This thread has become another example of why so many people in the reptile community do not participate here. What Deobra has done at worst is make statements/posts that are either misstated or based on lack of experience. In this thread I think it is the latter.
I bought 3 boas that were sold as albino jungles, it was a reverse trio. The female is the only one I was interested in, but the 3 cost the same as one albino jungle when I bought them. I decided to keep the female and one of the males and sell the 2nd male. I posted him on craigslist as an albino jungle male. One of the responses I got asked if there was a guarantee on the genetics. It made me think. Now there is no question the snake is a male and an albino, but the jungle part is more subjective. So I decided it is best to call him an albino
possible jungle.
Was I trying to scam anyone? No. Was I lying? No. Lying or scamming implies that the truth is known but not disclosed. Had I posted this snake as an albino jungle on faunaclassified, would I have deserved to be berated and practically destroyed simply because I am still learning? NO! Would I have been attacked as Deobra and others have been simply because I am still learning? Quite likely, yes.
There are certain people on here that seem to find more joy in discovering the bad in people. I have learned that, for the most part, there is good in almost everyone if I only look for it. If I see someone doing something foolish or uninformed, do I go straight to an attack? No, I think whether there might be another reason for their words/actions and if so, offer some
constructive criticism. I quit bashing twenty some years ago when I realized how damaging and nonconstructive it is.
The BOI is part of a small community within the reptile industry, and as such is likely relatively unknown or ignored by the vast majority of those in this hobby/business, as that is the nature of any community. Passion is often a good thing but as is the case with most things in life, can be taken too far. I have enough to deal with in my life without looking for drama - especially if the situation has nothing to do with me. "Live and let live" are wonderful words to live by and go far toward reducing whatever stress is already in my life. Point being: it is good to look out for the other guy, but understand where you stand in the big picture - you're really not that important. And just how hard is it to try to be nice? Is vindictive and petty really easier? I don't think so.
Deobra, had I been interested in a super, I would have simply passed on your ad. IF that is a super, there are way too many examples out there that are much nicer. But you already know that. As you have stated, I would have been able to read the ad, make a decision, and move on. No need for ever how many pages this thread is or will become. In my opinion, the best way to phrase your ad is to tell your story, but label it as a pastel and take the hit. I'm going to have to do the with my boa.
As for those of you who latch onto something or someone and can't let it go, try getting over yourselves and learning some "live and let live". You'll sleep better
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Jeff Culp
Deobra Martin
Brian it was an absolute pleasure to do business with you. I love my enchi. She is outstanding and has become more and more colorful (not to mention she has grown tremendously and would eat me out of house and home if I let her 
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