Valid points everyone, unfortunately I am time limited but I will respond to what I can:
- I never said that I wouldn't do business with her. I stated I was concerned on the snakes health. My comments: "I'm not sure it's worth taking a chance investing in them, after they have gone through 2 stressful events and potentially have not eaten."
- "As for selling hatchling she did not produce & not disclosing the information. Guess what? That really isn't any of your business"
Actually it is. She, at first was posting the snakes as Serpenco stock, when they were not Serpenco stock ( that is the main reason that it is anyone's business). Second, as a breeder, the origin of the snake does indeed play a part in my breeding plans. Example: a good chunk of Canadian corn stock comes from one breeder. We ( and by we I mean several breeders) are trying to increase the availability of other bloodlines to avoid repeated inbreeding which some have come to believe does indeed play a part in poor hatchlings, death, deformities, etc.
Now she did correct that, which is appreciated and show's that it was a sincere mistake.
- "Hmmm, Obviously it was cleared up for Joe. Why do you Christina post this afterwards?"
I, obviously, had posted before she had posted to clear up this matter, and have not had the chance to read it. I had posted my post, before she said anything in response. Maybe I should have waited, I'm more than willing to admit it when I am wrong. Don't like it, but I will do it
- "After he posted his positive experience, You posted this smart ass remark."
Said remark is not a smart assed remark. She has said via pm's that she will charge you after 3 feedings. So I inquired if she was charging him to feed them. No sarcasm intended whatsoever, it was a question.
- "Then PROVE that you support each other. Make SUGGESTIONS not ACCUSATIONS."
Indeed. I agree on that. But when accusations are based on facts, what can you do? When she was originally asked in pm's if she was feeding the snakes before selling them ( referring to Rich's snakes) she had replied that she would if you wanted her to. What about the ones that don't think to ask and just assume like everyone else, she sells the snakes after a minimum of 3 feedings? I know it's their problem for not asking, but based on what 95% of other breeders do, it is a good assumption that they would have been fed unless otherwise stated.
- "It’s obvious that she has had a lack of understanding of the importance of breeder information to individual collections. It is just as obvious that she wasn’t attempting to scam someone. Most resellers/wholesalers list animals available and do not list each breeder for every animal. They usually don't sell to people that care.
They post an “available list” as she did."
The key issue was that was listing all these snakes as Serpenco stock when they weren't. I don't think she should have to list every breeder for them, just that she should not say that they are Serpenco stock when they aren't. Which she has corrected, and yet again, that is appreciated
- "You seem to be making a big deal at of the fact that you can only find
one customer for her.
Well, if that is the only customer she has had, So what! He gave a good
recommendation.
Could you show me the customer she sold non-feeders as feeding?"
That is what I am trying to find out. She states she has sold to numerous people, I am trying to get input from others. A variety of experiences with her.
- " And who the hell is the “WE” you keep speaking of? Are you the spokeswoman for all of Canada?"
Nope, I am not. I wouldn't want that position at all
. My apologies as I generally use "We" in alot of different aspects. I know there are other breeders out there with the same concerns as well.
-"When the response you received was positive, You still keep trying to dig for something bad.
So, What’s your concern? Did someone have a bad experience?"
No, I am not trying to dig for something bad. I'm trying to dig for other experiences with her period. Good, bad, whatever. Just trying to find more people that have dealt with her. It is hard to base an opinion on only 1 person's feedback, which is why I posted on the American BOI, as I know she's dealt with several breeders. I did not ask for only people who have boughten from her, people who have had ANY interaction with her whatsoever. Hence an inquiry. That's what BOI's are for if I'm not mistaken.
- " So let me get this straight. She’s is a newbie. She’s just starting out and she is informing people (obviously because all you have the information) that she purchased the “out of the egg” sale Rich was having. How is this being dishonest? All I see is someone hitting a newcomer over the head for being NEW."
That is not my intent whatsoever. I am in no position to " hit a newcomer over the head for being new." as I am not as experienced as alot of people but not exactly new either.She did not tell people that the available snakes were from out of the egg, UNTILL she was asked about it. Maybe I am mistaken by thinking that it should have been listed as such in the beginning? If so, my sincere apology.
She states she's a newbie, but she states she is a breeder/wholesaler and has wholesaled and sold tons of snakes. ??? I'm confused.
, not accrediting breeders and not being honest in that some of the snakes she offers are NON-FEEDERS from US Breeders.
You made me turn around and look to see if my father was here 