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My friend recently adopted 2 california kingsnakes. These snakes were kept on a small amount of sand(in a 10 gallon tank) without hides or a heat source. Also they eat FT but the previous owners said they like to put a live mouse in for a treat once in a while. (so the snake can kill). After I stopped banging my head against the wall, I told her to ask them if the snakes like to kill for the glory (like a gladiator) or do they do it for money (like a mercenary). She also asked why they didn't have hides. The owners stated the snakes were very happy without the hides. See they know alot about snakes and can tell they were very happy. She has since moved them to seperate 20 gallon tanks with 2 hides and a temperature controlled heat source. She also put in cypress mulch for the substrate. Oh one more thing. These people said they had another snake which was a coral snake but it died. We live in NJ and these are illegal. I also don't think for a minute that it was a coral snake, since these people seem to be the most ignorant people around.

Thanks for sharing!
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Jerry Kruse

"One often meets his destiny on the path he takes to avoid it". - Master Oogway

I tend to run into them a lot in this hobby.

Congrats to your friend on the rescue!!
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Diego

SWCHR

Your a funny guy Diego
I see these guys at the reptile shows a lot

To bad people don't read a little about the pets they buy .
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"Wake me when its April"
Doug L

if the average idoit actually researched the pets they bought, the pet industry would fold...
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~Maggie~

"Not one shred of evidence supports the notion that life is serious."
1.1 Cal Kings (Spot and Fry)
1.0 Florida King
1.0 Ball Python (Mitch)
0.1 Red Belly Piranha (Fluffy)
1.0 Australian Shepherd (Spooky)
1.0 Springer Spaniel/Beagle mix (Snoopy)
0.1 German Shep mix (Shadow)
0.1 Cat (Echo)

Dont say that around here ya might scare some people.
Hello Maggie
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"Wake me when its April"
Doug L

maybe a little fear isn't a bad thing?
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~Maggie~

"Not one shred of evidence supports the notion that life is serious."
1.1 Cal Kings (Spot and Fry)
1.0 Florida King
1.0 Ball Python (Mitch)
0.1 Red Belly Piranha (Fluffy)
1.0 Australian Shepherd (Spooky)
1.0 Springer Spaniel/Beagle mix (Snoopy)
0.1 Cat (Echo)

There is enough fear going around now with all the people out of work.Tell them theres no proof life isn't serious

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"Wake me when its April"
Doug L

Well there isn't any point in taking life to seriously, its not like we'll get out alive...

Wow... I'm quoting overplayed movies that run constantly on Comedy Central at 10:30 in the morning with a hangover... I'm either really good, or going insane...

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~Maggie~

"Not one shred of evidence supports the notion that life is serious."
1.1 Cal Kings (Spot and Fry)
1.0 Florida King (Gamble)
1.0 Ball Python (Mitch)
0.1 Red Belly Piranha (Fluffy)
1.0 Australian Shepherd (Spooky)
1.0 Springer Spaniel/Beagle mix (Snoopy)
0.1 Cat (Ecco)

great macro shot of spot ,thats a cool looking snake.That other one looks like it needs a blood transfusion.lol

Yuma King

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"Wake me when its April"
Doug L

Thanks for the compliment, I have a friend whose a photographer and he brought the camera over one day he was bored I got some awesome shots of Spot, but thats my favorite...

As for Fry, I don't call her the evil one for nothing, you think she looks creepy there, you should see her eyeballing ya when you've got food for her... She's my favorite one though, all mean and spaztic, I love her personality...
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~Maggie~

"Not one shred of evidence supports the notion that life is serious."
1.1 Cal Kings (Spot and Fry)
1.0 Florida King (Gamble)
1.0 Ball Python (Mitch)
0.1 Red Belly Piranha (Fluffy)
1.0 Australian Shepherd (Spooky)
1.0 Springer Spaniel/Beagle mix (Snoopy)
0.1 Cat (Ecco)

As for Fry,I have a extra can of black spray paint if you want to try and fix her.
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"Wake me when its April"
Doug L

awe come one, you don't like the pink and yellow? I think her colors are part of what makes her so cool, especially since the pink turns more lavendarish with every shed...
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~Maggie~

"Not one shred of evidence supports the notion that life is serious."
1.1 Cal Kings (Spot and Fry)
1.0 Florida King (Gamble)
1.0 Ball Python (Mitch)
0.1 Red Belly Piranha (Fluffy)
1.0 Australian Shepherd (Spooky)
1.0 Springer Spaniel/Beagle mix (Snoopy)
0.1 Cat (Ecco)

So do you see any problems with Fluffy?

And to keep it on topic, Gamble, my sulfur lavendar Florida king...

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~Maggie~

"Not one shred of evidence supports the notion that life is serious."
1.1 Cal Kings (Spot and Fry)
1.0 Florida King (Gamble)
1.0 Ball Python (Mitch)
0.1 Red Belly Piranha (Fluffy)
1.0 Australian Shepherd (Spooky)
1.0 Springer Spaniel/Beagle mix (Snoopy)
0.1 Cat (Ecco)

Gamble is cool
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Richard Evans

no not THAT one

Thanks, I like him... I just need to get some money together and bug Zenny for a girlfriend for him now...
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~Maggie~

"Not one shred of evidence supports the notion that life is serious."
1.1 Cal Kings (Spot and Fry)
1.0 Florida King (Gamble)
1.0 Ball Python (Mitch)
0.1 Red Belly Piranha (Fluffy)
1.0 Australian Shepherd (Spooky)
1.0 Springer Spaniel/Beagle mix (Snoopy)
0.1 Cat (Ecco)

Fluffy reminds me of a girl I used to go with,and as for Gamble ...I'll see if I have any brown paint around.

Maybe I should start naming my snakes,I'd call this girl hungry

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"Wake me when its April"
Doug L

Hungry? were is your imagination?

She is a beautiful snake though
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~Maggie~

"Not one shred of evidence supports the notion that life is serious."
1.1 Cal Kings (Spot and Fry)
1.0 Florida King (Gamble)
1.0 Ball Python (Mitch)
0.1 Red Belly Piranha (Fluffy)
1.0 Australian Shepherd (Spooky)
1.0 Springer Spaniel/Beagle mix (Snoopy)
0.1 Cat (Ecco)

Very nice. They look alike.

Just trying to keep things lively, Doug.

I can't see your pic...
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Diego

SWCHR