Quote Originally Posted by Argentra View Post
Well, first thing to do is make sure the source is trustworthy and has a good selling rep!
okay now what about buying from first time breeders/sellers? You know, giving the little breeder a break?

yes i have a horror story that involves a first time breeder/shipper, but it was a lesson that we both learned well. Would I buy from this person again? Yes, because they learned their lesson (as did I) and the next snake they shipped to me (replacement for the first snake-the horror story) arrived safe and sound. I was kept up to date on how my new snake was doing while it was in their possession along with pics. I also have a minor horror story of my first bp being shipped via DHL without a heat pack in early November of '07. Too boot, he wasn't delivered on the day he was supposed to be, but the following day.

Its a matter of checking people out, but also following your gut instincts, we have them for a reason! If you feel something is wrong then follow through on that feeling and avoid that breeder/seller/snake. Eventually I will breed ball pythons too.. I would hope somebody would give me a chance, seeing as I do not have a "snake business" rep yet, just the rep of being the person I am right now.