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I went to Chicago to the Tinley Park NARBC yesterday and had a blast! It was the first large scale show that I have been to, and I met some "big" name breeders. I got to meet Kathy and Bill love and see their lovely Corn Snakes, meet the guys at Glades Herp, LLL Reptile, and many more.

I picked up two snakes while I was there and you can see them in one of the following posts. If you have dial-up, you may want to avoid clicking my two following posts. LOL

I'll try this Dave-style and separate the general NARBC pictures, and the new baby pictures into two posts.
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Aubrey Ross

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Here are some of the pictures I took while I was there. Many of them I forgot which tables they were at, but some I was smart and took a picture of their signs.

This one was at one of the tables in the front, it was neat that they actually brought in some hatching Ball Pythons.

These Balls & Reticulated Pythons were at the same table as the picture above.

I didn't take any other pictures of the snakes at BHB, but I really liked their sign and display so I took a picture.

Here is a BRB and a Mandarin Ratsnake, but I can't remember who had these.

There were some cute and TINY little turtles there too, again I don't know who had them.

This one is just too darn cute!

We also got to see the Pied-Sided Blood Red Corn Snake at Bayou Reptiles, of course it was only on display.

Here is my significant other, Ethan, holding it. They were very nice there, and I was happy they let us take it out.

At Cajun Style Reptiles, they had a beautiful Black Headed Python and a neat looking Piebald Ball.

Several Ornate Uromastyx were either at Cajun, or at the next table over, I can't remember which.

We got to see some Hypo BRBs at Exotics By Nature, and they also had a gorgeous female Woma for a very low price! I wish I could have gotten her.

Quality Rainbow Boas was there as well.

Prairieland Herpetoculture had some really cool looking Asian Ratsnakes. Sigh.... maybe someday.

Glades Herp had a big Black and White Tegu just chillin on the displays. He was really calm and you could easily pet him.

I can't remember where this one was, but a nice looking albino Retic.

There were some cobras on display, but of course I can't remember where. This one had a blueish look to it.

Here is Ethan holding a huge Tiger Reticulated Python. That snake was awesome, and so tame!

There were so many great looking animals there, and it took a long time to visit all of the tables. Now I really can't wait for Daytona next year!

Thats it for the general photos, but there are more in the next post.
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Aubrey Ross

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Aubrey,

Thanks for sharing the photos. That Mandarin Rat snake looks awesome. I think the best pic, though, is of the Uromastyx. Seems like he is checking you out more than you are checking him out.

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Thank you Ed, and yeah that Uro sure has that look on his face. They were pretty cool!
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Aubrey Ross

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Looks like it was an awesome show, thanks for the pics and glad you had such a good time!!!
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Thanks,

Dave Colling

www.rainbows-r-us-reptiles.com

0.1 Wife (WC and still very fiesty)
0.2 kids (CBB, a big part of our selective breeding program)

LOL, to many snakes to list, last count:
24.36 BRB
19.19 BCI
And those are only the breeders

lots.lots.lots feeder mice and rats

Yeah, I was so excited the whole time. There must have been thousands of animals there!
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Aubrey Ross

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Well it is kind of funny but I think I was right behind you as you walked away from Bryan's table. I heard two people talking about somebody just showing them how to prolaspe babies right by his table. As for your "cheap" woma, it was only feeding on African soft furred rats. The folks at the table were letting everybody know who asked about right up front. It was a very pretty snake and I almost picked it up but luckily I got busy at the end and forgot to go by and take one last look.

The venomous display was put on by the Wildlife Discovery Center of Lake Forest at Ellawa Farms. And while their name is long, if you are in the greater Chicago area it is the best venomous display that is open to the public that you are going to find. Those guys are all really nice. The Uro was Lindsay Pike's from Urotopia and the retic or whatever big albino boid that was looks like the one Glades had in the cage on the floor below their table. I think you got everybody else ided.

Did you make the auction?? It was a good time.

Jason

Jason

Thanks for filling in the blanks, Jason! Next time I'll be better about keeping track of my pictures. It is very possible that it was us leaving his table. He showed me how to feel for the hemipenes after he sexed my baby. It was really cool how you could feel the tiny little bump!

