I know Gale.. I was just picturing this guy, so excited about getting a beautiful animal and then hearing some stuff that is basically taking the wind out of his sails. Don't ask me why Im sticking up for him, don't know him... I just know how excited I am when I get a new snake and the last thing I want to hear is bad flack from fellow reptile lovers. Who knows? It could or it could not be what he bought.. as far as I'm concerned I wish him the best with the Lesser Pieds and hope he proves out. I totally know where you are coming from, and I understand your concerns. I have heard and seen stranger things happen with good deals.
I say, BEST OF LUCK TO YOU BUD!
And no hard feelings at all Gale, you have way more animals then I do, and I'm sure you know much more about the "business" side of everything then I do. I hope you are having a great breeding season, and I wish you the best with everything. Cheers.