Same Tune Different Child
ms_terese said:
Frankly, I fully understand the situation with the Hogg. I have in my "pet" collection a spectacularly beautiful boa that was given to me with the same problem. Most likely, she was mishandled when a baby (if I can guess, I'll say it was a "too firm" grip when trying to hold her by the head that resulted in injury), and the broken vertebrae in her neck fused as she grew. She has about a 1-2 inch section just behind her head that is incapable of being moved in a serpentine fashion. However, she eats great, is gorgeous, and will remain a pet in our house.
Terese
To begin, you are right, there are a lot of special needs animals out there that need homes. However, this is the second time that Ryan has failed to disclose the info in an ad. According to the original seller in the first instance, he never did disclose it's neurological problems to the end buyer. That particular animal was advertised as "100% healthy" That is a "bad guy" no matter how you slice it.
Ryan
Let me give you a crash course in BAD GUY 101.
1st Stage. This isn't hurting my business at all. In fact, I have been making more sales due to the publicity.
2nd Stage. I am enjoying all the attention. This is a real hoot and I am participating cuz I'm having fun. This is pure entertainment cuz I'm smarter than all of you.
Third Stage. You guys are being ridiculous. I have done nothing wrong and you are all picking on me.
Fourth Stage. Your'e gone from this hobby because no one wants to deal with a dishonest duplicitous weasel
You are currently teetering somewhere between Stage 3 and 4 little boy. Recovery may be possible at this point but the option is fast disappearing.
Look up the following names on this forum and do a little research (just for yuks)
Gilbert Thompson
Kenneth Yates
Pete Perez
Jeremy Clark
Ray Strickland
All of the above named are graduates of BAD GUY 101. You know what they all have in common? They are all gone.
Think about it kid.
By the way Ryan. I did recognize your feeble jibes as an attempt at humor. When you mature a bit you might just recognize my answers as a more subtle version of the same. Unlikely but possible.
In any event I doubt it matters much. My humble opinion is that you won't be a factor in the hobby much longer.