A Friendship Dilemma

[revxus]

You know that to buy CalKings, Gopher Snakes and Rosy Boas IN Ca. you have to purchase from someone with a permit. By LAW an invoice WITH their permit number must accompany all purchases of permitted native reptile sales.

You bought Ca. Rosys from a guy in Ca. As brilliant as you are, you knew it was illegal, didn't you? Only a total moron or complete attention whore would make that purchase knowing what you know.

You're not a total moron or complete attention whore as well as law breaker, are you? I mean, how dumb would someone who already knows the laws have to be to not only break those laws but then come to a public forum whining for sympathy because he broke those laws.

I guess as dumb as you are, given the facts that you have provided.

This is just what we need, a repeat offender in the spotlight again, making those who are law abiding look all the worse for being ASS ociated with the likes of you.

Thanks petey, thanks ever so much.

You've made it SO EASY to get you all worked up, Wes.

So easy.

And for that, you're welcome, you're very welcome.

Glad to be of service.

[wilomn]

So, just to be clear, since you have accepted as fact my statement that you are a total moron attentionwhore, you knew it was illegal to purchase these animals, you purchased them anyway, and now you're here, looking for sympathy?

Good one shorty, good one.

[revxus]

So, just to be clear, since you have accepted as fact my statement that you are a total moron attentionwhore, you knew it was illegal to purchase these animals, you purchased them anyway, and now you're here, looking for sympathy?

Good one shorty, good one.

You're misunderstanding what I posted to a complete degree of non-sense.

You have some serious personal issues, Wes. And I'm not looking for sympathy, and don't know what gave you that impression? You either like me or you don't, but personally I just don't care.

[Stewart_Reptiles]

And unlike you, I'm not a "snitch" so call F&G all you want, Wes.

Actually Wes is right, people like your “Friend” and anyone selling or shipping animals illegally are what is wrong with this hobby and what put this hobby in jeopardy.

Anyone that is honest, and responsible and caring about this hobby and our right to keep reptiles should report those that break the law, and not support them by being silent and failing to report them.

[Jay_Bunny]

Wes and Deborah are right. Its people like your friend who are going to bring this hobby crashing down around us. Those laws are there for a reason and breaking them is only giving the reptile community a bad name. Those people voting on our right to keep these wonderful creatures are not going to look so kindly on people breaking the LAW. If you want to continue to keep your beloved reptiles, I would first inform your friend of his law-breaking ways and then report him.

[revxus]

Actually Wes is right, people like you “Friend” and anyone selling or shipping animals illegally are what is wrong with this hobby and what put this hobby in jeopardy.

Anyone that is honest, and responsible and caring about this hobby and our right to keep reptiles should report those that break the law, and not support them by being silent and failing to report them.

And that is YOUR opinion, as for me I have a right to either report it or not get involved in the issue. And that is MY PERSONAL DECISION to do so or not.

You all have the same right, and it isn't very difficult to pick up a phone and dial away. There is no merit here, and it's all hear-say what you have.

Whether I decide to report this or not, it's my choice and I refuse to be influenced by anyone.

What Wes is doing here is not out of the normal, he's pullin' his usual game tac-tics here. So for the record, if it matters...

I NEVER KNOWINGLY PURCHASED THESE ANIMALS ILLEGALLY

Anyone smart enough to READ THE ORIGINAL POST would know that.

[revxus]

Wes and Deborah are right. Its people like your friend who are going to bring this hobby crashing down around us. Those laws are there for a reason and breaking them is only giving the reptile community a bad name. Those people voting on our right to keep these wonderful creatures are not going to look so kindly on people breaking the LAW. If you want to continue to keep your beloved reptiles, I would first inform your friend of his law-breaking ways and then report him.

But here's the problem, if and when I report this individual there is NO RECEIPT. It's a verbal sale. If you take into account the $335 easily pays for the Dumeril's, how can I prove that the Rosy Boas were actually in this transaction?

Like I said, there is no merit, but only hear-say.

[mainbutter]

It's pretty much guaranteed that the animals have the best chance at a good life if you keep them.

The other issues mentioned unfortunately also put the animals at great risk.

[Stewart_Reptiles]

And that is YOUR opinion, as for me I have a right to either report it or not get involved in the issue. And that is MY PERSONAL DECISION to do so or not.

You all have the same right, and it isn't very difficult to pick up a phone and dial away. There is no merit here, and it's all hear-say what you have.

By not reporting them you are supporting them and that’s the bottom line.

But yes it is your choice, you can chose to help and support people who commit illegal activities no doubt about .............tells a lot about you and your characther.

[Jay_Bunny]

Did you save any emails or voice mails that had him telling you they were W.C? Any texts or anything like that? Or was your entire transaction over the phone?