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The Ball Python Python regius is the smallest of the African pythons and is a popular pet available in many color mutations. Adults generally do not grow to more than 3.0-4.0 ft in length, although some specimens have reached 5-6 feet, but this is very rare. Found in Africa from Senegal, Mali, Guinea-Bissau, Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Benin, Niger and Nigeria through Cameroon, Chad and the Central African Republic to Sudan and Uganda, in the wild they prefer grasslands, savannahs and sparsely wooded areas. The name ball python refers to the animal's tendency to curl into a ball when stressed or frightened. Here you may post messages or questions pertaining to all aspects and issues regarding the keeping, breeding, health, and conservation of ball pythons. 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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came home from Daytona....
by dumje - Aug 19, 2007 09:56 PM |
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Aug 20, 2007 09:37 PM by dumje |
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SPECTER / HET SUPER STRIPE MOM * PICS *
by JaredHorenstein - Aug 19, 2007 09:09 PM |
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Aug 22, 2007 07:09 AM by KMS |
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SPECTER / HET SUPER STRIPE MOM * PICS *
by JaredHorenstein - Aug 19, 2007 09:08 PM |
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Aug 21, 2007 03:39 PM by johnberry |
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Sugar
by RoyalVariations - Aug 19, 2007 07:04 PM |
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Aug 19, 2007 09:58 PM by BrandonSander |
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Caramel Albino
by RoyalVariations - Aug 19, 2007 06:48 PM |
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Aug 21, 2007 03:23 AM by alicecobb |
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Pewter Odds
by DNReptiles - Aug 19, 2007 06:19 PM |
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Aug 19, 2007 08:23 PM by jyohe |
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Some daytona pics...
by JLokay - Aug 19, 2007 04:35 PM |
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Aug 20, 2007 06:24 PM by JSpythons |
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Breeding Question
by JoshMolone - Aug 19, 2007 03:50 PM |
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Aug 21, 2007 02:03 AM by JenHarrison |
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Shipping Delta
by PhillyBoyInTN - Aug 19, 2007 01:36 PM |
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Aug 19, 2007 05:53 PM by Brian Oakley |
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breeding
by blakemolone - Aug 19, 2007 12:19 PM |
0 | No replies |
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breeding
by blakemolone - Aug 19, 2007 12:18 PM |
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Aug 19, 2007 05:23 PM by constrictorkeepr |
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abnormality?
by artbilly - Aug 19, 2007 06:03 AM |
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Aug 19, 2007 06:33 PM by piedpeddler |
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issues
by jesscarpenter - Aug 19, 2007 02:09 AM |
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Aug 19, 2007 09:44 PM by toshamc |
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Shedding
by sir_eats_alot789 - Aug 19, 2007 01:41 AM |
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Aug 19, 2007 01:03 PM by zefdin |
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Ball python and rat snake in one cage...
by JenHarrison - Aug 19, 2007 01:07 AM |
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Aug 19, 2007 08:23 AM by BuzzardBall |
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Anyone Have Daytona Pics Yet???
by mandk - Aug 19, 2007 12:44 AM |
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Aug 20, 2007 01:54 AM by artbilly |
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ball python- over eating?
by indigowulf - Aug 18, 2007 08:25 PM |
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Aug 21, 2007 09:29 AM by HOTRegius |
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Pic. of new hatchling albino
by Liann - Aug 18, 2007 07:21 PM |
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Aug 19, 2007 09:04 AM by Liann |
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New addition.....
by jaysitesreptiles - Aug 18, 2007 06:25 PM |
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Aug 19, 2007 05:29 PM by boadave1313 |
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Battery backup (UPS) with a Helix??
by mykee - Aug 18, 2007 06:21 PM |
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Aug 18, 2007 07:47 PM by glkherp |
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Wow! I know I'm close.
by sir_eats_alot789 - Aug 18, 2007 03:46 PM |
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Aug 19, 2007 04:50 AM by alpharoyals |
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No pets on Craigslist anymore?
