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Archive (read-only): Viewing posts from 2007.
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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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2 more thayeri faces
by Beaker30 - Dec 13, 2007 01:57 PM |
0 | No replies |
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hey rainer
by thomas davis - Dec 13, 2007 09:59 AM |
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Dec 13, 2007 11:22 PM by Brandon Osborne |
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Just a thayeri face pic.
by FR - Dec 13, 2007 08:52 AM |
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Dec 13, 2007 08:23 PM by rbichler |
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Don't know exactly what it is.....
by donv - Dec 12, 2007 02:47 PM |
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Dec 12, 2007 06:02 PM by antelope |
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Colorful brooksi
by donv - Dec 12, 2007 02:32 PM |
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Dec 14, 2007 07:10 AM by ChristopherD |
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SC Eastern
by donv - Dec 12, 2007 02:28 PM |
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Dec 14, 2007 04:45 PM by batrachos |
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Introducing...
by EddieF - Dec 12, 2007 11:50 AM |
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Dec 12, 2007 09:50 PM by EddieF |
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Got my new getula today!
by antelope - Dec 12, 2007 09:27 AM |
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Dec 12, 2007 10:22 PM by antelope |
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Got my MBK!
by SDeFriez - Dec 11, 2007 04:17 PM |
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Dec 11, 2007 08:43 PM by bizkit421 |
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if you could have only one?
by Bluerosy - Dec 11, 2007 01:29 PM |
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Dec 17, 2007 03:33 PM by croc 2-3 |
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Most females breed by 1 male?
by KrazyKritters1 - Dec 11, 2007 11:17 AM |
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Dec 11, 2007 04:00 PM by derekdehaas |
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Sneak Peek at my Christmas Present...
by EddieF - Dec 11, 2007 10:21 AM |
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Dec 12, 2007 01:22 AM by Bluerosy |
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Tuesday is here and soon so will my MBK
by SDeFriez - Dec 11, 2007 07:35 AM |
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Dec 11, 2007 10:31 AM by SDeFriez |
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Shortist brumation time you've done.....
by SDeFriez - Dec 10, 2007 08:11 PM |
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Dec 12, 2007 07:53 AM by Bluerosy |
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Is it Tuesday yet?
by SDeFriez - Dec 10, 2007 03:50 PM |
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Dec 11, 2007 06:22 PM by SDeFriez |
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one for antelope........
by jon101 - Dec 10, 2007 11:22 AM |
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Dec 10, 2007 07:54 PM by antelope |
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An interesting "pair"...
by chrish - Dec 09, 2007 03:48 PM |
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Dec 10, 2007 12:18 PM by Jeff Schofield |
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not eating. Possible hybernation?
by captotterboy - Dec 09, 2007 09:48 AM |
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Dec 09, 2007 10:39 AM by Br8knitOFF |
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popping mex-mex
by theserpenteer - Dec 08, 2007 09:48 PM |
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Dec 08, 2007 11:58 PM by theserpenteer |
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My X-mas gift to myself
by SDeFriez - Dec 08, 2007 09:13 PM |
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Dec 09, 2007 10:42 AM by bakeaway |
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When & How Long to Turn Off Heat Lamp?
by Dirigo - Dec 08, 2007 07:55 PM |
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Dec 27, 2007 05:33 PM by Dirigo |
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Name this King?
by SDeFriez - Dec 07, 2007 10:48 PM |
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Dec 08, 2007 03:02 AM by VicsVariables |
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Question on Cal king morphs
by Lampropeltis23 - Dec 07, 2007 10:19 PM |
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Dec 08, 2007 03:06 PM by RossCA |
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posted on health and diet
by jscnlc - Dec 06, 2007 11:03 PM |
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Dec 09, 2007 08:54 PM by j3nnay |
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Send me to the LOONEY BIN!
