I need help...

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Originally Posted by Freakie_frog

would you be willing to post pic of your spider..I'd be interested to see what that looks like..

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yes I can and will do that when I get home. I want this to be something that others can get some assistance with- hopefully I get this cleared up and it can be a good source of information for others.

Oh wow.

This is overwhelming for sure. I truly feel for you. What a mess :(

Seems like this "breeder" pulled one on you. He might have not meant for this to happen, but the point that the snakes were in "rough" condition does not give me confidence in that person.

I do have to ask, did you practice quarantine ? I suppose not, since your original snakes have the same problem. It will be hard to PROVE BEYOND A DOUBT that it was the breeders snakes that brought in the disease and that they snakes had it before you got them. Even harder to prove that the breeder was aware of all this.

What I would do is put everything into writing. Every little detail you remember. Dates, possible pictures, EVERYTHING. Dates of Vet visits, receipts, letters from vet, Anything at all that pertains to this mess. Write down what was agreed on, even if it wasn't in writing. Keep emails, etc.

Present to the breeder. Try to work this out on friendly terms first, see if he will be reasonable once presented with your case.

If not, you might have to

1. pay up what was agreed on
2. not pay and hope for the best
3. take this to court

Obviously, reaching an agreement that you both are comfortable with would be the best !!

If the breeder is completely blowing you off, even the fact that the snakes were in bad condition, well, then it IS time to take that to the BOI. There may be other people that had previous dealings with this breeder, you might get a better picture of the character of that breeder, etc.

Good luck. I really truly feel for you. This is exhausting and heartbreaking...