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OK here it is.....I am really 17 and i do live with my friend in his apt. he is 18. I have a minimum wage job and im working on getting my ged. My burm has its own room with me which is heated to 80 with a room heater. I do not have a kid but i do have a gf n is not serious like that at all.....I just really blew out when people make such a big deal about l;ittle posts I make.. So i wanted to lkie about all that soPeople would thjink I am resposible. But i guess it was very irresponsable and immature to make up such a dum lie and i feel so stupid right now reading my previous poosts and what i said. I posted on here a long time ago and my name was BurmKing or soemthing and people got so mad that i had a burm at such a young age that i decided to change my username to get real posts and try to be older or something...I really do not know how to explain it but I am sorry I was an idiot... My name is Mike not Jake.... And for now on I want to be part of this post as a real member and not ask stupid questions and lie....My burm is 28" for whoever asked and is feeding on adult miced f/k every 5 days for now until he moves to f/t. Sorry about everyting.
MIke

ps: I will under no circumstances give up trhe burm I like it and I am sure i can handle it and the reason why i do not have the boa or ball anymore is because i always wanted a burm I just got them first so I would have the experience.

Well, that is certainly a start. Congratulations on being honest. We understand that you are not getting rid of the burm. You are gonna do what you want to do. The only thing that I can recommend to you is to keep doing research and use your head. If you have true questions that the answers are not found elsewhere, most people would be willing to provide some information. Good luck with the burm.

Stan

Well, I hope this is the truth. Nobody is going to think it is ok for you to have a burm and your bedroom is not a separate room for the snake. But hopefully it grows slowly and at 28" you are fine now but it will need a separate room. For some odd reason I kind of believe you (but it makes no sense why you would lie and say you lived with your parents so in order for me to belive you, you need to explain that one)and I think you do have some maturity issues you need to work out. But if you think you are ready to be a productive member of this forum and take the advise for what its worth I am willing to wipe the slate clean. I doubt everyone else will be as open minded as I am but if you can strap down and dedicate some real time toward this maybe this Burmese will not be at risk. I honestly wish you were a member of my herpetological society because you would take so much more crap you would not be allowed to mess up. And you could be a part of working on our responsibility display and the other educational events we do. Take it easy and please clear up any bendings of the truth you made in this last post because i can tell some things dont add up.

eunectes,

What Herp society are you from?

I felt complelled to post a message on this topic. I have read a lot of posts from you and to you. I just recently turned 19. I own three corns,two RES, two rabbits,fish, and soon an albino boa. I'm a fulltime carpenters aprrentice, which was a choice on my own behalf, making 11.00 an hour 50 hours a week. I have a car which is mine and my own insurance. beleive me money is tight. These animals cost alot, im constantly upgrading there enclosures. on the RES alone this year i spent 250.00. Anyways my point is at 17 i had not even considered a reptile. I read about them constanly. I told myself not to get one until I could afford it. Even now i find it difficult. I have read a lot about burms,retics,and condas. purely for information and will not consider getting one until i have a house of my own. sorry if i dragged on. oh and a 10ft snake can kill you. so be prepared and buy a dictionary.

Mopar...sorry i think i spelled that wrong......you have a lot more than me herp wise, I only have one. By the time my burm is 6 ft or so I will be 18 and in some kind of school. But i will not live on campus but I will be a bartender for my dad making good money and easily be able to afford the burm. Also Euncestes, agakin sorry for spelling lol. Why dioes my burm need its own room when it is older. An 8'x2' cage can easily fit in my room. And the room is well heated and quiet.

Anyway thanks everyone for understanding.
Mike ( not Jake)

Responsibility. You must have large or venomous snakes in a secure closed off room. They must also be in locked enclosures. This is a part of being responsible. There are cases where things can get out and it happens. Also, I have all snakes in a separate room and I will be moving soon and THe room for my snakes will be larger and MORE secure than it is currently. If any snake (not even dangerous) escapes and people find them you are hurting the hobby and risking the life of the animal.

Your snake SHOULD be in a snake room for several reasons. First off it should be in a room that can be locked to keep out other people that do not need to be in their with them. Children (even though you do not have any) have a miraculous way of always finding themselves in places they should not be. Secondly, if by some chance your snake manages to escape it is much safer for you to be in another room then to have your 12 foot snake being able to crawl up to you while you sleep and start nibbling on your toes.
as far as you coming clean, very good. Just remember that once trust is lost it is hard to regain it. You need to work from scratch to try and reestablish yourself. I remember you posting as burmking 2 years ago. I stuck up for you for quite awhile until you eventually left me no other choice but to kick you curbside. I remember specifically talking to you one on one on Yahoo IM while I was in Iraq. I tried like hell to help you out but it was all in vain. Maybe this time will be different. Just remember two things. No one here claims to be an expert, but there are several people that have a lot of experience. Learn form that experience and listen to us. Take our advice solidly and maturely. Secondly, understand that you are a novice and please do not give advice. I am not asking you to not post on here and share experiences but to give out advice when you yourself are green is irresponsible. Hope things work out for you. Todd

what type of carpentry do you do? I'm about to retire from the military in 2006. I've been a MP all my life. I'm very good at making sure a 747 or helicopters or fighters don't get carried away by Osama or Hitler but I'm so tired of carrying a gun for a living. I have a small wood shop in my basement with enough tools to fill 3 times the space and I use them all. I really want to get into finish carpentry but have been slow at getting info. Any words of advice?

