I got a normal female from him about a week ago, and she is huge, fat, and happy. She ate within in the first week I got her. I live about 15 minutes away from him, and so I dont have experience with his shipping, but I am sure that he would be reliable with that also. I also got my male pastel from a guy who bought him from Coldblooded Novelties, and he eats like a champ too. I think that he is very reliable, he works with the guy from Reptile Basics also, and so I think it would be pretty safe to buy from him. His snakes are priced fairly but you still get quality animals. I would definately buy from him again.