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Inquiry on Juan Infante regarding add on KS

I want to check with the BOI before I send any money.

Has anyone dealt with him? How did the transaction go? Were the animals healthy and correctly represented?

He has a unique looking female BP that I would like to buy. We have agreed on a price but I told him I want to post here before I send the money.

Please let me know so I can make a decision on whether or not to finalize the deal.

Thanks.
 
Steve

It might be simpler to just ask him for references. I generally employ a rule that if I am dealing with someone for the first time and they cannot supply references, I take a pass. Way too many people out there looking to scam to take chances like that.
 
About Juan Infante

Steve,

My personal experience with Juan is very good. I have purchased animals 3 seperate times from him in 2002.

First was a pair of Nephurus L. Levis geckos and in the fall.

Second was Adult trio of Gargoyle Geckos

Lastly was a adult Arizona Mt. Kingsnake.

All of the animals arrived healthy, well packaged and were properly portrayed. He generally takes really good pics. I know Juan sells alot of animals for other people, but he also breeds aswell. What I liked is that he will tell you outright what is his and what he's moving for someone else. Of the animals I purchased none were bred by him, yet they were in perfect health when I received them.

2 Thumbs up on Juan Infante of CA!!

Any questions feel free to contact me direct.


Regards,


Marvin "SHAGGY" Martinez
Bronx Dragon Depot
Bronx, NY 10462
 
I also gave both of my thumbs up for Juan. I bought two boas from Juan back in June and September of 2002, and both are very healthy, slamming and growing like feed. I am so fortunate to live half an hour from his house, so I had a chance to see his collection. He kept and breed variety of reptile, with or without legs ;) , and his husbandry is excellent. Don't be hesistate to do business with Juan Infante.
 
We also have done business with Juan on several occasions, and the service/animals have been outstanding.
Juan is a stand-up guy and gets two thumbs up !

Thanks,
Stephen Emerick
Napa Valley Snakes
 
juan is the man

juan is fantastic to deal with, i've bought dozens of animals from him in the last 2 years and hes been great. in oc, hes one of the top people, you can trust him

chris eaton
 
I recently purchased this female Ball Python from Juan (hopefully pic shows up). She is a very pretty girl and eats like a pig. I checked out a few other Ball's that he had and they were very nice looking also, was probably one you are interested in. I'm sure you wont be dissapointed. He has good pics for you to see before you decide.
Thanks,
Tom Baker
[email protected]
 

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Juan Infante (Gotta check this "great guy" out" please read

I just did a transaction with Juan Infante. I saw a pair of BP's that caught my eye and gave him a call. He was extremely helpful, answering any and all questions I had on the pair, well...he sent me some pics of a few more animals that he thought I may be interested in and wouldn't you know, I took them ALL!!! Just got 'em today and they were everything he said and MORE!!! I'm serious, they are ALL KNOCKOUTS!!!! I did a quick search on him here at the BOI and everybody had nice things to say about him. So thanks to the WEBSLAVE and the great people here at the forums, I may have hesitated without hearing those positive things and missed out on a great bunch of animals!! I'm tellin' everybody now, this guy is for real!!
 
Juan is great!

I have meet Juan in person and seen a few of the animals that he has sold. They are honestly some of the best I have EVER seen! Now I just need to have him find me a male suriname! :) Keep up the great work Juan!

