• Posted 12/19/2024.
    =====================

    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.

    =====================
    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.
  • Responding to email notices you receive.
    **************************************************
    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.

Recent content by croastbeast

  1. C

    Wanted ISO Mt Meru Jackson Chameleons

    Looking for Mt Meru Jackson Chaneleons. I’m located in Atlanta GA. Please let me know what you may have.
  2. C

    For Sale Spider Tortoise (PAA) yearling and 3 YO

    Up for sale- yearling and 3 year old spider tortoise (Pyxis arachnoides arachnoides). Serious buyers only. $3500 for the pair or $2500 and $1200 respectively (shipped CONUS)
  3. C

    Wanted Radiated Tortoise in Georgia

    I unfortunately had to rehome all my radiateds and spider tortoises due to a family emergency a few years ago. Back on my feet, Im hoping to find some radiated here in GA. I dont have a CBW (and we all know what a PITA it is getting one), so, does anyone in GA have any available? I contacted...
  4. C

    For Sale tortoise/uromastyx enclosure

    48" x 48" x 16" enclosure made of 3/8" acrylic. EASY to clean and disinfect. Including 2 under substrate heat mats, two twin bulb Zoomed dome fixtures and arm stands, and two Exoterra tortoise cave. Powersun and ceramic heat emitter bulb in each fixture. numerous bowls, trays, feeders, etc...
  5. C

    For Sale Radiated tortoise- HUGE AND AWESOME

    Radiated tortoise- hatched Jan 2014, stud book 2203. HUUUUUGE for his age at 8+". Unfortunately need to sell for family emergency. $1700 GA RESIDENTS ONLY Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  6. C

    FS- Radiated Tortoise- GA SALE ONLY

    Due to a family emergency, I have to sell all my tortoises, and this radiated tortoise is the last one to go. They are the most beautiful tortoise, and are an endangered species in their native habitat of Madagascar. This sale can ONLY happen to GA STATE RESIDENTS OR CBW HOLDERS (I will require...
  7. C

    SOLD!! HYPOMELANISTIC Redfoot tortoise

    My last ditch effort to sell it here to an enthusiast before it goes to some local source (which Im not that excited about). Hypomelanistic Redfoot tortoise purchased from JD at the Tortoise Cove in December 2014. I can provide all the lineage he provided me regarding its parentage. Since I...
  8. C

    Wanted Spider tortoise (Pyxis arachnoides)

    Hello All- Im looking for some Madagascar spider tortoises, individuals, male or female to add to my collection. I havent had luck finding any sources who still work with them or are willing to give pricing. Please let me know where some may be available.
  9. C

    FS- Redfoot/Cherryhead/Hypo Redfoot group

    Hi All- Im phasing out my redfoot plans in efforts to focus on soem others, and this group is on the selling block. All of them are end of year 2014 hatches. Growing like pigs, eating greens, worms, egg, mazuri chow, cactus, damn near anything. Group: Redfoot 1- $90 shipped CONUS...
  10. C

    For Sale Breeding Pair jungle carpets

    SOLD- I got this pair as an additional to a group I purchased, and I dont really work with them too much. The male is very friendly and handleable, whereas the female is a bit strikey. Have produced 2 clutches, ive been told. really nice snakes. $250 for the pair. Make me a reasonable...
  11. C

    For Sale Breeding Pair blood pythons

    PRICE DROP- $300 FOR THE PAIR I got these two thrown in with a deal I had. Not my forte, so I'm just looking to get some fair value out of them. Both adults and very friendly. Especially for bloods! Have produced some nice clutches Im told. Both animals about 5-6 feet. $300 for the pair...
See more
Back
Top