Heads up! Nigerreptilefarm ofering 6 feet WC albino ball pythons!

Ok the other night, I sent out an e-mail to them. Since I didnt see an actuall picture for an albino bp, i asked for the pricce on a 50 lot of ball pythons and wondered how much shipping would be to Atlanta, GA. I got a response back, today.


Date: Mon, 3 May 2004 16:02:44 +0100 (BST)
From: "Bruce Micheal" <nigerreptilefarm@yahoo.co.uk> Add to Address Book
Subject: albino balls.
To: tiberious@rocketmail.com




Hi,thanks for responding to my advert.I can only ship 15 albino balls at once,our facilities cannot home 50.Currently we have 18 albino balls(10 males and 8 females), but 4 have been booked for shipment.
$280 for females and $220 for males.
Shipping one ball to US will cost $110,while the 14 balls will cost $520.
Thanks,Michael.



I replied to him that I didn't realize that we were talking about albino ball pythons. That was a great deal. I might be very interested in purchasing the females and two to three of the males. What kind of payments did they accept, how long after payment would they ship, and would they help me with the paperwork for importing, etc.


We will see what they say now.

Anyone recognize the attached picture? That's the pic he's sending to everyone... And below is my conversation with him.

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Can I get a picture with something for size comparison? I really want to make sure I get a 6 footer. And I'd be interested in three - will you still charge $100 for three animals? I need all females.

Thanks,

Mark

-----Original Message-----
From: Bruce Micheal [mailto:nigerreptilefarm@yahoo.co.uk]
Sent: Monday, May 03, 2004 8:50 AM
To: bergerm@adelphia.net
Subject: albino ball.


Hi,thanks for responding to my advert.This is the pic of the 6ft female albino ball python.She is $250 USD.We ship with Nigerian Airways pet cargo flight - 2 to 3 days live delivery.Shipping to US will cost $110.
Michael.


bergerm@adelphia.net wrote:

I am interested in a 6 ft albino Ball Python.

Can you please send a picture, price, and shipping
details to me?

I am located in Colorado Springs, CO, and can pay via
Western Union as soon as I recieve this information.

Thanks,

Mark

http://www.constrictors.com/Collecti...allPython.html

Well what the hell. I'll email Mike right away.

Steph and Mark,

My first reaction with this sort of scam was to tell them why I was not falling for it. But a while ago someone here in the BOI gave me a very sound advice (sorry, I don't remember who it was). Do not tell them what they are doing wrong (like there are no 6' albino ball pythons, that their prices are ridiculously low, etc.). By doing so the only thing we will accomplish is have them perfect their scheme. With time they may get better and someone might fall for it.

Best regards.

Originally posted by alvaro
Steph and Mark,

My first reaction with this sort of scam was to tell them why I was not falling for it. But a while ago someone here in the BOI gave me a very sound advice (sorry, I don't remember who it was). Do not tell them what they are doing wrong (like there are no 6' albino ball pythons, that their prices are ridiculously low, etc.). By doing so the only thing we will accomplish is have them perfect their scheme. With time they may get better and someone might fall for it.

Best regards.

That would have been me right here...

http://www.faunaclassifieds.com/foru...m&pagenumber=3

Thanks Dennis. That was a very good advice and still remember it.

Kindly.

I played this one out for a bit longer - even after realizing he was simply a picture thief looking to make a few bucks.

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Hi Mark,
3 adult females will cost $750,shipping 3 snakes will cost $220
Total for 3 snakes plus shipping is $970 USD.
The money should be paid through western union money transfer to:
Michael Bruce,
No:18 Niger Reptile Farm Road,
Off Otabor Olubor Street,
Ugbowo,
Benin City,
Nigeria.
Also email these info to me:
1.Your full names and address,
2.A fax number to send the paperworks thru to you,
3.The nearest airport to your house,
4.The weather condition overthere - to enable me know what type of cage to use,
5.The western union money control number,
6.The western union test question and answer.
Thanks,
Michael.

Mark Berger <bergerm@adelphia.net> wrote:
Michael,

I can't wait any longer. I'd like to send you the money tonight, so we can get these animals shipped ASAP.

Please give me a total for 3 adult females, with shipping. I'll send you funds via Western Union as soon as I have this information.

You can call me at XXX-XXX-XXXX if you'd like to seal this deal ASAP.

Thanks,

Mark

I've attached the next picture he stole... And found it on the Exotics by Nature web site. They've been notified as well.

Here's the link to the photo on the Exotics by Nature web site.

http://www.exoticsbynature.com/snakephoto.html

Just scroll down to the ball pythons section...

anyone see the awesome 8 foot albino "burm/ball" he now has for sale?

http://www.b2bquote.com/scripts/quot...52004204532250

Chris Riedinger