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I just wanted to tell the only people in my life, that would be able to understand what I'm going through right now, that I too, had a fire this morning in my shop. It was a TOTAL loss, and the fire gutted everything, including my whole collection of adult breeders. Adults, the majority of which, I nurtured and cared for, and raised from babies. And my mice colony. My poor little mice are all dead and burned up. My faithful little mice that tirelessly supported my beloved passion - my snakes.

And my Red Diamond Crotalus, that I caught 5 or so years ago, that I raised from a baby. Dead.

These were all my pets. I genuinly loved them, each one of them. And now, after suffering a horrible death, they're all gone. Nothin worse than looking around and seeing my beloved snakes
Scattered around on the floor, burned up and dead - those of which were somehow able to escape their melting tubs, and make a break for it.

I'm devasted, and sobbing like a baby as I type this. My point to each of you is to double check, and triple check your electical components and wiring. Please. I don't want any of you to go through what I'm going through right now, and what the folks at Pro Exotics is also going through. My thoughts and prayers go out to them as well.

I'll be fine, but it's gonna take a minute for me to regroup, and come to term with my horrific loss.

This blows.

Damn Micah! There's not much I can say except my heart goes out to you man! I'm so sorry that happened. All these fires have got me paranoid. I am really glad I don't use heat under my tubs, but I guess it can start just about anywhere? My prayers go out to you bro! I hope you don't give up!
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King Snakes! Who can make a better mouse trap?
Jorge Sierra

My Site > www.Sierrasnakes.com

OMG!!! how horrible Micah!!...I am truly saddened by this news as well as devastating Pro Exotics fire ordeal.

I can only imagine what this reality has to be like.

My best wishes for some sort of recovery from the hurt, and I hope there aren't any animals suffering now...

This is just unbelievable to be hearing about all of these horrible fires!!!

best regards, ~Doug
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"a snake in the grass is a GOOD thing"

serpentinespecialties.webs.com

I couldn't believe it when you called me man, I was in shock. I am insanely sorry for you losses and I am here for you as we all are! Knowing you for the last year has inspired me to no end and furthered my love for snakes. I can truly say that you are one of my closest friends and I have your back man. I will do anything that I can to help you in this situation and if I can not make it out tomorrow, I will be there next weekend, no doubt.

You WILL bounce back from this! As horrible as it is, you have a passion for your snakes (be it a gorgeous bone white or an "ugly normal", you don't see a difference and I have not seen that in anyone else in this hobby! We talk nearly every day and at some point, snakes come up... why? because it is our lives!

Stay strong man, everything will work itself out and you will grow back your collection with all of our help to be one that is just as meaningful as the one you lost. If you need anything, don't hesitate to ask us.

My sincerest condolences man,

Jeremy
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Jeremy Thompson
Captive Born Investments Inc.
www.captiveborninvestments.net
Jeremy@captiveborninvestments.net
941-323-4850

I am so very, very sorry my friend. Please accept my deepest condolences. My heart grieves for you brother.
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Genesis 1:1

Oh man, this is really sad news. I feel for you, brother. I can't believe this has now happend twice. Don't let it put you down for too long. You can rebuild and I'm sure you'll love your next collection as much as your last.
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Dude I am sorry, though I only have two species of snakes (milks) at the moment they are, like your kings, first and foremost pets to me... I couldn't imagine what it would be like to lose them under any circumstance... hopefully you will find plenty of help in rebounding from this.

Gerry

My heart goes out to you, so sorry. Your tragedy and that of PE should rightly scare us all and compel us herpers to check our setups.

After replying to your post, I'm going to go to the snake room and make sure the reflector domes in use are supported so they can't fall off (I live in earthquake country.)

Antaresia maculosa
Antaresia childreni
and when the price comes down, Antaresia perthensis
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Mark

Oh mann, I heard about this when someone called me today soon after it happened. i didn't want to call because I knew you must be in shock.

no worries though. The troops will get you back and you will rebound from this.

also look on the bright side. That is,, at least the entire house did not catch on fire.

Right now you have a lot on your hands and hopefully with the insurance $$ you can rebuild a nice snakeroom and then some of us can help get you going rebuilding some of what you lost from there.

Freaks me out that fires from these heat tapes or from overloaded electrical outlets starts so easy. I know i will make sure to check everything is super safe.
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Sorry to hear about your loss. I can send you some baby cal kings to help you start over.......absolutely free, I just need an address.

Kerby...
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Life is like a bunch of fish in an aquarium....we all get along (bonding) until I want to eat you....and I do.