by KrazyKritters1 - Dec 06, 2007 08:49 PM |
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Dec 08, 2007 03:25 PM by SDeFriez |
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funny
by Bluerosy - Dec 06, 2007 09:54 AM |
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Dec 11, 2007 01:04 AM by shannon brown |
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The hunt.... (Cal King)
by GabooNx - Dec 06, 2007 09:23 AM |
0 | No replies |
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Your Christmas list
by Bluerosy - Dec 06, 2007 12:06 AM |
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Dec 08, 2007 02:29 PM by Jeff Schofield |
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couple of '07 Black Gaps
by antelope - Dec 05, 2007 09:26 PM |
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Dec 08, 2007 12:13 AM by antelope |
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Kent Vansooy
by Brad_Lee - Dec 05, 2007 06:40 PM |
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Dec 08, 2007 11:47 PM by Brad_Lee |
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For those who were wondering...
by Hollychan - Dec 05, 2007 10:52 AM |
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Dec 05, 2007 07:36 PM by Hollychan |
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First Time Brumating Questions....
by bakeaway - Dec 05, 2007 10:30 AM |
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Dec 05, 2007 09:15 PM by antelope |
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Sonoran Mexicans Over 5 Feet
by elaphopeltishow - Dec 05, 2007 08:45 AM |
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Dec 05, 2007 11:10 PM by antelope |
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Bigger water bowl seems to be popular
by EddieF - Dec 04, 2007 09:51 PM |
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Dec 06, 2007 07:44 AM by bizkit421 |
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Yellow FL Kings& their wild counterparts
by FoxTurtle - Dec 04, 2007 07:34 PM |
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Dec 05, 2007 09:58 PM by FoxTurtle |
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more on Big or unusual meals
by HKM - Dec 03, 2007 11:07 PM |
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Dec 06, 2007 12:51 AM by HKM |
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Imagination and Patience
by tgcorley - Dec 02, 2007 06:04 PM |
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Dec 03, 2007 09:06 PM by rbichler |
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variable kingsnake
by RandyWhittington - Dec 02, 2007 12:00 PM |
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Dec 03, 2007 07:30 AM by antr1 |
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anyone keep prairie kings here?
by derekdehaas - Dec 01, 2007 09:56 PM |
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Dec 04, 2007 10:03 PM by derekdehaas |
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w/c Va. eastern king
by cochran - Dec 01, 2007 03:18 PM |
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Dec 04, 2007 12:24 PM by cochran |
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Do king snakes bite?
by KrazyKritters1 - Dec 01, 2007 07:01 AM |
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Dec 04, 2007 09:51 AM by wisema2297 |
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substrate/snake update
by EddieF - Dec 01, 2007 06:55 AM |
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Dec 03, 2007 08:46 PM by markg |
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Albino Florida King
by BigJim55 - Nov 30, 2007 11:40 AM |
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Dec 02, 2007 06:23 AM by CrimsonKing |
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Blue Flame Hypo
by elaphopeltishow - Nov 30, 2007 09:07 AM |
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Dec 01, 2007 06:57 AM by daveb |
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Catalina Kingsnake (L.g.catalinenis)
by SDeFriez - Nov 29, 2007 07:47 PM |
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Dec 03, 2007 11:05 AM by Sunherp |
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are kingsnakes more powerful
by poison1981 - Nov 28, 2007 11:41 PM |
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Dec 02, 2007 04:45 PM by DMong |
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do kingsnakes often eat snakes larger
by poison1981 - Nov 28, 2007 11:40 PM |
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Dec 03, 2007 08:42 PM by HKM |
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Hatchling Brumation
by Danne - Nov 28, 2007 10:02 PM |
0 | No replies |
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What am I???
by KrazyKritters1 - Nov 28, 2007 08:43 PM |
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Dec 03, 2007 01:01 PM by KrazyKritters1 |
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WHAT IS HE?? PLEASE HELP
by wildsidepets - Nov 28, 2007 08:42 PM |
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Nov 29, 2007 10:06 AM by wildsidepets |
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peanut butter brooksi genetics????
