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newbie
Hatchling
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 Posted - 21/06/2011 : 19:05:05
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Heard about a rep shop nearby today that I didn't realize existed, so wandered down to take a look. Wandered in and first thought was "Wow, lots of species!", then "Hmmm we're co-habiting different species.".
Asked about a young Bci only to be told that it was a Royal ("...because boas have red tails and this snake doesn't.")! I must have looked astounded, so I recieved further assurance that it was one of the many different morphs! God knows what it was co-habited with, I couldn't see the head of the 2nd snake but the body was solid colour and not Bci-like.
There was also a corn co-habiting with a Bairds-Corn cross.
Not sure the shop owner knew enough about his stock! The snakes seemed healthy but not sure how they felt about their viv-mates. Feeling sorry for anyone that buys the "royal" expecting it to stay relatively small. |
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gmac
Grumpy Scots Admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 21/06/2011 : 19:49:25
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| unreal, but in all honestly with some shops it just doesn't surprise me. |
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Snakesitter
Rainbow Master
USA
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Posted - 21/06/2011 : 19:54:35
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| I agree, Graeme! Newbie, great report! |
Cliff Earle
Living Gems Reptiles
Premium Brazilian Rainbow Boas from a disease-tested facility
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newbie
Hatchling
184 Posts |
Posted - 21/06/2011 : 21:45:55
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Thanks Snakesitter  I've heard from others that this is quite common to G. It saddens me that people with a low knowledge base are providing these reptiles to potentially novice owners and offering incorrect guidance and infomation.
At least there are forums like this one that can set people straight! I wasn't in any rush to correct the store owner...he seemed a little impatient that I questioned the snakes species twice! |
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CDN_Blood
Rainbow oddball
Canada
489 Posts |
Posted - 22/06/2011 : 00:09:48
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| Uugh. I can't tell whether I'm more angry, disgusted, upset or sad. Put that shop keeper on the phone... |
TODD
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Kelfezond
New Member
United Kingdom
78 Posts |
Posted - 22/06/2011 : 00:28:21
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| Blimey that is incredible. |
2.3.0 Royal Python of various morph
0.1.0 Common Boa (BCI) |
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newbie
Hatchling
184 Posts |
Posted - 22/06/2011 : 12:37:29
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| Not great is it, and definately doesn't inspire any confidance. I'm hearing more and more stories about things like this happening with snakes, lizards and geckos, often leading to the animal becoming ill due to inappropriate care. Rubbish! |
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reptiledanny
New Member
United Kingdom
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Posted - 22/06/2011 : 13:55:28
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| what shop was it, would like to go down and have a look if it is near me and tell them a bit about about reptiles |
 
My collection (so far)
1.1.0 het pied royal python-bullet and bow
1.0.0 ghost corn snake-monty
1.0.0 dog-jake
location: whitefield, manchester
wish list:
normal royal python, het pied female, lesser female, mojave male and every other morph + plus a brazilian rainbow boa |
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gmac
Grumpy Scots Admin
United Kingdom
710 Posts |
Posted - 22/06/2011 : 14:16:11
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| sorry guys no naming and shaming |
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newbie
Hatchling
184 Posts |
Posted - 22/06/2011 : 17:42:02
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Sorry everyone, I never intended to name the place, only badness and arguments lie in that direction! Just wanted to share my shock.
Although it sounds twee, I kind of see it like as owners we can be ambassadors for rep owners and educate people if they've been unfortunate enough to purchase off these places. Can understand your feelings though Danny |
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Snakesitter
Rainbow Master
USA
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Posted - 23/06/2011 : 00:43:11
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| I agree, naming is not the way to go. It opens all sorts of bad doors, among them legal liability for the forum. |
Cliff Earle
Living Gems Reptiles
Premium Brazilian Rainbow Boas from a disease-tested facility
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Petshop mistakes