I have tears in my eyes after reading your post. I am so very sorry that you lost your beloved animals. And the little mice, too. All mine are like pets, too. I know you are devastated and will need some time to get over the shock. I'm sure this reptile community will help you restart when you are ready.
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Amy Claiborne

Don't let them take your wasted time. J.T.

friend of mine just had his place burn down and he lost everything too. It's weird, thats like the fourth one in a week.
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Gerard

"Certain individuals take the opportinity to make themselves seem more accomplished by misrepresenting the origins of animals to suit their needs" Bluerosy (Rainer)

www.livebaitclip.com

GONE FISHING!!!

Wow! That is strange.
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Very sorry for your loss. Last time my son was over, I made it a point to show your red diamond to him. Just tragic. Dave.

G**damn man I'm sorry for your loss. That is awful. Let us know if we can help OK? That's brutal.
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We wouldn't have 6 and a half billion people if you had to be beautiful to get laid.

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Your right it does blow.
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Tom S
1.1 Flame Lampropeltis getla Floridana
1.0 Hypomelanistic Lampropeltis getula Floridana
0.1 Axanthic Lampropeltis getula Floridana
1.1 High Yellow Lampropeltis getula Floridana
0.1 Hypomelanistic Lampropeltis triangulum hondurensis
1.0 Anerythristic Lampropeltis triangulum hondurensis
1.2 Tangerine Lampropeltis triangulum hondurensis het albino

This is so hard to respond to, and although the "chin up, kid" thing is nice to hear...it's a mere band-aid. I, too, am sorry for your incredible loss. And when you lose something you're so passionate about, whether it be via fire, or theft, or lies stripping you of credibility because of others' stupidity...whatever the case may be, it never is quite the same. Once bitten, twice shy. Of COURSE you'll rebuild and be super anxious next time around, but right now it's devastating. And I hope you have others with you nearby to help you through it all man. It's a process. God bless and Godspeed through it, and in the end come out stronger than ever before. Again, I'm so sorry.
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Jerry Kruse

UPDATED!
www.zonatas.com

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

Here's my most recently updated list of beloved pets. Not all were killed in the fire, but many(all adults were). Luckly I have a "nursery" in a spare bedroom in the house. Some of my babies (not listed below) were spared. I'm greatful for what I still have. I kept my collection discreet for the most part, but now, what does it matter?

1.1 123 Pos Hets
1.1 Sulfur
1. Jelly
1.2 Hypo
4.5 Floridana (norm/Brooksi)
2.2 Anery Floridana
1.2 New England Axanthic
1. PB Floridana (pos het anery)
1.3 Het Bone White/Axanthic Floridana 1.1 Quad het Floridana (WS/Hypo/PB/Lav)
1. WS het Ghost
1.2 Ghost Floridana
1.2 T Neg Alb Floridana
1.1 Bone White Hypo Floridana
1.1 Hypo Flame (het alb) Floridana
1. Flame Anery
.1 Flame het Anery
1.1 Het PB Floridana
1. Mosaic (het alb)
2.1 het Peabino/Mosaic Floridana
1.2 Lav Super Brooks Floridana
.1 Lav het Anery/PB Floridana
1. Anery (het PB) Floridana

2.1 Hi white striped Desert cal kings
.1 Banded Desert cal king
1. Hi White Striped Cal King
.2 Coastal Striped Cal Kings
.1 50-50 Banded Cal king
1.2 Zonata

2.3 Splendida
1.1 Nigritis
1.1 Thayeri

1. Hypo Honduran
.1 Patternless Hypo Honduran

Balls
1. Yellow Belly ball python
1. Pastel ball
1. Pos het lav ball
1.3 Norm
Hogs
.1 Pink Pastel
1. Het Toffee
1. Het Lav
.1 Shanklin Alb Hog
1.1 Dbl Het Snow Hog
.2 Het Alb Hog
.3 norm Hog
1. Corn
2.2. Alb White Water Rosy
.1 norm WW Rosy
.1 Alb (Kahl strain) Colombian Boa
1. Crotalus Mitcheli Pyhrrus (speckled)
1. Ruber (red diamond)
.1. Alb Atrox (w diamondback)
2.3 Oreganus (northern pacific)
Leopard Geckos and Banded Gecko colonies

I'll post pics at a later date.

BTW, Mcreedy died with the fire too. I'm not in the mood to play the part anymore, and my sense of humor is gone for the time being. Thank you to everyone for being good sports. I was only having some fun, and enjoyed watching the chatter generated by "Mcreedy's" dumbass posts.

Done crying and whining about it; time to move on.

Take care everyone; my friends. And thanks for the support, And take care of and cherish your animals.