I didn't make it to the auction. What kinds of things were they auctioning?
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Aubrey Ross

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Oh, and thanks for explaining the "cheap" Woma, that does make sense now!
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Aubrey Ross

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Yeah it is a shame about that woma, she was pretty. The auction had all sorts of stuff in it from live animals to football jerseys and tickets to Van Halen. It was pretty awesome and lots of fun. Lots of rude humor, foul language (including me when I won an item I didn't want and only bid on because I thought others would go higher ) and lots of money raised for a good cause. It is a bunch of fun and they do it every year.

There were many people that walked out with great deals and some items that went for way more than they were worth like the $100 dancing stuff animal. If you go to this show again next year hang out and join the silly fun. It is usually an hour after they close the doors right in the front entry lobby. If nothing else it is a good place to hang out and talk to people away from their booths. And if you are a drinker and BSer it is a grreat time for sure. I know I met a bunch of people, and with the help of a few beers to chase away my shy side I talked to some of the big name guys and learned a bunch in a short time. Also got to talk to guys about breeding my BHP and got some great tips.

Jason

Looks like a great time. I wish I could have gone. I'll have to make a trip sometime to one of the big shows.
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Thank you,

Tim

0.1 wc girlfriend- Melissa (still nippy even after a year and a half of loving care)
0.1 CRB- Tempest
0.1 JCP- Serenity
1.0 Black Cat- Chester A Arthur

I was an awesome show, you should definetely try to make the next one.
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Aubrey Ross

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Aubrey,
..Great PICs and the captions are excellent.
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>>Here are some of the pictures I took while I was there. Many of them I forgot which tables they were at, but some I was smart and took a picture of their signs.
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>>This one was at one of the tables in the front, it was neat that they actually brought in some hatching Ball Pythons.
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>>These Balls & Reticulated Pythons were at the same table as the picture above.
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>>I didn't take any other pictures of the snakes at BHB, but I really liked their sign and display so I took a picture.
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>>Here is a BRB and a Mandarin Ratsnake, but I can't remember who had these.
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>>There were some cute and TINY little turtles there too, again I don't know who had them.
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>>This one is just too darn cute!
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>>We also got to see the Pied-Sided Blood Red Corn Snake at Bayou Reptiles, of course it was only on display.
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>>Here is my significant other, Ethan, holding it. They were very nice there, and I was happy they let us take it out.
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>>At Cajun Style Reptiles, they had a beautiful Black Headed Python and a neat looking Piebald Ball.
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>>Several Ornate Uromastyx were either at Cajun, or at the next table over, I can't remember which.
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>>We got to see some Hypo BRBs at Exotics By Nature, and they also had a gorgeous female Woma for a very low price! I wish I could have gotten her.
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>>Quality Rainbow Boas was there as well.
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>>Prairieland Herpetoculture had some really cool looking Asian Ratsnakes. Sigh.... maybe someday.
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>>Glades Herp had a big Black and White Tegu just chillin on the displays. He was really calm and you could easily pet him.
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>>I can't remember where this one was, but a nice looking albino Retic.
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>>There were some cobras on display, but of course I can't remember where. This one had a blueish look to it.
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>>Here is Ethan holding a huge Tiger Reticulated Python. That snake was awesome, and so tame!
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>>There were so many great looking animals there, and it took a long time to visit all of the tables. Now I really can't wait for Daytona next year!
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>>Thats it for the general photos, but there are more in the next post.
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Thanks Jeff! Yeah, last time you guys scolded me for not putting captions... I learned my lesson!
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Aubrey Ross

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Well, I was naughty and picked up two snakes while I was there, both were BRBs.

I met Bryan Hummel and picked up a stunning bright orange male from his 02JM male and his 02JR female breeding. He was a super great guy, and was happy to answer all of my questions. He even showed me how to palpate for sex!

Here is the new little one at the show, and one of Bryan, me, and the baby.

Today I got some pictures of him, but it has been rainy and the lighting isn't so great. They are fairly accurate to his color, though. His name is Russet, and oh man he GLOWS!

