Enigma Disclosure?

[GexPex]

So I'm looking into possibly breeding a Super Snow Enigma to a Super Snow (no hets), and I realize that there's a 50% chance of getting SSEnigma babies (and yes, I'm willing to euthanize if there is any severe enigma syndrome results). The SSE female is not showing signs of enigma syndrome other than when she first arrived (stress induced...was a bit wobbly), so I do feel comfortable breeding her.

But....
I need to know what you guys do to notify people about enigma syndrome. Obviously, I would have it with each and every advertisement of the offspring for sale, but what prevents you from getting sued? My fiance and I were talking about it tonight, and he had stated that even laws (we're in Los Angeles County, if that matters) would allow for people to sue if the breeder bred an animal with a congenital issue. Granted, he knew this applied for dogs, but we don't know what would be done for reptiles.
I guess all I'm trying to say is, how am I going to cover my butt when an offspring does start showing signs of enigma syndrome later on after it has already been sold? Would placing a simple paragraph about enigma syndrome on the advertisement be enough? Would I have to print out a dated copy of the advertisement with the paragraph in order to keep my proof that the customer was notified about enigma syndrome?
Also kind of made me wonder about the breeder that sold her to me. I knew what I was getting into when I bought her, but at the same time, he never said anything about enigma syndrome, and he doesn't know me enough to know that I know about enigma syndrome to begin with...

 

[acpart]

I'm pretty sure that reptiles are not regulated the same way dogs area. I would imagine that your desire to inform potential buyers comes for 2 reasons: wanting to educate people and wanting to protect yourself. I think that if you had a carbon copy (or ncr paper) document describing enigma syndrome which you asked buyers to sign, with one copy for them and a copy for you, you should be adequately protected.

Aliza

 

[GexPex]

What about if dealings were done online/through emails? How common is it for breeders to have a disclosure emailed, then have the buyer sign then email (or fax) it back?

And yes, I'm concerned about the education of the customer, as well as the safety of my butt lol.

 

[pmkent1]

I dont work with enigmas any more for my own personal reasons but I think an email with your disclosure to the buyer (and his/her response stating he/she understands) would be plenty in any court if it ever came down to that. From everything Ive ever seen thats about all Ive noticed from other breeders concering ES. But if you REALLY want to be safe about, I'd go with Aliza's suggestion.