Buying online ASAP WHO should I buy from who has babies NOW?

[mrsgerber]

I am looking at CAPTIVE BRED EXCELLENCE, Donna has babies $140 and $75 to ship. I don't want to spend more than that, preferably less on shipping, but I want to order tomorrow and have a baby by Tuesday! Any suggestions would be appreciated!
Isn't there someplace I can go online to see how these sellers are rated in the community?
Anyway, let's get me a baby, I'm all set up and ready to go!

[Scincoides]

Donna at Captive Bred Excellence has a great reputation and produces some very nice skinks. I wouldnt hesitate to order one of her babies.

[mrsgerber]

Who else is great and has babies now?

[Scincoides]

As for Northerns I can't think of anyone else off the top of my head. Check market.kingsnake.com for classified adds. A few general reptile dealers have babies but they are roughly the same price without the good reputation and experience of a breeder. There's also plenty of adds for wild caught Indonesian babies, and a few babies born from wild caught gravid females available.

[mrsgerber]

Doesn't have to be a Northern, I don't really know the difference aside from what I've earned online recently. All I care about is getting one that hopefully will be LARGE and docile with handling. Wont be breeding obviously, and also less concerned about coloration than size and temperament.

[Richard.C]

if you have to have one yesterday id stick with donna,ive heard nothing but good things from alot of members on here and more importantly she has them available

if u want what ever ,doesnt have to be a northern,your mostly looking at wildcaught imports,not the greatest start if handability and tameness is your desire from the get go

cheaper isnt always better,cheap imports often cost more in the long run with medical expenses

[mrsgerber]

Thanks, I'm going with Donna for sure. she writes good email, smart and dedicated obviously! Now to choose which baby!

[jdheff1982]

I just bought from Donna over the weekend. F6A was the one I picked. She was very communicative through-out the entire process. I would def. recommend her for future purchases. Anticipating arrival tomorrow morning.

Good luck!

[mrsgerber]

Mod can feel free to close this thread if desired, I got my skink and it isn't a baby! I had responded to a CL ad about a Skink but found out it was a two hour drive away and so I passed, but they contacted me this morning, and offered him/her free AND met me halfway.
So, Im no longer shopping. Bit I will be posting with questions I'm sure about how to best treat this new, weird, wonderful thing! So different from the BD's I am so used to. it is like she is the reptile version of a ferret!

[Richard.C]

please dont buy her ferret diapers,lol

ill lock this thread for u,just incase others are in a big rush to get one,looking forward to seeing pics of your new skink