Ok now this next one is a doosie!!!
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I met Bruce Delles at Twin Cities Reptiles, and got to see his crazy aberrant BRB. It was even better in person, and by the time I left the table it was mine! I was so suprised that he sold her to me because he was toying with keeping her for himself.

Here some pictures of her at the show.

Bruce was such a great guy, and I would recommend him to anyone! I am still in shock that this little gem is my snake now... I actually got all teared up when he said I could have her. A little embarassing, but I was so suprised and happy at the same time. THANK YOU BRUCE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Here are some picture I took of her today. Again, the lighting wasn't good today due to the rain, but they turned out ok. I named her Paisley.

OMG she is so awesome!! I think she thinks she is a Ball Python though because she loves to coil up into a tight ball, just like the first picture at NARBC. Woo!! I can't wait to grow her up and see if I can get some more little wierdos!
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Aubrey Ross

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Wow, great day for you! Congratulations on these two new BRB. No reason to be embarrassed, a lot of folks on this forum probably would have got teary eyed from joy. Shoot, I might have done cartwheels...

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Thanks Ed!! Cartwheels, eh? I'd love to see that! Unfortunately I have never been able to do those... LOL!!
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Aubrey Ross

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Those are both stunning in their own ways!!!

That male is so bright you need shades!

And the female is WOW, like my abbys, not great color like your male but still, that abby patterning is wonderful. Next step is to get the abby patterning with the awesome coloring!!!!

You must be on cloud nine, I know I would be....Oh yeah, already am with all my new ones!!!
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Thanks,

Dave Colling

www.rainbows-r-us-reptiles.com

0.1 Wife (WC and still very fiesty)
0.2 kids (CBB, a big part of our selective breeding program)

LOL, to many snakes to list, last count:
24.36 BRB
19.19 BCI
And those are only the breeders

lots.lots.lots feeder mice and rats

Cloud Nine? Perhaps 10 or 11!! Yeah, she doesn't have the greatest color, but honestly I don't care. I think her pattern makes up for anything!! LOL.

I would LOVE to get the high orange going along with this pattern... yikes that would be awesome! Perhaps someday I'll produce some.
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Aubrey Ross

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Congrats Aubrey and did Bryan have any hypos at the show? Love the new additions and you have a very unique snake nonetheless and wish you the best
Bob

from Brian reminds me a lot of Copper too

Thanks for the kind words! Yeah, little Russet also reminded me of Copper, and I think he may have to meet her when she is ready for him.

I can't remember if he had any Hypos, I don't think so, but I was pretty distracted.. LOL!
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Aubrey Ross

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Aubrey - Great finds!

The BH male is just awesome and your other one with the wild pattern tops it!
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Mike

6.7 BRB
1.2 Spotted Python
1.0 Cal. King

Thanks Mike!! It's going to be fun watching them grow up.
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Aubrey Ross

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on the two new acquisitions. They are both quite the lookers. Very cool you convinced him to see you the one with the aberrant pattern. Again congrats and I can't wait to see more pictures of them both.
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Thank you,

Tim

0.1 wc girlfriend- Melissa (still nippy even after a year and a half of loving care)
0.1 CRB- Tempest
0.1 JCP- Serenity
1.0 Black Cat- Chester A Arthur

Thanks Tim! Actually, I didn't really try to convince him to let her go. I had talked with him in e-mails to see if he was planning on selling her, and he said that he wasn't as of yet. He said that he was going to display her at NARBC, and that I could see her there. I asked to see her just so I could see her in person and get some photos. I did tell him that if he ever decided to sell her that I would take her on the spot, but I said it knowing that he would be probably keeping her anyway. I think his assistant seemed to be the one who convinced him to let me have her, LOL.

