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....when I saw these I just had to have them. Rarely do I stray away from my favorite snake, but these just knocked my socks off. And from the size of the babies, I suspect they're gonna be monstahs in short time. Locality is Christmas Mountains, Tx.

The flash detracts from the intensity of the yellow, but honestly in all my years I've seen none brighter than this.

male

female

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Jerry Kruse

And God said, "Let there be zonata subspecies for all to ponder..."

Jerry, you've found some jewels there! Nice additions to your already stocked treasure chest!
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Todd Hughes

Very nice ones, Jerry. Looks like the babies I get from my locality River Roads (not surprising, since they are from only about 20 miles away).....those south Brewster Co. splendida aren't common, but they are exceptional examples of the species, IMO.

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Brad Chambers
WWW.HCU-TX.ORG

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

I'm digging the yellow sides on those.
Nice pickup!

Tim

I would have to agree
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“Nothing is at last sacred but the integrity of your own mind.” Emmerson

Hey Pareng Jerry

Kamusta na?

I used to keep and breed splendida and those are awesome looking specimens. I've always liked the strong contrast of black and yellow on any animal that spots them. That's a very cool side project Mr. Mt. King. Take care.
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Jonel M. Lopez

www.spsnakes.com

Those are NICE Jerry...very high yellow sides.
I think West Texas Splendida are the nicest around.

Great score!
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John Lassiter

"Poor planning and procrastination on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part....."

Nothing wrong with a Lamborghini collector owning a few high-end Corvette's too..LOL!

Those are simply KILLER!

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

....yeah......I can manage to squeeze this pair in.......but really nothing more. It's a combo of space and time, especially all the finicky feeders I have to contend with every fall and then possibly again into the spring. This pair ate right outta my hands, just like the ol' JETZEN style for those that remember. LOL. Anyways, much thanks again!
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Jerry Kruse

And God said, "Let there be zonata subspecies for all to ponder..."

You'll wish all your snakes had the splendida appetite from the get go! That's one of their endearing traits, no muss no fuss. And when you get some nice ones, the icing on the cake!

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Todd Hughes