The Reptiles and Amphibians classifieds are strictly for advertising reptiles and amphibians only. Off-topic posts will result in immediate account deactivation. Abusive or obscene language will earn offenders an immediate lifelong ban.

While we appreciate that some people had the best of intentions in posting messages of condolence, it has been our experience that these types of posts almost always result in further off-topic posts and (very often) in arguments. For this reason, any post not advertising reptiles or amphibians for sale, wanted or free to a good home will incur immediate account deactivation. There are no exceptions to this rule.

It is every advertiser's responsibility to read and understand the simple Terms of Use (on the Register and Post and Advertisement pages) before posting. The Terms of Use can be summarized in one paragraph: "This board is strictly for advertising Reptiles and Amphibians for sale, Reptiles and Amphibians wanted, or Reptiles and Amphibians free to a good home. Any other kind of posting is considered 'off-topic' and may result in account deactivation or permanent banning from this service. "

If you are not in the list of accounts permanently banned, you can apply to to have your account reactivated two weeks from today. To apply for reactivation:

- Wait two weeks
- Re-read the Terms of Use (on the Register page)
- Email webmaster@petlink.com.au with your username, the email address you registered with and a short explanation of how you have contravened the Terms of Use (we want to know that you understand where you went wrong and will not re-offend)

We will assess each reactivation request individually, based on your previous posting history. After receiving your email we may take some time to reactivate your account. Be patient.

WARNING: If you attempt to get around this deactivation by creating a new account, we will ban all of your accounts from the classifieds permanently.

The following accounts have been deactivated for off-topic, abusive or obscene posts (reason in brackets):

- bassie (bassie@aapt.net.au; deactivated 1/11/06; reason: off-topic ads - rodents for sale as food may not be advertised anywhere on PetLink - Yes, we realise that reptiles must eat, but nevertheless PetLink is not the place to advertise rodents [living or dead] for sale as food)
- Game Over (picking.nsw@balfours.com.au; deactivated 29/10/06; reason: off-topic posts / replies posted to classifieds - this is not a forum - it's a place for posting for sale & wanted ads only)
- slider (brendan187@unwired.com.au; deactivated 29/10/06; reason: off-topic posts / replies posted to classifieds - this is not a discussion forum)
- justicetennille (dwi90518@bigpond.net.au; deactivated 29/10/06; reason: posted questions to the Reptiles classifieds [this is not a discussion or help forum])
- charliegirl31 (charliegirl31@hotmail.com; deactivated 29/10/06; reason: comments and replies posted to the classifieds - this is not a discussion forum)
- trenth (trenth@bigpond.net.au; deactivated 29/10/06; reason: off-topic post - this is not a discussion forum)
- Brendo (raver@bigpond.net.au; deactivated 28/10/06; reason: comments and replies posted to the classifieds - this is not a discussion forum)
- mouse63 (jgat1733@bigpond.net.au; deactivated 2/09/06; reason: off-topic ads - rodents for sale as food may not be advertised anywhere on PetLink - Yes, we realise that reptiles must eat, but nevertheless PetLink is not the place to advertise rodents [living or dead] for sale as food)
- Auzie birds23 (medilo@iprimus.com.au; deactivated 2/09/06; reason: posted a question to the Reptiles classifieds [this is not a discussion forum], posted each ad 3 times instead of once)
- tonfa (tonfa@iprimus.com.au; deactivated 14/09/06; reason: post advertised a website, not reptiles for sale)
- ambrose001 (off-topic post - this is not a discussion forum)
- pythongirl (DO NOT post rodents for sale as food on PetLink)
- lizardguy (replying to another advertiser's post - this is not a discussion forum; reactivated 8/11/06)
- elsa (off-topic post - this is not a discussion forum)
- reptilesformeandyou (off-topic post - this is not a discussion forum)
- damien13 (abusive post)
- snakes alive (abusive post; reactivated 25/11/06)
- turtlehead (off-topic post - this is not a discussion forum)
- Acaciawattle (replying to another advertiser's post - this is not a discussion forum)
- Reptile_man (off-topic post - this is not a discussion forum)
- sgt sawyer sauce (off-topic post - this is not a discussion forum)
- baimax (off-topic post - this is not a discussion forum; reactivated 11-Dec-06)
- horsemagic7297 (off-topic post - this is not a discussion forum)
- sxc_celly (off-topic post - this is not a discussion forum)
- thumpergrae (off-topic post - this is not a discussion forum)
- Auzlizardking (off-topic post - this is not a discussion forum)
- monolith (off-topic post - this is not a discussion forum; reactivated 9/12/06)
- Deano (abusive off-topic post)
- snakesrule (off-topic post - this is not a discussion forum; reactivated 6-Mar-07)
- chelsea55 (off-topic post - this is not a discussion forum)
- Ronnie66 (off-topic post - this is not a discussion forum)
- Adam J (off-topic post - this is not a discussion forum; reactivated 10/10/06)
- davobirdman (off-topic post - this is not a discussion forum)
- torrie (abusive off-topic post - this is not a discussion forum)
- chook lady (off-topic advertisement)
- shamous1 (off-topic post)
- Inny (off-topic post)
- pythonkisses (DO NOT post rodents for sale as food on PetLink)
- loit (off-topic post; reactivated 16/10/06)
- red-e (off-topic post)
- odessa rodents (off-topic - advertising a forum)
- Jadrow (DO NOT post rodents for sale as food on PetLink)
- RHPPS (DO NOT post rodents for sale as food on PetLink)
- Bredlislave (DO NOT post rodents for sale as food on PetLink)
- heathdragon (off-topic posts)
- dirtysanchez (off-topic post - this is not a discussion forum)

Permanently Banned Advertisers

The following advertisers have earned themselves a permanent, lifelong ban for obscene language, childish behaviour or gross misuse of the classifieds. If you see them posting under another account, please report them to webmaster@petlink.com.au. People like this ruin the classifieds for everyone else. They're not welcome here.

Best Regards,

Australian Pet Link
webmaster@petlink.com.au