horsesrule
Well-Known Member
I recently purchased a childrens python from a seller in Melbourne, due to forum rules i am not allowed to state who.
The snake once taken home and warmed up was in terrible condition and as such, I have contacted DSE and RSPCA as advised by a specialist reptile vet as it appears to be a cruelty issue based on neglect.
This seller is still selling some black headed pythons anyone considering purchasing black headed pythons from a private seller in Melbourne should be very careull.
The seller refuses to take the snake back once the snake is bought in my case even within 1 hour of purchase.
On a more positive note,
I was very impressed with both DSE and RSPCA'S fast response and priority of this issue. Its good to know that both these departments have wildlifes welfare as a priority.
From what i can work out the seller is looking at a number of legal problems
He may well lose his licence and have other animals seized. And be charged or fined for selling sick or injured protected wildlife and neglect
The snake once taken home and warmed up was in terrible condition and as such, I have contacted DSE and RSPCA as advised by a specialist reptile vet as it appears to be a cruelty issue based on neglect.
This seller is still selling some black headed pythons anyone considering purchasing black headed pythons from a private seller in Melbourne should be very careull.
The seller refuses to take the snake back once the snake is bought in my case even within 1 hour of purchase.
On a more positive note,
I was very impressed with both DSE and RSPCA'S fast response and priority of this issue. Its good to know that both these departments have wildlifes welfare as a priority.
From what i can work out the seller is looking at a number of legal problems
He may well lose his licence and have other animals seized. And be charged or fined for selling sick or injured protected wildlife and neglect