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San Diego IRBA

4runner Jul 11, 2004 02:43 AM

I got to the show fairly early and was able to observe the ball morphs very closely (before the crowds came). I must say that I was very impressed with the mojave and clown morphs. As with all of the other morphs, pictures truly do not do any of these snakes justice. By far the morph I was most impressed with was the snow. The Snake Keeper had a booth in which they had a display that had the ivory, snow, lavendar albino, and a few others. The red eyes on the smooth white body of the snow was very impressive (their axanthics were very clean).

I did go in looking for a Hogg Isle Boa but ended up with a large female ball from Outback Reptiles. She has scars from rat bites from its previous owner, but otherwise appears to be in good health (it was a trade-in). She is very docile and will make a great display pet for my classroom. Hopefully she will take pre-killed rats. She is already settled in and peeking out of her hide as if she's saying "feed me!"

Mark

Replies (6)

Python Dreams Jul 11, 2004 11:44 AM

I'm on my way to the San Diego IRBA show right now. Can't wait...
Tom Baker

mistysprouse Jul 11, 2004 12:38 PM

darn I wanted to go too!! if the gas prices were better and I didn't have clients coming over this afternoon I would totally go. I live in Los Angeles.

Eric Sandoval Jul 11, 2004 09:51 PM

Their snow has really changed since the last time I saw it. From a couple feet away you couldn't tell the difference, besides the eyes and head color, between the snow and the ivory. It has lost nearly all it's color, and is close to being a pure white snake. The bumble bee and genetic stripe also kicked butt.

Eric
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4runner Jul 12, 2004 12:29 AM

I went back today with some friends and we were all stunned that they had a SOLD sign on the genetic stripe! Camlon Reptiles also had a nice display. Their super-reduced is really nice, I hope it proves out. I really liked the orange ghost they had on display, a very nice animal.

The ball female I got ate a prekilled rat. What was weird is that she constricted it for over five minutes before she devoured it. I guess her previous injuries lead her to make sure her prey is really dead.

Mark

Eric Sandoval Jul 12, 2004 10:06 AM

It was our one month old sons first reptile show, so I had to get him something special. He decided on the genetic stripe male.

Eric
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BallBoutique Jul 12, 2004 10:01 AM

Eric I can not wait till I see new pictures. That is inteesting that it is more white now. Great news. Thanks for telling us on the East coast!!!!!
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