Quote Originally Posted by Don View Post
I'm sorry for your loss. I don't want to sound critical when you are suffering a loss, but there are some things that would really help.

You bought a snake from a big breeder, but don't remember the name? You don't keep records of your purchased animals and where they come from? Is your vet doing any pathology work or did she do a necropsy? You are hitting a major panic button here without giving any details. I think if this is as serious as you claim, a few more details would be helpful. You say that it is hitting the circuit in Florida, but don't tell us how, who or where in Florida this is spreading. All of this just days before Daytona.
I am going to have to agree here. Claiming that there is a "spreading disease" without proof or any type of data to back it up other than your personal experience is irresponsible. There are a number of potential negative outcomes from such a unsubstantiated claim. If there is proof of this, then please provide it so people can be properly educated and people won't be pushed to make a decision on buying or not buying an animal at an expo based on a wild claim. That being said, I am sorry for your losses, that is terrible. But please give us more information. If there are more cases of this, can those people please share their information?