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Archive (read-only): Viewing posts from 2004.
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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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Patagonia pic
by Jason Nelson - Mar 06, 2004 07:08 PM |
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Mar 07, 2004 07:06 PM by Bianca |
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Yellow and Black Eastern Kingsnake !
by Keith Hillson - Mar 06, 2004 05:16 PM |
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Mar 06, 2004 07:23 PM by Sean |
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breeders in GA? and an update
by lizbet - Mar 06, 2004 12:15 PM |
0 | No replies |
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What do you all think??
by DJW - Mar 05, 2004 05:52 PM |
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Mar 07, 2004 04:39 PM by Pat G-C |
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Welcome to The Jungle!
by electricbluescat - Mar 05, 2004 12:21 AM |
7 |
Mar 07, 2004 02:05 AM by the nerve |
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mice
by banana - Mar 04, 2004 09:58 PM |
2 |
Mar 05, 2004 07:48 AM by Sasheena |
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My lavender Albino brooksi
by chaoscat - Mar 04, 2004 09:29 PM |
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Mar 07, 2004 07:44 PM by chaoscat |
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My Calking laid eggs........... Questions
by FireDrake - Mar 04, 2004 07:27 PM |
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Mar 06, 2004 02:35 PM by Snake_Charmer |
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Florida Kingsnake - size and feeding
by Onceler - Mar 04, 2004 06:50 PM |
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Mar 06, 2004 11:43 AM by Onceler |
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Feeding problem
by JBreding - Mar 04, 2004 06:47 PM |
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Mar 05, 2004 11:40 AM by JBreding |
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What to feed very small snake
by Hiriqnu - Mar 04, 2004 02:11 PM |
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Mar 04, 2004 07:08 PM by pikiemikie |
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water bowl question...
by pweaver - Mar 04, 2004 02:07 PM |
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Mar 06, 2004 01:33 PM by JMartin |
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Breeding checklist
by TraceH - Mar 04, 2004 11:49 AM |
0 | No replies |
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eating problem...
by Ara - Mar 04, 2004 11:43 AM |
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Mar 05, 2004 10:01 AM by rtdunham |
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Splendida
by haddachoose1 - Mar 04, 2004 09:33 AM |
0 | No replies |
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Unhappy Ga herpers read this
by electricbluescat - Mar 03, 2004 10:59 PM |
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Mar 05, 2004 12:52 PM by electricbluescat |
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Knoblochi size?
by rugha - Mar 03, 2004 10:18 AM |
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Mar 03, 2004 12:55 PM by jeph |
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albino speckled king love.... ne one else breeding albino specks this yr?
by serpentboy - Mar 03, 2004 03:36 AM |
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Mar 04, 2004 07:18 PM by shaky@best |
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My easterns =) Finally got a digicam...
by Snake_Charmer - Mar 03, 2004 02:13 AM |
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Mar 03, 2004 09:50 AM by Keith Hillson |
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How to palpate ovulating Kingsnake ...
by Passport - Mar 02, 2004 08:23 PM |
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Mar 02, 2004 10:17 PM by Jeff Schofield |
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what should I use for hide boxes?
by mattoak - Mar 02, 2004 06:51 PM |
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Mar 03, 2004 11:55 AM by Jeff Robbe |
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Eastern Kingsnake owners....
by Keith Hillson - Mar 02, 2004 05:06 PM |
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Mar 03, 2004 02:05 AM by Snake_Charmer |
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Suwanee Kingsnake
by Keith Hillson - Mar 02, 2004 12:56 PM |
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Mar 03, 2004 06:29 AM by Keith Hillson |
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Kingsnakes and Pythons??
by emilyni - Mar 02, 2004 10:09 AM |
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Mar 02, 2004 10:55 AM by emilyni |
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Can Kings Ovulate but Lay No Slugs???
by Sasheena - Mar 02, 2004 07:35 AM |
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Mar 02, 2004 08:56 PM by Kerby... |
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Crushed Walnut shells okay for a Mex Black?