by DDedrick - Nov 28, 2007 08:02 PM |
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Nov 28, 2007 11:03 PM by ZFelicien |
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11 gram escapee! Oh now what!
by whippetluv - Nov 28, 2007 05:08 PM |
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Nov 29, 2007 06:20 AM by ChristopherD |
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UPS SAVER!!!
by KrazyKritters1 - Nov 28, 2007 04:40 PM |
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Nov 29, 2007 09:53 AM by bizkit421 |
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Flame or Red hypo's
by KrazyKritters1 - Nov 28, 2007 05:25 AM |
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Nov 28, 2007 09:09 AM by ZFelicien |
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DNA Knockouts to engineer new Morphs
by elaphopeltishow - Nov 27, 2007 09:46 PM |
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Dec 02, 2007 08:02 AM by Lindsay |
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brooksi pic
by DMong - Nov 27, 2007 04:16 PM |
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Nov 27, 2007 06:07 PM by ChristopherD |
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Opinions on Temps?
by coffeecreature - Nov 27, 2007 03:26 PM |
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Nov 28, 2007 01:42 PM by coffeecreature |
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Sand as substrate...again
by Orocosos - Nov 26, 2007 11:16 PM |
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Nov 27, 2007 08:09 PM by rustduggler |
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Most Beautiful Snake I've Ever Seen.
by EddieF - Nov 26, 2007 07:14 PM |
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Nov 27, 2007 08:13 AM by EddieF |
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It's getting to be like a ghost town....
by Patton - Nov 26, 2007 06:57 PM |
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Nov 27, 2007 09:16 AM by elaphopeltishow |
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New King?
by KrazyKritters1 - Nov 26, 2007 03:38 PM |
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Nov 27, 2007 06:45 PM by KrazyKritters1 |
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Can't she just eat frozen pinkies?
by janeathena - Nov 26, 2007 03:14 PM |
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Nov 28, 2007 04:28 PM by janeathena |
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Tank size question
by LoKii - Nov 25, 2007 09:26 PM |
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Nov 27, 2007 06:36 AM by EddieF |
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Problem with temps...
by bakeaway - Nov 25, 2007 07:09 PM |
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Nov 26, 2007 10:36 AM by bakeaway |
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SOME COLOR!!
by rbichler - Nov 25, 2007 06:24 PM |
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Nov 26, 2007 08:45 PM by rbichler |
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not eating and found fleas in water bowl
by jscnlc - Nov 25, 2007 06:00 PM |
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Nov 25, 2007 06:03 PM by jscnlc |
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W/C Scarlet Kingsnake
by Godfrey - Nov 25, 2007 12:20 PM |
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Nov 26, 2007 12:30 PM by DMong |
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My Two Knobs and a question?
by landonSjohnson - Nov 25, 2007 11:35 AM |
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Nov 27, 2007 08:00 AM by viborero |
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BABY KNOBS NOT FEEDING
by dendav - Nov 25, 2007 06:51 AM |
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Nov 26, 2007 06:00 PM by Joe Forks |
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Suggestions for Next King...
by Geckofanatic23 - Nov 24, 2007 02:16 AM |
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Nov 25, 2007 03:46 PM by CrimsonKing |
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Mex black king colors?
by HalfDead - Nov 23, 2007 06:52 PM |
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Nov 24, 2007 09:06 AM by tspuckler |
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SFMK
by bobassetto - Nov 23, 2007 01:37 PM |
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Nov 24, 2007 06:37 AM by CrimsonKing |
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Sexing by tail
by theperfectlestat - Nov 23, 2007 01:54 AM |
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Nov 23, 2007 02:56 PM by theperfectlestat |
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Snap a Few Photos last night.
by rbichler - Nov 22, 2007 10:45 AM |
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Nov 24, 2007 06:40 PM by rbichler |
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Thayeri paralysis/contortions/bleeding
by baldy5000 - Nov 21, 2007 08:42 PM |
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Nov 29, 2007 08:41 PM by Danne |
