My ball python babies aren't even BORN yet and somehow, I'm in a nice little frustrating mess with buyers. I acquired some baby corn snakes from someone who couldn't care for them. Most of the corns were in eggs when I received them. I got then shed and eating and am now trying to sell them (dirt cheap) on several venues. Facebook and Craigslist (surprisingly) have been the best for these babies. I've gotten so many inquiries. However, I've been stood up by 5 different people who have all made arrangements to meet me on X Day. I give a call/text/e-mail that day and most make up some sob story about how they have to see their uncle, they have an emergency bill to pay, etc. I understand things come up...but this is 5 different people and one has stood me up 3 different times!

From now on, I don't hold babies. I require a deposit before I will hold anything. If they aren't willing to pay a deposit, then I'm assuming they don't want the animal. A lot of time I just have to smile and nod.