by Tigergenesis - Mar 02, 2004 05:47 AM |
0 | No replies |
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Is my Mex Black on track size wise?
by Tigergenesis - Mar 02, 2004 05:46 AM |
0 | No replies |
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How about some Scarlet King Pics!
by Sean - Mar 01, 2004 10:43 PM |
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Mar 05, 2004 09:45 AM by Jeff Schofield |
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Help with conditioning kings.
by numbsun - Mar 01, 2004 02:49 PM |
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Mar 08, 2004 10:59 AM by numbsun |
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Ventral Shot of Knob...
by jeph - Mar 01, 2004 12:37 PM |
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Mar 02, 2004 02:37 AM by jonellopez |
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A closer shot of the knob...
by jeph - Mar 01, 2004 12:32 PM |
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Check out this knob!...
by jeph - Mar 01, 2004 12:28 PM |
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Mar 07, 2004 12:58 AM by Bianca |
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wait how long before handling
by aps929 - Mar 01, 2004 11:07 AM |
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Mar 03, 2004 03:58 PM by tdr |
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Seizures?
by evers310 - Mar 01, 2004 07:39 AM |
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Mar 01, 2004 09:09 PM by willstill |
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How much to feed breeding female Kingsnake
by Passport - Feb 29, 2004 08:02 PM |
0 | No replies |
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Black and Blue
by Ace - Feb 29, 2004 06:36 PM |
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weird
by banana - Feb 29, 2004 12:49 PM |
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Mar 01, 2004 12:07 AM by utpike |
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Mex Black King care questions...
by Tigergenesis - Feb 29, 2004 10:28 AM |
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Mar 01, 2004 05:29 AM by Tigergenesis |
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How long does it take a california king to reach adult size? n/p
by boidsntegus - Feb 29, 2004 12:27 AM |
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Mar 01, 2004 12:32 AM by karm |
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Oregon Cal Kings
by BBBruno - Feb 28, 2004 09:35 PM |
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Mar 06, 2004 06:56 PM by Rick Staub |
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Calling Keith Hilson
by electricbluescat - Feb 28, 2004 12:53 PM |
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Feb 28, 2004 05:09 PM by Keith Hillson |
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Speckled Kingsnakes
by BBBruno - Feb 28, 2004 12:50 PM |
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Mar 01, 2004 03:55 PM by Kris31 |
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First time breeder...........questions ..... again
by Passport - Feb 28, 2004 11:55 AM |
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Feb 28, 2004 08:37 PM by Passport |
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Possible hybrids - getulus fans please help to identify (PICS)
by snakes - Feb 28, 2004 09:25 AM |
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Feb 29, 2004 06:20 AM by snakes |
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Eastern black king snakes, nigra!
by Phil Peak - Feb 27, 2004 07:23 AM |
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Feb 28, 2004 11:38 PM by MartinWhalin1 |
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Test - Tell Me what Kingsnake this is and Where From?
by Dolemite - Feb 27, 2004 04:05 AM |
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Feb 27, 2004 06:17 AM by chrish |
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Alterna vs. Thayeri
by riiotgrrl - Feb 26, 2004 11:41 PM |
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Mar 01, 2004 09:51 PM by serpentdan |
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My Eastern Black King
by evers310 - Feb 26, 2004 09:42 PM |
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Feb 27, 2004 10:21 AM by Keith Hillson |
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Male Hypo Brooksi
by shasha369 - Feb 26, 2004 05:52 PM |
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On habitat and who is doing better (kings vs indigos) Indigos are not a weak species
by DeanAlessandrini - Feb 26, 2004 01:50 PM |
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Feb 26, 2004 11:41 PM by thomas davis |
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upon really thinking about this fight thing...(an attempt at compromise)
by DeanAlessandrini - Feb 26, 2004 07:44 AM |
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Feb 26, 2004 01:52 PM by agalinis |
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Last year my female kings got fat....
