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have they lost popularity at all? I have had one at my store for a while an no one even glances at it, i think they are super cool, but i cant tell if the interest is still with them at all, and it could just be that they arent coveted here. I did see the cycle post below and it was really cool, thanks for sharing that.

Adam
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I think they're gorgeous, and would love to get a pair of ringeds like the ones Tom Keogan produces, which keep their brassy bands into adulthood. In a pet shop environment, though, you're probably seeing a lot of folks who don't know thing one about them, and are saying to themselves "_THAT_ much money for a little orange & black snake? Here, Jimmy - take a look at these milksnakes, they're just as colorful . . ."

Just the personal opinion of one guy with a few snakes. YMMV.

~Bruce

i agree that alot of times people dont know what they are looking at, but we used to sell them on a somewhat regular basis too. Just curious what you all thought, i know they are cool (thats why i brought one in obviously), and we try to keep high end herps along with the bread and butter stuff too. thanks for your input, i appreciate it

Adam
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Tom's got some babies that aren't even ringed, but they're super cool looking.

>>Tom's got some babies that aren't even ringed, but they're super cool looking.

They are really one of the coolest pythons out there. But you can't give people taste.

I think the Recession is more a factor here than loss of interest. If I had the cash, I'd snap any one up in a heartbeat..
But unfortunately, we have to watch the budget these days.

Sincerely,
Matthew

I always thought they lost thier rings as adults?

They tend to lose their bright orange color, which becomes a greenish brownish hue instead. Their rings, however, remain intact though they may become more difficult to see against their darker adult colors.
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