• Posted 12/19/2024.
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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.
  • In short, DON'T! Email notices are to ONLY alert you of a reply to your private message or your ad on this site. Replying to the email just wastes your time as it goes NOWHERE, and probably pisses off the person you thought you replied to when they think you just ignored them. So instead of complaining to me about your messages not being replied to from this site via email, please READ that email notice that plainly states what you need to do in order to reply to who you are trying to converse with.
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  • Doomtrooper
    Jason this is Michael Flemal facebook disabled my account for who knows what ,, I need your contact info so we can keep in touch about the trade / sale text me at 631-525-8865 Thanks bro
    L
    I was wondering if you ship to Alaska. My husband really wants a hognose and I'd love to get him one for his birthday.
    B
    Great guys to do business with, answered all of my questions. I would do business with him again no questions asked!!
    Thanks again Jason!
    C
    great service and fantastic animals. both snakes i received from Jason were very healthy and have a great appetite right off the get go. I will definitely continue to do business with Jason.
    E
    I recently bought hognoses of all different sizes and types from Jason and buying from him was great. Not only was he helpful in allowing me to find the snake I wanted but he has gladly continued to support my questions as I begin my venture into breeding Hognose. I will deffinately recommend Jason and will purchase more from him in the future.
    Shyailu
    Just got in a gorgeous female snow hog from Jason. He was awesome to do business with. Very communicative and professional, he also kept me informed during the entire transaction. Looking forward to buying from him in the future! Definitely recommend!
    R
    I wanted to post a very favorable review for Jason. I just received 2.3 desert kingsnakes from him. Everything was properly packed and arrived healthy and just as expected. Jason has gone out of his way to answer all questions and get me all information requested. He has shown excellent and professional communication throughout the transaction. I have no reservations about doing future business with him or recommending him to anyone who is considering doing business with him. FIVE STARS
    J
    Very high quality snakes. Very profesional and very happy with our interactions. Will definitely do business with Jason in the future.
    U
    Made two purchases, received two beautiful healthy female leatherback citrus dragons via overnight shipping. Fabulous communication!! I highly recommend this breeder!!!!
    B
    Made a purchase from Jason, communication was fantastic and fast. Highly recommend Jason as a seller and will do business with him again. He was very informative and helpful and gave me some extra tips and recommendations.
    statusquo
    I Have done, Trades and Out right buys from Jason always true to his word will do more business in the future
    B
    I just want to say that Jason is GREAT!!! Met him today to pick up my trans babygirl, he is a man of his word and you can tell he loves his animals. Blessed to meet him and I will keep him in mind when I have some more room. Healthy, beautiful dragon(s) and he gave out some supers. All this on top of driving early a.m. to meet on new years day!!! Have a blessed and fruitful 2015 Jason!!!
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