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Kingsnake Forum
Archive (read-only): Viewing posts from 2008.
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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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Happy New Year
by joecop - Dec 31, 2008 09:18 PM |
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Dec 31, 2008 10:47 PM by PeeBee |
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Self Mutilating Cali King???
by Rosebuds - Dec 30, 2008 10:21 PM |
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Dec 31, 2008 10:03 AM by Rosebuds |
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shed no shed
by bloodstonegoddes - Dec 30, 2008 09:23 PM |
0 | No replies |
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A couple new alternas
by FR - Dec 30, 2008 10:09 AM |
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Dec 31, 2008 09:39 AM by FR |
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Not kings but...
by cflowers - Dec 29, 2008 06:27 PM |
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Dec 31, 2008 09:48 PM by pecoskid |
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Reptile Super Show Los Angeles..going?
by bakeaway - Dec 29, 2008 05:49 PM |
2 |
Dec 30, 2008 10:43 AM by reako45 |
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Cal King eating Copperhead
by indictment - Dec 28, 2008 04:38 PM |
3 |
Dec 29, 2008 10:49 PM by indictment |
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Whats going on with these snakes?
by foxturtle - Dec 27, 2008 03:53 PM |
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Dec 29, 2008 11:35 AM by thomas davis |
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prarie kingsnakes
by ianrambell - Dec 24, 2008 05:38 PM |
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Dec 30, 2008 03:29 PM by viborero |
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HO HO HO Ya'll finally GET IT!
by bluerosy - Dec 24, 2008 05:35 PM |
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Dec 26, 2008 04:35 PM by buddygrout |
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cali king love stillborn!
by youval - Dec 24, 2008 05:33 PM |
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Dec 24, 2008 08:10 PM by ianrambell |
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Merry Christmas everyone . . .
by JKruse - Dec 24, 2008 11:56 AM |
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Dec 29, 2008 01:36 PM by reako45 |
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Enrichment
by viborero - Dec 24, 2008 11:01 AM |
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Dec 31, 2008 07:27 AM by Tony D |
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Striped Cali King
by Crash1265 - Dec 23, 2008 10:34 PM |
4 |
Dec 28, 2008 06:19 AM by Dniles |
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Fl king albino
by buddygrout - Dec 23, 2008 05:03 PM |
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Dec 24, 2008 10:46 AM by ChristopherD |
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Old Photo of a Nice Eastern
by Tony D - Dec 23, 2008 09:54 AM |
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Dec 24, 2008 06:49 AM by Tony D |
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Hey FR
by snakeeyes1618 - Dec 22, 2008 07:02 PM |
0 | No replies |
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Shedding in Brumation?
by CGibbs - Dec 22, 2008 12:42 PM |
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Dec 22, 2008 06:59 PM by FR |
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Vertical Spaceing Needs?
by Omnivorous - Dec 21, 2008 11:58 PM |
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Dec 23, 2008 09:24 AM by antr1 |
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is it hard
by RgK619 - Dec 21, 2008 07:43 PM |
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Dec 21, 2008 08:50 PM by RgK619 |
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hibornating kings
by RgK619 - Dec 21, 2008 05:05 PM |
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Dec 22, 2008 09:37 PM by Bluerosy |
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Big mistake!
by snaggle - Dec 21, 2008 01:54 PM |
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Dec 24, 2008 10:38 AM by viborero |
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pure white cal king
by ninj726 - Dec 21, 2008 01:12 PM |
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Dec 27, 2008 06:37 PM by Orocosos |
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6 months old pics, bedding yes or no?
by muuurph - Dec 20, 2008 05:08 PM |
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Dec 21, 2008 08:40 AM by viborero |
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Fl kings.
by buddygrout - Dec 20, 2008 01:42 PM |
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Dec 22, 2008 03:34 PM by Brad_Lee |
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Snake room heating
by joecop - Dec 19, 2008 12:07 PM |
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Dec 20, 2008 09:14 PM by joecop |
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some kings
by thomas davis - Dec 19, 2008 08:06 AM |
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Dec 19, 2008 11:43 AM by joecop |
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another speckled question
by ch23119 - Dec 18, 2008 11:29 PM |
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Dec 19, 2008 10:42 AM by ch23119 |
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Data Supporting Housing Kings Together
by elaphopeltishow - Dec 18, 2008 09:21 AM |
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Dec 24, 2008 08:07 PM by Bianca |
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kingsnake behavior
by Rileigh - Dec 17, 2008 11:17 PM |
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Dec 19, 2008 12:43 AM by Rileigh |
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Stubborn snake....
by Orocosos - Dec 17, 2008 09:21 PM |
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Dec 27, 2008 06:29 PM by Orocosos |
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Paging Oliver Jackson? Your email...
by Nokturnel Tom - Dec 17, 2008 05:05 PM |
0 | No replies |
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Anybody use CB70 and CB110 Box?
