony Hurt. I bred her this season with a 100% het male (proven) but she did not become gravid. You can bet that I will be certain to breed her this year with my Albino to see what comes. We will see.
Paul, I hope this all works out for you. The good thing is that you do have 100% hets from the breedings and at least that is something.
If I can help in any way, let me know. Sorry this all came down on you.
Susan
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