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Ron Tremper and I were the successful bidders for this pair of Mexican Spilotes at the Auction for Gharial Conservation at the Daytona Expo. We'd been planning and speculating on how much would be required to take this pair home. Considering that this form is not currently available in private herpetoculture, and its striking coloration of oranges, yellows, white and black, we knew the winning bid would be high. We each agreed on a maximum amount we would be willing to chip in, and though the bidding was hot and heavy, it stopped VERY close to (but under) our limit! Not only were we overjoyed at the opportunity to introduce this gorgeous subspecies to herpetoculture, but also that the funds raised were going to conserve one of our favorite crocodiliians....

They are a two-year-old pair, produced in captivity by the Gladys porter Zoo here in Texas. Now to get them breeding! Any and all advice is welcome!

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Brad Chambers
WWW.HCU-TX.ORG

The Avalanche has already started-it is too late for the pebbles to vote....

Hey Guy,
Congrats to you and Ron on a some super animals.
I missed the show and I'm hearing some good things about it this year.
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On another note, Brad, did you pursue breeding BS Road Subocs?
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Regards, Bill McGighan

>>On another note, Brad, did you pursue breeding BS Road Subocs?
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I pursued it, but haven't caught it yet!
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Brad Chambers
WWW.HCU-TX.ORG

The Avalanche has already started-it is too late for the pebbles to vote....

If Steve Irwin were still here, I'm sure he'd shed a tear in approval. That's great...best of luck with that project! Very exciting, and what better cause than croc conservation...we definitely need as many champions of those not-so-cute-and-cuddlies as the world will provide.

Dusty Rhoads
Suboc.com

Awesome, Brad! Congrats to you and Ron - looking forward to seeing the offspring!

-Toby Brock
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Southwestern Center for Herpetological Research

Brad!,....That is just a STUNNING pair!..wow! they just don't get any nicer than that!

Best of luck in breeding those two, I can only imagine what the offspring will look like!...GEEEEZ!

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

WOW Brad, just WOW! I may have to come see you at the ranch! Hurry up and unpack all the snakes and get the kayak ready! It is time!!!
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Todd Hughes

First off congrats they are stunning, I have never seen that subspecies before.

I would make a call to the Zoo Herpetologist at the Gladys porter Zoo and pick his/her brain for some Intel.

You probably thought of this already, but even still it is sound advice.

Good luck!!

>>Ron Tremper and I were the successful bidders for this pair of Mexican Spilotes at the Auction for Gharial Conservation at the Daytona Expo. We'd been planning and speculating on how much would be required to take this pair home. Considering that this form is not currently available in private herpetoculture, and its striking coloration of oranges, yellows, white and black, we knew the winning bid would be high. We each agreed on a maximum amount we would be willing to chip in, and though the bidding was hot and heavy, it stopped VERY close to (but under) our limit! Not only were we overjoyed at the opportunity to introduce this gorgeous subspecies to herpetoculture, but also that the funds raised were going to conserve one of our favorite crocodiliians....
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>>They are a two-year-old pair, produced in captivity by the Gladys porter Zoo here in Texas. Now to get them breeding! Any and all advice is welcome!
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>>Brad Chambers
>>WWW.HCU-TX.ORG
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>>The Avalanche has already started-it is too late for the pebbles to vote....

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Thanks,

I opened my mouth and out flowed a melody black.

>>Ron Tremper and I were the successful bidders for this pair of Mexican Spilotes at the Auction for Gharial Conservation at the Daytona Expo. We'd been planning and speculating on how much would be required to take this pair home. Considering that this form is not currently available in private herpetoculture, and its striking coloration of oranges, yellows, white and black, we knew the winning bid would be high. We each agreed on a maximum amount we would be willing to chip in, and though the bidding was hot and heavy, it stopped VERY close to (but under) our limit! Not only were we overjoyed at the opportunity to introduce this gorgeous subspecies to herpetoculture, but also that the funds raised were going to conserve one of our favorite crocodiliians....
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>>They are a two-year-old pair, produced in captivity by the Gladys porter Zoo here in Texas. Now to get them breeding! Any and all advice is welcome!
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>>Brad Chambers
>>WWW.HCU-TX.ORG
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>>The Avalanche has already started-it is too late for the pebbles to vote....
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