Cassidy, where was Ashley when you told Matt the the snake was DOA?
As for Ashley, we once again have a damning thread that she is choosing not to respond to. Her husband and two other people have responded that have had recent direct contact with her, so I have no problem assuming she is well aware of the thread. At this point I have to agree with the previous calls to black list her as best we can. This last round of political action was far too close for comfort, and frankly, people with her continued defiance of ethical and moral practices have no place here. There is no positive benefit that can come from her being allowed to continue in the community IMO. All I can see is the potentially severe negative impact she will have on the hobby at a time when we can least afford it. To those that think they do not have "a dog in this fight" (to quote one), I respectfully disagree. Anyone involved in the exotic reptile hobby has a stake in this, from the single pet owner to the big name breeders, we all stand to lose from people that engage in these type of practices. I would propose that any site or forum owners take action against Ashley's accounts (banning/restriction as able), and members/general hobbyists on these sites increase awareness of these two threads within the guidelines of those sites. Those of you that do, please do so respectfully and professionally, a witch hunt will only weaken our position and the hobby as a whole.
Thanks for listening,
Brad Beloat