I stole this pastel at the tampa show...

and he ate yesterday as well. So I know he's a good eater

i just want to share this... cause this is how i am IRL. and since you don't all know me IRL... well, here i go... on another rant LOL

when i ask for deals (cause ya i do) and i feel the deal is better than what i hoped to get... then i pay what i planned on paying. often the breeder or store owner/employee etc will say... "i can do that for $150" and i respond "how's $180?" they laugh and are always smiling when i hand them $180 and leave with my new "insert purchase here"

it's all about integrity and good-karma - there's nothing wrong with saying "hey i was hoping for $10 off... i'll happily pay $190. wouldn't that have made the breeder smile... and think of the wonderful memories he/she would have of you. :D makes me smile just thinking about the 'gift of joy' you could have chosen to give them. :D

okay, i'm done ranting LOL

and aleesha I provide more than kick butt quality for my snakes. I've only had the other two females for a couple of weeks. 2 week's shouldn't make a life's difference. They eat everytime without hesitation and have no signs of stress.

LIke I said everyone will have they're own tank in a day or two. So I don't find a problem with they're care since its only been such a short amount of time. And as far as buying for quality...I would have paid whatever the original price was without hesitation for the snake if I had more money to work with.

I totally agree with you aleesha on the integrity and karma part. Believe me I do. I just acted on immediate instinct which was "give the guy the money and thank him like a b*stard! I have his contact info and I plan on writing a nice e-mail to the man. and Since he already has good prices/animals I will most likely end up buying from him again. And bargaining won't be an issue because my next purchase I will budget 4.

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Originally Posted by djslurp1200

and aleesha I provide more than kick butt quality for my snakes. I've only had the other two females for a couple of weeks. 2 week's shouldn't make a life's difference. They eat everytime without hesitation and have no signs of stress.

LIke I said everyone will have they're own tank in a day or two. So I don't find a problem with they're care since its only been such a short amount of time. And as far as buying for quality...I would have paid whatever the original price was without hesitation for the snake if I had more money to work with.

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well you know i have to respond to this... since you used my name and all LOL

when you bring a new snake home it's a VERY stressful time for them. they are in a whole new place, new smells and even different humidity and temps... this is why it's recommended that you don't handle them for a week and don't bother them at all. just go in quick to change their water and clean up any feces and other than that... leave them alone.

so... during this most stressful time you've added another snake which equals competition. so not only is your two snakes dealing with the stress of moving but now they are also dealing with the competition of who's most dominant.

AND - in another couple of days you are going to introduce more stress by moving them to another enclosure and they are going to go through all the new-home stresses again.

so... please don't claim to give kick butt quality to your snakes... perhaps you can claim that in the future but today... nope, you sure can't! :(

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Originally Posted by ECLARK

So your mission in life is to buy the cheapest snake that you can find, and beat down some poor breeder thats having a bad show.


Then you come on here and brag about it. :colbert:

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I think he's just excited(not really bragging)!!! I don't think he means any harm at all! Maybe just glad he could find one in his price range!!!:oops:

The thing is...I didn't have much money. I got the best deal I could find and a beautiful snake at that. I was given a good deal and ran with it. I got a beautiful snake and I am very happy with it. Both people won...He got an extra $150 for the day and I got a beautiful snake. :snake:

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Originally Posted by daaangconcepts

I think he's just excited(not really bragging)!!! I don't think he means any harm at all! Maybe just glad he could find one in his price range!!!:oops:

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EXACTLY!!!!

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Originally Posted by djslurp1200

I totally agree with you aleesha on the integrity and karma part. Believe me I do. I just acted on immediate instinct which was "give the guy the money and thank him like a b*stard! I have his contact info and I plan on writing a nice e-mail to the man. and Since he already has good prices/animals I will most likely end up buying from him again. And bargaining won't be an issue because my next purchase I will budget 4.

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nice to hear :) and hey... i understand acting on impulse! but do you really think the breeder won by having to sell his snake at a loss of $100? would you feel like you won if it was you?

Sure I can...they may be stressed for short while but they will be fine. Geez, I am providing kick butt care for them because I am doing whats right for them. Giving them their own enclosure. The pastel was never put in with the 2 females...They are getting they're own enclosure. Isn't that whats right? They are getting fed every 5-6 days. They have a healthy and clean enviorment. There's nothing wrong with what I'm doing. I've come on here and gotten great information from many different people. And thanks to everyone who has contributed their two cents. But for the life of god, I'm taking care of them. They will be fine. Worst case scenario they stop eating for a short while so what. They will continue to feed. They will acclimate to their enviorment and everyone will be happy.