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Spider, is it the best Morph out there?

EmberBall Nov 22, 2007 03:37 PM

I think so!

When you factor in price, appearance, price, combo potential, price, no white snake Super, price, and the fact that I would call it a pattern and color mutation, I do not think it gets any better than the Spider.

I only have one, a female, VERY VERY little head wobble, and only noticable at feeding time. I do not have any combos at this time, but plan on making some this year. The Hypo Spider too me is one of the most attractive snakes out there. I think everyone likes a reduced pattern, whether it is on a Pastel, Clown or Stripe. The Spider might be the king of reduced pattern, making any color morph look better.

No Super, oh well!

Price, come on, it is almost time to start replacing my normal females with Spider females. How can you go wrong! If price was no object, it would be Pied all the way! But, for the money, a high white, sparsely patterned Spider is the way to go.

Replies (26)

Steve_Harrison Nov 22, 2007 05:02 PM

Absolutely the best morph out there. I just love the varied patterns- they really are just awesome. Of course, the newest is always the most popular, but I really like spiders.

However, that is just an OPINION! And you know what those are worth!

Steve H.

SPJ01 Nov 22, 2007 05:22 PM

Best bang for the buck IMO.

MannyRottie Nov 22, 2007 05:23 PM

My first snake was a spider and I did not buy it for its potential to make other morphs. I did not even know what other morphs were at the time. I bought her at a show because I simply fell in love with her. I have a few favorite morphs, but there is a reason I have a female and a male spider. Gotta love 'em!!!

jyohe Nov 22, 2007 05:30 PM

yea ....we all are replacing a few normals with spiders.....

we all want bumbles and killers and honeys......

but they are just so darn retarded......I am not keeping them all......a few is enough........

.......pastels........I will keep some all the time.......anything------ but bobbleheaded upside down hunting and wierd eating critters that shake shake shake their booty.......shake their booty........

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Emberball Nov 22, 2007 10:11 PM

Ever think it could just be Karma?

Dave

jyohe Nov 23, 2007 08:04 AM

I get the implication...

............can you read MY mind right now?........

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EmberBall Nov 23, 2007 01:36 PM

There is a difference between being realistic, and being a downer!

I think what might be wrong with the Ball market is that it is getting saturated with certain morphs. That is just my honest opinion. BUT, I do not put a negative spin on every post just to put a negative spin on it.

jyohe Nov 23, 2007 05:22 PM

I am not always negative either....

I am positive alot......

positive you follow me around.....

and positive spiders are ALL retarded.......

I got a bunch of them......I have no choice..they make some of what I want and they are $300.....why sell them......?......

....I also have a bunch of other morphs and am always buying new ones......

.....keep following......I just ate Chinese buffet....it will get intresting back there when the sushi kicks in......

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EmberBall Nov 23, 2007 07:47 PM

I do not follow you around, could actually care less about what you do, or do not do. I would debate the fact that all Spiders are retarded. I got my lone female from EBN, actually asked for one that was "not a wobble headed" one, and that is what they gave me. My spider is 1000 grams, and NEVER wobbled until she was around 500 grams. And, it is slight, and only when she is in feeding mode. I do suspect that Spiders that have a severe problem, like tying themeselves in knots, probably will have more severely afflicted offspring. I have heard horror stories about some Spiders. Mine is fine, kind of acts a little goofy when she is in feeding mode, but other than that, perfectly fine. Definately not something I would call a problem. BUT, I do know some Spiders do have "problems." I would contine on, but the waif is calling me to go walk the dog with her.

As for me following you around, look at how many posts you have made, and how many have I said anything to you on? Probably very, very few! Again, you and your thoughts really do not mean squat to me, but some of you posts are humorous.

Dave

jyohe Nov 23, 2007 11:11 PM

.......THAT, was actually humorous........

......you say "not all are retarded" and "MINE is fine."

then go on to say she acts weird when feeding.......

meaning it is retarded part-time....????

and like I said...they all are.......

..........it is, or it isn't.....,.yours is........

.........the wench?......I figured you for 19 years old tops ,,maybe.......marry young in the hills huh?........LOL

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EmberBall Nov 24, 2007 01:04 PM

Said waif, learn how to read. I am actually 39. Funny thing, I thought you were a female for years...shows how much we really know about eachother. You have your impression of me, my impression of you is REALLY funny.

