Personally I don't get hung up on how they except payment. If you want the snake then their are way to do business other than pay-pal. You sent them a check via certified mail with a signature receipt. They have to sign to receive it and you get a copy of their signature saying they got the check. Second request an invoice with the shipment and have them send the shipment signature receipt also so if your never gets to you then they have to provide proof in court that you signed for the snake. Also if you never get the snake and you write them a check you can go to your bank and sign an affidavit thats allows you to take them to court. Keep all emails of their willingness to send the animals requiring a signature. And rock on