by zefdin - Aug 18, 2007 03:31 PM |
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Aug 18, 2007 10:22 PM by melindaste |
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please look and answer
by JoshMolone - Aug 18, 2007 02:50 PM |
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Aug 18, 2007 06:55 PM by rbchesapeakeball |
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Sweet!!
by beladona - Aug 18, 2007 02:28 PM |
0 | No replies |
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how often does a snake crap??
by ballfreak - Aug 18, 2007 12:24 PM |
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Aug 18, 2007 11:12 PM by Brian Oakley |
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pied hybrid zorse O/T but cool
by constrictorkeepr - Aug 18, 2007 10:26 AM |
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Aug 18, 2007 09:30 PM by indigowulf |
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Piebald belly shot wanted, please.
by SnakeStar - Aug 18, 2007 07:40 AM |
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Aug 18, 2007 03:40 PM by toshamc |
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07 Albino female hatchling
by rockinreptiles2 - Aug 18, 2007 06:03 AM |
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Aug 18, 2007 01:41 PM by rockinreptiles2 |
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Talk about late in the season...
by kylescott - Aug 18, 2007 02:15 AM |
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Aug 20, 2007 01:02 PM by kylescott |
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Super Calico
by anthony james mc - Aug 17, 2007 11:32 PM |
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Aug 19, 2007 05:21 PM by alicecobb |
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Feeding
by Epstein - Aug 17, 2007 09:26 PM |
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Aug 17, 2007 09:50 PM by Epstein |
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spiders with pink?
by Kevin Saunders - Aug 17, 2007 06:36 PM |
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Aug 18, 2007 10:51 AM by leehafley |
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getting aggressive?
by i_bones - Aug 17, 2007 06:28 PM |
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Aug 17, 2007 06:32 PM by melindaste |
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RED AXANTHIC PROJECT
by Oz - Aug 17, 2007 05:48 PM |
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Aug 19, 2007 05:19 PM by alicecobb |
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helpful herp photography article
by paulbuckley - Aug 17, 2007 04:20 PM |
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Forums dead!
by BuzzardBall - Aug 17, 2007 04:20 PM |
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Aug 19, 2007 08:43 PM by jyohe |
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Line up
by menominie - Aug 17, 2007 01:58 PM |
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Aug 17, 2007 05:56 PM by jyohe |
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White Stripes!!
by JasBalls - Aug 16, 2007 11:59 PM |
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Aug 17, 2007 04:36 PM by JasBalls |
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Vision CB 70 Rack Heating Pics Please
by SPJ01 - Aug 16, 2007 10:08 PM |
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Aug 17, 2007 10:46 AM by toshamc |
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Water bowl
by iwish7284 - Aug 16, 2007 07:17 PM |
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Aug 17, 2007 03:13 PM by jnsreptiles |
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Odds just keep getting better!
by Liann - Aug 16, 2007 05:37 PM |
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Aug 17, 2007 08:43 AM by Liann |
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monther incubation
by jkearney - Aug 16, 2007 04:23 PM |
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Aug 17, 2007 11:16 AM by royalkreationz |
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cash or debit card?? daytona spending
by spider916 - Aug 16, 2007 03:49 PM |
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Aug 17, 2007 03:24 PM by spider916 |
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Ball Pythons
by jlotto22 - Aug 16, 2007 01:39 PM |
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Aug 16, 2007 08:01 PM by jyohe |
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Blood
by jbwanted - Aug 16, 2007 01:00 PM |
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Aug 16, 2007 02:02 PM by jyohe |
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Check this out!!!!!
by royalkreationz - Aug 16, 2007 12:16 PM |
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Aug 17, 2007 04:04 PM by Baller420 |
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Breeders in north CA?
by jackball69 - Aug 16, 2007 09:52 AM |
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Aug 16, 2007 06:01 PM by chrisssanjose |
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FL Press: Released snake found in nest
by - Aug 16, 2007 08:15 AM |
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Aug 17, 2007 10:51 PM by Tomorrow264 |
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Caramel Glow just hatched!
