But isnt that what you did?
It didnt seem to me you came here looking for answes as to how the snake could have died.
Yes you explained the steps you took leading up to the snakes death, and then you jumpped all over the breeder, and pointed your finger at him. Blaming him. I believe you said "He obviously sold me a sick snake", Well my guess is that you're no certified VET. Sure there are signs that lead most of us to assume a snake is ill, and which is why people take them to VETs, to comfirm that is the case. I understand there is no chance in having your VET look over a snake until after you buy it. But then you should not jump the gun and say someone sold you a sick snake.
So the way I would have handled it would be to ask questions first. Find out if it could have been even the slightest chance my fault. Then take it from there.
I'm not taking sides, I'm just saying it should have been handled differently.