Online Ordering: A Query.

I can see some obvious advantages and disadvantages to in-person purchases and online purchases of your chosen reptiles.
For online orders you can get your own designer morphs! But in-person you get to see their health, demeanor, and living conditions. One could argue in either direction.
For those that do order online: what suppliers do you trust? Why?
For those who only buy in-person: what are some of the biggest reasons you avoid online purchases? Have you ever considered going online for your pets?

I’ve ordered two BP’s online. I’ve used morphmarket for both (different sellers). I ALWAYS ask for additional photos/ video (video preferred). I also ONLY use PayPal and only pay through “goods and services” and never through “friends and family” (if the seller asks it’s a red flag). PayPal can get your money back through “goods and services” but you aren’t protected through “friends and family.”


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I got my ball python online, I asked for additional photos of him and him having meals etc

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I would recommend buying off a breeder or at least knowing a certain morphs price in the market so you're not charged retail price at pet-smart or Petco..

If only there weren't dishonest people out there we wouldn't have to worry about what we buy over the net when it comes to stuff like this. Asking for photos is a must that I've heard more than once. And I've been told never, ever buy any exotic pets from places like PetSmart and PetCo. I had considered buying a corn snake from my local PetSmart before looking at Ball Pythons. Then I heard from a few different sources that's a bad idea. There are two very reputable exotic pet stores in my area as well as a few breeders. I'm lucky enough to have a decent selection in person. So far they just haven't had the snake I wanted to walk away with.

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