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Luis Taracena (herphobbiest) bad deal

If any of you guys have any comments or advise in regards to Richard Carew and my self in regards of our breeding loan please post it on the tread Richard Carew and Luis Taracena Breeding Loan Thank you!

Richard Carew said:
Yes, I have Aurora, and I have two ball pythons. They dont appear to be in too bad of shape.

They dont appear to be in too bad of a shape? What is that supposed to mean? They are in Exellent Shape. They are in good weight and in they both shed recently. They better look Great!!!

Luis.
 
OK, here is the deal that Luis and I made last year.

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This is the male Salmon, 100 % het for Albino/Sunglow mentioned in the contract. Also this is one of the pictures I took, with MY camera, and it is still is MY property. (the picture, not the snake.)

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This is the Coral Albino that I was informed Luis put in the cage to try to entice the Salmon, since the Salmon did not seem interested in My beautiful girl. (BTW Luis, Is this the same salmon that was not interested this time around? The reason you put in Matts albino Male? OH, I'm sorry, it was YOUR albino male, since you apparently accepted it.)

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Which BTW Luis seems to think I agreed to. (I was informed AFTER HE PUT THE CORAL IN THE CAGE.) So anyway, Luis and his sweet talking ways starts with....."A litter of all albinos would be good too, right" I am thinking at this point, I really want to do something I should not. But I take a breath, and I conceed to the fact it is a little late at this point in time. If the Coral was "all over her" as Luis told Me, than The sunglow is scrapped. So, My Sunglow project, becomes a Coral albino project. Life goes on, right. Live and learn.

I still have to find and print all the IM's and Emails I have recieved (and saved somewhere on this machine) so as to get the dates right. I ran the ink out last night printing this entire thread in landscape mode, to take with Me today for the Sherriff to look at, so He would know I was legitamate in My reason for being there. I will have to buy more ink.

What say the board? Contract squashed? Or still in affect? I personally say He violated it. But He sure likes to bring it up a lot. That's the first thing He pulled out and handed to the Sherriff. (Sorry Luis, He already read mine a half hour earlier.) At this point, while the Sherriff is looking at the contract, Luis decides to say, "Wait Rick, I cant let you take Her. It says in the contract, that She will be kept here." So I look at Luis and ask, "Luis, is that My snake or not?" Luis says "Yes" So I look at the Sherriff and ask, "Am I allowed to collect what is Mine?" The Sherriff answers "yes." This is when Luis decides to say He was going to sue Me for 10K if they are not live born, because He guesses that's what His share of the litter would Be. I said "Sue Me."

Now at this point in time, (though it goes against My grain), I am about to MAKE Luis sue me for the cost of what He figures the babies would be. I would rather He have the money than more snakes that are mere dollar signs to Him. And in return, I will counter sue for the cost of what WOULD HAVE BEEN a sunglow litter. Not that any US court would honor a broken contract.

Are you learning yet Luis? You are wrong, and this is all coming right back to get you. You started a war with the wrong person this time. See, you would not have to let me take Aurora if you did not let the sherriff in the house. He told Me this at the truck stop where we met. But hey...........clever You. You had it all worked out didn't you? HA HA HA

I am telling you now Luis, for all the world to see. SUE ME!! Since money is so important to you, that you are willing to cause an Respiratory Infection in My girl, jeapordize a friendship, (and I am a good friend to have many people say) and virtually try to hold My girl hostage (Hmmm, I read that somewhere else I believe) in front of a law man no less, and try to use our legal system to meet your own dishonest ends. Bring it on little man.I am smarter than You will ever be.


Rick
 
Matt,
I just wanted to share a couple pics of what I recieved. Since I did not see pictures of what you two had going on. I can say that the markings match more or less what is drawn on the back of the history cards Luis supplied to Me. Since the dates stop at 1-10 I can only assume the cards came from Exotics By Nature, since that is the business card attatched to the papers, and I had a real hard time getting Him to keep Me up on Auroras feedings.

The shape they are in is "Not too bad". I say this because the one has retained small pieces of shed, and I have seen BP's in better shape. But I have also seen worse, hence the "not too bad" comment.

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Now, i am tired, I think I will attempt to sleep, though this has not been easy for Me lately.

Rick
 
HerpHobbiest said:
If any of you guys have any comments or advise in regards to Richard Carew and my self in regards of our breeding loan please post it on the tread Richard Carew and Luis Taracena Breeding Loan Thank you!

