Can a breeder refuse a refund?

[SmoothScales]

The buyer had a chance to put eyes and hands on the animal before putting down any cash - if she has misgivings about the snake's condition she should have walked away then. It's very different when you pay for an animal that gets shipped to you and it was misrepresented.

This right here is the biggest reason I've been so resistant to purchasing a snake I can't go and see in person. When it comes right down to it, even a picture can be misleading because of x, y, or z. That doesn't mean I won't ask questions and request photos prior to making arrangements to see the animal, but I feel much more comfortable about purchases when the option to see the animal in person is available.