Bad Guy 305Exotics - Anibal Herrera - Aj’s Agamids on YouTube

[s4sainz]

I want to share my recent experience to help other reptile keepers make informed decisions.

I recently purchased a lizard through MorphMarket.

Before sending payment, I specifically asked the seller (Anibal Herrera) whether the animal had metabolic bone disease (MBD) because I had concerns based on the listing photos. The seller assured me the animal was healthy and did not have MBD.

When I picked up the lizard, it was immediately apparent that it showed significant signs consistent with MBD, along with what appear to be neurological issues. Based on the animal’s condition, these problems existed before it was shipped and were not disclosed.
I contacted the seller immediately to try to resolve the issue. After initially not responding, the seller eventually offered a 50% refund, stated that all sales were final, and refused to take the animal back. My concern isn’t buyer’s remorse—it’s that I specifically asked about the animal’s health before purchasing and relied on the seller’s representation that it was healthy.

I purchased what I believed was a healthy animal. I did not knowingly agree to purchase an animal with serious, undisclosed health issues.

Another concern is that the listing was marked as sold but was not associated with my MorphMarket account, preventing me from leaving a review of the transaction. I have already contacted MorphMarket and requested that they review the sale.

I have also personally observed this seller relisting animals shortly after acquiring them. While there is nothing inherently wrong with reselling animals, I believe sellers should have enough time to properly evaluate an animal’s health before representing it as healthy to a buyer.

As of now, the seller has blocked me on MorphMarket and has refused to provide what I believe is an appropriate resolution which is a full refund and returning the sick animal he sold me and lied about.

I’m sharing this experience so others can make informed decisions. I encourage everyone buying reptiles online to ask detailed questions, save screenshots of conversations, and thoroughly inspect any animal upon arrival.

Beware of this guy, he gets animals and flips them right away and doesn’t even check their health. He didn’t even know this animal had MBD and it’s obvious. He bought this animal for $250 and tried to sell x4 what he paid. Be careful with this crook. Total bum.

 

[Socratic Monologue]

Since the lizard had visible signs of ill health, you should be prepared to explain to MM why you bought it anyway. I think I understand the situation and it sure sounds like you're in the right, but MM in the past has implied something of a caveat emptor attitude where the listing gives evidence that's something's up, at least in cases of claimed morphs present in an animal.

I have also personally observed this seller relisting animals shortly after acquiring them. While there is nothing inherently wrong with reselling animals, I believe sellers should have enough time to properly evaluate an animal’s health before representing it as healthy to a buyer.

This is a violation of MM's formal rules. If you were to document this behavior and submit it to MM, or even give them enough details to help them investigate, I suspect they'd take it seriously.

Cut and pasted from MM's rules (https://support.morphmarket.com/article/52-rules-for-selling) :

3.24. Minimum Possession & Quarantine Periods​

Sellers may not list animals on MorphMarket until they have been in the Seller’s possession for a minimum of 30 days, except for self-produced animals.

1. This 30-day period applies regardless of origin, including but not limited to self-produced, traded, consigned, or purchased animals.
   1. Self-produced animals are exempt from the possession period but must follow all applicable Not Ready rules and policies before listing or shipping.
   2. This possession requirement applies to all other animals regardless of origin, including but not limited to traded, consigned, or purchased animals.
   3. Wild-caught animals must be in the Seller’s possession for a minimum of 60 days before being listed.
   4. Drop shipping of animals is strictly prohibited. All animals must physically reside with the Seller during the possession period prior to listing or sale.
2. MorphMarket may request proof of possession timelines when reviewing disputes, store activity, or during random compliance checks.
3. Listing animals before completion of the required possession period, or engaging in drop shipping, is a violation of these Rules and may result in ad removal, suspension, or permanent removal from the platform.

 

[s4sainz]

Since the lizard had visible signs of ill health, you should be prepared to explain to MM why you bought it anyway. I think I understand the situation and it sure sounds like you're in the right, but MM in the past has implied something of a caveat emptor attitude where the listing gives evidence that's something's up, at least in cases of claimed morphs present in an animal.



This is a violation of MM's formal rules. If you were to document this behavior and submit it to MM, or even give them enough details to help them investigate, I suspect they'd take it seriously.

Cut and pasted from MM's rules (https://support.morphmarket.com/article/52-rules-for-selling) :

3.24. Minimum Possession & Quarantine Periods​

Sellers may not list animals on MorphMarket until they have been in the Seller’s possession for a minimum of 30 days, except for self-produced animals.

1. This 30-day period applies regardless of origin, including but not limited to self-produced, traded, consigned, or purchased animals.
   1. Self-produced animals are exempt from the possession period but must follow all applicable Not Ready rules and policies before listing or shipping.
   2. This possession requirement applies to all other animals regardless of origin, including but not limited to traded, consigned, or purchased animals.
   3. Wild-caught animals must be in the Seller’s possession for a minimum of 60 days before being listed.
   4. Drop shipping of animals is strictly prohibited. All animals must physically reside with the Seller during the possession period prior to listing or sale.
2. MorphMarket may request proof of possession timelines when reviewing disputes, store activity, or during random compliance checks.
3. Listing animals before completion of the required possession period, or engaging in drop shipping, is a violation of these Rules and may result in ad removal, suspension, or permanent removal from the platform.

Since the lizard had visible signs of ill health, you should be prepared to explain to MM why you bought it anyway. I think I understand the situation and it sure sounds like you're in the right, but MM in the past has implied something of a caveat emptor attitude where the listing gives evidence that's something's up, at least in cases of claimed morphs present in an animal.



This is a violation of MM's formal rules. If you were to document this behavior and submit it to MM, or even give them enough details to help them investigate, I suspect they'd take it seriously.

Cut and pasted from MM's rules (https://support.morphmarket.com/article/52-rules-for-selling) :

3.24. Minimum Possession & Quarantine Periods​

Sellers may not list animals on MorphMarket until they have been in the Seller’s possession for a minimum of 30 days, except for self-produced animals.

1. This 30-day period applies regardless of origin, including but not limited to self-produced, traded, consigned, or purchased animals.
   1. Self-produced animals are exempt from the possession period but must follow all applicable Not Ready rules and policies before listing or shipping.
   2. This possession requirement applies to all other animals regardless of origin, including but not limited to traded, consigned, or purchased animals.
   3. Wild-caught animals must be in the Seller’s possession for a minimum of 60 days before being listed.
   4. Drop shipping of animals is strictly prohibited. All animals must physically reside with the Seller during the possession period prior to listing or sale.
2. MorphMarket may request proof of possession timelines when reviewing disputes, store activity, or during random compliance checks.
3. Listing animals before completion of the required possession period, or engaging in drop shipping, is a violation of these Rules and may result in ad removal, suspension, or permanent removal from the platform.

Thank you. I’m going reply to them and mention this as well.