I see no reason this information should not be here. This tread is about the way you conduct your business practices. Therefore IMO, It is in a good place. IMO, it gives the readers more information about dealing with you. ;)


They dont appear to be in too bad of a shape? What is that supposed to mean? They are in Exellent Shape. They are in good weight and in they both shed recently. They better look Great!!!

Luis.

Just for the record Luis. You would not be saying that if they are not in good shape, that the blame would be on Richard, right?

Also this tread has 8,799 views. It just seems it is a lot easier when you do the right thing to start with. JMHO. :eatsmiley
 
HerpHobbiest said:
Those are the trivial items you were messaging me about? :) LOL

I thought you were under the impression that I bought me a new Chevy 2500 Turbo Diesel Truck or a New 20ft bass boat. Maybe some expensive 2 karat diamonds for my Girl. LOL

Those Factory BMW Wheels unfortunately are in Boxes since I bought them back in Sept of 2005. I can't afford the tires :ack2: I got them on E-Bay for $600.00. yeah $150.00 a piece!!!

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As far as the Motorcycle... That is a Suzuki SV650. Suzuki's best bang for the buck! the 2006 Model is only $5,949.00.

Look at the MSRP

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Mine is a 2005 and I got it back in Nov 08 of 2005 for only $5,000.00 Financed of course. But at $150.00 a month is is a good deal for having reliable transportation.

This was obviously a cheaper alternative to buying the $1,800.00 each Catalytic converter on my BMW. It takes 2 of them. Right now It runs like a crap and gives me like 12 miles to the gallon.

The Bike gives me 55 miles to the gallon!!!

Thank you for clarifying those trivial items,

Regards,


Luis, why don't you PM me your driver license number and VIN and I will run your MVR on this bike. If that information shows me that you purchased the bike before your deal with Matt then I will be the first to apologize. Also, what is the auction number for your rims on eBay? Again, you have now been proven to not tell the truth so why don't you provide the needed information to eliminate these concerns?

Griz
 
First, I would like to thank Richard for all he has done, and Richard I'm glad your girl is home with you.

Also, someone brought up a good point to me through IM. There should be a picture of the actualy animal brought in for the necropsy. Who knows how many dead snakes Luis has in his freezer. I want proof that it was my snake that was taken for the necropsy.

Matt Crabe
 
mdc said:
First, I would like to thank Richard for all he has done, and Richard I'm glad your girl is home with you.

Also, someone brought up a good point to me through IM. There should be a picture of the actualy animal brought in for the necropsy. Who knows how many dead snakes Luis has in his freezer. I want proof that it was my snake that was taken for the necropsy.

Matt Crabe


It needs to be a picture provided by the Vet and not by Luis. At this point, I do not think that anyone would put anything past him.

Griz
 
I would also agree. With his statement of how his Vets killed all of these snakes in the past. I would also think that there are probably more than one that was in Luis's deep freeze. IMO, I think Matt has a valid request. Also I agree with Bob it would need to be supplied by someone trust worthy. The one doing the necropsy would be great. :) Sorry Luis, but you have been seen to be untrust worthy. Your photos, IMO, would not be valid at this point. :>poke2<:
 
Neil Gubitz said:
You are SO FULL OF IT!!....

So, you're telling US that after not shipping Matt his Balls when you FIRST got his Albino....

and then AFTER SIX WEEKS of you having his Albino, and it dies....

and it has to FINALLY come to the BOI, because you're not man enough to answer his emails or phonecalls when you KNOW you STOLE his snake....

and after Matt has NO SAY in the matter....

YOU DECIDE to "make an agreement" with Matt.... Which he either has to accept, because you DECIDED to keep the Albino and NOT send him the snakes YOU AGREED ON (which is EXACTLY what you did), or if he refuses, you'll keep his snakes anyway.... Yeah, you're SUCH an honest person....

YOU'RE PATHETIC, and a THIEF, and a LIAR!!

Can you read THAT???

Neil
Hello I dont post much...... but I have to side with neil
 
Griz said:
Luis, why don't you PM me your driver license number and VIN and I will run your MVR on this bike. If that information shows me that you purchased the bike before your deal with Matt then I will be the first to apologize. Also, what is the auction number for your rims on eBay? Again, you have now been proven to not tell the truth so why don't you provide the needed information to eliminate these concerns?

Griz

Bob,

I will Post this here. I have nothing to hide.

I contact Mark Sonntag on late September of 2005 and purchased his 2005 BMW 645Ci wheels in October 24, 2005. Here is my receipt on the purchase of the wheels.

