I was talking with Carson Phelps, uses the name Herps Etc on kingsnake. Seems like a great guy, Ive probably talked to him for an hour in the last few days.

I have never purchased a snake online before, so it makes my reference list fairly short. He provided several references to businesses he deals with including David Breen of Wonderful World Pet Suppliers in california. Got a great reference for him from there.

He has 2 threads on him in the BOI, but they each look like they were both addressed and the situations rectified. He has been dealing in reptiles for several years online (kingsnake, and other accounts dated at 2-3 years old).

If anyone has any experience with him please let me know. I am leaning towards dealing with him due to references, talking with him, all the time he has spent talking with me, the fact that he only ships delta and insured, etc. He also provided me with cell + home phone + address right away.



As far as standard protocol for payment, what is the most common form? He takes PO money orders and paypal checking account funds (said that people reversing CC's keeps him from using that feature). I of course want to use CC because of the protection it adds for me. Are there any other forms of payment that are safest for both parties involved? I would do a F2F if I could, but 900 miles away.

Just sending out feelers for advice, experiences, etc.