Reptile Forum, Reptile Classifieds - CaptiveBred

Central Scotland Reptiles · Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2008 12:24 pm Post subject:

I guess it all boils down to the fact that animal specific paperwork provides the buyer with a degree comfort and piece of mind, that the normal looking animal does actually have the underlying, desired, trait. For me though, I would say that the reputation of the breeder is far more of a guarantee than any piece of paper!!!!

Interestingly, 3 years down the line, if the animal proves NOT to be what the paperwork says it is, would there be any LEGAL comeback on the original seller based on a piece of paper?
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Jase · Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2008 2:12 pm Post subject:

Scott W · Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 1:22 pm Post subject:

Well after giving it some thought and reading the comments in this thread, I have decided to produce certificates for all the royals I breed and sell.

The two main reasons I decided were not really mentioned in the thread though Laughing

Firstly as proof that the snakes were actually supplied by me and clearly stating who the breeder was. This will hopefully stop people further down the line saying that this is a Scott Wilkinson/CaptiveBred python when it isn't or to help prove it was Wink

Secondly to help buyers who may of bought several animals (especially hets) keep a visual record so that if the snakes are ever mixed up, then hopefully the photo ID will be good enough to spot the correct snake.

I have decided to keep an on-line record so that anyone can log on and check their snakes origin etc.

For my own bred animals I will also add a genetic history i.e. who the parents were and their genetics too.

Here's a link to the page http://www.captivebred.co.uk/records.htm let me know what you think of the certificates and the idea, thanks Very Happy

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Dracowoman2 · Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 1:28 pm Post subject:

Cracking idea Scott, but is it not going to be an awful lot more work for you ? I was very happy with the animals I had off you, and the basic photo id's you sent me were brilliant. The blood lines is a nice touch though, it's nice to know who their mummys and daddies were, but mainly for the knowing, not for any other particular reason for me.
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Scott W · Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 1:33 pm Post subject:

thanks Claire, hopefully it shoudn't take too much more work, it's taking the photo that's the biggest pain but I need those anyway, adding it to a PDF is pretty easy.
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Central Scotland Reptiles · Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 1:41 pm Post subject:

Very good indeed Scott. My clients have received a Certificates of Authenticity with their new purchase for the last few seasons.
For me, it does create more of a workload but i enjoy record keeping and this helps me maintain accurate records of my animals.

I will post a copy of my certificate when i get home!!
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Dracowoman2 · Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 2:19 pm Post subject:

Ah, the good old PDF, how did we ever live without it Very Happy

I know ALL about the taking pictures being a pain Laughing

Incidently on the subject of pictures, some of your piccies on your available page are either not working or going to the wrong image Very Happy

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RegiusCo.com · Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 2:30 pm Post subject:

Your Certificate looks good Scott, Professionalism at its best Very Happy

Marc
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