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i still want to see a pic first, there are dark bredlis.

making speculations and suggestions that the breeder is a scammer, the breeder doing illegal stuffs like poaching a gravid female, poaching the actual snake... all from hearing only one side of the story and not much evidence (ie. a pic to confirm that it is a diamond).
 
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Can I get the breeders name I'd love some bredlis, I mean diamonds, ill pay $50 each. Mods please take note this is a joke and not meant to be an add for a wanted for which I do not have access. I do not actually want a bredli/ diamond
 
She sent a photo to me, It's definitely a diamond. I have only seen one pic of him as a hatchy, he was pretty red and didn't look much like a diamond....oh well I'll get her to call the licencing body then
I am confused. You say: “It's definitely a diamond” and “didn't look much like a diamond”. Whilst these phrases are not mutually exclusive, when you add: “he was pretty red”, it really does not sound like it was “definitely a diamond”.


The only positive way to determine the species is to post a clear, well focussed photograph of it. The pattern, let alone the colour, is diagnostically different in each. So those with experience would be able to tell you at a glance.

Whether you do it via APS or via a reliable experienced keeper, I strongly recommend you get someone who is competent to identify the species before you take any action with regards the seller.

With respect to the seller, on the basis of what you have told us, they are the sort of individual that is bad news for the hobby. Selling snakes far too young and then not being there to provide the back up that all respectable breeders do provide. If you think he has acted illegally, then definitely dob him in to the environment department. We don’t want these types.

I can only wonder if it is yet another example of a bargain hunter being prepared to buy a cheapie under suspect conditions. You can tell your friend that “2 weeks old” is suspect. Instead of being prepared to pay the extra dollars for quality animals and back up service. When will people learn, if you do your homework you will realise that basically you get what you pay for.

Blue
 
I am confused. You say: “It's definitely a diamond” and “didn't look much like a diamond”. Whilst these phrases are not mutually exclusive, when you add: “he was pretty red”, it really does not sound like it was “definitely a diamond”.

The only positive way to determine the species is to post a clear, well focussed photograph of it. The pattern, let alone the colour, is diagnostically different in each. So those with experience would be able to tell you at a glance.

Whether you do it via APS or via a reliable experienced keeper, I strongly recommend you get someone who is competent to identify the species before you take any action with regards the seller.

With respect to the seller, on the basis of what you have told us, they are the sort of individual that is bad news for the hobby. Selling snakes far too young and then not being there to provide the back up that all respectable breeders do provide. If you think he has acted illegally, then definitely dob him in to the environment department. We don’t want these types.

I can only wonder if it is yet another example of a bargain hunter being prepared to buy a cheapie under suspect conditions. You can tell your friend that “2 weeks old” is suspect. Instead of being prepared to pay the extra dollars for quality animals and back up service. When will people learn, if you do your homework you will realise that basically you get what you pay for.

Blue


It is cleary a diamond now. When it was a hatchling is didn't look like a diamond.

And no, she was not a bargain hunter. She genuinely thought she was getting what she was told. She saw two adult bredlis when she was picking up hers. She paid relatively good money for it too.
 
It is cleary a diamond now. When it was a hatchling is didn't look like a diamond.

And no, she was not a bargain hunter. She genuinely thought she was getting what she was told. She saw two adult bredlis when she was picking up hers. She paid relatively good money for it too.
could you post a pic of the animal , im just thinking that if the breeder sold it as a bredli but you say it now looks like a diamond then theres something going on , my assumption ( not accusation wouldn't want to upset Ricko) would be that its possibly a cross breed which would explain alot as some people sell of their normal looking animals as say just a bredli or just a jungle because to some that sounds better than its a coastalXjungleXbredliXdiamondXdarwin jag sib mix up
 
Can we please see a pic (including head shot) ? pretty please...... Some of the folk on here will be able to give you... er, I mean your friend a 99% positive id of the snake with a good clear pic of the body pattern and a good in focus head shot.... until then, this is all speculation :rolleyes:

Then, if the snake appears to knowledgeable folk, to not be what it was sold as.... then you/she will have grounds to get up the breeder and go to licensing to sort it all out ;)

Until then, it is just a storm in a tea cup......
 
My apologies emmadiamond. The manner in which the story unfolded had me questioning what had actually happened. I should have been more empathetic.

There are some pretty smooth conmen out there that do a good job of preying on people’s trusting natures. The only way around that is to work on word of mouth and established reputations (that does not mean advertisements) when selecting a seller/supplier. Even ask for references to previous customers and if they give you excuses as to why they cannot provide them… draw your own conclusion.

You have stated clearly it is a Diamond. If your friend is to keep it, then make sure she gets a hold of some good specific care information so she can avoid the temperature related syndrome Diamonds are susceptible to.

Blue
 
I don't have the picture on hand, it's on my boyfriends phone. I don't need to have its I.D checked as we know what it is. It just looks like a pretty standard diamond for anyone wondering. She is taking it to a reptile specialist on monday for a health check.
Thanks anyway guys.
She called the license people and they are investigating the 'breeder'
thanks for everyone's help.
 
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