I'm still in shock that she is sitting in a tub in my bedroom right now!
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Aubrey Ross

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>>Well, I was naughty and picked up two snakes while I was there, both were BRBs.
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>>I met Bryan Hummel and picked up a stunning bright orange male from his 02JM male and his 02JR female breeding. He was a super great guy, and was happy to answer all of my questions. He even showed me how to palpate for sex!
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Thanks!
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Aubrey Ross

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The orange Hummel is very nice looking. But that aberrant one, Paisley, is something else. I love the pattern it has. Or maybe it's lack of pattern. WOW!! I can't wait to see some of it's babies. Please put me on your list for it's babies. Seriously. I think I like it so much because it something different, but it's still a BRB.
Best of luck with it in the future,
Rob
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For Sale cheap: One (1) 6' 19 yr old male. Does no house work. Has no job and will complain. Constantly.
0.1 Brazilian Rainbow Boa-Ziggy
1.0 Creamscicle motley corn--Cozmo
0.1 Creamscicle corn--Wanda
0.0.1 Normal corn
0.1 Black Pine - Spazz
1.0 Eastern King-Ozy
1.0 Bearded Dragon - Gomer

Thanks for the compliments! You are now added to the list for her babies.
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Aubrey Ross

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Aubry
I'm glad your happy with the snake. As I said, to see the real excitement that some people show for a given animal is worth more than the "how much" you can make on it. As for my "assistant", that's my girlfriend Sara (although how she put's up with me I don't know). We discussed selling it to you if you came by but holding out for a little while and seeing your excitement was well worth it for us. Again, thanks for your business and glad your happy with it.
Bruce Delles c/o Twin Cities Reptiles

Bruce, you have definetely made me a happy camper. I still cannot thank you enough for letting me have her!

Tell Sara I say thank you to her as well!
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Aubrey knew what she liked, had contact with the supplier prior to the show. Made a fair offer on an animla that was not technically for sale and got what she wanted. After reading Bruce's reply, it was clear to me her actions prior to the show had a lot to do with her actually ending up with the animal.

Had Aubrey just seen it at the show and simply offered the same amount, might have been refused!!!

GREAT JOB Aubrey!!!!!!
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Thanks,

Dave Colling

www.rainbows-r-us-reptiles.com

0.1 Wife (WC and still very fiesty)
0.2 kids (CBB, a big part of our selective breeding program)

LOL, to many snakes to list, last count:
24.36 BRB
19.19 BCI
And those are only the breeders

lots.lots.lots feeder mice and rats

Thanks Dave!! Yeah, it sounds like they already made their decision before the show. I'm so happy that it was in my favor!!
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Aubrey Ross

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np, the real point was...

See what you want...
Make up your mind...
Go after it ASAP!!!
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Thanks,

Dave Colling

www.rainbows-r-us-reptiles.com

0.1 Wife (WC and still very fiesty)
0.2 kids (CBB, a big part of our selective breeding program)

LOL, to many snakes to list, last count:
24.36 BRB
19.19 BCI
And those are only the breeders

lots.lots.lots feeder mice and rats

#7 for 5 whathaha lol

very nice aubrey! i love that aberrant pattern on paisley. i'd like to see that pattern in an orange hypo, lol. that would be awesome. i also like russet, bryan always has beautiful animals. i wish i could manage to get out to the good shows like that. honestly i've never even been to a reptile show. one day i tell you, one day!
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the worlds smallest zoo!
0.1 wc girlfriend (wv mountain stock)
0.0.1 wc eastern garter (slim)
1.1 brb's (bianca & ziggie)
0.1 columbian rainbow boa (big momma)
2.0 betta's (war{dunno why she named him that} & buddha)
1.1 little white feeder mice
1.0 pain in the @** cat (purdy)
0.0.1 kuhli loach
0.0.1 algae eater
20.15(rough estimate) fancy/feeder guppies
5 million snails
and growing...

Thank you for the kind words! Someday you'll make it to a show, and I bet you are gonna have a blast! Don't forget to bring lots of spending monies because it is oh so hard to just look.
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Pretty new babies Aubrey! Bruce is really great -- we've never met before, but after I called him out of the blue at the show on Saturday, he transported my 2 new racks and my clown ball python up here from the show -- even dropped them off at my house in Cross Plains. Very nice of him!!!
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Pink Lady Constrictors

Wow, that was really really nice of him!
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Aubrey Ross

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I was so thankful, it was a huge deal for me because I had been waiting to get this stuff for a long time. He was so great for going so far out of his way to do that for me!
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~* Jen *~

Pink Lady Constrictors