Yeah, Now I can giggle about the "McCreedy" thing, but certainly not about the rest of this. You had a really nice collection there buddy, thanks for sharing that with everyone.

It will take a bit of time, but things will be okay again for you. Like you said earlier, there is lots of support here bro.

best regards, ~Doug
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"a snake in the grass is a GOOD thing"

serpentinespecialties.webs.com

Just walk away from the computer and nobody will get hurt Hubbs.

Kerby...
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Life is like a bunch of fish in an aquarium....we all get along (bonding) until I want to eat you....and I do.

What a waste of time all that was. Just my 2 cents. Glad that fake person is gone and hopefully the REAL you will stay. Can't understand why you'd engage in something like that. Pretty weird. Nevertheless, Godspeed in your recovery.
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Jerry Kruse

UPDATED!
www.zonatas.com

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

Is that the moderator allowed it.

Just saying.......

Kerby...
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Life is like a bunch of fish in an aquarium....we all get along (bonding) until I want to eat you....and I do.

What a waste of time all that was. Just my 2 cents. Glad that fake person is gone and hopefully the REAL you will stay. Can't understand why you'd engage in something like that. Pretty weird. Nevertheless, Godspeed in your recovery.

Really Jerry? Do you think the regulars fighting on this forum is better?

Mccreely added a break to the contsant bickering, backstabbing and verbal asaults on others here. he made this place fun. Too bad it is over now. I will miss him.

Anyway.. this time you could have kept your selfish two cents to yourself.
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Let's not start bickering! This is not the time, or place.
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King Snakes! Who can make a better mouse trap?
Jorge Sierra

My Site > www.Sierrasnakes.com

I didn't think it was that bad either. He never flamed anyone on here, so you could tell it was all in fun.
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Oh suck it already Rainer....your moods change like the wind. You've bickered over the years too in loooong threads, so stop with the goody two shoes theme.
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Jerry Kruse

UPDATED!
www.zonatas.com

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

Hahahahahahahahaha................
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Gerard

"Certain individuals take the opportinity to make themselves seem more accomplished by misrepresenting the origins of animals to suit their needs" Bluerosy (Rainer)

www.livebaitclip.com

GONE FISHING!!!

Oh suck it already Rainer....your moods change like the wind. You've bickered over the years too in loooong threads, so stop with the goody two shoes theme.

There is an appropriate time and place for everything. Unfortunatly you lack the sense to know the difference.
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Don't be a baby Rainer. He was talking about a fake character. Of course he feels bad for what happened.
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Gerard

"Certain individuals take the opportinity to make themselves seem more accomplished by misrepresenting the origins of animals to suit their needs" Bluerosy (Rainer)

"There is an appropriate time and place for everything. Unfortunatly you lack the sense to know the difference"Bluerosy (Rainer)

I couldn't pick between the two.

www.livebaitclip.com

GONE FISHING!!!

You are just trolling me. But do it on another thread. K!
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Trolling? You said something stupid and I responded to it. Stop saying stupid stuff and I will stop responding to it. What happened was a tragedy. There is nothing good about any of it. Michas mister Hyde is not the tragedy. You get all Ding Dong because he said something about a totally different matter. Everyone can say something here without your permission. So shut up! Now you made me want to go fishing again with all that trolling talk.
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Gerard

"Certain individuals take the opportinity to make themselves seem more accomplished by misrepresenting the origins of animals to suit their needs" Bluerosy (Rainer)

"There is an appropriate time and place for everything. Unfortunatly you lack the sense to know the difference"Bluerosy (Rainer)

I couldn't pick between the two.

www.livebaitclip.com

GONE FISHING!!!

No, actually Gerard is correct Rainyday.....(just ribbing, be happy!)....Micah and I have had several offline exchanges that were supportive and heartfelt. He's a nice guy & I support him a 1000%. Wish it would never have happened to him, nor anyone for that matter. Unfortunately, it is human nature to not realize how precious something is until we lose it.
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Jerry Kruse

UPDATED!
www.zonatas.com

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

Jer,
How can you support his loss? Are you going to send him some adult Mountain kings? YOU CAN"T! Be cause he is in Calif. So stop with the supporting 1000% Bullcrap! You are not in a position to help him except with what you said her- No wait! You ruined that too. Good on you with your great support!
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Yeah Rainer, what's he thinking? It's not like he could buy a pair of other snakes and send them to him. You should learn when to shut it. You have a problem with that.
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Gerard

"Certain individuals take the opportinity to make themselves seem more accomplished by misrepresenting the origins of animals to suit their needs" Bluerosy (Rainer)

"There is an appropriate time and place for everything. Unfortunatly you lack the sense to know the difference"Bluerosy (Rainer)

I couldn't pick between the two.

www.livebaitclip.com

GONE FISHING!!!