I would not call overly excited at feeding time retarted. I think the amount of head wobble varies, have heard some people state their Spiders do not exhibit any wobble, have heard some say their Spiders almost tie themselves in knots. On a 1-10 scale, mine is probably a 1 or 2. Some people say it just gives their Spider personality. Bottom line for me, if I ever purchased a Spider, I would ask the breeder for a non wobbler. I think they are out there, you just have to ask.

Dave

EvilMorphgod Nov 24, 2007 03:07 PM

All Spiders are Retarded you say?

Your are a PERFECT example of a big mouthed know-it-all babbling about this and that sucking.... I suppose this is what happens when real people in life don't want to talk to you? You post foolish thoughts and mislead people about things for what reason?

Why do you have ANY?

I read your post and have no idea what your negative morph bashing
accomplishes. You mis-educate people and act like a jerk?

SATAN
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viridisnakes Nov 25, 2007 09:10 AM

A little does of reality with a side of humor. A nice read along with all the mindless cheerleading and un-"thought provoking" worship.

Is this board only for koolaid drinking????????????? Because if you do read all his posts many are of the join the "Jonestown Regius Ball Keepers Club" type. He is as often positive as does he talk about reality.

Maybe he can sign up for the weekly Ball Python talking points newsletter so he knows exactly how to stay on party topics.

Here are some examples from this weeks talking points newsletter:
1. Pastel prices are sure to rise as middle America realizes the beauty and investment value in ball pythons. We predict large chain stores buying them wholesale for $1000 each by mid 2009.
2. Combos morphs are the future. Don't worry we can go 20 years before the general public realizes they can create the combos for 1/20 the price we sell the combos for.
The newsletter is packed full with these and other talking points full of words of wisdom. Well worth the $10,00 a year subscription cost. We also offer a combo talking points newsletter for a $200,000 year price, it will save you the effort of creating the combo newsletter yourself.

Am I the only one who is tired of anyone who talks honestly and or engaging being attacked? I am not just refering to this thread but many on here

I for one hope he keeps posting. I like a good chuckle during the work day.

EvilMorphgod Nov 25, 2007 12:20 PM

Post HONESTY??

Well then, you do not know your subject either. All Spiders are RETARDED?

That is a COMPLETELY negative and dis-honest statement. There are not all "Retarded" and putting a stupid spin on something with that kind of ignorance is LAME!

Goofing around and making things interesting is great, telling stories about things that cause newbies and such to get confused and believe such mush is EXACTLY what creates IGNORANCE!

Your underlying tone of worship and dribble is to be ignored, I am not talking about that, I am talking about reality and spinning fairy tales for people to read and believe!

SATAN

>>A little does of reality with a side of humor. A nice read along with all the mindless cheerleading and un-"thought provoking" worship.
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>>Is this board only for koolaid drinking????????????? Because if you do read all his posts many are of the join the "Jonestown Regius Ball Keepers Club" type. He is as often positive as does he talk about reality.
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>>Maybe he can sign up for the weekly Ball Python talking points newsletter so he knows exactly how to stay on party topics.
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>>Here are some examples from this weeks talking points newsletter:
>>1. Pastel prices are sure to rise as middle America realizes the beauty and investment value in ball pythons. We predict large chain stores buying them wholesale for $1000 each by mid 2009.
>>2. Combos morphs are the future. Don't worry we can go 20 years before the general public realizes they can create the combos for 1/20 the price we sell the combos for.
>>The newsletter is packed full with these and other talking points full of words of wisdom. Well worth the $10,00 a year subscription cost. We also offer a combo talking points newsletter for a $200,000 year price, it will save you the effort of creating the combo newsletter yourself.
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>>Am I the only one who is tired of anyone who talks honestly and or engaging being attacked? I am not just refering to this thread but many on here
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>>I for one hope he keeps posting. I like a good chuckle during the work day.
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jyohe Nov 25, 2007 02:04 PM

.......hhmmmm..........I'll be here.,.......I wanted to quit long ago but why not keep doing this.....(snakes and forums).........I been bashed by albut half the people that kiddies worship and been around longer than some of them..

I could relate stories of how people act at their tables and treat the pblic in real life.....but it's been done before and you need to remember the crap I write about......

.....in process.....getting rid of some corns and into more small NA triangulum......

........ctually you notice there was nothing written about spiders..........just about me?.......hhhhmmmmm...

and they are all retarded in one way or another......

and I might , be talking about spiders yet?.....

....Thanxx for the thoughts.........

