Yep, those were pretty much my thoughts there too John. I saw all those mislabeled snakes too, and pointed out some to a VERY well-known to many vender/field herper as well that I saw on his table. He had no idea they were not what they were labeled as until I pointed out some of the very bogus characteristics that were very out-of place for what it was "supposed" to be...LOL! I showed him each little individual detail that told me it was definitely NOT what it was supposed to be. I said, "this looks like something that "so-and-so" would produce". He immediately started cracking up and said..."holy crap!,..I can't believe this!, that is EXACTLY who I got these snakes from!!!"..LOL!. I sort of doubt he ever re-labeled them what they really were either, and I know he was a bit embarrassed that I pointed this out to him being that he is such a well-known name in this hobby. But this is how it goes now days. It pays to really know what certain subspecies and different traits are supposed to look like is all I can say..LOL!

Good seeing you, your wife, and all the other's there John!..

ps, That amel "thayeri" was a real joke too, wasn't it??.HAHAA!!. But all that is to be expected at a show I guess.

Buyer beware is all I can say to folks in this hobby, but the great majority wouldn't have any idea as we both know all too well..



~Doug
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"a snake in the grass is a GOOD thing"


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