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I put a $1,000.00 Deposit on my Bike on October 20, 2005.

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I closed the deal on November 05, 2005.

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I mention Nobember 08, 2005 Because that was the date I actually picked up the Motorcycle.

So you see Both purchases happen way before December 21, 2005 when Matt first emailed me about a trade offer.

I believe it is now your turn to apologize as stated above.

Best Regards,
 
mdc said:
Also, someone brought up a good point to me through IM. There should be a picture of the actualy animal brought in for the necropsy. Who knows how many dead snakes Luis has in his freezer. I want proof that it was my snake that was taken for the necropsy.

Matt Crabe

Matt,

I knew this was coming too! So I asked. However, the University of Arizona will not release the Snake's body unless prior arrangements are made for pick up by a Cremation company.

I will contact DR Johnson the Pathologist in the case tomorrow morning to have take pictures taken and I will do what I can to have them e-mail strait from them to you.

You did acknowledged that the dead Albino was the same Albino you sent me. Well that is the Animal that I took to Tucson and order a Necropsy for. we'll go from what they tell me tomorrow.

Regards,
 
varnyard said:
I would also agree. With his statement of how his Vets killed all of these snakes in the past. I would also think that there are probably more than one that was in Luis's deep freeze. IMO, I think Matt has a valid request. Also I agree with Bob it would need to be supplied by someone trust worthy. The one doing the necropsy would be great. :) Sorry Luis, but you have been seen to be untrust worthy. Your photos, IMO, would not be valid at this point. :>poke2<:

Bobby,

Are you still stuck with the Vet Joke???

And, please don't be.... (For lack of the proper word), SILLY. A picture is a picture it does not matter who takes it.

PS. I will think of another Joke for you to ponder upon... :)
 
We brought that up

HerpHobbiest said:
Matt,

I knew this was coming too! So I asked. However, the University of Arizona will not release the Snake's body unless prior arrangements are made for pick up by a Cremation company.

I will contact DR Johnson the Pathologist in the case tomorrow morning to have take pictures taken and I will do what I can to have them e-mail strait from them to you.

You did acknowledged that the dead Albino was the same Albino you sent me. Well that is the Animal that I took to Tucson and order a Necropsy for. we'll go from what they tell me tomorrow.

Regards,

Luis,

My husband is the one that pointed that out to Matt in I.M. and after following this thread with him and seeing you lie repeatedly and try to not honor your promises and obligations to Matt and to Rick, attempting to hold their snakes hostage or claim they were not theirs, thereby implying they were yours, I fully agree with him. There is no way other than a legitimate picture taken by the pathologist or a written, sworn and notorized affidavit by same pathologist that Matt could ever know for certain, or trust that that was in fact his snake and not some other albino boa that died in your care.

And thank God Rick had the presence of mind to take print-outs of all the threads on fauna and also a sherrif because otherwise he would have NEVER gotten his snake or Matts ball pythons from you that day. That is my and my husbands combined opinion and we support both Matt and Rick openly in both matters and we feel that you have only begun to feel the repercussions of your dishonest actions.
 
I just got this "Private Message" from Luis.... Can you believe this guy??.... I especially like the line that says, "....I gave his snake a few Rats and had it here in my house for about 10 months. Big deal!!!....".... A FEW rats in TEN MONTHS??.... OMG!!
Luis.... Stop emailing me.... we have NOTHING to discuss.... You want to "talk" to me??.... do it HERE!!....

Neil

Here's his "Private Message"....
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Levity hmmmmm....

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Quote:
Originally Posted by Neil
Luis.... I just can't believe you don't get it, yet??.... This ALL stems from the fact that YOU DID MATT WRONG....



See the thing is that I did not do Matt wrong!!!

The Necropsy results are not even done. I did not had to ship Matt the Ball Pythons yet.

I agree it had taken me more time than it should had. And I had explain my every move Matt knew what was going on until the e-mail before last. There was NO numerous phone calls. There was two e-mails.

One e-mail I did not reply because the snake had not gone to have the necropsy done.

Tho other read something like" I am posting on Fauna tonight!"

I do not have a problem with Matt.

Richard on the other hand. He waited and waited. He Waited until he figure he could come to my house and get his female full of babies. He needed an Excuse to do it, and my deal with Matt did it!

Honestly, I do not expect to hear anything from him ever again. I gave his snake a few Rats and had it here in my house for about 10 months. Big deal!!!

