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Archive (read-only): Viewing posts from 2003.
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Kingsnakes (snakes of the genus Lampropeltis) are new world colubrid snakes inhabiting North and Central America, encompass a wide variety of sizes and color variations and are often referred to in literature as natures "living jewels" because of their sometimes strikingly beautiful coloration. Found in a variety of habitats, kingsnakes are often actively collected by hobbyists for study and captive breeding and in some regions their collection is a popular activity, though often regulated. Kingsnakes use constriction to kill their prey and tend to be opportunistic when it comes to their diet, including venomous snakes, lizards, rodents, birds and eggs, as well as siblings and littermates. The "king" in their name (as with the king cobra) references their taste for other snakes. In captivity kingsnakes normally take pre-killed rodents. Most sub-species of kingsnakes are available today as captive bred specimens. If you are a new user to this forum, please take the time to review the rules first before posting.
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how big do king snakes get?
by Chuck420 - Dec 15, 2003 12:40 AM |
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Dec 16, 2003 12:16 AM by Chuck420 |
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more on Honduran issue below (and link to published accounts)
by rtdunham - Dec 14, 2003 08:43 PM |
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Housing
by Krawf4 - Dec 14, 2003 03:41 PM |
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Dec 15, 2003 06:41 PM by utpike |
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pinkie problem need help...
by melvin_so - Dec 14, 2003 01:05 PM |
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Dec 15, 2003 08:38 AM by melvin_so |
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Just purchased today >>>
by jeeperscreepers - Dec 13, 2003 09:35 PM |
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Dec 13, 2003 10:22 PM by Zach_MexMilk |
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Brumating female Kingsnake found in her waterbowl?
by Passport - Dec 13, 2003 04:48 PM |
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Boid guy having problems with kingsnake
by nightvip - Dec 13, 2003 12:12 AM |
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Dec 14, 2003 02:58 PM by michiel1981 |
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Looking for the guy I bought 2 cal king and a milk from
by boscoman76 - Dec 11, 2003 07:22 PM |
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Hybrid
by krawf4 - Dec 11, 2003 04:17 PM |
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Dec 19, 2003 11:37 AM by jeeperscreepers |
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Time for the unheated garage?
by jrm_tomburg - Dec 10, 2003 08:47 PM |
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Dec 10, 2003 09:16 PM by tdr |
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Mexican black king or California king
by delacrooshweez - Dec 10, 2003 04:33 PM |
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Dec 14, 2003 05:31 PM by Snake_Charmer |
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Baby variable king-less than a foot long. Clicking noise
by surfdude660 - Dec 10, 2003 04:26 PM |
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Dec 11, 2003 01:00 AM by fourfeathers |
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White phase brooks
by Tony D - Dec 10, 2003 02:58 PM |
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Dec 10, 2003 07:16 PM by daveboyle |
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Eastern Kingsnake Images
by Crossman - Dec 10, 2003 10:45 AM |
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Dec 10, 2003 04:06 PM by Keith Hillson |
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Non-Feeder on Second Shed?
by Sasheena - Dec 10, 2003 07:18 AM |
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Dec 11, 2003 07:43 AM by foxturtle |
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NJ Eastern Kings
by DVN - Dec 09, 2003 05:43 PM |
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Heat pad too hot?
by Brian Roche - Dec 09, 2003 08:41 AM |
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Dec 11, 2003 12:53 AM by MartinWhalin1 |
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Kings vs Milks
by fourfeathers - Dec 09, 2003 01:38 AM |
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Dec 11, 2003 12:19 PM by foxturtle |
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Diet Supplement Needed?
by littleangel77007 - Dec 09, 2003 12:03 AM |
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Dec 09, 2003 01:03 AM by littleangel77007 |
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Question on Florida kings and Brooski.
by Smuffin - Dec 08, 2003 08:31 PM |
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Dec 11, 2003 12:40 AM by MartinWhalin1 |
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Strange baby kingsnakes
by surfdude660 - Dec 08, 2003 06:49 PM |
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Dec 09, 2003 06:57 PM by surfdude660 |
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Wild-caught kingsnake not eating
by n8 - Dec 08, 2003 01:13 PM |
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Dec 12, 2003 05:38 PM by Brandon Osborne |
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Breeding aggresion or attempt at predation?
