Python listed on ebay!?

[montysrainbow]

Was looking at reptile enclosures on ebay and found an add for enclosure here in QLD for sale with carpet python! [emoji46]

 

[notechistiger]

Why is that a huge deal? He probably just doesn't know (or care) that animals can't be sold on ebay.

 

[montysrainbow]

I just thought it was an obvious no no...not that big a deal i guess.

 

[Fil_14]

At least morally wrong. Did it say where in qld?


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[saximus]

Why is it morally wrong? What's the difference between that and selling them on here, RDU, Gumtree or Facebook? I think eBay's no live animal policy is closing them out of a pretty wide opportunity personally.

 

[montysrainbow]

[MENTION=39821]Fil_14[/MENTION] im pretty sure its on gold coast.
It was just weird seeing one on there. I dont know if having them allowed on there selling would be a bad thing but i think it would have to be a set price no bidding.

 

[TNT78]

If it's the ad I just saw, it's being sold at a fixed price not auction. As above post stated, no different to being sold on this site. Only flaw I saw was no mention of the buyer or sellers licence status/ requirements, but that's a different story

 

[Pauls_Pythons]

It's something that can be seen quite regularly.
The seller probably doesn't realise that he/she is not allowed to sell aimals on ebay.

Whenever I see these ads I report them but also message the seller as most of the time its simply an oversight.

 

[Fil_14]

I've seen them on gumtree too. I do get worried about seeing these ads, thinking that they're going to someone who wants a snake, just for the hell of it.
I popped down to the RSPCA on the weekend, all of their snakes have come from neglected homes. Really wanted to bring all of em home.

 

[Amynickid]

what rspca? and also do they sell reptiles at rspca?

 

[Becceles]

what rspca? and also do they sell reptiles at rspca?

The RSPCA Wacol campus often has reptiles for adoption, as do many other across the state/country. They have all been seized or surrendered. Check the adopt-a-pet website to see what they have.

 

[Amynickid]

cheers

 

[Fil_14]

what rspca? and also do they sell reptiles at rspca?

They do. I was there on the weekend. They had about 8, all adults. Most were carpets and spotted pythons, and a stimmie. If you go there, you'll need your licence and a photo of your enclosure at home. You need to ask at the front counter about them.
I would of adopted the Stimmie if I was ready for a new one. She's 4yrs old n not used to being handled. She was confiscated due to living conditions. Not an ideal snake for a newbie. (Me)
I wish that I could of brought them all home. My wife was happy that I didn't build 8 new enclosures for them lol.
They're all about $150 each, at the Wacol RSPCA.

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