He took me with a half a litter of Albinos. Oh, Well... At least my Coral Albino had fun screwing Aurora. hahhaahaaa.

I think it's funny How Richard thinks of me that I do this only for the money... When He said he already has sold his unborn babies. LOL

I am not Bitter... Live and learn.

Anyway, it's not Levity it's peace of mind.

Regards, Luis.
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High End Herps Inc said:
Luis,

My husband is the one that pointed that out to Matt in I.M. and after following this thread with him and seeing you lie repeatedly and try to not honor your promises and obligations to Matt and to Rick, attempting to hold their snakes hostage or claim they were not theirs, thereby implying they were yours, I fully agree with him. There is no way other than a legitimate picture taken by the pathologist or a written, sworn and notorized affidavit by same pathologist that Matt could ever know for certain, or trust that that was in fact his snake and not some other albino boa that died in your care.

And thank God Rick had the presence of mind to take print-outs of all the threads on fauna and also a sherrif because otherwise he would have NEVER gotten his snake or Matts ball pythons from you that day. That is my and my husbands combined opinion and we support both Matt and Rick openly in both matters and we feel that you have only begun to feel the repercussions of your dishonest actions.

First of all I Never Taken any snakes Hostage.

The Ball Pythons were in my care pending the Results of the Necropsy. Matt and I had made this agreement. Period!

The Results of the Necropsy are not even here... I agree to have Richard Carew be the mediator in this deal for everyone other than Matt and my self. The Ball Pythons were going with Richard regardless.

The only reason why I disagree with Richard to take Aurora is because she is gravid. And I consulted with Several Breeders and a couple of Vets who Recomemded to wait rather than to ship or travel with Aurora.

Richard was not willing to even discuss the matter. and he even said
Richard Carew said:
I do not care if the babies die. I can always breed her again next year...

Besides what could have possibly happen to Aurora in the next 2-3 weeks here that did not happen in the 10 months She was here??? (Since May 25, 2005)

Luis T. said:
Here is some of the people I consulted with...

Dough Matuzak
216 229 8336
www.boabasement.com


Brandon Weik,
602 708 3091
www.SummitReptiles.com


Michael J. Kiedrowski, DVM
“I would not recommend moving her as I would not recommend a woman that is 8-1/2 moths pregnant to go water skiing”
Mountain View Animal Hospital
9812 North 7th Street #1
Phoenix, AZ 85020
Tel: (602) 861-1355


James L. Jarchow, DVM
“No! Definitely not recommended! High risk of pre term labor and / or retention of babies”
Sonora Animal Hospital
410 West Simmons Road
Tucson, Arizona 85705
Tel: (520) 888-8988

Regards,
 
neil said:
I just got this "Private Message" from Luis.... Can you believe this guy??.... I especially like the line that says, "....I gave his snake a few Rats and had it here in my house for about 10 months. Big deal!!!....".... A FEW rats in TEN MONTHS??.... OMG!!
Luis.... Stop emailing me.... we have NOTHING to discuss.... You want to "talk" to me??.... do it HERE!!....

Neil, you type because you have fingers huh?

Richard gave me $50.00 for food costs.

I do not think Aurora ate much more than $50.00 considering my jumbo rats are $2.25 each and that Aurora refused to eat her whole gestation period.

$50.00 = 22 Jumbo Rats

Maybe Aurora ate another 20 rats if that!



Considering I buy 100 Jumbo rats every 45 days or so 20 is just a few.
 
Luis: I gave his snake a few Rats and had it here in my house for about 10 months. Big deal!!!

So now a few rats are 22, man how the story changes with you Luis.
So which is it a few, or a bunch?

I will say this. You have really got a way with setting the record straight.
You are digging so deep, you might see daylight in China before long. I also think the demeanor in your private message says a lot for your character.
I cannot help but wonder how your (almost future buyers) are going to think when they read these threads. :rolleyes:

Well good luck!! :rofl:
 
varnyard said:
So now a few rats are 22, man how the story changes with you Luis.
So which is it a few, or a bunch?

No, 22 jumbo Rats is what Richard gave me $50.00 for.

What ever she ate on top of that I do not expect Richard to pay me. Those are the Rats I gave Aurora. And 20 Jumbo Rats for the Lenght of time is a only a few Rats.

I thaw more than 30 Jumbo Rats everytime I feed.

hmmmm... let me think!

Wait! :raspberry Maybe she only ate 3 jumbo rats in 10 months. LOL
 
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