Info Elusive Reptiles Mike Roque

[juliasara]

Buyer beware, this guy is selling sick animals as well as turtles that are clearly under 4". The leopard gecko in the pictures has quite bad MBD and the others are skinny and look horrible. I got some screen shots of some of his facebook auctions on his business page and will post them here.

 

[juliasara]

More screen shots, sorry posting from my phone so can only post 4 at a time.
Quite a few people commented on his auctions about the horrible condition of his animals but he just deletes the comments and blocks people.

 

[juliasara]

The rest of the screen shots

 

[Black Adder]

Have you reported him to FB? Sometimes they do the right thing and actually ban the user especially if violating any rules ( like selling turtles under 4")

 

[juliasara]

He blocked me so I'm not sure how to do that. I'd send him a link to this thread too but since I'm blocked I can't do that either.

 

[Black Adder]

I reported him and posted a link to this thread on one of the auctions, see how long before I am blocked and comments are removed.....

 

[juliasara]

I'm guessing not long, it took about an hour for him to notice my comment and delete and block me. It's been shared all over Facebook I'm sure the comments on his posts will just keep pouring in. His block button is going to get a workout today.

 

[juliasara]

That was quick, looks like it's been deleted already!

 

[ElexisC]

Have you reported him to FB? Sometimes they do the right thing and actually ban the user especially if violating any rules ( like selling turtles under 4")

No they don't. I've tried reporting for animal abuse, etc and Facebook says nothing but "this doesn't violate our community standards"

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[Black Adder]

That was quick, looks like it's been deleted already!

Yep, blocked...lol
But I see others are posting the link to this BOI all the time.
However there are still poor unsuspecting people actually bidding on their auctions even with the information...so sad
I hate the thought of possibly a new comer receiving one of these and being so upset and put off for life....

 

[juliasara]

I agree, he really needs to be shut down. Hopefully some of the people bidding see this thread or one of the Facebook posts.

 

[Chris Kennard]

No they don't. I've tried reporting for animal abuse, etc and Facebook says nothing but "this doesn't violate our community standards"

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What does that have to do with this thread? You "tried" reporting things...whatever. This is a PROVABLE violation, not a claim.

 

[ElexisC]

Hello Chris, how about you just not address me? And it pertains to this thread because I've reported flat out abuse, mutilated snakes etc that people post saying they had fun killing etc and Facebook does nothing. That's why i said that, again dont address me. You don't like me, I don't like you, stop quoting my posts because I know you're doing it for that reason alone

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[Chris Kennard]

Hello Chris, how about you just not address me? And it pertains to this thread because I've reported flat out abuse, mutilated snakes etc that people post saying they had fun killing etc and Facebook does nothing. That's why i said that, again dont address me. You don't like me, I don't like you, stop quoting my posts because I know you're doing it for that reason alone

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Hello Elexis, I'm sure everyone is proud of your vigilance with regard to your "reports". I only wish I had the time you have to be so frivolous. In any case, by all means, carry on...

 

[ElexisC]

I made one post and you continue to keep quoting and carrying on, my last post to you.

Anyways, I hope this person can be shut down and reported to the proper authorities

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[Chris Kennard]

I made one post and you continue to keep quoting and carrying on, my last post to you.

Anyways, I hope this person can be shut down and reported to the proper authorities

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I would have liked for you to have addressed my provable violation comment instead of you making my post ALL ABOUT YOU. That being said, and in the interest of keeping this on topic...your thoughts on my initial response?

 

[Chris Kennard]

I made one post and you continue to keep quoting and carrying on, my last post to you.

Anyways, I hope this person can be shut down and reported to the proper authorities

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And by the way, I couldn't agree more Elexis.

 

[juliasara]

I keep stressing that people include the fact that selling turtles under 4" is illegal for a reason. The people reviewing the reports on Facebook may not understand animal abuse or what it looks like therefore will dismiss the claim. Illegally selling something should be much easier for non reptile people to understand making the chances of themy taking action greater.

 

[bcr229]

I keep stressing that people include the fact that selling turtles under 4" is illegal for a reason. The people reviewing the reports on Facebook may not understand animal abuse or what it looks like therefore will dismiss the claim. Illegally selling something should be much easier for non reptile people to understand making the chances of themy taking action greater.

Exactly. I also reported the post but the process doesn't have an "other" option to explain why an ad is a problem. All you can do is pick from a category like "pornography", "animal abuse", or "sale of weapons".

 

[Chris Kennard]

I keep stressing that people include the fact that selling turtles under 4" is illegal for a reason. The people reviewing the reports on Facebook may not understand animal abuse or what it looks like therefore will dismiss the claim. Illegally selling something should be much easier for non reptile people to understand making the chances of themy taking action greater.