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The Boidae are a family of non-venomous snakes found in Northern, Central and South America, the Caribbean, southeastern Europe and Asia Minor, Northern, Central and East Africa, Madagascar and Reunion Island, the Arabian Peninsula, Central and southwestern Asia, India and Sri Lanka, the Moluccas and New Guinea through to Melanesia and Samoa. Relatively primitive snakes, adults are medium to large in size, with females usually larger than the males. Two subfamilies comprising eight genera and 43 species are currently recognized. Prey is killed by a process known as constriction with the prey eventually succumbing due to asphyxiation. Prey is swallowed whole, and may take anywhere from several days or even weeks to fully digest. Despite their intimidating size and power, they are generally not dangerous to humans. Here you may post messages or questions pertaining to all aspects and issues regarding the keeping, breeding, health, and conservation of all Boas. Don't forget to check out our other boa related forums. If you are a new user to this forum, please take the time to review the rules first before posting: Terms of Service.
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FINALLY! Spring Shoot!
by mack1time - Mar 30, 2012 05:28 PM |
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Mar 31, 2012 12:54 PM by LucasMatlock |
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Photos For D Savicky Of Sunglow Motley
by FGS - Mar 30, 2012 02:33 AM |
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Apr 05, 2012 03:55 PM by FGS |
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Playdate....went well .(Prodigy&KWHS)
by combs reptiles - Mar 29, 2012 05:47 PM |
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Mar 30, 2012 07:25 PM by BNixon |
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Please help a herper out
by turtlesstartedit - Mar 29, 2012 06:40 AM |
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Mar 30, 2012 11:43 AM by CCPhoto |
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Breeder females messing with my mind....
by rainbowsrus - Mar 29, 2012 01:51 AM |
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Mar 30, 2012 06:30 PM by gainesreptiles |
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Assortment of boas .....
by lrdj - Mar 28, 2012 08:29 PM |
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Apr 01, 2012 07:18 AM by LucasMatlock |
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2010 Prized Golden Girl baby
by AshLopez - Mar 28, 2012 01:24 PM |
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Mar 31, 2012 01:47 PM by KingBowser |
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Suriname Red Tail Boa
by lrdj - Mar 27, 2012 03:53 PM |
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Apr 02, 2012 08:59 PM by TWRECKS |
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some of the hogs that I'm playing with
by MicahDenton - Mar 27, 2012 12:35 PM |
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Mar 29, 2012 05:19 AM by MicahDenton |
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Leidal red line
by MicahDenton - Mar 27, 2012 12:27 PM |
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Mar 27, 2012 02:25 PM by LarM |
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some of my hyper line
by MicahDenton - Mar 27, 2012 12:24 PM |
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Mar 28, 2012 10:43 AM by MicahDenton |
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W.C. Silver Guyana Female and funny pic.
by AshLopez - Mar 26, 2012 07:41 PM |
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Mar 27, 2012 03:20 PM by lrdj |
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some pics DUW
by mike_panic - Mar 26, 2012 03:20 PM |
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Mar 29, 2012 08:03 AM by mike_panic |
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Marco Rubio reply
by DesignerboaRe - Mar 26, 2012 11:23 AM |
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Mar 26, 2012 01:09 PM by combs reptiles |
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First Litter of 2012 - Boa Soup!!!
by LucasMatlock - Mar 26, 2012 09:29 AM |
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Mar 28, 2012 09:15 PM by defc0n |
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USARK Financials
by BoaBud - Mar 26, 2012 05:38 AM |
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Mar 28, 2012 01:19 PM by dangles |
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International hobbyist - assistance
by ptthr - Mar 25, 2012 08:53 PM |
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Mar 26, 2012 01:45 PM by ptthr |
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Some recent Mayan pics...
by DeHart - Mar 25, 2012 09:17 AM |
0 | No replies |
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First litter for me this year
by dyagi - Mar 25, 2012 03:24 AM |
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Apr 01, 2012 05:25 AM by dyagi |
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Some boas I produced
by DSavickey - Mar 24, 2012 08:46 PM |
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Mar 24, 2012 11:12 PM by mack1time |
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Some of what's cooking
by perfectpredators - Mar 24, 2012 07:27 PM |
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Mar 27, 2012 07:26 PM by dan80woma |
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Pastel lipstick sunglow update.
