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I guess the moderator didn't like my original post and it got deleted...........................anyway........

I'm not going to be breeding any more and I'll leave it at that.
I'll still be posting here once in awhile.

Here's a pic some of you are familar with.

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Vichris
"The object of life is not to be on the side of the majority but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane"- Marcus Aurelius

Vichris Variables

I'm sorry to hear that, Chris. I am curious as to why you have to get out of the hobby? Nothing too serious I hope!

P.S....Check your e-mail.
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Aubrey Ross

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I'll post more about it here in the near future. I got your email. Thanks
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Vichris
"The object of life is not to be on the side of the majority but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane"- Marcus Aurelius

Vichris Variables

Chris,

I'm very grateful to you that you allowed me to acquire some of your animals but, sorry that you decided to part with them...

Let me know if you decide to get back into herps again bro...You'll have the picks...

Nice to see a progeny from a "box of thayeri eggs"...I look forward to your posts from time to time...

By the way, it's good to see your nature photos from around your neck of the woods...I'll hope you'll continue to post pic's from your "field trips"...

Take care bro,
Jim.
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CSRAJim

Thanks Jim,

I'm really really glad that you got some of my favorites. I had big plans for Lester. You are going to be suprised at what pops out of his loins. Those leopard leonis genes are definately in there. I can't wait to see what comes out of that male GBK too.
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Vichris
"The object of life is not to be on the side of the majority but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane"- Marcus Aurelius

Vichris Variables

Chris,

I can not wait to see either...I've been doing some research about the "White Leonis" project but, it's not ready for discussion yet...Might be quite a while but, I've been working on it for quite awhile already...

Check your email...

Later bro,
Jim.

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CSRAJim

Chris,
I really hate to see you go, but from our conversation I understand why. Please keep in touch and keep posting. I hope one day you will get back into breeding you produced some outstanding animals.
Take care,

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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.

Thanks Michelle,

I'm missing the hobby already. I'll have more to say at a later date.
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Vichris
"The object of life is not to be on the side of the majority but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane"- Marcus Aurelius

Vichris Variables

I am very sorry that you will not be breeding anymore and consider myself VERY fortunate to have picked a few up from you last year, they are screamers. Let me know when all else comes through, I feel very fortunate to carry on your line of animals, and look forward to producing some of the same! let me know if you ever get back in it, I will have a pair or trio reserved for you gratis!

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Todd Hughes

Thanks Todd,

You got the cream of the crop of the GBK's..... and more to come soon.
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Vichris
"The object of life is not to be on the side of the majority but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane"- Marcus Aurelius

Vichris Variables

I'm sorry you won't be producing any more of those incredibly beautiful babies. I am so glad I was able to buy one of your babies. I am really looking forward to holding her and admiring her once she is ready to come to her new home.
I hope you will still have pictures of your gorgeous snakes on your website.
Best wishes.
Vicky

Thanks Vicky,

I'll email you here in the next day or two.
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Vichris
"The object of life is not to be on the side of the majority but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane"- Marcus Aurelius

Vichris Variables

Hey Chris heard some rumblings from Russ a few weeks back that you might be getting out. Sorry to hear that but not keepong snakes isn't the end of the world. I seem to remember a "favorite things" photo from you and if memory serves you wont have a lack of hobbys to keep life interesting.

I do enjoy life. Between 3D archery, hunting for elk, deer, oryx, turkey, bears, pheasant, etc....., skeet shooting, photography, flyfishing, camping, motorcycle riding, astronomy, gardening, coaching softball, reading, other stuff and work I have plenty of hobbies to keep me busy.

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Vichris
"The object of life is not to be on the side of the majority but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane"- Marcus Aurelius

Vichris Variables

is that a 6 by 6 tuff to tell with the bike. I wouild love to go on a elk hunt but until then i will keep on the hogs and deer.
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i'm not over weight i'm under tall

Thanks,

Yes that one is a 6X6. I have a full mount 7X7 I'll post a pic of later.
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Vichris
"The object of life is not to be on the side of the majority but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane"- Marcus Aurelius

Vichris Variables

Chris,

Yeah, I remember this photo...I think you posted in response to the other "VCHRIS"...

Yes, that's a nice set of "hobbies"...rather passions man...I limit myself to deer, turkey & deep sea fishing (both top water and bottom) out in the Gulf of Mexico for the "food" related hobbies. Herps and stamps are the other two...