by BobS - Dec 17, 2008 11:39 AM |
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Dec 21, 2008 10:37 AM by BobS |
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Mouth Rot
by snake_bit - Dec 17, 2008 07:01 AM |
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Dec 17, 2008 09:10 PM by joecop |
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cali king behavior
by darkfall25 - Dec 16, 2008 05:21 PM |
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Dec 18, 2008 09:35 AM by FR |
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Ouch
by ChristopherD - Dec 16, 2008 03:23 PM |
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Dec 18, 2008 12:35 PM by CrimsonKing |
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Eastern kings and handling
by pinstripe107 - Dec 16, 2008 11:39 AM |
4 |
Dec 18, 2008 09:09 AM by pinstripe107 |
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White spot on eye cap- Please ID
by No_2 - Dec 15, 2008 11:20 PM |
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Dec 18, 2008 07:59 AM by pinstripe107 |
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Male vs. Female comparison
by ReptoNick - Dec 15, 2008 03:00 PM |
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Dec 16, 2008 08:54 AM by snake_bit |
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"Blaze phase" Goins
by Spankenstyne - Dec 15, 2008 12:32 PM |
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Dec 21, 2008 10:13 AM by Bluerosy |
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Mountain Kings
by snake_bit - Dec 14, 2008 02:10 PM |
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Dec 15, 2008 09:51 PM by JKruse |
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Breeder poll--CB vs WC
by Jeff Schofield - Dec 14, 2008 12:25 PM |
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Dec 18, 2008 10:59 AM by Dobry |
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orange little thayeri
by RandyWhittington - Dec 12, 2008 10:04 PM |
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Dec 13, 2008 08:45 PM by cochran |
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ectonomics
by daveb - Dec 12, 2008 07:51 PM |
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Dec 15, 2008 06:11 PM by markg |
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Be careful about shipping reptiles..
by Nokturnel Tom - Dec 11, 2008 04:41 PM |
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Dec 13, 2008 06:09 PM by joecop |
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Costa Rica
by mfoux - Dec 10, 2008 07:01 PM |
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Dec 11, 2008 11:42 AM by snake_bit |
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speckled king question
by ch23119 - Dec 09, 2008 10:04 PM |
4 |
Dec 14, 2008 10:06 PM by RayT3 |
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an Eastern question
by mred - Dec 09, 2008 02:06 PM |
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Dec 10, 2008 06:21 PM by peebee |
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Baby Kingsnake
by the6poages - Dec 06, 2008 01:27 PM |
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Dec 10, 2008 01:46 PM by wranglerX |
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HELP!
by eddiemnoian - Dec 06, 2008 01:02 AM |
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Dec 10, 2008 07:07 PM by eddiemnoian |
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Some Thoughts on Husbandry and Genetics
by Tony D - Dec 05, 2008 04:41 PM |
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Dec 12, 2008 11:42 AM by FR |
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Some snake pics
by Nokturnel Tom - Dec 05, 2008 03:00 PM |
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Dec 11, 2008 04:46 PM by Nokturnel Tom |
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Some color . . .
by tgcorley - Dec 04, 2008 10:16 PM |
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Dec 06, 2008 09:56 PM by reako45 |
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Nokturnel Tom......................
by Bobs - Dec 04, 2008 01:51 PM |
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Dec 05, 2008 02:08 PM by Nokturnel Tom |
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Size cage for medium/small kningsnakes.
by Omnivorous - Dec 04, 2008 04:47 AM |
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Dec 07, 2008 03:55 AM by buddygrout |
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Question for FR
by Dobry - Dec 03, 2008 05:08 PM |
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Dec 09, 2008 10:02 AM by bizkit421 |
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regurgitation
by banjobert - Dec 02, 2008 03:40 PM |
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Dec 04, 2008 08:10 PM by banjobert |
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Ever Seen Your Snake Dreaming?
by Ameron - Dec 01, 2008 11:50 AM |
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Dec 06, 2008 05:51 PM by Jeff Schofield |
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Please confirm/identify my new Brooks
by 54podge - Nov 30, 2008 07:36 PM |
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Dec 01, 2008 11:22 PM by 54podge |
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Question regarding Brumation
by tom - Nov 30, 2008 10:14 AM |
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Nov 30, 2008 12:00 PM by jr56 |
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Good care sheets/info etc
by MimC85 - Nov 29, 2008 04:27 PM |
4 |
Dec 06, 2008 10:27 AM by MimC85 |
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Average Growth Rate of Cal King?
by Ameron - Nov 28, 2008 11:41 PM |
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Dec 04, 2008 12:04 PM by FunkyRes |
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Visionarium tank for adult CaliKing?
by GAkayaker - Nov 28, 2008 11:21 PM |
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Nov 29, 2008 10:17 AM by monklet |
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Saga of Cal King Coastal Phase Gem
by Ameron - Nov 28, 2008 05:47 PM |
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Dec 01, 2008 07:27 PM by tricolorbrian |
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White Sided "SNOW" Brooks Kingsnake
by fortheloveofherp - Nov 27, 2008 12:33 PM |
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Dec 09, 2008 07:36 AM by ssshane |
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Some Recent Collection Pics
by AllanBartlett - Nov 26, 2008 05:07 PM |
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Nov 28, 2008 09:47 PM by Ameron |
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New Rack!RAB A FEW S.HOT OF MY NEW RACK
by gaboonx - Nov 25, 2008 07:43 PM |
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Dec 01, 2008 06:45 PM by gaboonx |
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albino babies turn white when older?
by svt-sinister - Nov 25, 2008 11:17 AM |
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Nov 26, 2008 09:59 AM by squidgyfish |
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Seeking Photos of Oregon Cal Kings
by Ameron - Nov 25, 2008 12:29 AM |
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Nov 29, 2008 04:19 PM by reako45 |
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Florida kings ??
by richie_rich - Nov 24, 2008 08:46 PM |
0 | No replies |
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Sorry 1 more....
by BobS - Nov 24, 2008 11:00 AM |
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Then again...........
by BobS - Nov 24, 2008 09:57 AM |
0 | No replies |
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Patagonia Pyro
by BobS - Nov 24, 2008 09:33 AM |
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Nov 26, 2008 08:05 PM by rbichler |
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Newyork whiteplains newyork reptile expo
by nertflo - Nov 21, 2008 09:05 PM |
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couple of brooksi questions
by geckoejon - Nov 20, 2008 09:25 PM |
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Nov 22, 2008 10:14 PM by Bluerosy |
