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    I am still waiting on my developer to finish up on the Classifieds Control Panel so I can use it to encourage members into becoming paying members. Google Adsense has become a real burden on the viewing of this site, but honestly it is the ONLY source of income now that keeps it afloat. I tried offering disabling the ads being viewed by paying members, but apparently that is not enough incentive. Quite frankly, Google Adsense has dropped down to where it barely brings in enough daily to match even a single paid member per day. But it still gets the bills paid. But at what cost?

    So even without the classifieds control panel being complete, I believe I am going to have to disable those Google ads completely and likely disable some options here that have been free since going to the new platform. Like classified ad bumping, member name changes, and anything else I can use to encourage this site to be supported by the members instead of the Google Adsense ads.

    But there is risk involved. I will not pay out of pocket for very long during this last ditch experimental effort. If I find that the membership does not want to support this site with memberships, then I cannot support your being able to post your classified ads here for free. No, I am not intending to start charging for your posting ads here. I will just shut the site down and that will be it. I will be done with FaunaClassifieds. I certainly don't need this, and can live the rest of my life just fine without it. If I see that no one else really wants it to survive neither, then so be it. It goes away and you all can just go elsewhere to advertise your animals and merchandise.

    Not sure when this will take place, and I don't intend to give any further warning concerning the disabling of the Google Adsense. Just as there probably won't be any warning if I decide to close down this site. You will just come here and there will be some sort of message that the site is gone, and you have a nice day.

    I have been trying to make a go of this site for a very long time. And quite frankly, I am just tired of trying. I had hoped that enough people would be willing to help me help you all have a free outlet to offer your stuff for sale. But every year I see less and less people coming to this site, much less supporting it financially. That is fine. I tried. I retired the SerpenCo business about 14 years ago, so retiring out of this business completely is not that big if a step for me, nor will it be especially painful to do. When I was in Thailand, I did not check in here for three weeks. I didn't miss it even a little bit. So if you all want it to remain, it will be in your hands. I really don't care either way.

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    Some people have indicated that finding the method to contribute is rather difficult. And I have to admit, that it is not all that obvious. So to help, here is a thread to help as a quide. How to become a contributing member of FaunaClassifieds.

    And for the record, I will be shutting down the Google Adsense ads on January 1, 2025.
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Thanks Tim but $50 wont even make a dent in the grand scheme of things :(
Soooooooooo do I hear $55 :)
A couple days left guys...$55 shipped is still a great deal, so is $60 for that matter ;)
 
tiger08 said:
$ 55
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Thank you Mr Bartholomew B Clarke!!! Mr Clarke has PMed me with a bid of $55 :)

Time is running out...auction ending on 12/16 at 12AM. You still have a chance to become the proud owner of a nice Ranco :yesnod:
 
Tesla!!! Thank you! One hour and 45 min left...looks like this bad boy is going home with you Tesla :thumbsup:
 
Going once...going twice...SOLD...to the lady in red. Thank you everyone who bid and CONGRATULATIONS TESLA:yesnod: This Ranco has your name on it! I'm sending you a PM now with details.

Thanks guys!
 
4 BOOKS UP FOR AUCTION!!!

4 BOOKS UP FOR AUCTION!!! (free shipping within continental US)

These are all quality books with an abundance of information. I'll described the condition they are in, as accurately as I could. The images provided are high quality scans of the actual books you are bidding for. If you have any specific questions please let me know.

The bidding will start at $5 for each book (FREE SHIPPING). The bidding increments can be as low as $1, and as high as...well...there is no ceiling :). Your supporting the BOI and at the same time, getting books with priceless info...happy bidding!

While placing a bid, please list the title of the book your bidding for.
- BREEDING AND KEEPING SNAKES - $5
- THE REPRODUCTIVE HUSBANDRY OF PYTHONS AND BOAS - $5
- CAPTIVE HUSBANDRY AND PROPAGATION OF THE BOA CONSTRICTORS AND RELATE BOAS - $5
- REPTILES AND AMPHIBIANS - $5
 
BREEDING AND KEEPING SNAKES

BREEDING AND KEEPING SNAKES
Author - Dr. Dieter Schmidt
Publisger - T.F.H. Publications (1995)
Type - Hardcover
# of pages - 192
Condition - Its in good condition. The cover is a bit worn. The one thing I want to point out is that the pictures in this book are printed on glossy paper. This book has not been opened in YEARS :). When I took it out started looking through it, I realized that those pages with photos on them kind of "stick." Best way I can describe this is if you take two normal photographs and put them face-to-face, you will have to peel or untick them to pull them appart. Thats how it is with this book, BUT its VERY minimal. Not every photo page does that and the photographs are not damaged. After you look through this book a couple of times, those few pages that kind of "stick" will no longer do so.
 
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THE REPRODUCTIVE HUSBANDRY OF PYTHONS AND BOAS

THE REPRODUCTIVE HUSBANDRY OF PYTHONS AND BOAS
Author - Richard A. Ross, M.D. , M.P.H. / Gerald Marzec
Publisher - The Institute for Herpetological Research (1995)
Type - Softcover (this book is HUGE...the dimensions of a magazine)
# of pages - 270
Condition - The cover is obviously worn. Having said that, the pages are in EXCELLENT condition! If the cover in this book were in better condition, then this would look like a brand-new book!
 
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CAPTIVE HUSBANDRY AND PROPAGATION OF THE BOA CONSTRICTORS AND RELATE BOAS

CAPTIVE HUSBANDRY AND PROPAGATION OF THE BOA CONSTRICTORS AND RELATE BOAS
Author - David Fogel
Publisher - Krieger (1997)
Type - Hardcover
# of pages - 98
Condition - The cover is slightly worn. Other then that this book is in EXCELLENT condition.
 
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REPTILES AND AMPHIBIANS

REPTILES AND AMPHIBIANS
Photographer - Ryu Uchiyama
Publisher - Chronicle Books (1995)
Type - Softcover
# of pages - 101
Condition - The cover is a bit worn. The pics on the inside are INCREDIBLE!!! You do NOT need to be a herp lover to appreciate this book. Its a collection of AMAZING photographs. If you like photography, if you like beautiful things, THIS BOOK IS FOR YOU!!! There is no info on the species of animals shown in the photographs. Its simply a wonderful collection of Ryu Uchiyamas work.
 
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OOPS...

Forgot to mention...
Auction ending on SUNDAY (12/20) at 10PM Eastern Time.
 
polasian said:
THE REPRODUCTIVE HUSBANDRY OF PYTHONS AND BOAS
Author - Richard A. Ross, M.D. , M.P.H. / Gerald Marzec
Publisher - The Institute for Herpetological Research (1995)
Type - Softcover (this book is HUGE...the dimensions of a magazine)
# of pages - 270
Condition - The cover is obviously worn. Having said that, the pages are in EXCELLENT condition! If the cover in this book were in better condition, then this would look like a brand-new book!
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I'll start off with $10
 
CAPTIVE HUSBANDRY AND PROPAGATION OF THE BOA CONSTRICTORS AND RELATE BOAS might as well 10 for these one
 
UPDATE...

You guys ROCK!!! :thumbsup:

OK here is an update...the following are the highest bids thus far;

- BREEDING AND KEEPING SNAKES - $10
- THE REPRODUCTIVE HUSBANDRY OF PYTHONS AND BOAS - $15
- CAPTIVE HUSBANDRY AND PROPAGATION OF THE BOA CONSTRICTORS AND RELATE BOAS - $10
- REPTILES AND AMPHIBIANS - $5
 
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