Later,
Jim.
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CSRAJim

gulf of mexico where are you at
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i'm not over weight i'm under tall

Thayeriman,

I'm originally from the Mobile County (Alabama) area...I used to spend a lot of time at the Flora-Bama, Barefoot and Pink Pony down in Gulf Shores...

I still have family down in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach and I go out each April for the Snapper Tournament and an occassional tuna trip...Although not since Katrina which messed up (still not fully recovered) top water fishing west of Boloxi...

And Hurricane Charles eliminated most of the shallow water fishing reefs...Making things tough for the local boat captains...

What about you? Are you from down there?

Later,
Jim.
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CSRAJim

i'm in west palm beach and always fishing or hunting. I travel the state from sebastian to the keys and on the west coast I would have to say the flats fishing in pine island has to be the best.I also have a very good friend with a piece of property in cedar key where I mostly hunt and collect but the only problem is I only find hots there still cool though.
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i'm not over weight i'm under tall

Thayeriman,

Cool! The farthest east into Florida on regular basis was Panama City...Spring Break commuting down 231 from Troy, Alabama but haven't been that far since '82...

The entire "Redneck Rivera" has changed since the hurricanes beginning with Frederick!!! To much commercial development and condo's from developers that has ruined the view and "bumped" up the insurance rates for the locals!!!

I've seen some of the "flats" fishing on some of the early morning shows...Nice Tarpon and Bone Fish (plus the occasional Tiger Shark)...All from "fly" rods!!!! Would like to try that one day though...

I do some occasional "inland" trips in the Intercoastal Waterway for White Trout and fish the shallow-water, "lee-side" jetty's with live shrimp for flounder...Use sand flea's for Pompano from the surf in the early morning and cut bait for Red Fish, Whiting and the occasional King in the evening from the "passes"...Have to deal with the Stingrays and Catfish though...

Later,
Jim.
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CSRAJim

Yes Chris, Sorry that you won't be breeding anymore. Glad I was able to get back into snakes with a pair you produced, you will be glad to know they are doing fine. Good luck to you.
Jeff

Share pic's when you can, I am sure we would all love to see them.
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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.

Post some pics of that pair. That female is one of my favorites.

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Vichris
"The object of life is not to be on the side of the majority but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane"- Marcus Aurelius

Vichris Variables

My next goal in life is to get a digital camera so I can do just that. Merry Christmas to all.
Jeff

Chris,
I know all too well what you are going through. I haven't lurked around here in a year, but I still miss breeding mexicana. One day though I am sure to get back into it. I still think about it all the time.

And to everyone else......Hello
~John Lassiter~

Hell must be freezing over. I never thought I'd see you post here again. What ever happened to big Yeller? Did he die?
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Vichris
"The object of life is not to be on the side of the majority but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane"- Marcus Aurelius

Vichris Variables

Yes...I am SAD to say Big Yeller is no longer with us.

To get the story correct......Here it is:

In the Spring of 2006 I had 30 or so adult pairs paired up. The Springs down in South Texas can be pretty harsh (90 to 100). Well, some pairs were just not enthused about breeding so I cranked the A/C down to about 65 and set them by the window since a Spring shower was rolling in. I went to work and came home to see my A/C was not running anymore.......12 pairs (24 total adults) perished in the hot temps.........I was sooo disgusted I sold all of the remaining snakes I had. I do have one snake I collected in Benicia, CA, but it is surely no Mexicana. My wife feeds him while I am off around the US working.

I have not lurked around here in a long while, but the bug is there in me........I have decided to start building a breeding stock (hatchlings, sub adults and adults) but this will not be until Febrruary or so of next year.......Spring IS a good time to buy as I recall......LOL

I am glad to see a lot of familiar names here and even happier to see some new ones........Chris....I do not know your situation, but there is life after snake breeding.....Prioritize your life and your hobbies will all come back to you.

~John~

"Chris....I do not know your situation, but there is life after snake breeding.....Prioritize your life and your hobbies will all come back to you."

John,

I'm not quite sure what you mean by this..........but I don't think you have a clue as to why I'm not going to be breeding anymore. It has nothing to do with prioritizing my life and I doubt that would magically make my hobby (snake breeding) "come back" to me. As for the rest of my hobbies and life they haven't changed much.

I guess now that you have your priorities straight you can get back into it. Good luck building your collection.
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Vichris
"The object of life is not to be on the side of the majority but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane"- Marcus Aurelius

Vichris Variables

You are absolutely right.....I don't have a clue.....

John