Hello! Did you say something? Is your name Jerry?
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It must be all the fancy scented conditioner you apply. No, just the stupid crap you say.
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Gerard

"Certain individuals take the opportinity to make themselves seem more accomplished by misrepresenting the origins of animals to suit their needs" Bluerosy (Rainer)

"There is an appropriate time and place for everything. Unfortunatly you lack the sense to know the difference"Bluerosy (Rainer)

I couldn't pick between the two.

www.livebaitclip.com

GONE FISHING!!!

I supported him verbally and with positivity for a brighter outlook....something YOU lack Mr. Muscle Preacher. LOL. Not all support is tangible Rainer. And it's not all about snakes. Jesus H. Christ, what are you smokin' today man?

And no, I don't really gift away things, however in such a situation I'd GLADLy make an exception. I don't believe in working hard all year to just GIVE things away, LOL. But I don't see you giving away those $500 and $1000 peanut-brittle-white-faced-mocha chip-jelly roll brooksi too often either there buddy.
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Jerry Kruse

UPDATED!
www.zonatas.com

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

I supported him verbally and with positivity for a brighter outlook....something YOU lack Mr. Muscle Preacher. LOL. Not all support is tangible Rainer. And it's not all about snakes. Jesus H. Christ, what are you smokin' today man?

I think you whole statement is an oxymoron.

And no, I don't really gift away things, however in such a situation I'd GLADLy make an exception. I don't believe in working hard all year to just GIVE things away, LOL. But I don't see you giving away those $500 and $1000 peanut-brittle-white-faced-mocha chip-jelly roll brooksi too often either there buddy.

Actually i do. Quite often. And probably more so than anyone else on this forum. I would gift some regular posters here. And came close a few times. But they are always so busy about being dicks it stops me dead in my tracks..
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Well admitting one has an issue is just the beginning...and yes, there are enough dicks in this forum to go around....and I'm not referring to the legitimate Richards either.

Either way, you're my hero. And if Micah wants a free zonata, I'm game. Unless the almighty "you know who" has a few laying around, of course. LOL.

And now for a little Doug Mong performing my zonata theme song.......I might even send Micah a cheesecake for crissakes. Lmaoooooo....
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Jerry Kruse

UPDATED!
www.zonatas.com

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

Love you too bro.....no really, I mean that.....
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Jerry Kruse

UPDATED!
www.zonatas.com

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

Micah has always had a great sense of humor, and that is one thing I really liked about him. It was all in fun, but I did get tired of reading it sometimes, and such.
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King Snakes! Who can make a better mouse trap?
Jorge Sierra

My Site > www.Sierrasnakes.com

LOL....
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Jerry Kruse

UPDATED!
www.zonatas.com

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

you were the B.E.S.T. I laughed with/at him...gonna miss his chicken...

I will miss his snake stick. Mike

Link

I am terribly sorry to hear this Micah.....
I went through something similar to this 5 years ago.....
But it wasn't fire that killed my animals it was South Texas Heat......

It took me over 2 years away from the hobby to get over it and realize I missed it.....

I hope you get back into it again right away......
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John Lassiter
Poor planning and procrastination on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part...

Micah, like everyone else, I can't really think of words that would help. Hang in there, and I hope you get your sense of humor back as you rebuild. McReedy made me and my family laugh, and laughter is a good thing in this world we live in.
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Kent

1.1 Hypo (het lavender, striped) corn snakes, 2010
1.2 Gray-banded king snakes, blairs phase, 2008
0.0.17 Gray-banded king snakes, 2011
1.1 Oregon rubber boas, w/c 2000 and something

Colossians 3:17

Damn! Hard to know what to say other than I'm VERY grateful we're getting this news first hand and that the fire didn't take you, your family members or house at the same time. As tough as the loss of a collection must be, if it remains a priority for you, you can and will rebuild it.
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“Nothing is at last sacred but the integrity of your own mind.” Emmerson

WWW.TDSNAKES.BLOGSPOT.COM

Well said Tony. Micah, I sent you an email. Hope you rebuild, but I am glad you and your family are alright. Oh, I will miss riding the short bus with your funny made up character.

Joe

I read this yesterday but had to digest it overnight before responding. Whew! Major condolences.

I thought Mcreedy was a real person, a little retarded school kid.
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Bob
Pyromaniac AKA Greatballzofire
Keeping cats allows man to cohabitate with tigers. Keeping reptiles allows man to cohabitate with dinosaurs.

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wow...sorry for your loss man....
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Michael Enriquez

Enriquez Reptiles