by Sasheena - Feb 25, 2004 06:46 PM |
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Feb 26, 2004 10:44 AM by Jeff Schofield |
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I hate to do this...this was ugly, unintentional, and not done by me...
by DeanAlessandrini - Feb 25, 2004 01:11 PM |
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Feb 27, 2004 10:07 PM by mousekiller |
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My future Giant Cribo....
by Keith Hillson - Feb 25, 2004 11:31 AM |
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Feb 25, 2004 03:32 PM by haddachoose1 |
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Kingsnake care housing husbandry
by petrafied - Feb 24, 2004 11:47 PM |
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Feb 25, 2004 01:32 PM by DJW |
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CHECK IT OUT !!! Pic of a Eastern King eating a Indigo !
by Keith Hillson - Feb 24, 2004 11:44 PM |
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Feb 25, 2004 05:44 PM by Fred Albury |
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Husbandry Question???
by petrafied - Feb 24, 2004 11:20 PM |
0 | No replies |
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Shedding not going well, please help!
by Skyclad - Feb 24, 2004 07:53 PM |
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Feb 26, 2004 09:34 AM by skyclad |
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Giant Indigo's V. Little Kings or David V. Goliath
by Keith Hillson - Feb 24, 2004 11:34 AM |
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Feb 27, 2004 12:20 AM by madmatt |
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What are some differences between Mex Blk King and Black Milksnake?
by Tigergenesis - Feb 24, 2004 09:09 AM |
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Mar 01, 2004 12:47 AM by karm |
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How old would be better?
by Andrys - Feb 24, 2004 05:45 AM |
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Feb 24, 2004 11:14 AM by SERPENTBOY |
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albino and het albino speckled love.....?'s
by SERPENTBOY - Feb 23, 2004 08:19 PM |
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albino speckled kingsnake
by Kris31 - Feb 23, 2004 01:03 PM |
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Feb 23, 2004 08:24 PM by SERPENTBOY |
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SHRIVELLED KINGSNAKE>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>READ ON!
by cv768 - Feb 23, 2004 12:18 PM |
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Feb 24, 2004 09:30 PM by RalphSnakeMan |
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Request for help with a Scarlet King project
by elapsoides - Feb 23, 2004 11:59 AM |
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Request for help with a L. pyromelana project
by elapsoides - Feb 23, 2004 11:58 AM |
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Request for help with research on color pattern
by elapsoides - Feb 23, 2004 11:56 AM |
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I have a question or two about my King snake shedding
by skyclad - Feb 23, 2004 10:33 AM |
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Feb 24, 2004 09:56 AM by skyclad |
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Ad. Female Brooksi King. NEW IMAGE
by Keith Hillson - Feb 22, 2004 08:54 PM |
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Feb 24, 2004 07:19 AM by ChristopherD |
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Axanthic Question ;
by Steve_B - Feb 22, 2004 07:49 PM |
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Feb 22, 2004 08:13 PM by Keith hillson |
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My big "Bold Yeller" Brooksi Kingsnake. New Image
by Keith Hillson - Feb 22, 2004 03:43 PM |
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Feb 22, 2004 07:37 PM by BobJohnson |
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Cute knoblochi baby
by snakes - Feb 22, 2004 11:42 AM |
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Feb 24, 2004 05:06 PM by snakes |
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wonderfull moment with a little sad twist at the end
by michiel1981 - Feb 22, 2004 04:41 AM |
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Feb 24, 2004 09:35 PM by DJW |
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My big Brooksi is up from his winter nap. NEW PIC !!
by Keith Hillson - Feb 22, 2004 01:01 AM |
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Feb 22, 2004 02:00 PM by madmatt |
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kings and indigos are lucky
by mrrooster2u - Feb 21, 2004 07:07 PM |
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Feb 24, 2004 09:36 AM by oldherper |
