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hi all
it been along time since i didnt post anything, recently one reptiles collector want to sell some of his collection, which also include some blood and short tail python(red, Borneo, Black). the problem is there are six of the blood he claim that are from thailand. someone smuggle it and sold it to him couple of years ago.im really interested coz they got a very intense red color. the problem is the price is double the others.it is hard to get blood from thai? are they worth it.
Ali

Hi Ali,YES
I think you should get them.I heard bloods from Thailand are very red.I heard they have that bright OX-BLOOD color.Just make sure he's telling the truth.Look at the bloods in person first.You should see slight differences.I personally don't know what to look for but I am sure there should be differences in head shape,pattern, size and color.
I was told this blood was from Malaysia.The owner and this blood is in Germany.The last I heard she was still alive.He offered to sell me babies,however I declined because I thought It was too much of a hassle.

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Hey,
If we can only get bloods like that in the US, that would be a dream come true. What an amazing creature that is.
-Angel
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In life you can fall many times, but you're only a failure, if you don't try to get back up!
Evil Canevil

Do you have contact details for this guy in Germany? I live in Denmark, and Germany is only a couple of hours drive away.......!!

Hey Ali,
Do a thorough exam or check of the snakes before buying anything that is wild caught. However, buying them could be worth it as they might turn into some real beauties after several sheds. Check for weight issues, if under weight, loose skin, funny smells. I check the mouth and teeth. Loose teeth is a good indication that there is something wrong. Check around the eyes for damage or weird appearance. With wild caughts it is alwasy risky business, but you might just get some real beauties. Good luck!
-Angel
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In life you can fall many times, but you're only a failure, if you don't try to get back up!
Evil Canevil

hi all,
tq 4 all the info, BTW i already see the snake and they are not wild caught.they are captive breed from thailand and bought here few years ago by the owners thais friend. the owner is a very reputable collector and all his animal is really really nice, i,ve been to his place and he has tons of animal including albino monitor, wierd retics, black dragon,corns ,kings, milks,ratsnake.boas,pythons.the malaysian blood that he has also very nice.i bought some of the malaysian, borneos from sarawak and kalimantan.they are really beautiful.i show you all when i have the camera with me later.the thai blood is not really handable but very red ranging from bright red to ox blood.hehe.i will ask my friend to buy it first then because i dont have enough money(im still stydying in local university)and already finish all my saving for the other bloodshehhe, i will buy them later from him.the owner even nice enough to offer me payment plan.it that great!
tq again
Ali