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Hermann Stoeckl....not the tyrant you all make him out to be

ReptileHQ Jun 26, 2003 03:38 PM

Although Hermann might seem somewhat abrasive when trying to drive a point home or share his views with you all, I found him to be all to willing to help me out.

I contacted him yesterday to ask if he could help me to identify a bunch of "mystery boas" I own in my collection. His responses were prompt and informative.

I did not send him any money nor the promise of business in the future. It was just one boa collector helping another boa collector out.

Thank you very much for your help, Hermann. All the best.

Chris R.

Replies (8)

Oz Jun 26, 2003 04:14 PM

All jokes aside. He is very knowledgeable and well mannered MOST of the time. But when he gets to talking about crossing different locales of Boas he becomes, brash, unreasonable, and downright phsyco! He begins to make stuff up and tries any and everything to force his opinion on others.

I'll give an example... the other day he points out what I think is common knowledge, albino boas are not as robust as non-albino boas... but then he goes on to say they are a bad investment... and that's a load of crap if I ever heard it. Albino Boas are a very good investment. Even if you just buy them and resell them after 2 years you can make up to a 300% return on your initial investment. If you get babies you will sell them pretty fast at a good price. This shows his willingness to feed someone a bunch of BULL just to get them to change their opinions.

Now regarding the robustness of albinos... you must keep in mind that they (Khal strains) originated from one male. So yes they are a bit inbred. Many have been outcrossed though and they have become stronger... I give the striped line as an example. Also a good way to outcross is to breed them into pretty Suriname and Guyanan Boas... LOL

Take Care,
Oz
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steve.AC Jun 26, 2003 04:33 PM

friend of mine, a great guy and even though he hates me for being english I still like him alot lol.

greetings steve

H+E Stoeckl Jun 26, 2003 08:10 PM

their Spitfires and Hawker Hurricans were better planes as the Bf 109 of the Luftwaffe.

Just kidding.

In fact one of my interest is WWII fighter planes. And the former English planes were probably the most effective ones.

Greetings to Finland and have a nice Sauna.
Boa constrictor

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Beware of Commies and Mutts!

jthurber Jun 26, 2003 10:48 PM

The P-51's were American.

H+E Stoeckl Jun 27, 2003 08:28 AM

... has been the most successful fighter plane in WWII. No other plane has had a better shoot-down quota.

It was equipped with 7 machine guns who worked like the principle of indiscriminate all-round distribution.

Once in the range of this plane, some unfortunate hits had always be taken.
Boa constrictor

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Beware of Commies and Mutts!

xXVanXx Jun 27, 2003 10:10 AM

n/m

steve.AC Jun 27, 2003 03:57 AM

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Rainshadow Jun 26, 2003 05:34 PM

"We all" don't make Mr. Stockel anything. Hermann represents himself very poorly here,and,all of those that are truely dedicated to an aspect of the hobby/business that they strongly believe in...he has done this over,and,over during the course of the past few years he's been here. he undermines the hard work of those he should consider with a measure of respect...the same respect he has been shown repetedly in the past! as several people have pointed out numerous times,if he cannot initiate,and,participate in an intelligent disscusion,without resorting to lies,and,inuendo in place of truth,perhaps he should learn when to STFU? or,better yet,start his own little "Never-Land" forum,where he can be king,and,no one will question his "evidence"??? He's got a great website,and,he's very knowledgable about a great many things,but,when he comes out of the blue with a load of out,and,out crap,is it any wonder he gets the response he does???

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