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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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    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.

Good Guy Matt Shifflett AKA ShiffyAME

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I just made a purchase from Matt at the Richmond Reptile Expo Today
I purchased from him 2 Leopard Gecko's after being in the talks of getting one for about a month with him.
I picked up one Male Blazzing Blizzard (carries the Snow Gene) And a Unsexed Banded Albino ( I'll take the odds it will be a female) LoL if not I still got an AWSOME male morph and will just have to get some females for him..

Back on topic The animals are great examples of the morphs and Matt made it more than pleasureable dealing with him. With all the people at the Expo I felt like I was his only customer I highly recommend him to anyone. If Matt has something that intrest's you rest assured that your in good hands and the animal being offered is exceptional

Matt Shifflett AKA ShiffyAME = GREAT STAND UP GUY

Thanks a million Matt
 
Matt has purchased from me. He had great communication, and made his payments right away. He's fun to talk to, and seems to be a great guy :D
 
I haven't done business with Matt... yet. But if I EVER get into Leos, I'd definitely hit Matt up first. We talk frequently and everytime we do he's always in the herp room keeping it going, cleaning, feeding etc. He spends too much time in there, but that's a good thing :yesnod:

He also has some really nice Balls that I'll be looking into when I need a girly friend for my boy.

Way to go buddy!!!

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I too am a big Matt fan and have posted this before! We have gotten quite a few snakes from him in the past and when I made my new "wish list" I went to him first! We are just waiting until we can be home to have the new snakes shipped but I know they will just as awsome as the first ones we got! He is very knowledgable and has answered every question we have had. Great guy who obviously loves reptiles and making quality animals. Thanks again Matt!
 
Here are pics of the two gems I picked up from Matt
one is an Unsexed Banded Albino the other is a Male Blazzing Blizzard
 

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Again, thank you all for the kind words. I'm very glad that everybody is satisfied with the customer service and animals they have recieved.

Matt Shifflett aka ShiffyAME
 
Just got my second group of ball pythons from Matt and I am equally as pleased with them! Pictures didn't do the spider het ghost female justice and all my husband could say when he saw her was "wow". As before Matt had great communication! I can't wait to see what he hatches out this coming year! Thanks again!
 
We are set to pick up a male bumble bee from matt tomorrow and are extremely excited to get him after reading all of these things about him. Definately will post tomorrow evening after the transaction but I am sure everything will go fine.

Stephanie Broadhurst & Miles Ferguson
 
Thanks for the kind words! I guess I'm doing something right to be getting good guy posts BEFORE the transaction now as well! You won't be disappointed with him though and I look forward to meeting up tom. to give you your bumblebee.

I look forward to sending some more snakes and leos your way to Michelle!
 
Brought home bumble bee as planned. I have fallen in love all over again.. and not with my boyfriend :D I loooooooove this little guy so much and am so excited for his future. Thanks so much Matt. He is perfect and I love him!!! We look forward to doing more business with you in the future!
 
Thanks for the kind words! I am very glad to know he went to a great home. It is always nice when you get the chance to do a transaction in person and talk talk herps for awhile! Thanks again for the purchase and I hope to do more business with you again in the future.
 
I just received my first Bumblebee BP from Matt! Excellent transaction and he was very patient with me and ALWAYS quick to respond! The snake is FLAWLESS and has been well taken care of! I WILL purchase from Matt in the future!
 
I have gotten a few very nice ball pythons on different occasions from Matt,the snakes were as good as he claimed if not better,great eaters right away.Matt's communications before ,during and after the sales were excellent.I am looking forward to getting some leos from him as soon as they are ready.Thanks again Matt.
 
Thanks for the compliments Stephen and Gary! You both were a pleasure to do business with and I look forward to future transactions with both of you.
 
Picked up an awesome little sterling female from Matt. He was very professional in his dealings and provided me with a very reasonable deal. I would definitely work with Matt in the future. Thanks Matt!
 
Grabbed a het pied female and nice little bright lemon pastel from matt at the hampton roads reptile show. Seem to be in good health and eating routinely, seemed like a nice guy. Thanks Matt
 
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