by panthercz - Aug 15, 2007 10:47 PM |
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Aug 16, 2007 12:40 PM by erikm |
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Last time
by sir_eats_alot789 - Aug 15, 2007 10:15 PM |
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Aug 16, 2007 12:37 AM by melindaste |
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quesion about hets
by bigdee - Aug 15, 2007 10:15 PM |
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Aug 16, 2007 12:29 AM by RussellLe |
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Getting back in the game...
by stringfellow - Aug 15, 2007 09:20 PM |
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Aug 17, 2007 09:43 PM by Snakefreek |
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morph or normal?
by sgraff - Aug 15, 2007 08:02 PM |
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Aug 17, 2007 02:42 AM by kylescott |
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Possibilities of Spiders...?
by MannyRottie - Aug 15, 2007 07:24 PM |
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Aug 15, 2007 09:03 PM by toshamc |
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Live to F/T
by Rowebert - Aug 15, 2007 07:16 PM |
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Aug 16, 2007 04:46 PM by melindaste |
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Roadrunner Reptiles. Above and beyond!!
by jnjreptiles - Aug 15, 2007 07:00 PM |
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Aug 15, 2007 07:53 PM by patb201985 |
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Albino Het
by jackball69 - Aug 15, 2007 05:30 PM |
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Aug 15, 2007 10:29 PM by toxicogenic |
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PASTEL IVORY Clutch with great odds!!!
by DonKayeReptiles - Aug 15, 2007 04:58 PM |
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Aug 22, 2007 02:06 AM by Heat |
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Het Caramel Albino feeding issues
by Aspidelapsfan - Aug 15, 2007 04:02 PM |
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Aug 19, 2007 12:05 AM by TomChambers |
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Looking for help locally
by chadrobb - Aug 15, 2007 03:13 PM |
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Aug 15, 2007 03:14 PM by chadrobb |
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Pastel super stripe...
by jnjreptiles - Aug 15, 2007 12:51 PM |
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Aug 16, 2007 03:46 AM by alicecobb |
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Feedings...?
by MannyRottie - Aug 15, 2007 10:41 AM |
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Aug 15, 2007 12:52 PM by melindaste |
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Let's see your cool Albino pics
by jmartin104 - Aug 15, 2007 10:15 AM |
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Aug 16, 2007 01:44 PM by morphevolutions |
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TWIN PEWTERS
by JaredHorenstein - Aug 15, 2007 09:13 AM |
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Aug 15, 2007 03:06 PM by boadave1313 |
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HELP! Snake didn't eat properly...
by martini5 - Aug 15, 2007 08:28 AM |
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Aug 16, 2007 07:07 PM by martini5 |
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check it out
by sgraff - Aug 15, 2007 08:14 AM |
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Aug 15, 2007 02:46 PM by boadave1313 |
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normal weight for hatchlings?
by Ginevive - Aug 15, 2007 07:18 AM |
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Aug 15, 2007 08:16 AM by sgraff |
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behavior question
by chonjoepython - Aug 15, 2007 01:36 AM |
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Aug 15, 2007 01:01 PM by JenHarrison |
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Reptile Tubs?
by JoeEdmark - Aug 14, 2007 09:43 PM |
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Aug 16, 2007 01:38 PM by wh00h0069 |
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Albino ball pricing
by Skyler81 - Aug 14, 2007 09:02 PM |
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Aug 15, 2007 01:05 PM by PHLdyPayne |
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Spotted eggs are OK
by Claudeballs - Aug 14, 2007 08:57 PM |
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Aug 15, 2007 07:13 AM by Ginevive |
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Pricing on Albino Balls in 07/2008
by Skyler81 - Aug 14, 2007 08:23 PM |
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Aug 29, 2007 09:10 AM by illbeyoursoldier |
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stubborn hatchlings
by Kevin Saunders - Aug 14, 2007 04:49 PM |
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Aug 16, 2007 03:07 PM by melindaste |
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small hatchlings
by 414reptiles - Aug 14, 2007 04:34 PM |
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Aug 15, 2007 08:29 AM by BuzzardBall |
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Anyone hungry for some Nachos?
by jgjulander - Aug 14, 2007 04:24 PM |
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Aug 15, 2007 11:01 AM by jgjulander |
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