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Big John, my 6 foot 5 inch S.GA. Eastern finally passed away today. After refusing to breed the last two seasons and eating less and less all year, he decided it was time to go. . . He weighed over 5 pounds last year and lost half that weight before passing on today.
Sad day today. . . I'll miss the big guy. . .

Zee

Ahh no one likes to see a snake go but I wonder why he went? Did you have him for more than 10 years or something, and I wonder why he was eating less and less each year. I don't think snakes decide when they need to go. Maybe the stress of breeding or something or infection.

He was already pretty old when I got him and thought that he would have ONE more year of breeding left in him. I would guess he was at least 12-15 years old and a little on the obese side when I got him. His appetite dimished only THIS year after coming out of brumation back in FEB.

Zee

Sorry for your loss Zee. He was a really impressive animal.

Michael

Yea what was I thinking, I know your experience blueking, I dont know if you remember but you even helped me awhile back. I'm sorry for doubting you and let your impressive king rest in peace.

N/m

Thanks Michael! Please E-mail me your phone #. I would like to call you but lost your #. Thanks,

Zee

That is too bad Zee.....That was one impressive kingsnake.
May he rest in peace....he lived a full life I am sure.
Now you need to grow that South GA red and black one up to 6 feet plus......
Sorry for your loss bro,
John Lassiter

Thanks John! I'll see you next year (provided gas prices don't go through the roof!!!)

Zee

Great....I look forward to it.....maybe by then everyone will get pay raises to compensate...since everything is going up but our rates......LOL
John Lassiter

Sorry to hear about your loss Zee. I wish I could have seen the big fellow in person. He was a beauty.

Steve

Thanks Steve! It's kinda sad that I didn't get any offspring from him!

Zee

That is terrible Zee. Sorry to hear that man. Hopefully there will be some good coming into your life to offset this.

Later Jason

Thanks Jason. . . I got some other up-and-coming giants on the way like this guy: (His head is BIGGER than Big John even though he's only 5.5 foot. And he eats bigger rats than Big John ever could)

Zee

Sorry to hear that, Zee. I hope you have more that bring you as much joy. I'm still on the list for a good'n from you, ok?
Take it easy, bro.
Todd Hughes

Hey Todd! Thanks!
Love that Monster Bogey!!! He's awesome!

Zee

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Bummer Zee Im sorry to hear the Giant of the Kingsnake forum has passed. I dont know what quality of care he got before you got him but knowing you Im sure his last few years were comfortable with the excellent care you provide to your Snakes. Again buddy sorry to see him gone.

Keith
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Thanks Keith! Between you and I I'm sure we'll have another 6 footer very soon! I still got that 5.5 footer from John Hays with a noggin bigger than Big John's.

Zee

But it sounds like you gave him a good life. Sorry to hear of his passing. FR

Some animals are really special.

Yes sir, I truly understand that, I too have had some special snakes in my life that were lost. FR

Thanks Frank. There'll be more six footers soon though!

Zee

Terrible news Zee. Unfortunately it does happen. Sorry for the loss.
Wanted to see him in person myself.
:Mark
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Surrender Dorothy!

www.crimsonking.funtigo.com

Thanks Mark! There WILL be another six footer real soon!

Zee

Zee,

Sorry for your loss. To many of us who were fortunate enough to view your pictures, he was the original Georgia giant. He will be missed.

Will

Thanks Will! Hopefully it won't be too long before I'll have more (thanks to Kevin Enge)

Zee

Sad news Zee.
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Bob Bull
1.3 L.g.getula MD Locality
2.2 L.g.g GA locality
2.3 L.g.g albino
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1.0 L.g.floridana peanutbutter
0.2 L.g.f. het peanutbutter
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0.1 L.t.hondurensis hypo-melanistic

Thanks Bob. Now I'll just have to produce a few more!

Zee

So I probably won't even have a Eulogy, but my wife says that our dogs will!

Zee

I can understand a dog because a dog can love back. Love for a snake is a one way street. I have cars and toys "I love" as well.

We line up to honor your dead, to mourn your loss, and to relate before we depart that life & its myriad joys continue.

A new snake will delight your life in the days & nights of tomorrow. Keep joy in the memories of John that you were able to know in this mortal existence.

Ever forward!

"It was only a fleeting fancy, it passed like an April day.
But a look and a word, and the dreams they stirred
have stolen my heart away.

They say that time heals all things,
they say you can always forget,
but the smiles & tears across the years they pull my heartstrings yet."

George Orwell
1984
"Proleteriat Song"

Thanks Ameron! There'll be more six footers VERY soon!!!

Zee

Sorry to hear that Zee.

Now he is in a better place.... Full with rats and rat snakes.

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Mike
KingPin Reptiles Inc.
Helmz777@aol.com
www.freewebs.com/mikesnake
Updated 9/19 NEW PICS/INFO

Thanks Mike . . . Yeah, he'll have all the rats he wants!

Zee

i know how ya feel loosing a slitherin friend is allways sad
best wishes,,,,,,thomas davis

THANKS!
When Big John died, I thought about ol' Cleo! HE WAS a MONSTER as well! I would have liked to see him in person!

Zee