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Kinda bummed out, a few days ago I found one of my prize BRB's, Fluffy, had passed away. For the last year or so he has not been doing great, lost some weight and not as active as he used to be. Vet found nothing wrong with him and we both suspected he was simply aging. I've had him 5 years, Brian Sharp had him for a number of years (I suspect more than 5) Since Brian acquired him as an adult that would put him at least 15 years old and possibly more.

I was hoping he'd at least make it through breeding season and impregnate one of my holdback Calico offspring but I never saw any action between them. That female will be isolated just in case he managed to do the deed while I wasn't watching.

The bright side is he did sire three litters of babies so if the trait is genetic the genes are not lost, just hidden for a while.

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Thanks,

Dave Colling

www.rainbows-r-us-reptiles.com

0.1 Wife (WC and still very fiesty)
0.2 kids (CBB, a big part of our selective breeding program)

LOL, to many snakes to list, last count (02/01/2010):
42.61 BRB
27.40 BCI
And those are only the breeders

lots.lots.lots feeder mice and rats

once again soo sooo sorry to hear this dave!

Thanks Tim, it blows but what can you do except keep working the project from the only angle left, his offspring.
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Thanks,

Dave Colling

www.rainbows-r-us-reptiles.com

0.1 Wife (WC and still very fiesty)
0.2 kids (CBB, a big part of our selective breeding program)

LOL, to many snakes to list, last count (02/01/2010):
42.61 BRB
27.40 BCI
And those are only the breeders

lots.lots.lots feeder mice and rats

Dave,

My condolences for the loss of Fluffy. He truly was an awesome animal!!! It should be a comfort to know that you obtained some offspring before his passing. Hopefully the calico gene(s) are inheritable and you (and the rest of the community) will see these amazing animals again.

John

Thanks John, my thoughts exactly, hoping we have not seen the last of Fluffy.......
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Thanks,

Dave Colling

www.rainbows-r-us-reptiles.com

0.1 Wife (WC and still very fiesty)
0.2 kids (CBB, a big part of our selective breeding program)

LOL, to many snakes to list, last count (02/01/2010):
42.61 BRB
27.40 BCI
And those are only the breeders

lots.lots.lots feeder mice and rats

So sorry for the loss! It always sucks losing a pet, especially one so unique. Hopefully his calico genes were inheritable and were passed on so you can have some more white rainbows in the future.
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Chris
Chris Carille Photography
http://nyexotics.blogspot.com/

Yeah, nothing more to do now but continue the project and see what happens.
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Thanks,

Dave Colling

www.rainbows-r-us-reptiles.com

0.1 Wife (WC and still very fiesty)
0.2 kids (CBB, a big part of our selective breeding program)

LOL, to many snakes to list, last count (02/01/2010):
42.61 BRB
27.40 BCI
And those are only the breeders

lots.lots.lots feeder mice and rats

Sorry to hear this Dave.

>>Sorry to hear this Dave.

Thanks Ed.

And I still have him in pics...
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Thanks,

Dave Colling

www.rainbows-r-us-reptiles.com

0.1 Wife (WC and still very fiesty)
0.2 kids (CBB, a big part of our selective breeding program)

LOL, to many snakes to list, last count (02/01/2010):
42.61 BRB
27.40 BCI
And those are only the breeders

lots.lots.lots feeder mice and rats

My condolences, again. It's so hard to lose a pet, but it's good that such an awesome animal lived out his life with someone who really recognized how special he was. I hope we see some Flooflings with his looks.
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~Cynthia

"And in the spring, I shed my skin and it blows away with the changing wind..."

>>My condolences, again. It's so hard to lose a pet, but it's good that such an awesome animal lived out his life with someone who really recognized how special he was. I hope we see some Flooflings with his looks.
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>>~Cynthia

Thanks Cynthia, had a thought for a name - Cruiser as in FJ Cruiser
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Thanks,

Dave Colling

www.rainbows-r-us-reptiles.com

0.1 Wife (WC and still very fiesty)
0.2 kids (CBB, a big part of our selective breeding program)

LOL, to many snakes to list, last count (02/01/2010):
42.61 BRB
27.40 BCI
And those are only the breeders

lots.lots.lots feeder mice and rats

Dave, I am so sorry to hear of this. Fluffy was an amazing animal. At least it seems as though it was just age that took him. Also, having produced several babies in his last years brings hope that we can bring out his greatness again.

Last year I lost an incredibly unique animal, so I know how it feels. Unfortunately mine did not produce babies before she went.

I am happy to have my little group of Fluffy spawn.
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Aubrey Ross

www.SlipstreamSerpents.com

Thanks Aubrey, Yeah the good thing is the project is still viable. Only difference is the offspring pairings will not be a fruitful as the fluffy x offspring ones. Assuming Recessive, 1/4 Fluffy's and 3/4 66% hets. Instead of 1/2 Fluffy's and 1/2 hets.
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Thanks,

Dave Colling

www.rainbows-r-us-reptiles.com

0.1 Wife (WC and still very fiesty)
0.2 kids (CBB, a big part of our selective breeding program)

LOL, to many snakes to list, last count (02/01/2010):
42.61 BRB
27.40 BCI
And those are only the breeders

lots.lots.lots feeder mice and rats

I chose not to, had him for 5 years and he had already seen the vet a couple times. He had been in and out of his hide box over the prior week and after a few days not coming out I checked closer and he was gone. Already starting to smell so maybe not the best candidate for necropsy. I try to not disturb them any more than I have to during breeding season, the cage was clean, water was recently changed etc. Was almost time to separate and offer food, he ate only a few weeks earlier.
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Thanks,

Dave Colling

www.rainbows-r-us-reptiles.com

0.1 Wife (WC and still very fiesty)
0.2 kids (CBB, a big part of our selective breeding program)

LOL, to many snakes to list, last count (02/01/2010):
42.61 BRB
27.40 BCI
And those are only the breeders

lots.lots.lots feeder mice and rats

I am really sorry that you lost such an interesting animal.

I'm so sorry to hear about Fluffy's passing--what an amazing and beautiful snake! May his descendents surprise and delight you!

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Renee
1.0 blood python (Rollo)
1.0 brazilian rainbow boa (Loki)
2.0 amel & anery corns (Foxfire & Daguerre)
1.1 Cats (Nightshade & Cuzzy)

I'm so sorry.
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AKA Kith or Kerry

0.1 BRB