Piebald

[JayJay_007]

Ok, so maybe this is a silly question, however I will ask anyways and your feedback would be awesome. I have an oprtunity to purchase a 2011 piebald for 200 dollars, I would be a first time owner of a BP. This animal is also a high white and from what I understand is typically more expensive to begin with. I asked a lot of question as I was very skeptical that here may be health issues or aggression issues with this snake. Q- any mites A- no
Q- ever bitten or strike at anyone A- no
Q- eating on a regular basis and not under weight A- eating great and not under weight.

The only thing that I think would be a bit of an issue is he said the snake normally keeps to itself, however when held "doesn't mind being held"

Any thoughts would help, any addition questions I should be asking? Does this seem too good to be true?

Thank you,

[koloo921]

I would watch out. Seems like a scam to me Ask for a picture and post the animal. BP.net might be able to find the breeder the photo belongs too.

[The Serpent Merchant]

Certainly seems too good to be true, but stranger things have happened. Is this a local deal or something that involves shipping?

Do you have any pictures?

[Jons2012pied]

Seems kinda low for a high white pied. They are typically 700-1000 depending on the breeder a d location. Is this person locally as to where you c a meet them a d the snake. Do they have pictures of the snake. I wouldn't send any money to them if they can not provide pictures and if they are not a well known breeder. I paid 400 for my pied at a repticon show. I was told that it did have the spider like trait with the head wobble. However the snake was a good size healthy wieght and was also in shed when I bought him. He has ate for me unfortanlly only live. So if it was me buying the snake I would ask more questions and pictures of the snake.

[Inknsteel]

A pied for $200 sounds a little too good to be true IMO. As the previous poster said, try to get a pic of the animal and post it here. I have witnessed a few threads where someone was posting an animal for sale on Craigslist or otherwise, only to find out they were scamming using a stolen image of a breeder who posts on this forum.

Best case scenario, you stumbled on a heck of a deal...

[The Serpent Merchant]

Also try running the name/business name of the guy selling the snake through the search feature on the BOI

http://www.faunaclassifieds.com/foru...splay.php?f=13

[JayJay_007]

It's just someone who has several bp's and had a bad break up with his gf and wants to sell off his stock. He is an hour from me and I asked if I could come view the snake and handle it, his reply was "sure" he also sent me pictures, I'm just not sure how to post them here..lol newbie.... The snake looks amazing! In addition, he said for an additional $ 200 I could have his 80 gal tank with all the accesories..

I guess the snake has not been handled too much as of late as he has not had much time, but I figure a little work and it should all be good.

So with that being said, I guess I should not hesitate on his deal?.

[The Serpent Merchant]

If you can actually go view the snake, and do the exchange in person certainly. If they try anything that seems strange just walk away:

How to post pictures: http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showt...with-pictures)

I would skip the 80 gallon tank, that isn't even close to being appropriate for a Ball Python.

[JayJay_007]

What size tank would be best?

[The Serpent Merchant]

Depends on the size of the snake, but the absolute largest I would go is a 55 gallon (though I wouldn't ever use a glass tank any way. PVC reptile cages or tubs are a much better choice)