But it actually made sense... a shopper wouldn't know if the snakes were "living there," because they may have already disposed of the dead ones.I don't think you can really SEE most reptile diseases, so the snakes on display could appear perfectly healthy - but they may not disclose if others have died recently.
Anyway, to repeat what everyone else said, the OP should try a reputable breeder next. Check out Kingsnake and Fauna classifieds online, or simply click on one of the sponsored links here (like 8BallPythons or Ralph Davis). Good luck!
KS & Fauna:
http://market.kingsnake.com/index.php?cat=32
http://www.faunaclassifieds.com/foru...play.php?f=499
If the only heat source is an under-tank heater, then I imagine it would have to be burnt. The only way it could die from ambient heat is with a lamp, or possibly being left in direct sunlight... unlike a dog/cat, they would be unlikely to die of heat-related suffocation.Does a snake have to be burned for it to die from being to hot?