No, everything seems legit. I just bought a 1000 piebald from kingsnake. Checked the guy on BOI Fauna Classifieds. The guy has very positive reviews and I have peace of mind that is not a scam. It is really hot here in Chicago, I told him not to send the snake for a couple of weeks until temps cool down a little. If there is a problem and you paid using Paypal they will aid you in recovering your money.