Need some help with an online breeder

[dakski]

For what's it worth, I've ordered two animals from BHB and had a good experience both times, and with follow up questions with them.

5 year ago, I got Figment, my Hypo-Lavender Corn from them, as a 9G baby. He was in great health and is still doing great as a happy and healthy adult.

2 years ago, I got Frank from them, my Northern Blue Tongue Skink. He's happy and healthy and friendly.

When I ordered Figment, I asked for the friendliest hypo-lavender they had. They delivered. They've always answered questions for me, when I get through via phone, or email instead, even when I had a leopard gecko question, and I bought my leopard geckos prior to them breeding them, so not from them.

Having said that, they are getting big, and I have great experiences with smaller breeders who know each animal in and out and often breed obscure animals.

Feliz, my Venezuelan BCC came from one fo two breeder in the country who breeds them and it was a fantastic experience. Same goes for my BCI, Behira, who I also got from a small breeder, and Shayna, my albino spider BP, from a small breeder as well.

Solana, my Scaleless Sunglow Motley Red Factor Corn, came from a bigger breeder, but he only does corns, and he's johnny not he spot. I prefer smaller breeders, but had met Brian and wanted to order a corn from him when I got Figment, and he worked with me personally at the time. He also convinced me to stay in reptiles after my kidney transplant and told me he has a friend in Australia who breeds snakes and had a kidney transplant as well. Proper hygiene for you and the animals, and lots of hand washing, and it's all good. Also, when I got Frank, there were few options for BTS. Many more now.

It comes down to what animal you want, and who you are comfortable working with. Remember, you will have the animal for a long time. You want someone you feel comfortable going to with questions and who you feel will be there for you long-term. You also want to know that animal inside and out before you order it.