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well I'm slaphappy to say that I'm shifting half my collection to the brand new Vinotemp wine cooler that is prepped and ready for some handsome z specimens. Temps are 45 - 50F and stable.

I decided to grab the camera for just a couple of quicky shots in the midst of the transfer. The quality of the pics are not the best unfortunately, but time is of the essence when pulling them out into the much warmer air and light of day. My goodness I can't wait for spring!

Black/white (anery) multicincta female and het male

Two black/white (anery) female multicincta that wanted nothing to do with this photographic interlude . . .

Same two females in their box with ceramic 3-level stacks

And a quick shot of a Sierra Juarez agalma yearling with HYPO-E agalma yearling -- nice contrast even though a crappy photo . . .

I don't know about everyone else, but I'm only 1/3 of the way through this brumation cycle and I'm itching already.....been thinking about the incubator recently too.....oh man it's a sickness.....
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Jerry Kruse
www.zonatas.com

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

Awesome stuff Jerry. Those anerys and hypo-Es are gorgeous.
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God Bless Evolution.

Thank you buddy, much appreciated. Can't wait for spring and hopefully it will be a great year. *fingers crossed*
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Jerry Kruse
www.zonatas.com

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

Very sweet Mr. Kruse!!! On the black and whites----are the females the only ones to go totally black and white? I remember seeing that somewhere, but I am not sure. I know what you mean to be biting at the bit, I am too!! I think I pull my snakes earlier then you do though. (end of Feb.) Worked last year so I shall give it a whirl again!!

Hey Joe, I pull my stuff out beginning of April as I only begin brumating in December. However now that I will utilize the wine cooler, I will begin brumating once they all start to shut down pretty much in September. This will save me months of having them just waste away precious body fat.

The black/white/anery Sierras have typically thrown females, except for a male last year from what I know. And as I anticipate two clutches this year, I'm hoping for a surprise or two. We'll see, and you'll be one of the first to know offline.
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Jerry Kruse
www.zonatas.com

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

Just Killer....
Exactly what I want.....LOL

Thanks for sharing the pics Jerry.....
I can't wait to see their offspring...
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John Lassiter
Poor planning and procrastination on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part...

Me too John.....me too.......
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Jerry Kruse
www.zonatas.com

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

Nice pics! Love zonata's. That first pic is very contrasting of the anery and the het Sierra's!

Scott

Hey Scott.....contrast was what I was going for....yyyesssssss..! LOL. Thanks man, much appreciated. And i know you have a bone for z's as well. Good man!
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Jerry Kruse
www.zonatas.com

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

That I do Bro. Nothing comes close to a zonata!

Scott

Killer group but those anery multicincta are especially cool!
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Randy Whittington

Thank ya Randy......I try to keep up to speed with you in terms of quality. Thanks for the kind words my friend.
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Jerry Kruse
www.zonatas.com

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

The black and white z's are cool to see.
snake adventures

how are those stacks workin' out for you Jerry? That looks like an easy way to provide hides and heat. Seriously great lookin' kings!
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Todd Hughes

Thanks much.... They're pretty unique.
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Jerry Kruse
www.zonatas.com

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

Black/white (anery) multicincta, good luck with those jerry.
i'll have to get me some of those guys oneday, breed some getula into them for size&vigor

,,,,,,,thomas davis
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Morphs... just like baseball cards BUT ALIVE, how cool is that???

my website www.barmollysplace.com

Great animals!
What? No herrerae?
Guess you don't need any with those other b&w z's.
:Mark
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Surrender Dorothy!

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Hiya Mark,

yeah, if they came any closer to looking like herrerae they'd BE herrerae. LOL. Good talking to you offline as well.
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Jerry Kruse
www.zonatas.com

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

Hey Jerry, amazing Z's as usual. I never get tired of seeing them. Especially those agalmas...:drool:

Regards,
Kenny

Thank you Ken. Hope your agalma pair does well.
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Jerry Kruse
www.zonatas.com

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

Cool stuff J-Dawg!

Don't get too stressed out with anticipation,....or you will have to charge yourself for a "self-diagnosis"..LOL!

Those totally black & white multicincta are just INSANE!!!

I think that wine cooler will save you a lot of headache in the future too bro

~Doug
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"a snake in the grass is a GOOD thing"

my website -serpentinespecialties.webs.com

Dude, the wine cooler is a blessing. I can fit about 22 adults in there. I will need another next year! I will have to post pics of it...very simple, but nice to see.

And those black/white kings are incredible. The one thicker female was eating all the way up until i had to stop her in prep for the cooling. Trying to keep my expectations reasonable....
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Jerry Kruse
www.zonatas.com

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

Jerry,

Do you have a pic you could share of your wine cooler set up? I have converted one too and would love to see others. Thanks.

Craig
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God Bless Evolution.

Craig, I will be sure to take pics this week of the cooler "in-situ"....LOL.

I also took some MUCH better pics later that day after i'd adjusted my cmaera and changed the lighting. I usually work well under pressure, but those first shots I spewed out I wasnt happy with. So to that end, I will make a "part 2" posting later this week of the cooler and z shots. Thanks much...
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Jerry Kruse
www.zonatas.com

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

Jerry, I really like those black and white cal kings. LOL Just kidding. You are making me think more about getting into some of the mountain kings. The ones you gave are particularly extra nice. You have a good eye and good taste.
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Noah was the first snake collector. ~Eric~

Thank you Eric...you always have such nice things to say. Why not try a zonata...they're a challenge (more so than Arizona/Mexico pyros) but get a well-started one from a reputable source and you'll be good to go.
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Jerry Kruse
www.zonatas.com

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