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OT......Hefty Hogs

a153fish Jun 30, 2012 04:52 PM

Anyone have luck getting babies from these?


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Disclaimer: I do keep several snakes in pairs, and some in groups. However I realize that things can go wrong, and I have to keep a close eye on those groups, to be sure they are not being adversely affected by these living conditions. Also if one happens to eat it's cagemate, it is 100% my fault, and I know the risks in advance!

What's wrong with using CAUTION?!?!?!
King Snakes! Who can make a better mouse trap?
~ Jorge Sierra www.SierraSnakes.com

Replies (7)

DMong Jun 30, 2012 05:01 PM

Cool snake Jorge!

Man, you need to add the words "Florida kings" under "mosaic" on your hat..LOL!!

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

serpentinespecialties.webs.com

a153fish Jun 30, 2012 05:11 PM

Yeah, the first two pics are the female, and the one that was trying to eat my face is the male. Actually they have never tried to bite, but they hiss, and moan, and complain a whole lot! They let me know they are not happy being held, lol. Mosaic is the Fertilizer Giant, that my job/company hauls materials for. It seems like they own most of Central Florida, lol.
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Disclaimer: I do keep several snakes in pairs, and some in groups. However I realize that things can go wrong, and I have to keep a close eye on those groups, to be sure they are not being adversely affected by these living conditions. Also if one happens to eat it's cagemate, it is 100% my fault, and I know the risks in advance!

What's wrong with using CAUTION?!?!?!
King Snakes! Who can make a better mouse trap?
~ Jorge Sierra www.SierraSnakes.com

DMong Jun 30, 2012 05:18 PM

LOL!,..so they are "bluffers" just like many of the other species are known for being, hey?..HAHA!!

You mean that you don't think your boss would appreciate seeing you walk in one morning with your company hat saying "mosaic Florida kings" written on your hat??

HAHAHA!!!..

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

serpentinespecialties.webs.com

a153fish Jun 30, 2012 05:35 PM

Na, I don't actually work for Mosaic, my company has a contract with them. As for the snakes, they hood up like Cobras, and put on a full bluff! The female is pretty fat, but every time I try to palpate her she unloads her bowels everywhere, so I'll just wait and see, lol.
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Disclaimer: I do keep several snakes in pairs, and some in groups. However I realize that things can go wrong, and I have to keep a close eye on those groups, to be sure they are not being adversely affected by these living conditions. Also if one happens to eat it's cagemate, it is 100% my fault, and I know the risks in advance!

What's wrong with using CAUTION?!?!?!
King Snakes! Who can make a better mouse trap?
~ Jorge Sierra www.SierraSnakes.com

DMong Jun 30, 2012 05:56 PM

"but every time I try to palpate her she unloads her bowels everywhere, so I'll just wait and see"

HAHAHAHAH!!!!!....good idea!
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"a snake in the grass is a GOOD thing"

serpentinespecialties.webs.com

foxturtle Jul 01, 2012 09:10 AM

I know of nice wild kingsnakes living on Mosaic properties. Too bad it's off limits!
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www.brooksi.com

a153fish Jul 01, 2012 10:27 AM

>>I know of nice wild kingsnakes living on Mosaic properties. Too bad it's off limits!
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>>www.brooksi.com

Man that sucks! Maybe someday it will be accessable? They can't keep that land forever, but they will sell it to developers probably.
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Disclaimer: I do keep several snakes in pairs, and some in groups. However I realize that things can go wrong, and I have to keep a close eye on those groups, to be sure they are not being adversely affected by these living conditions. Also if one happens to eat it's cagemate, it is 100% my fault, and I know the risks in advance!

What's wrong with using CAUTION?!?!?!
King Snakes! Who can make a better mouse trap?
~ Jorge Sierra www.SierraSnakes.com

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