Ok i have read every single post. First off I agree with those who think we have an overly jumpy moderator who should not be bashing people so fast before reading entire posts. Whats that job description again??
As for the snakes.
The seller might be a "good guy" but you only need to make one HUGE mistake like this to ruin your reputation.
I could completely understand if he did ship via FedEx or UPS and the snakes were lost as long as he did reinburse you but he didnt. In fact he flat out lied to you, his high paying customer.
As a reputable breeder he should know the horrible consequences if he chose to take that shortcut.
Its not that he didnt know. Or he is new to the game. He knew and he lied. That is where the difference is. Does everyone really think that he should be allowed to keep his untarnished reputation even if he makes this right?
It would be one thing if he shipped FedEx like he said he did. Then lost the snakes and refunded the buyer. That would be what a responsible person would do. It would deserves respect and understanding that the mistake was not his fault & he did in fact make it right.
This is not what happened. He was fully aware its illegal to ship through the mail. This "good guy" of a breeder is a liar. That is bad business. Period.
You have my condolences and i seriously do hope the snakes arrive ok for you.