perhaps if you offer, instead to put the $100 towards vet bills to make sure they are healthy and parasite free he'll accept that as payment... you can always ask.

if he knows they are going to someone who will care for them in the best possible way... they may just gift the snakes to you. after all, you're going to get 2 new set ups.

best of luck whichever way you decide to go.



oh and i always spray new enclosures with Provent A Mite before putting any new snakes in. that way... i'm guaranteed to not have mite issues it's a great way to prevent all you snakes getting mites.