(Hi Kev , how you been?...l t n s ......G....really...do some good with your snakes right now..feed a 'Tic)......
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EvilMorphgod Nov 25, 2007 07:54 PM

I have been fine, thanks!

Feed a Retic?

I think there are plenty of Spiders out there which are GREAT and do not act retarded....

Passive

>>.......hhmmmm..........I'll be here.,.......I wanted to quit long ago but why not keep doing this.....(snakes and forums).........I been bashed by albut half the people that kiddies worship and been around longer than some of them..
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>>I could relate stories of how people act at their tables and treat the pblic in real life.....but it's been done before and you need to remember the crap I write about......
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>>.....in process.....getting rid of some corns and into more small NA triangulum......
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>>........ctually you notice there was nothing written about spiders..........just about me?.......hhhhmmmmm...
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>>and they are all retarded in one way or another......
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>>and I might , be talking about spiders yet?.....
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>>....Thanxx for the thoughts.........
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>>(Hi Kev , how you been?...l t n s ......G....really...do some good with your snakes right now..feed a 'Tic)......
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jyohe Nov 25, 2007 01:57 PM

wondered when you would waste your time and come in.....

Thanxx.....you didn't let me down....

........I don't bash squat......I speak the truth......

......quit wasting your time.....go feed something.......

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EvilMorphgod Nov 25, 2007 07:56 PM

You speak the truth?

All Spider are Retarded.....

How is that TRUE?

SATAN

>>wondered when you would waste your time and come in.....
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>>Thanxx.....you didn't let me down....
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>>........I don't bash squat......I speak the truth......
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jyohe Nov 26, 2007 04:52 PM

it doesn't matter brother.......people like them and buy them to make bees...they love bees , and people with bees and spiders still want to make all kinds of other stuff so they keep them around till they get enough bees and killers and honeys and all......and at $200 and dropping it don't matter......the males will be $100.....$150 soon.......so......

I am really really bored with this thread so have fun and do whatever you do all day.......

.......anyways........satan posts all kinds of talk.....

and makes Kara post the pics.....

.....Kev...post some pics of the 4 way crossed morphs of secret origin and makeup.......the 11 year olds can all guess what they are again.....

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SPJ01 Nov 25, 2007 09:31 PM

Some act perfectly normal and are a beautiful pattern/color mutation that makes great combos.

mykee Nov 22, 2007 11:28 PM

I'm with Jyohe, even if I can't understand half of his posts.
Spiders are ok, but that retarded thing makes them not a favorite. I think pastels are the most underrated morph out there. You need them to make a whole bunch or really cool double and triple co-doms.
I've got 20 or so female pastels and super pastel breeders and will keep adding to that. Spiders, not so many. Just keeping them around to make the killers, etc.
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EvilMorphgod Nov 24, 2007 03:13 PM

Are you drunk when you post?

No?

Let me guess.....

You gathered with a group of 11 year old goons and came up with this "gem"?

It is a TESTAMENT to your intellect! Quick, take a screen shot so you can re-live the moment each and every day...

Clever.... man.

SATAN

>>yea ....we all are replacing a few normals with spiders.....
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>>we all want bumbles and killers and honeys......
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>>but they are just so darn retarded......I am not keeping them all......a few is enough........
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>>.......pastels........I will keep some all the time.......anything------ but bobbleheaded upside down hunting and wierd eating critters that shake shake shake their booty.......shake their booty........
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jyohe Nov 25, 2007 02:10 PM

wasn't talking to you redman......

drunk?.........you pretend to be satan all the time and talk in dungeons and dragon's speak or whatever...like some wierd stoner that did way too much acid back in the day?......

go get a haircut or something?........

.......damn this is so boring..........

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DZBReptiles Nov 22, 2007 05:44 PM

I would have to agree, but Pastels are still one of my favorites. Can't wait to produce a Bee. Heres 2 of the 1.5 Spiders we are working with. Good luck to everyone this season

Jeff & Deb

06 Spider male:P

06 Pastel male X 06 Spider female:P

BRhaco Nov 23, 2007 07:49 AM

....and I have them, but the coolest morph out there is without doubt the FIRE. They make any other morph actually get better-looking with age-and I guess maybe I'm old-fasioned, but I LOVE the white snakes!
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The Avalanche has already started-it is too late for the pebbles to vote....

EmberBall Nov 23, 2007 01:32 PM

I have to say I like the fact that the Vanilla, Fire, Sulfur, Ember, all improve a morph when crossed with it, by lightening it up, but by themselves, I think they are not in the same class with the Spider.

Dave

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