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There was a pair at the WP show this weekend that were very "yellow" as opposed to your "white" ones you have posted. Is this lighting or are there two different lines out there? Both are very nice and I was just curious if there was a difference. Thanks.
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Joe

Joe I've seen them go either way. My southern line tends to be more yellow while the more classic line from more limited southern MD stocks tend to be more white.

Hey Tony,

Which line were the pair I got from you this year from? I'd say MD since they are screamers -- just occurred to me I didn't ever bother to ask! Thanks...

Chris
St. Pete, FL

I know at least the male you got was from the classic MD line. That was without a doubt the best hypo I ever produced! You should post a recent pic.

I'd LOVE to see a pic of that little tike!

I love those little "temporalis", and that goes DOUBLE for those hypos!

~Doug
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"Better to be silent and thought a fool, than to open mouth and remove any doubt!"

The first is the male in the add, he is less hypo-ish but is equaly lacks yellow. The second is the one sent to Chris. Really wish I'd had the time to get a good natural shot of him. He was one for the books but I like the higher contrast of the first animal too. These are sibling males.

Those are both EXTREMELY sweet animals!......thanks for posting those.

~Doug
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"Better to be silent and thought a fool, than to open mouth and remove any doubt!"

Tony,

are you sure that it is not the guy I got from you?

Gerrit
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I'll manage some shots of both tomorrow... the female isn't too shabby either!

Chris

My bad.....I got this little guy, you took my first choice LOL.

Gerrit

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Yes, Chris was on the waiting list for 2 years because 06 was such a bad year for hypo production. I bred hypo to definate het pairs and produced like one hypo. The same pairings in 07 produced more typical results.

BTW the female hypo I'm holding for you is doing very well!

Got the pics mixed uo, my bad, sorry!
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Yeah I must say though -- the wait was worth it! Sun's already setting but I will get some updated pics out tomorrow for sure...

Chris

Hey there, happy new year. Bob Deptula is usually the guy having them there. I think all his line are pure calvert unless he recrossed back his dbl het striped hypo line. How is your little buddy doing in brumation? Jeff

Happy New Year Jeff. It was Bob that had them. I really wanted to, but I think my wife would have killed me if I came home with two more!
I had to warm the little guy up in early December as he was having a hard time shedding, the went through a little resp. problem (Thanks Jeff Hardwick and Cole). Offered him a pinkie and he took it right away, and he's been taking 2-3 pinks every 3-4 days and doing great now.
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Joe

Joe, you have my number. If you are having problems like that please let me know. I am local, and you know I wont blow you off. That is a very special snake to ALL of us,lol. PS, I may have females for you....

Thanks Jeff. As for the females, I am DEFINITELY sure my wife would kill me if you sent those 2 blondes over to the house, lol. Now seriously, I don't think the little guy is ready this year, and hope to find some locale, but will be in touch.

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Joe

Love that dang amel triangulum!!!!!!! VERY nice!

~Doug
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"Better to be silent and thought a fool, than to open mouth and remove any doubt!"

Glad to see the little bugger is doing well.

-Cole Grover

Yeah he looks like he needs some more size on him.
Maybe in 09!

Snake looks KILLER though.
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Mike
KingPin Reptiles Inc.
www.kingpinreptiles.com
^ Updated 11/29

the little guy is looking perfect - a vision of health!
Jeff

Agreed! Hope this line of Amel eastern takes! I saw the original from Ohio a decade back at Don Hamper's house and this one is heads and shoulders above that one as far as attractiveness goes.

Although I have only seen pictures of Don Hamper's old line, I agree with you. I hope this line stays as attractive as adults, as this one is definitely a screamer now.
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Joe

Joe I would definitely try to keep that line as local specific as possible at least up front. Doing so will bump up their value by limiting the number of females you can breed him too (limiting supply) and keeping the locality enthusiasts interested (maximizing demand).

Alternatively, if you are unable to locate a locality-matched female by the time he is ready to breed, I would consider outcrossing. It would be a shame to loose that animal and its genetic potential while stubbornly waiting for a locality matched female.

Just my two cents.

Thanks Tony. Your thoughts are very reasonable.
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Joe

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