by HotRodHerps - Dec 08, 2003 07:38 AM |
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Dec 09, 2003 10:57 AM by Jeff Schofield |
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Hypo compatibility
by Tony D - Dec 08, 2003 07:21 AM |
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Dec 08, 2003 10:37 AM by Tony D |
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Mexican Black Kingsnake
by fourfeathers - Dec 08, 2003 01:48 AM |
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Dec 09, 2003 06:26 AM by Smuffin |
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A pic I took tonight of a 2003 Albino High White California Kingsnake...
by Kerby... - Dec 07, 2003 09:49 PM |
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Dec 07, 2003 10:11 PM by Kerby... |
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This is the pic that should have been attached to the message below.
by Passport - Dec 07, 2003 05:44 PM |
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Dec 08, 2003 07:41 PM by Passport |
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Identify this Florida Kingsnake, please
by Passport - Dec 07, 2003 05:38 PM |
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Dec 07, 2003 05:42 PM by Passport |
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Orange Thayeri head shot
by pikiemikie - Dec 06, 2003 11:39 PM |
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Dec 07, 2003 01:17 AM by pikiemikie |
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Orange Thayeri
by pikiemikie - Dec 06, 2003 11:37 PM |
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Dec 07, 2003 01:41 AM by pikiemikie |
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Feeding
by koashmar - Dec 06, 2003 02:53 PM |
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Dec 06, 2003 11:22 PM by MartinWhalin1 |
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Burrowing
by smurfskill - Dec 06, 2003 08:48 AM |
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Dec 07, 2003 03:57 PM by sigbboy |
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My baby kingsnake cant shed....serious problem?!?
by surfdude660 - Dec 05, 2003 03:17 PM |
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Dec 08, 2003 06:45 PM by surfdude660 |
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Feeding and update -msg
by koashmar - Dec 05, 2003 07:55 AM |
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Dec 05, 2003 09:08 AM by Hotshot |
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Questions on Arizona Mountain Kingsnakes
by ScarletFever - Dec 05, 2003 02:58 AM |
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Dec 06, 2003 08:00 PM by Sasheena |
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Climbing Blair
by elliot22288 - Dec 05, 2003 12:03 AM |
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Dec 05, 2003 09:22 AM by banana |
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Am I supposed to dust pinkies?
by smurfskill - Dec 04, 2003 02:30 PM |
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Dec 05, 2003 09:13 AM by Hotshot |
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hibornating ? please help!!!!
by sk8er62884 - Dec 04, 2003 01:46 PM |
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Ghost Brooksi picture?
by foxturtle - Dec 04, 2003 01:09 PM |
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Dec 04, 2003 02:03 PM by Keith Hillson |
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Contracting a rash to/from a snake?
by smurfskill - Dec 03, 2003 11:53 PM |
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Dec 04, 2003 06:49 AM by meretseger |
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Just got a new kingsnake....am I doing things right? -msg
by koashmar - Dec 03, 2003 10:10 PM |
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Dec 09, 2003 07:44 AM by koashmar |
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little mex-mex
by boandmelly - Dec 03, 2003 06:43 PM |
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Dec 03, 2003 07:47 PM by banana |
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Heres the Male Gardner Canyon..
by jeph - Dec 03, 2003 04:40 PM |
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Finally... a Gardner Canyon female pyro
by jeph - Dec 03, 2003 04:33 PM |
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Dec 04, 2003 12:43 AM by markg |
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any stories like this?.please share
by DJW - Dec 03, 2003 11:25 AM |
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Dec 16, 2003 02:34 AM by owreptiles |
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Kingsnake Babies:
by bari_henson - Dec 03, 2003 06:37 AM |
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Dec 04, 2003 07:38 AM by koashmar |
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Anybody know Lance Jarzynka ?
by Keith Hillson - Dec 02, 2003 09:52 PM |
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Another feeding question...
