This reminds me of what goes on back home, which is exactly why I left the management of a forum and online community.
I don't know R.Doc in person, but he has given me any reason what so ever not to trust him. He also seems to know his stuff better than most.
Mistakes are within the realm of possibility to be sure, but to start a debate that questions the seller's integrity or knowledge in an ad is rude. The manner which was used is also presumptuous- I can see the same picture on 4 different screens and let me tell you, I'll see 4 different snakes every time- according to the quality of the screen and settings.
The very fact that so many question marks and doubts were thrown here can dissuade people from buying from him.
If for some reason you are in doubt, you can contact said seller and explain your concern. You also should not present subjective perceptions as facts "their eyes are not red"- YOU don't see red, that doesn't mean that that's the truth.
It is unfair to question a breeder's reputation in the manner that was condoned here. Not when it started as an ad, not when the breeder was not asked in person and had a chance to reply.
That's the point I was trying to make, but I do believe you said it better! Lovely word usage.
I don't think anyone (at least I'm not) is saying don't ask questions. I think they're saying go about it with more tact. The question was asked, it was answered, and then it got harped on and turned into a huge discussion! The answer was not trusted, no matter what Doc said, nobody took his word. To me that's the same as calling him a lying ignorant buffoon. Were those specific words used? No. They didn't need to be, the insinuation was there, even if it was not intended.