• 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.
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    I got my shipment in today and I am very very happy with the new snake. Thanks a million Brain, I really appreciate it. - Ean
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    Just received a shipment from Brian and I'm happy with the snake. He also shipped another animal at the same time from another breeder from his area. I would recommend him to anyone who wants a quality animal! Thanks Brian! I look forward to many years of repeat business!!!!!!!!!
    Daequix
    well...the crappy thing is...we aren't 'guys' anymore-- break up is in process. Sarge is leaving in about a week to more back to Cali. Its all amicable and stuff though. Other than that.....all is good! Kinda sorta! lol Yeah and yes...freezing! Ugh!
    pythons&falcons
    Brian I got the girls.....they are PERFECT and GORGEOUS as usual.....dude if you ever get out of bps, I'm getting out :p Thanks so much for making such high quality stuff!
    Daequix
    Oh wow! Great odds! Getting settled and moving again into a new house (old house new to us!) but getting ready to start the long 'purchase' road with it. Pretty exciting! Very few clutches this year-- working on a few clown morphs myself but it will be a long process-- finally got my visual Lavender Albino-- he's gorgeous!
    NathanV
    All is good, just getting back to breeding snakes after a long hiatus, what have you hatched out this year?
    NathanV
    Hey brian! how are you? tried to cal you the other day, was your number changed? anyways hope all is well.

    -nate
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    Hi Brian. Thanks for the Dumeril. She is healthy and happy, and she ate her first mouse for me today. How do I leave positive feedback?
    G
    Best prices in the counties. It was a little drive but for the prices and what was paid for you can't beat this guy. As long as I continue to keep snakes, you're my hook up for mice and rats. May business continue to prosper for you buddy, you have mine.
    Abby
    awesome good luck! I hope my mojo ends up being a breeding machine. I'm kicking myself for sellin' that boy ;)
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