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Another Dead Snake from REPTILE RANCH

8/26 One Of Mine Died Too , But Mine Was Supposed To Be A Triple Het!! Someone Needs To Burn Her Business Down! And Let Me Guess, Since Im Mad And Saying Bad Things, My Comments Will Be Removed, But She Will Be Able To Sell "bad" Snakes Here, Nice How Money Can Ruin Stuff!!! Go Reptile Ranch !!! You Filthy F@#cks
 
mburn71469 said:
And Let Me Guess, Since Im Mad And Saying Bad Things, My Comments Will Be Removed, But She Will Be Able To Sell "bad" Snakes Here, Nice How Money Can Ruin Stuff!!! Go Reptile Ranch !!! You Filthy F@#cks
Now you are just talking out of your ass. Your prior comments were removed because you FAILED TO FOLLOW THE RULES by starting a new thread when one on this business already existed, and was still on the front page. I suggest that before you make any more ignorant comments like this, you go to the top of the BOI and read the rules that are stickied at top.
 
Sorry Tuff Guy, Im New To This Site, And Im Mad, So Your Rules Were Over Looked, But Im Not The Problem, And Its Funny ,how You Stay On The Rules Of Threads, But Dont Check Breeders Or Screen Them Somehow Before They Sell Bad Stuff! You Police Comments ,....thats Neat! Forgive Me If Im In A Bad Mood, Ill Try To Smile As Im Freezing My Dead Snake!
 
mburn71469 said:
Sorry Tuff Guy, Im New To This Site, And Im Mad, So Your Rules Were Over Looked, But Im Not The Problem, And Its Funny ,how You Stay On The Rules Of Threads, But Dont Check Breeders Or Screen Them Somehow Before They Sell Bad Stuff! You Police Comments ,....thats Neat! Forgive Me If Im In A Bad Mood, Ill Try To Smile As Im Freezing My Dead Snake!
I'll give you the benefit of the doubt this one time but I would suggest any further comments made towards any moderator on this site be taken in a different tone.

As has been discussed countless times before, it is not the job of the admin or the moderators to screen anyone posting in the classifieds on this site. Not only would it be impossible for the four of us to do, but it would create enourmous legal liability. We will not be judges of anyone here. The tools are provided for everyone to use. If you choose to utilize them or not prior to making a purchase, is up to you.
 
mburn71469 said:
Sorry Tuff Guy, Im New To This Site, And Im Mad, So Your Rules Were Over Looked, But Im Not The Problem, And Its Funny ,how You Stay On The Rules Of Threads, But Dont Check Breeders Or Screen Them Somehow Before They Sell Bad Stuff! You Police Comments ,....thats Neat! Forgive Me If Im In A Bad Mood, Ill Try To Smile As Im Freezing My Dead Snake!

Matt

Your last comment was way out of line. You are not helping your position at all by flying off the handle. Antagonism towards moderators is not tolerated either.

There were several negative threads on the Reptile Ranch already started here. It is no ones fault that you did not avail yourself of the info prior to purchase.
 
Matt, I understand you’re frustrated here but don’t take it out on the site that is giving you the ability to post your experience. I would add anyone using the classifieds here or anywhere else has the ability to utilize the BOI. If someone chooses not to use the search function to research the person or company they're buying from, not much any of us can do. The tool is here for all.

I’ve been extremely active in regards to my opinion of Laura and her business and it amazes me that people will search and read the threads here and STILL purchase from them. With posting your experience here you have the opportunity to warn others about them. You might save someone the same headaches. Unfortunately, someone will still buy from them.

The short of it, you have to have some responsibility for your decision to purchase from these people. The information has been here for anyone who wants it to make an informed decision. It’s not this sites fault if someone is unaware of the track record of Reptile Ranch or this site.
 
Your Right, Thats If Everyone Knows About Fauna, Not Everyone Does, How Much Research Can Someone Realistically Do???? On Snake Breeders. We All Have Made Dumb Decisions, But I Didnt See Any "bad" Threads Before I Bought. And If "everyone " Knows Of Her, Then Why Isnt She Banned From Kingsnake And Fauna????? Or Do People Forget As Of All Things. Yes Im Mad. And Ill Stay Mad. And When It Happens You One Of You Guys, Ill Make Sure I Only Look At The Rules Of Thease Sites. If This Site Is Only For "feedback" Then I Think That The Negative Should Always Be Updated, Its Not Imposible, Just Depends On Whos Running The Sites, Of Which I Own About 10 Myself, Its All About Motivation. Anyways. Thanks For All The Clear Warnings!!!!! Whats The Point .
 