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DZ

"People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf." -- George Orwell

Due to me using this name online quite often it would not be difficult to piece together what herp society I am from. However, since I can often be sarcastic and let frustrating late nights get the best of me...I use this "screen name" losely. Because of this I do not feel it is fair to advertise my herp society under this name. It would be unfair to the members to be represented when I do not always conduct myself under this name as I would in other situations as the head of the organization. I hope you can understand this. I am not trying to keep any secrets and it is very obvious to many and there are plenty of people who know who I am...but most of these people know me a little better than a few posts or have at least met me in person, spoke with me over the phone, or even had a conversation with me via email.

...the he// you are. Last time I checked this is NOT group therapy, this is a question and answer forum about pythons. Get a grip, get an identity, stop making kids at age 14, get a job, get a life and do not include us in it. Thanks.
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Derek Roberts
Sonoran Reptile Breeders
sonoranreptile@cox.net

So, if you are seventeen and wanted people to think you were more mature, then why did you pose as a fifteen year old?
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0.2 chickens (Falcon & Condor)
0.2 dog mutts (half ownership, only mine when they misbehave, Lucy & Amy)
0.1 Halflinger horse (Crissy)
0.0 Arizona Mountain Kingsnake (coming soon)
1.1 parents
Still searching for 1.0 WC human

This guy/Girl whatever, is just joking around, he knows what to say to get Large Constrictor keepers fummin mad, Out of everyone that posts here, he seems to get LOTS of relpies, Thats what he wants, If everyone is tired of his games, people shouldn't respond. I have avoided responding till now, and I just can't read anymore. The "so called TRUTH" is probably a lie, How many times does he post and people respond, I know people are trying to help, but there are other people who really DO OWN Burmese Pythons that could use the help. If people ignore him maybe he will go away, But everytime he posts SOMEONE has to respond to this person. Its actually kind of funny, But frustrating at the same time. Thats just my opinion!!!
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"Life is a Safari"

Honestly dude, why would i waste my time on this forum just to get people mad....If you do not belive me thats cool...keep your negative opinions to yourself.

I have really had a lot of fun reading your posts, and everyones responses. And if its not a joke, Well You have issues. But I think its funny, how you keep up with the posts, and after TIME AND TIME AGAIN, people tell you the same thing, you JUST KEEP ON POSTIN, So it has to be a joke, cause nobody in there right mind would keep posting like you do. So come on now, either your a pretty funny guy, who is craving attention, or You REALLY ARE CRAZY. You should go back and read some of the posts.
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"Life is a Safari"

You just echoed the EXACT things I was just saying. Coming clean or not, time will tell. HIS ACTIONS ARE SPEAKING SO LOUD, I CANNOT HEAR WHAT HE IS SAYING!!!!! As long as we give in and respond, he will keep up his attention seeking behavior. It is not funny, it is just an irritant. I wish you all luck with your posting choices. I for one will not respond to his questions and encourage others to do the same. Good luck all.

Sincerely,

Marco

Afraid I must agree. Mike or Jake or whoever considers his animals disposable entertainment, has complete disregard for the hobby, doesn't listen though some brilliant people (and some less) have typed blue in the face trying to help him, and is still lying to us.
The idea that a 17 year old living independently would pose as a 15 year old living at home in order to seem mature, is just ludicrous. Therefore, I believe his "coming clean" is just shooting bull.
Though I want to help him, he can just scroll down previous posts and actually read them if he wants information. I'm shuddering at how harsh my own words are, but I am through dealing with him.
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0.2 chickens (Falcon & Condor)
0.2 dog mutts (half ownership, only mine when they misbehave, Lucy & Amy)
0.1 Halflinger horse (Crissy)
0.0 Arizona Mountain Kingsnake (coming soon)
1.1 parents
Still searching for 1.0 WC human

A 17 and 18 year old living independently is rediculous, LOL. Forgive me but that is usually reserved for extreme circumstances like the lose of both parents and living in a third world country or something. Im mad at myself for posting but I had to.

Its like the puppy that beggs at the dinner table. If you ignore him he'll go away and quit begging
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1.0 Ball Python
1.0 Burmese Python