Pro Exotict facility burning!!!

[meowmeowkazoo]

Oh no.... I can't even think of anything to say. I'm so sorry.

[RichsBallPythons]

We finally agree on something cavanaugh. It is tragic and horrible. I could not imagine pulling up to my facility burning. They will need alot of help from the entire industry to recover. The worse part is insurance will only cover property loss not live animals

Depends on the policy they had, My home owners insurance covers EVERYTHING in my snake room, including live animals in there. The company sent out a agent to inspect it and the have to come once a year to survey the setup. Cost was extra $90 a month on top of the home insurance. Its well worth it if something happens

[snake lab]

I will have to look into that. Its good to know. I have not been able to find a policy that covers my animals. Even under my howmeowners policy. I wonder if that would apply to them since they were in a commercial building. Either way it is a horrible situation. Just devestating

[RichsBallPythons]

I will have to look into that. Its good to know. I have not been able to find a policy that covers my animals. Even under my howmeowners policy. I wonder if that would apply to them since they were in a commercial building. Either way it is a horrible situation. Just devestating

yes it is, But try not to get fooled with Pet Insurance that covers Vet/Hospital bills. You could get this as well but that was more i dont think i could afford.

Im sure most if not all big guys are covered, to what extent is paid out to recoup equipment and snakes, we'll find out when PE gets back up running.

[Jason Bowden]

Very sad.
My thoughts and prayers are with them.

[Robyn@SYR]

Hey everyone.

First of all, SO MUCH THANKS AND APPRECIATION for the love and support. How awesome. On a horrible day, how awesome to have that kind of community.

The burglar alarm went off because the building got so hot the front windows cracked and blew out, setting off the first alarm. The alarm company called and woke me at 5:45am with the alarm issue. They sent police. It didn't sound good, so I got up, brushed my teeth, and got dressed. 5 minutes later they called back and said they had reports of smoke pouring out of the building. This portion of the building is 4500 sq ft of warehouse space, where we keep all of our snakes, temp guns, offices, and other inventory.

I arrived 15 minutes later as a few fire crews were trying to cut through the garage doors/loading bays.

Once they got through, oxygen got in, and giant flames came shooting out.

It took a few hours to get the fire under control, and a few more for smoke to clear. We finally got to go inside at 4pm. It was worse inside than it looked from the outside. Everything gone, just melted. Dead animals everywhere.

Amazingly enough, one adult boa lived (but her cage did not?!?!???) and half a dozen Coxi juvies. We also were able to save some incubating eggs from the office area. Maybe a dozen total. So weird.

Ironically, the Sloan Bros came by yesterday to drop off a Champagne male for us. Nice timing boys : )

We appreciate all the support. I am astounded by the offers of charity, fund raising, and straight up offers of free animals to build a collection back. Wow.

But that is not what we need right now. We have weeks of cleanup and an entire life to put back together. Small steps. Basic steps.

I have to hire two strongmen to pick me up off the floor once this hits me, cause it's gonna be big, I'm sure.

Life is so weird. But so good. I have an amazing wife, an amazing friend in Chad, Captain Pleasant in Andy and PE Jimmy. We find strength in each other, and when we falter, we find strength in you guys.

It REALLY DOES make a difference, your support has an impact. I don't know what the future holds, but I have a size 12 stepping right to it : )




I cannot begin to explain the horror and sickness of walking through the facility and seeing so much death everywhere. At your feet, on shelves, all around you. Haunting, and so sad.

The cause is for the fire inspector and insurance guys to determine exactly.

Being out of almost all inventory, both live and merchandise, we will have to figure out a way to move forward with customers.

ShipYourReptiles is independent of the facility, and our guy Kevin is still on the ball and on top of things for SYR, so there is no interruption or effect with SYR.

I will be attending the Tinley Show as SYR, but won't have anything to offer on the PE side of things. I look forward to seeing you guys there.

Again, the support is humbling, and so powerful. Thank you all.

[meowmeowkazoo]

Edit: So glad to hear from you Robyn. I hope when the time comes we can have the opportunity to help you and Chad rebuild what was lost.

[wwmjkd]

I'd just like to second mike cavanaugh's postings. if we could set up any kind of fund for PE's benefit I'm sure there would be no shortage of donations from BP.net, meager though they may be.

[meowmeowkazoo]

I'd just like to second mike cavanaugh's postings. if we could set up any kind of fund for PE's benefit I'm sure there would be no shortage of donations from BP.net, meager though they may be.

With enough people, even small donations can add up. I guess all we can do for now is wait until they have had a chance to recover from things and see where they stand. But I am sure when the time comes they will have many friends (including us) to help them.

[angllady2]

Robyn,

I just want you to know how my heart breaks for you. You were so very kind to me just a short time ago, when an order of mine got mixed up and you went out of your way to correct it.

I know it's going to take weeks or even months to rebuild, but know this: When you are ready to begin anew, I have a combo morph of your choice with your name on it. No charge. I may not be big, but I have a big heart. Just keep me in mind, ok ?

Gale