Beware of Ashtyn RANCE !!!

Valdosta residents learn snake safety after local python problem

So wait - why was there a python problem in Valdosta, GA?

here is an older link to the story

http://www.wctv.tv/content/news/Pyth...482925621.html

Is it just supposition that Rance is behind the release of the ball pythons or is there proof that he is involved?

We did the educational event in response to the article "Pythons Plague Valdosta Neighborhood" which understandably had the residents worried. Residents were spreading poisons such as mothballs out to deter snakes, being taken advantage of by local pest control companies, were killing harmless native species, were terrified to go outside, just a bad situation for everyone. This was following a sting operation where a resident was keeping illegal snakes. The name hasn't formally been released so I am not at liberty to say who it was. But yes, at least 20 hatchling ball pythons were captured throughout the neighborhood. As I have been saying on other websites, do not come to this neighborhood trying to find snakes! Doing so would undermine the relationship myself and other responsible reptile enthusiasts have cultivated with the neighborhood and impede the investigation, as each captured animal may be used as an individual animal cruelty charge.

Originally Posted by Snake-Queen

Is it just supposition that Rance is behind the release of the ball pythons or is there proof that he is involved?

Hard to tell if this is the same case but there is this mugshot from Valdosta

Originally Posted by Deborah Stewart

Hard to tell if this is the same case but there is this mugshot from Valdosta

That would put it more on deductive reasoning than supposition.

Originally Posted by snowgyre

We did the educational event in response to the article "Pythons Plague Valdosta Neighborhood" which understandably had the residents worried. Residents were spreading poisons such as mothballs out to deter snakes, being taken advantage of by local pest control companies, were killing harmless native species, were terrified to go outside, just a bad situation for everyone. This was following a sting operation where a resident was keeping illegal snakes. The name hasn't formally been released so I am not at liberty to say who it was. But yes, at least 20 hatchling ball pythons were captured throughout the neighborhood. As I have been saying on other websites, do not come to this neighborhood trying to find snakes! Doing so would undermine the relationship myself and other responsible reptile enthusiasts have cultivated with the neighborhood and impede the investigation, as each captured animal may be used as an individual animal cruelty charge.

I want to personally thank you for your efforts. I used to live in that area and know all too well the fear and superstition the people can be.

It's very nerve wrecking when you reside in the same city with a guy like him. It's even more frustrating when you as a snake owner get asked if I know him or had anything to do with the Valdosta snake incident. I go to VSU.

And yet still a repticon vendor

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Does anyone have a connection with Repticon folks to confirm if Ashtyn is still allowed to vend? I’m definitely cancelling my show reservations if this is the case.