I thought this might get people to laugh a little. I was reading these recent comments on naming. Congrats by the way, very pretty snakes, so much fun. I then thought back and remembered that VPI actually produced the first "sunglow" boas (2) in a litter of perfect babies. Then I realized I had no idea who thought of the name, where it came from, and when it happened! Now realizing my old age is creeping up on me, I at least consoled myself that at least I know a pretty boa when I see one, and have enjoyed the time I have spent taking care of my boas and interacting with people who also like boas!

The fact is the naming issue is a valid one and the history of each new one should be maintained. We have really gone to lengths on this topic in our upcoming ball python book--talk about a lot of names!! There is protocol and this protocol should be followed. In the mean time I'll keep searching my memory, I know the details are in there somewhere!

Tracy/VPI

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• A little levity regarding naming... - Tracy Barker, Sun Apr 9 10:34:39 2006
• Tracy, was it Tip Powers? I know......> - Brocks Boids, Sun Apr 9 12:22:00 2006
• What is the protocol?..... - kirby, Sun Apr 9 12:27:54 2006
• RE: Micheal, Bill, Brock, Tray..... - Jeremy Stone, Mon Apr 10 00:19:27 2006
• Thanks Jeremy... - michaelburton, Mon Apr 10 09:06:43 2006
• Hi Jeremy... - Rainshadow, Mon Apr 10 09:55:20 2006
• RE: Rainshadow... - Jeremy Stone, Mon Apr 10 15:05:40 2006
• *LOL*,yes,me too! - Rainshadow, Mon Apr 10 15:28:42 2006
• We are fortunate enough... - ChrisGilbert, Tue Apr 11 11:29:19 2006
• Thanks Chris... - Rainshadow, Tue Apr 11 12:48:16 2006
• I am very interested..... - michaelburton, Sun Apr 9 18:05:26 2006