by sjenkins - Dec 02, 2003 09:29 PM |
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Dec 17, 2003 10:01 PM by sjenkins |
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New banana King
by earthpig23 - Dec 02, 2003 09:12 PM |
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Dec 03, 2003 07:30 AM by earthpig23 |
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Fire and Ice Brooksi
by Keith Hillson - Dec 02, 2003 02:15 PM |
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Dec 04, 2003 04:52 PM by Brandon Osborne |
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Are there any kingsnakes that could live in a 15qt sterilite has an adult?
by Tigergenesis - Dec 02, 2003 08:56 AM |
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Dec 03, 2003 05:33 AM by Tigergenesis |
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axantic brooksi kingsnakes? can someone explain
by electricbluescat - Dec 02, 2003 12:54 AM |
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Dec 06, 2003 09:11 AM by Morphs |
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Hybino Brooksi????
by Nokturnel Tom - Dec 01, 2003 12:20 PM |
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Dec 01, 2003 03:46 PM by Nokturnel Tom |
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temperment question.......
by labialpitstop - Dec 01, 2003 02:29 AM |
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Dec 01, 2003 02:30 PM by labialpitstop |
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escaped kingsnake
by banana - Nov 30, 2003 04:22 PM |
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Nov 30, 2003 10:41 PM by tdr |
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Mexican Black Kingsnake will not eat!
by Passport - Nov 29, 2003 10:07 PM |
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Nov 30, 2003 09:15 PM by sjenkins |
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Mexican Black Kingsnake adjusting to a new home
by Itsall4u88 - Nov 29, 2003 11:13 AM |
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Dec 01, 2003 09:23 PM by Smuffin |
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Who has the biggest Kingsnake ? Pics please
by svt-sinister - Nov 28, 2003 11:39 PM |
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Nov 30, 2003 07:58 AM by Hotshot |
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testimonial
by banana - Nov 27, 2003 06:48 PM |
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cal king size?
by sk8er62884 - Nov 26, 2003 06:15 PM |
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Nov 28, 2003 12:20 AM by sk8er62884 |
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Another Greeri Pic...
by jeph - Nov 26, 2003 11:29 AM |
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Greeri pic...
by jeph - Nov 26, 2003 11:26 AM |
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Scarlet Kingsnake
by Wizwise - Nov 26, 2003 01:29 AM |
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Nov 26, 2003 09:54 AM by DeanAlessandrini |
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Tangerine Scarlet King!!
by smokeysshadow - Nov 24, 2003 08:29 PM |
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Nov 26, 2003 12:49 PM by crimsonking |
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cal king: 50/50? desert?
by theMAC - Nov 24, 2003 01:21 PM |
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Nov 24, 2003 11:05 PM by Kerby... |
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Wanted-Brooksi crosses....hypo X goini females
by jeff schofield - Nov 24, 2003 12:25 PM |
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Dec 01, 2003 03:52 PM by miltb |
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king or milk?
by delacrooshweez - Nov 24, 2003 12:09 PM |
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Nov 24, 2003 12:55 PM by DJW |
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Nov 25, 2003 10:35 AM by Keith Hillson |
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Concerning getula juveniles (long)
by snake_coach - Nov 23, 2003 02:32 PM |
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Nov 23, 2003 02:44 PM by DJW |
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Black Milk or Mexican Black King
by hwh - Nov 23, 2003 01:57 PM |
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Nov 25, 2003 02:31 AM by MissHisssss |
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Iguana scented pinky?
by sjenkins - Nov 22, 2003 06:07 PM |
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What is Your oldest King Snake- Mine is 11 years old- 1992
by Dolemite - Nov 21, 2003 02:44 AM |
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Nov 25, 2003 01:55 PM by Keith Hillson |
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Kingsnakes Eat Better than any USA Domestic
by Dolemite - Nov 21, 2003 02:38 AM |
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Nov 23, 2003 04:02 PM by RichH |
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Burned kingsnake, requesting help.
by BouncyJulia - Nov 20, 2003 10:01 PM |
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Nov 20, 2003 11:30 PM by chrish |
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Error on that pic - here is a normal pattern hypo
by blichtenhan - Nov 20, 2003 09:12 PM |
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