-Kemper Ruth
 
BUYERS BEWARE OF MR. INFANTE

I contacted Mr. Juan Infante about 12 female yearlings that he had for sale at the price of $1250.00. I was a bit concerned about size and he had stated to me that they were ALL in the 400 gram range. I was hesitant because I really wanted to purchase older animals and he then offered me all 12 snakes for 1000.00 PLUS he said that he would throw in (2) 500 gram PLUS females. I thought that this sounded like a pretty good deal so I agreed to the price. The snakes look healthy and he came recommended from another breeder, so I decided to take the snakes. After leaving Mr. Infante I realized that I did not have a sales receipt so I called his mobile phone and asked if he would email me one. He said he certainly would do that! I got home and weighed all the snakes. 9 of them were in the 200g range. 4 were in the 300g range and ONE was in the 400gram range. I contacted Juan Infante via email and phone to let him know about this and that I would like to either have a full refund as the animals were severely misrepresented or that we could negotiate a price that would reflect the true weights and ages of these animals. Juan Infante did not reply. I sent him another email and phone call and two days later I received an email stating that he would call me "tomorrow". It has now been three days later from that time and I STILL have not received and emaill or phone call. Flat out this guy knows he misrepresented the animals and is not a very honest businessman. Not only were the animals no where near what weights he stated, some of the animals still had ticks on them. You don't tell someone that you have had these snakes since May of 2002 and expect someone to believe this when there are still ticks on the animals. I understand that ticks can be easily hidden amongst the scales, but really... A year later?
Come on now. So, just to let people know how this person operates is my priority. I am really tired of people entering into the reptile industry with the intention of just making money no matter how unscrupulously they have to do it. If you are into this business then please take responsibility for your actions and lets clean up the dishonest behaviour that this industry is so noted for. Another tip I think would be very valid is to weigh your snakes before you go quoting incorrect weights to buyers! ( I shouldn't have to tote my scale everywhere I go!!!!!! Especially in the middle of a IN-N-OUT burger restaraunt!
 
AVOID MR. INFANTE!

I bought 14 snakes from him recently and they were quoted as being in the 400 gram range with 2 "extra" throw in females were to be in the 500g. range. Out of 14 animals I got (9) 200gram females, (4) 300g. females and (1) 400g female. Where are all of the 400g females? Where are the 2 500+ gram females? He won't return calls or emails. He did reply once and told me that he would call me "tomorrow". That was several days ago. Not only did he misrepresent their weights, he also stated that he has had these since last May 2002. I found ticks on these animals that I had to remove, leading me to believe that they were fresh imports not established imports from last May 2002!
I would avoid him at all costs. Anyone who is in this business should have morals along with honesty. It really takes more time and energy to be a bad business person that it does to just be honest and maintain some sort of integrity. There are enough dishonest dealers/brokers in the business without another one invading the scene!

Steven Garrett
SERPENTI REALI
 
Juan infante great guy!!!!!!

I bought from him a pair of Brazilian Rainbow last year, and I have bought like 18 more from differents breeders still the pair from Juan are the best in my collection also good price, very helpful guy, Juan Infante one of the good guys


Rick Rubio
 
I purchased a female ball python from Juan Infante on Apr 9, 2003. She was advertised as being 13 ounces. Others were advertised as 11 oz, 12 oz, and 13 oz. The transaction went smoothly and she arrived safely and on time. She was 230 grams upon arrival, not 11 oz, not 12 oz, and certainly not 13 oz. Not even close. I immediately contacted Juan about this and he did respond with "call me if there's a problem". Her feeding response is great and her pattern is as advertised (pattern was the main reason I chose her), so I didn't push the weight issue any further than letting him know the advertised weight wasn't correct. I can't say if he would have addressed the problem or not so I'm not saying 'good guy' or 'bad guy'... I'm just stating that there was a discepancy between the advertised and actual weight. All things being considered, I would probably purchase from him again. But I would make it known that the advertised weight had better at least be close next time.
 
JUAN

I have purchased off Juan also, animal was as advertised! Healthy, well shipped and packaged. Emails were answered quickly and in general a perfect transaction!
 
GOOD SELLER

I have purchased off Juan, he was easy to deal with. The animal I got was perfectly healthy and correctly represented in all ways!

He ships quickly, doesn't mess you around. Animal was shipped very professionally.

Good act to follow!

Hope some others can live up to his standards!
 
I could see where this was going to be a dual thread, with people posting in both of them, so I took the liberty of merging the two threads together as one.
 
My Experiences with Juan

Sorry to hear someone had a less than optimum transaction with Juan.. Don't know if I'd consider a mistake on weights to equate to a bad deal, but that's just my opinion ; )

I've had several transactions with Juan over the last year or so, and all have gone superbly..

I've also had a chance to meet Juan and his family on several occasions, and he's just as awesome in person as he is over the phone..

I certainly plan on doing more business with Juan in the future, and would have no hesitation recommending him to anyone asking...

Thanks, Stephen Emerick
Napa Valley Snakes :D
 
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