Believe me, I understand. You can't post anything against a seller on KS without being banned. You have the opportunity here. Every site is different. Some sites would have already banned you for the way you responded to DThomas.

OK, so let's drop the focus on the rules issue and focus on what a scumbag Laura and her hubby are.
How did you pay for the snake?


When you get a second, check out the rules and the rest of the site. Welcome to Fauna.
 
Well I really hate to say it, but there is an old saying ''If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.....'' ($999.00 Triple het) It kind of makes you think they know they're sick, and want them sold FAST! It is sad that so many people are being taken in by these thieves, but more important, are the poor sick, suffering, and dying babies. These animals didn't ask to be born, but they were, so they should have been properly cared for from the jump, or, if they were just not thriving, they should have never been sold. It's the people who are not checking out the Reptile Ranch who continue to support their inexcusable treatment of the animals, as well as their customers. Also, their practices give ALL breeders a bad name. I personally will not sell any animal that is not thriving!!!!!!! I talk to alot of people, and tell them all to go to fauna BOI, before purchasing ANY animals, from ANYBODY!!!!! A long time ago, I myself was almost scammed, on the purchase of a breeder hypo male, since then, BOI is a tool I use religiously. It is very frustrating to me that people don't come here BEFORE the purchase, but then come here to cry about being ripped off!
As far as people getting angry with the moderators, is it their fault you didn't use the tools provided? I think not! The moderators are just here to do their jobs, (keep some form of order), not to be your whipping boys! Direct your anger where it needs to go. Tell everyone you know, to go to BOI FIRST, BEFORE EVEN CONSIDERING A PURCHASE!!!!!!!!
 
rick c said:
As far as people getting angry with the moderators, is it their fault you didn't use the tools provided? I think not! The moderators are just here to do their jobs, (keep some form of order), not to be your whipping boys! Direct your anger where it needs to go. Tell everyone you know, to go to BOI FIRST, BEFORE EVEN CONSIDERING A PURCHASE!!!!!!!!

Boy, ain't that the truth. Somehow it IS the moderators responsibility to perform the due dilligence on every seller out there but that same responsibility somehow does not apply to the buyer????

I realize your ticked but you only have yourself (Matt) to blame as the information was here. Heck, it's the third link when you Google "reptile ranch" and snake.

Griz
 
Not knowing about BOI

Hi,

I've had snakes for quite a few years, and unfortuately only just learned about this website AFTER my snake died. I am a frequent KS user, but didn't know about this site.

That is the problem with breeders like this. If people don't know about where to research them, then they can get abused.

These people at the Reptile Ranch obviously should be run out of the business. But this won't happen until the sites they advertise on refuse to advertise for them anymore. I would hope there would be a way to send a message to the site managers about such breeders who constantly have unhappy buyers.
 
ShedtheGear said:
Hi,

I've had snakes for quite a few years, and unfortuately only just learned about this website AFTER my snake died. I am a frequent KS user, but didn't know about this site.

That is the problem with breeders like this. If people don't know about where to research them, then they can get abused.

These people at the Reptile Ranch obviously should be run out of the business. But this won't happen until the sites they advertise on refuse to advertise for them anymore. I would hope there would be a way to send a message to the site managers about such breeders who constantly have unhappy buyers.

If enough people complain to Kingsnake then they will get their account pulled. Like I said, even if a person did not know about Fauna, a quick Google search pulled up more than enough information.

Griz
 
My recent experience I'm posting on all related threads:

How are these people still in business!? Worse, how did I not see these threads before I became another victim? I was a victim of the Mr Peanut alias...I received 4 snakes; all were horribly packed, starved, sick, and dehydrated. I'm trying to rehabilitate them the best I can, but one has a fairly advanced RI and another is yet to keep down a meal. Of course, no responses to my emails. When I first offered the snakes water, it was amazing how long they drank. I've owned snakes for years and never seen them drink as much as these did. It's just sad for the snakes' sake and, for my sake, pisses me off! What is wrong with these people and how can we stop them?

Max
 
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