Boaphile.

[dakski]

I want to interject here.

I have only had my Boaphiles for a year now, but have had zero issues. I bought them because I know many boa breeders, and others, who have had them for years and have great success with them. Further, I have had nothing but positive experiences with Jeff regarding customer service.

Calm Pythons, as discussed in PM, I am very surprised Jeff was not more responsive and feel terrible for your situation. However, given that I have never heard of this, and I did a lot of research prior to spending an absurd amount of money on, now, 8 (really 13, depending on how you count them) tanks, heating elements, thermostats, etc. from Jeff, I have a few questions.

1. Did you purchase this tank from Jeff at Boaphile Plastics or get it second hand?

If you bought from Jeff, I am even more surprised with his response.

I also ask because if bought second hand, you don't know how it was treated, stored, or most importantly, placed.

2. As a follow up to the above, how was it placed in your home?

Boaphiles, as with AP, etc. are designed to be fully supported.

I know it goes without saying, but a Boaphile on a Boaphile is okay, as is a Boaphile on a stand that can fully support it's weight, fully, on the bottom, all side, all edges, evenly, etc. However, if stored, placed, etc. in a way that can cause uneven weight distribution, especially at temperatures that are high or low, the plastic can warp.

Again, I feel for you brother, and I am not saying you didn't get a bad rap. Believe me, I am as interested in you as my reptile room is full of Boaphile tanks right now. I have a vested interest if this is what I am going to be dealing with down the road.

However, I want to get all the facts, especially since this is turning into a bash Boaphile and Jeff Ronne thread, one of the most respected Boa breeders in the world.