Male Blackbee

[Adam_Wysocki]

I have OUTSTANDING animals from Colin Weaver in my collection and consider myself lucky to be able to acquire anything that he produces.

Colin is a close, personal friend and 110% the real deal. He's one of the best and brightest in the biz. On the very short list of people that I'm comfortable buying from sight unseen, Colin is at the top when I'm in the market for animals. He knows his stuff and produces animals of a quality that is rarely seen these days.

Colin, keep rocking those awesome animals and I'll keep buying!

-adam

[LadyOhh]

I greatly respect Colin for all he has done, and I would like to think that he is a friend!

I believe what he says about this Black Bee, and although I can see where the photograph can lead people to believe that it is just a Spider, I trust Colin in what he says.

Maybe the gentleman didn't take a good photograph..

There is always more to the story than what is put on the internet. Always.

[Freakie_frog]

There is always more to the story than what is put on the internet. Always.

[dreese88]

I am more than happy to defend against all you nay-sayers out there. Todd's animal is a Black Bee (which is what I call a Black Pastel Spider) and it is het ghost. It was produced by crossing a Honey Bee with an Ian G. line Black Pastel. The clutch produced normal spiders as well as black pastel spiders and there was ZERO ability to confuse the two when they came from the egg. Ian Gniazdowski also acquired one of the male black bees and I doubt any of you here are willing to suggest that he can't tell the difference between a spider and a black pastel spider.

A CinnaBee, a similar morph can be seen here: http://www.newenglandreptile.com/ner...ider-ball.html

And here is another cinnnabee: http://www.newenglandreptile.com/ima.../cinnabee2.jpg

It is not an impressive morph to look at and I can see how a photo may not allow you to see the subtle indicators that make them recognizable. The Black Widow that was posted is not a CinnaBee nor a Black Bee. Get your facts straight.

So, thanks for slamming me for no reason. You guys are cool.

I'm a professional breeder and have no reason to dupe someone, especially a guy who is a friend (who Todd is). My name is my reputation in the business and cheating people will not help progress as a breeder.

Colin Weaver

Thanks for clearing this up Colin.

[waltah!]

Very, very nice! I would buy an animal sight unseen from Colin anytime just like I would from Adam, Heather or several others here on this site. Lots of potential from that snake for sure.

[AaronP]

I didn't have a doubt in my mind about Colin, or the fact that that was a blackbee, I'm glad to see he came in to defend himself. And anyone correct me if I'm wrong but I believe a Black Widow =

• Spider
• Jungle Pastel
• Black Pastel

Edited, I was wrong. It was pastel, not Lesser.

[Beardedragon]

I want to make it clear I was not saying that I do not believe that collin was lieing, I was just saying maybe the og got confused because of the look of the snake in the picture.

[Repsrul]

There are not many people I purchase from and Collin will be one of them. He really does know his stuff. If you get a chance go to his site and read his blogs. He has some very interesting views.

Collin,
Thanks for coming here and clearing things up.

[stevenkeogh]

Hey Colin,
I don't think anyone was "slamming" you, but seeing as there are countless individuals here that argue about their normal being a pastel, YB, fire....
Unless everyone is familiar with you (which they are not all) then there is bound to be some doubt, especially with a morph that does not stand out above the rest.
From what I have seen you know what you are doing and I personally did not doubt the identity of the snake.
Keep up the good work.
And don't worry about it, your reply is what was being anticipated.
-Steven

[Patrick Long]

This is happening more and more.....

People try to "SAVE THE DAY" by busting a "scam" artist.

Get lives people. Not everyone is out to rip someone off.

I like how everyone that actually thought Colin would rip someone off have absolutely no idea of who or what they are talking about.

3rd post here, and calling a professional breeder (who has done business with tons of people) a scammer.
How ridiculous is that?