Petopia Pets (Brent) Bad guy!

Just finished a deal with Petopia on a nice male carpet python. Nice looking animal or I wouldn't have even risked it. All went well. I think Brent is young and still has plenty to learn about the reptile business, especially interent sales, but I can't say that he screwed me. Just wanted to leave some positive feedback as well. I am sorry those other deals went bad for you guys.

Oh and Mr Jim O where the heck have you been? Drop me a line!

Went by Petopia's retail storefront the other day. Very disappointed with the condition of all of their reptiles. The whole place smelled of urates and feces (could have been all the birds they have, though). Snakes in cages w/no heat, there was a boa that stuck out in the back - cage was filthy, there were 2 seperate old sheds in there and the boa itself had what appeared to be a moderate to severe case of mouthrot (could have been a rescue...but was on display nonetheless- 2 old sheds in the cage though?).

The owner is a very nice lady, I just think that their staff might need a little motivation to keep those cages cleaner and get the animals healthy.

I don't know if their mailorder sales come from a seperate operation in a different location, but I wouldn't ever buy an animal from that place considering its current state.

Were exactly is this place?I cant seem to find it?

I just finished a couple deals with Brent and all went great. He pay-paled immediatly, but yet I am not speaking for everyone. Just giving my own feedback to what has happened (business) with Brent and I in the past. Very quick payment, stayed up to date on instant message, and all went good. Like I said, this is my experience with Brent so if anyone feels differently, please don't reply to me about it. Take care all and HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!

I saw the return about Me, Vinny Ferraiolo from Off The Ark Exotic Pets in Virginia, and a problem with a customer in New Hampshire. We have never sold or shipped any animals to NH. PLEASE check to make sure. There are a few other Vinnys (they spell their names Vinnie, Vincent and Vinny) out there. I have seen their names but do not know them. This Vinny from OTA Exotic Pets (804.717.2282), has an excellent reputation. I have screwed up some orders BUT I made them right long ago.

These sites really hurt. Not our business but me personally. We take great pride in our integrity in the local area and across the nation.

Those that read these adds think for yourselves and research the people and places that you do business with.

I came here to try and help friends.

Vinny, to help them would be to teach them not to misrepresent animals. In so doing it is considered scamming. When asked for proof of this cross, claims were made to have them but no pictures were ever loaded.

When selling proven breeders as they advertised it is best to have proof. The cross they claim is very shady at best.

Hey aj,

Why didn't you rip this guy off? Is there some unwritten rule amongst scammers (and animal-abusers) not to con each other?

Sincerely,

Gino 'In Da Bronx' Beniquez

Originally Posted by ExoticsExpress

I just finished a couple deals with Brent and all went great. He pay-paled immediatly, but yet I am not speaking for everyone. Just giving my own feedback to what has happened (business) with Brent and I in the past. Very quick payment, stayed up to date on instant message, and all went good. Like I said, this is my experience with Brent so if anyone feels differently, please don't reply to me about it. Take care all and HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!

Good catch!! He also has a problem with the rules, in the BOI you must use your full name.

Thanks Bobby! And may I wish all the best to you in the new year! I am a huge fan of tegus as well.

aj, should Mitch be expecting his cheque tomorrow? Should he run right out to that mailbox, as THIS TIME you are telling the truth???

Sincerely,

Gino 'In Da Bronx' Beniquez