by zenzinia - Mar 23, 2012 06:16 PM |
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Mar 25, 2012 02:12 PM by LarM |
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Boas& pythons banned in Ct.???
by boas_etc - Mar 22, 2012 07:34 PM |
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Mar 24, 2012 03:34 AM by AnnaCB |
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found this crazy ancient boa replica pic
by xxdean057xx - Mar 22, 2012 06:08 PM |
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Mar 23, 2012 08:43 AM by ccphoto |
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It's "macro lens day"! Some Guyanese BCC
by Jonathan_Brady - Mar 22, 2012 03:50 PM |
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Mar 26, 2012 07:48 PM by AshLopez |
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breeding is in the air!!
by G2Gexotics - Mar 22, 2012 03:36 AM |
0 | No replies |
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BABY GOOOOOOOOOOOOO
by MIchaelfm - Mar 21, 2012 07:45 PM |
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Mar 22, 2012 08:25 PM by Michaelfm |
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Pastel albinos update
by zenzinia - Mar 21, 2012 05:14 PM |
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Mar 22, 2012 04:57 PM by zenzinia |
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this is a boa forum. can i get some help
by cpearson - Mar 21, 2012 02:45 PM |
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Mar 26, 2012 08:05 PM by ReptileFelon |
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New female albino
by ocherp - Mar 21, 2012 01:03 PM |
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Mar 25, 2012 07:06 PM by CelestialExotics |
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Dr. Lucas Matlock
by albinorosy - Mar 21, 2012 10:30 AM |
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Mar 21, 2012 10:21 PM by Warren_Booth |
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2009 Guyana Red-tail Boa(head shot pic)
by globalsnakes - Mar 21, 2012 10:13 AM |
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Mar 22, 2012 10:54 AM by globalsnakes |
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Boa upper mouth looks puffy
by omnifelpur - Mar 21, 2012 08:53 AM |
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Mar 21, 2012 09:39 AM by omnifelpur |
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? on preventing early birth due to......
by xxdean057xx - Mar 20, 2012 10:11 PM |
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Mar 21, 2012 09:05 PM by mack1time |
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ANERY IMG Update
by mack1time - Mar 20, 2012 10:08 PM |
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Mar 21, 2012 06:22 PM by ccphoto |
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I just love RED HEADS.
by McCarthyBoas - Mar 20, 2012 09:04 PM |
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Mar 21, 2012 09:01 PM by mack1time |
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New line of Columbian T-positives
by albinorosy - Mar 20, 2012 08:44 PM |
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Mar 29, 2012 12:25 PM by DeHart |
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Updated Pics of my favorite snake.
by morti - Mar 20, 2012 08:20 PM |
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Mar 21, 2012 08:54 PM by mack1time |
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Any Sunset fans
by albinorosy - Mar 20, 2012 05:21 PM |
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Mar 22, 2012 09:49 AM by Southernboids |
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help me identify the type of boa i have!
by cpearson - Mar 20, 2012 04:42 PM |
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Mar 20, 2012 08:37 PM by cpearson |
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CLEAN Colombian Red-tail Boa
by globalsnakes - Mar 20, 2012 01:46 PM |
0 | No replies |
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Redhead with Freckles
by maizeysdad - Mar 20, 2012 01:11 PM |
0 | No replies |
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Guyana Locale BCC questions
by Fabrizio13 - Mar 19, 2012 08:46 PM |
0 | No replies |
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ULTRASOUND BOA BREED
by albinoblackhead - Mar 19, 2012 12:27 PM |
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well my first litter for the the season
by xxdean057xx - Mar 18, 2012 08:13 PM |
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Mar 20, 2012 11:33 AM by dan80woma |
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Super Duper "Orange" Mexico Boa.......
by lrdj - Mar 17, 2012 07:51 PM |
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Mar 20, 2012 03:41 PM by lrdj |
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TRINIDAD Boa (Boa c. constrictor)
by lrdj - Mar 17, 2012 07:45 PM |
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Breeding Loan..... Thanks to Manny!
by lrdj - Mar 17, 2012 04:45 PM |
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Mar 20, 2012 02:45 PM by asnakesview |
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Do you own Costa Ricans? I beg a boon!
