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ID?
Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2012 4:26 pm
by SnakeCharmr728
Can you guys confirm an ID on this one? Its for sale on my local craigslist for $300, sounds a bit steep! Guy won't budge on the price saying that its a "true Australian locale" which then he called an Eastern? Is this an Eastern? And are Easterns worth $300???
Re: ID?
Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2012 4:35 pm
by xxmonitorlizardxx
IJ. From Indonesia not Australia. Not worth $300 at all!
Easterns, IMO are worth $300, others may disagree.
Re: ID?
Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2012 4:47 pm
by Sarikazam
Yeah I would agree with ML, that sure looks like an Irian Jaya to me.
I am not sure if the seller meant this specific skink came from Australia, but it is illegal to export reptiles from Australia so I hope that isn't what he meant!
But I also agree that $300 is a bit steep.
Re: ID?
Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2012 7:11 pm
by Fatal_S
That would be an IJ. Can be purchased for ~$75 as a fresh WC, ~$100 for a long-term captive, and ~$125 captive bred in the USA.
Other than the stupid price, it's a nice IJ and looks to be in good condition. The owner is just a fool/jerk.
Re: ID?
Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2012 7:11 pm
by Fatal_S
That would be an IJ. Can be purchased for ~$75 as a fresh WC, ~$100 for a long-term captive, and ~$125 captive bred in the USA.
Other than the stupid price, it's a nice IJ and looks to be in good condition. The owner is just a fool/jerk.
Re: ID?
Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2012 7:18 pm
by BlueGuy
Not sure if i would ever buy off of craigslist in my area...at least any reptile/animal
Re: ID?
Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2012 9:14 pm
by Jeff
RUN!!!!!
Re: ID?
Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2012 10:20 pm
by Sarikazam
BlueGuy wrote:Not sure if i would ever buy off of craigslist in my area...at least any reptile/animal
I got my Merauke off a local buy/sell site much like Craigslist.
But the difference being that mine was getting rehomed, this guy looks like he is just trying gouge an unaware buyer.
Re: ID?
Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2012 11:27 pm
by BlueGuy
Sarikazam wrote:BlueGuy wrote:Not sure if i would ever buy off of craigslist in my area...at least any reptile/animal
I got my Merauke off a local buy/sell site much like Craigslist.
But the difference being that mine was getting rehomed, this guy looks like he is just trying gouge an unaware buyer.
I've gone on craigslist.org in other locations/different state and found some nice reptiles but in my area there has been a couple that i actually reported to the authorities.
Re: ID?
Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2012 7:30 am
by Renee
From what I know about craigslist you cant sell an animal but you can charge a small rehoming or adoption fee and thats an outrageous rehoming fee. I have never gotten animals from craigslist but I usually get the tanks and supplies that I need if they are in good condition.
Re: ID?
Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2012 12:46 pm
by LarissaLurid
O.O Wow at the price, he seems like he's trying to rip off someone. Also looks like an IJ to me as well lol.