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Getting rid of an old used car. Saw this over in another forum and it made me laugh. Thought you all might have some more "Kingsnake classified Cliches"

these are from the other forum:
While perusing the "Other Kingsnakes and Milksnakes" classifieds here on ks, I can't help but notice the routinely used cliches. I've offered some translations. Anyone else?

"These would be a nice addition to any collection.."
Translation: These are common but make great pets.

"With heavy feeding they'll go next year.."
Translation: These aren't ready to breed yet.

"Hasn't been proven out.."
Translation: This is not a recessive trait, and you know it.

"Price drop .."
Translation: Please buy these, please, please, please

"If nobody buys these, I'll just keep them and breed them myself.."
Translation: My asking price is too high, I'm just trying to see if anyone will pay it
Alternate translation: If nobody buys these, I'll trade them to a friend for mice.

All in fun.. (I've used those cliches myself)

Translation: The adult wild caught 8 foot large constrictor that you can't even walk into the snake room without the thing hissing and striking at the sides of its cage and eyeing you as its next possible meal!

andy

And I love him anyway!
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True Redtails

post: "only a few left!"

translation: "We've kept all the good ones!"
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1.1.0 Colombian Redtail Boas
2.1.0 Sumatran Blood Pythons
1.0 Black Blood Python
1.0 Dumeril's Boa
0.1 Coastal Carpet Python
0.1 Jungle Carpet Python
0.1 Surinam Redtail Boa

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How about

"Need funds for another project"
Translation: I have spent way to much on snakes and am now tryng to pay my credit card bills.

post:"We got her as a proven breeder but have decided to work with other boas".

translation: "we hope there are other gullible people out there just like us"
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1.1.0 Colombian Redtail Boas
2.1.0 Sumatran Blood Pythons
1.0 Black Blood Python
1.0 Dumeril's Boa
0.1 Coastal Carpet Python
0.1 Jungle Carpet Python
0.1 Surinam Redtail Boa

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