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  1. DavidBeard

    Good Guy Trevor Roberson

    I recently completed a trade with semi-local fellow named Trevor Roberson, and it was a pleasure to deal with him. He was honest, patient and what I received was represented exactly the way he said. I would have no issues doing business with him again in the future.
  2. DavidBeard

    Info *BEWARE* Jim Stelpflug-Questionable Ethics

    An interesting conversation occurred just a moment ago on Facebook between myself and Jim (James?) Stelpflug. I believe he runs some shows in Wisconsin and maybe has another business name, I'm not entirely sure. We were casual friends on FB only recently and I'm not super familiar with the guy...
  3. DavidBeard

    Inquiry Shannon Bray (slickslug)

    Anyone done business with Shannon Bray from Olympia, Washington? They have some stunning Boas posted for sale here but very little info on them, and no feedback posted here. This is the ad I saw and was intrigued by: http://www.faunaclassifieds.com/forums/showthread.php?t=614059 I just found...
  4. DavidBeard

    Bad Guy Eric Pendleton (Backwoods Rolling Pets) in Russell Springs, KY

    This is a warning/notification of the deplorable practices and character being displayed by Eric Pendleton, owner of the pet shop called Backwoods Rolling Pets in Russell springs, Kentucky. I came across a post made by him in a local Facebook group and decided to do some research since I had...
  5. DavidBeard

    Inquiry John Gibeau

    Has anyone done business with or can they vouch for an individual named John Gibeau? He has a Fauna Acct, username csmgibeau, linked below: http://www.faunaclassifieds.com/forums/member.php?u=92850 He apparently has had some issues with forgery and falsifying information before, as evidenced...
  6. DavidBeard

    Good Guy Rich from Creature Addiction...

    I've bought, sold to and traded with Rich numerous times and have always had an awesome experience. He is a local breeder/hobbyist here in Louisville, Kentucky and takes wonderful care of his animals. I've been to his house tons of times, chatted with him at shows and helped him vend his tables...
  7. DavidBeard

    Australian Blue WTF....

    Heres a couple pics of my juvenile male Australian Blue White's Tree Frog.....he gets an amazing turquoise blue color sometimes and it blows me away each time I see it. :)
  8. DavidBeard

    Vision Rack Systems?

    Does anybody here have any experiences with using Vision Rack Systems? I have only ever used the standard plastic rack systems (Jason's Jungle, Animal Plastics, etc). Pros? Cons? Likes/dislikes, etc?
  9. DavidBeard

    Good Guy Cody Clark of Columbus, GA...

    I completed a trade recently with Cody Clark and I have nothing but good things to say about him. His communication is excellent, as is his packing & livestock. He was super easy to deal with and I am very pleased with our transaction. I would not problems recommending him or doing business...
  10. DavidBeard

    Inquiry Cody Clark/Brookside Reptile?

    I am considering doing a trade with a person named Cody Clark from Columbus, Georgia. We have been in communication for the past few days and he says he has never shipped a snake before and would have to have his friend "Scott" from Brookside Reptile help him out to do so. I cannot find any...
  11. DavidBeard

    Good Guy Stephanie Laumeyer ("charmer")-Good Gal!

    I recently completed a trade with Stephanie (username of charmer) and I could not be more pleased. Her communication is excellent, her packing is excellent, and her livestock is excellent as well. She is a super easy person to deal with and is very accommodating. Honestly, she might be the most...
  12. DavidBeard

    Good Guy Joe Thomas/JT Reptiles...

    I recently received my end of a purchase from Joe and I could not be happier. Joe is very pleasant to deal with and very prompt with his replies....he even held my animal for a while until I was able to receive her. Joe is a great guy to do business with and I would have no problem recommending...
  13. DavidBeard

    Good Guy Bill Whitlock of Ohio...

    I met Bill this weekend at the Tinley Park NARBC show. He had some amazing animals, all of which were flawless and drop dead gorgeous. He had some killer Angolan Pythons, insanely colored Honduran Milks, and my favorites....captive born & bred Rhino Ratsnakes! I had been interested in this...
  14. DavidBeard

    Hoggie Pics...

    Heres a few pics of my pretty yet cantankerous '09 female Hog Island Boa, "Marita".....(I have a couple of her siblings posted for sale, wink wink lol)
  15. DavidBeard

    Who Loves Womas?

    Well, I sure do! Heres some pics of my adult pair.....(that is a 5 gallon bucket for size reference) : Male "Boomer" (Bell line): Female "Dara" (Hamper line):
  16. DavidBeard

    Good Guy Mike Clark-Louisville, KY

    I just wanted to give a high recommendation for my friend and one heckuva snake breeder, Mike Clark from Louisville, KY. I've bought, sold to and traded with him many times and I've always had an awesome experience. He has some of, if not THE best Green Tree Pythons in our area and is an...
  17. DavidBeard

    Bad Guy Charles/Dave Williams (tiyellowhd)=Beware!

    I'm making this post in the hopes that someone does not fall into a negative business experience with the man known as Charles/Chuck Williams from Indiana. He is posting on this site under a fake name (Dave Williams, user name 'tiyellowhd'). I am not sure what kind of mental imablances this...
  18. DavidBeard

    Bad Guy Matt Tipton/Bryan Lucas/Bryan T=BEWARE!

    I thought it would be a good idea to make a cumulative post in regards to a certain community scumbag who goes by many names....his real name is Matt Tipton, but goes by lots of aliases (user name here on Fauna is "Bryan T"). Matt is a known and confirmed thief of intellectual property (he...
  19. DavidBeard

    Good Guy Pet's Galore=Awesome...

    Heres a few pics of my '08 Hypo Boa Constrictor.....picked this guy up from the good folks @ Pet's Galore, which is a local reptile store here in Louisville, KY. With all of the shady dealers and bad experiences out there, its good to know that a local establishment cares enough about their...
  20. DavidBeard

    Hypo Hondo Pics...

    Heres a couple pics of my '08 male Hypo Honduran Milk, courtesy of Ken Foose from Exotic Pets!
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