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What's the scientific term???

VicsVariables Apr 16, 2007 01:41 AM

What's the scientific term for kingsnake addicition? I know I'm not the only one that has this. Not that I need treatment or anything....lol.
Vicky

Replies (12)

Beaker30 Apr 16, 2007 07:57 AM

Id go with "Lamprophilia".
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VicsVariables Apr 16, 2007 12:32 PM

Yes, I like the sound of that.

tgcorley Apr 16, 2007 05:31 PM

Or maybe "lampropeltimania", especially in it's most severe cases . . .

RussBates Apr 16, 2007 07:42 PM

I believe the correct pronuciation is Lamproholic.

VicsVariables Apr 17, 2007 12:33 AM

Ah, yes, Lamproholic. That sounds about right. Thanks for the diagnosis Doc. lol

RussBates Apr 17, 2007 04:34 AM

it's actually quite common among forum users. They have a good 12 step program assuming you want to recover.

Russ

Rick Millspaugh Apr 17, 2007 11:23 AM

Last time I called my lamproholics anonymous sponsor he talked me into buying six instead of the two I went to buy (three were for him). It is an insidious disease that is not easily controlled (LOL).
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Rick
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RussBates Apr 17, 2007 06:41 PM

ah yes...the old infamous blame it on your friend move. I must have seen that excuse used 100 times...in fact I used it myself many times.
Russ

VicsVariables Apr 18, 2007 01:32 AM

Here's my excuse....if you all didn't keep posting such beautiful pictures of your awesome Thayeri, I wouldn't keep finding more that I "need". It's not really my fault, see? lol.
Hmm, I suppose I could blame the snakes themselves, for being so beautiful and fun to have.
Kinda looks like my recovery isn't progressing very well.
Vicky

MichelleRogers Apr 17, 2007 07:36 PM

my latest purchase was from my friend talking me into it and I couldn't be happier! My husband and my dear friend Ken talked me into the orange cheek male and he will be here tomorrow so I am on pins and needles. he is my present for my 19th anniversary. Now although my husband normally doesn't want any more snakes coming into the house he bought this one, Great guy in my book...lol....
I also owe a big thank you to Mike B.

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Michelle
All things bright and beautiful,
All creatures great and small,
All things wise and wonderful:
The Lord God made them all.

KenCasstevens Apr 18, 2007 03:56 AM

Congratulations on 19 years of wedded bliss. What a great gift! I know you're excited to have that stud comming your way, and Jerry I'm talking about the orange cheek male. LOL.
Ken

PS- And just for the record as long as we're placing blame Michelle is absolutely, solely responsible for my Thayeri addiction, and I can't thank her enough. lol.

Is is PPS, or PSS? I guess since he did so good you'll just have to return the favor by getting him that Surinam. lol.

MichelleRogers Apr 18, 2007 10:25 AM

Right now he thinks I need seriouse help when given the choice of jewelry or whatever I wanted and I picked a snake....lol...Of course you are to blame since you kept on get him, get him....lol.
I do think Jerry is the greatest at the moment though. I especailly liked it when he said no and your were on the phone saying get him, get him. We won't tell him that one though...lol..
And thank you for the Congrat's on the wedded bliss, it really is bliss with orange cheek who arrived just now and is even more stunning in person.
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Michelle
All things bright and beautiful,
All creatures great and small,
All things wise and wonderful:
The Lord God made them all.

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