by AnnaCB - Mar 16, 2012 08:12 PM |
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Mar 21, 2012 12:48 PM by AnnaCB |
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Nice Peru boa juveniles..
by RioBravoReptiles - Mar 16, 2012 07:18 PM |
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Mar 22, 2012 09:00 AM by snakemanmoss |
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More pictures on a nice day!
by NUCCIZ_BOAS - Mar 16, 2012 04:32 PM |
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Mar 17, 2012 03:30 AM by LarM |
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A project 7 years in the making
by NUCCIZ_BOAS - Mar 16, 2012 04:24 PM |
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Mar 17, 2012 03:28 AM by LarM |
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Sunglow Blood pics
by mike_panic - Mar 15, 2012 03:34 PM |
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Mar 16, 2012 08:54 PM by LucasMatlock |
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Phone calls dont work ? HA !
by dan80woma - Mar 15, 2012 11:37 AM |
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Mar 20, 2012 06:07 PM by AndrewPotts |
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Biggest Ovulation of 2011-2012 for me...
by boaphile - Mar 14, 2012 06:21 PM |
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Mar 16, 2012 07:53 AM by DSavickey |
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Anyone heard from Damian at D&M Breeders
by SouthernBoids - Mar 14, 2012 11:50 AM |
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Mar 14, 2012 01:18 PM by vcaruso15 |
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Guyanese BCC turn black at 8 years old!
by Jonathan_Brady - Mar 13, 2012 05:34 PM |
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Mar 16, 2012 08:15 PM by Jonathan_Brady |
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patternless dam
by jrbannister0726 - Mar 13, 2012 12:25 PM |
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Mar 19, 2012 12:20 PM by asnakesview |
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Up close and personal...
by BNixon - Mar 13, 2012 12:07 PM |
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Mar 13, 2012 08:45 PM by byron.d |
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Updated pics - Candy Stripe BRBs
by rainbowsrus - Mar 13, 2012 11:24 AM |
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Mar 14, 2012 12:49 PM by rainbowsrus |
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another pic of Ugly JB X Sweetness
by globalsnakes - Mar 13, 2012 10:56 AM |
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Mar 13, 2012 05:24 PM by AnnaCB |
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Guyana breeding-Ugly JB X Sweetness
by globalsnakes - Mar 13, 2012 10:51 AM |
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Mar 14, 2012 02:39 PM by globalsnakes |
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Pearl Island chain / Sabogae boa
by lrdj - Mar 12, 2012 10:18 PM |
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Mar 15, 2012 05:42 PM by ccphoto |
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A few favorites.....BCC
by lrdj - Mar 12, 2012 10:13 PM |
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Mar 13, 2012 10:29 AM by ceniceros |
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Orange CreamSicle Goodness.......
by byron.d - Mar 10, 2012 09:32 PM |
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Mar 12, 2012 05:41 PM by ceniceros |
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White Group Orange Tail Ghost
by byron.d - Mar 10, 2012 09:28 PM |
0 | No replies |
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Hard to beat a great So Cal Sunset
by byron.d - Mar 10, 2012 09:09 PM |
0 | No replies |
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Black and White
by byron.d - Mar 10, 2012 09:01 PM |
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Mar 12, 2012 10:20 PM by lrdj |
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Alittle Black Magic......
by byron.d - Mar 10, 2012 08:37 PM |
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Mar 13, 2012 04:07 PM by globalsnakes |
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Building final boa habitat
by thefiradragon - Mar 09, 2012 09:25 PM |
0 | No replies |
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Squaretail x Jungle Ovulation
by ceniceros - Mar 08, 2012 10:41 PM |
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Mar 13, 2012 12:21 PM by globalsnakes |
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The 3 Ladies
by BNixon - Mar 08, 2012 10:39 PM |
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Mar 13, 2012 11:28 AM by BNixon |
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Simple Summary of Ohio Bill
by dangles - Mar 08, 2012 05:26 PM |
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Mar 10, 2012 10:24 AM by dan80woma |
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ATTN: Orlando Diaz
by Nathan Wells - Mar 08, 2012 01:41 PM |
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Mar 08, 2012 03:09 PM by lrdj |
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OHIO back at it again today
by ExoticHobbyist - Mar 08, 2012 06:33 AM |
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Mar 08, 2012 03:17 PM by dangles |
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