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Ball Pythons
Archive (read-only): Viewing posts from 2003.
Gallery Photo: ronald_durst
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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Pic of my ball python.
by Knott - Aug 04, 2003 11:57 PM |
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Aug 07, 2003 11:49 AM by Knott |
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My favorite female... is she a Normal?
by mattg - Aug 04, 2003 11:50 PM |
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Aug 05, 2003 01:56 PM by mattg |
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guestion for a newbie
by reptiledude2 - Aug 04, 2003 11:35 PM |
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Aug 04, 2003 11:48 PM by Mehen |
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Getting a ball python wed (need answered as soon as possible)
by burmking - Aug 04, 2003 10:58 PM |
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Aug 04, 2003 11:30 PM by Sijae |
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Color Variation of Hatchlings
by marksherps - Aug 04, 2003 10:51 PM |
0 | No replies |
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A couple pics of my new BP and a question
by DMG - Aug 04, 2003 10:41 PM |
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Aug 04, 2003 11:00 PM by Knott |
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is this normal behaviour for a bp ?
by zawakees - Aug 04, 2003 10:39 PM |
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Aug 05, 2003 07:59 AM by trvlbuny |
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can anyone give me some advice on how 2 breed and take care of ball pythons?
by reptiledude2 - Aug 04, 2003 10:24 PM |
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Aug 05, 2003 12:14 AM by longtang |
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No such thing as a free snake
by birddog5151 - Aug 04, 2003 09:44 PM |
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Aug 07, 2003 02:28 PM by ColdBloodedVic |
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new ball python owner...would appreciate some tips
by BOOSTD - Aug 04, 2003 09:14 PM |
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Aug 05, 2003 02:05 AM by DeltaWoods |
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Check out my ball python's cage!
by Knott - Aug 04, 2003 07:06 PM |
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Aug 05, 2003 04:48 PM by bloodycats |
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Water dish
by DeltaWoods - Aug 04, 2003 07:00 PM |
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Aug 04, 2003 10:17 PM by longtang |
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Mystery the python ... what is she?
by Bulldawger - Aug 04, 2003 05:15 PM |
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Aug 04, 2003 07:53 PM by ASK |
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Please take a look at this little guy...PIC
by Bulldawger - Aug 04, 2003 04:11 PM |
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Aug 04, 2003 05:21 PM by Bulldawger |
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Closeup Photo
by dwherp - Aug 04, 2003 02:39 PM |
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Aug 04, 2003 05:13 PM by ballboutique |
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The Ultimate Visual Pied Het??
by dwherp - Aug 04, 2003 02:35 PM |
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Aug 05, 2003 06:21 PM by RandyRemington |
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A HUGE MASSIVE PUBLIC THANK YOU to STU @ 2 AM Creations!
by NERDGirl - Aug 04, 2003 01:47 PM |
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Aug 05, 2003 09:43 AM by NERDGirl |
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Need your opinions on this guy *PIC*
by Kevin Ray - Aug 04, 2003 01:26 PM |
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Aug 04, 2003 07:35 PM by ruddmic |
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What's in your COLLECTION??
by Hoopy - Aug 04, 2003 11:29 AM |
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Aug 06, 2003 10:18 PM by ProtaZoey |
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Snake hunting mouse... *PIC*
by krystal19_85 - Aug 04, 2003 10:22 AM |
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Aug 04, 2003 12:29 PM by krystal19_85 |
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Thinking of trying to breed some nice BP's this season (advice again please)
by Damon - Aug 04, 2003 10:19 AM |
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Aug 04, 2003 12:26 PM by RaulGomez |
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What do I clean the cage with?
by Tigergenesis - Aug 04, 2003 09:51 AM |
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Aug 04, 2003 01:13 PM by Knott |
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Pastel jungle
by boastud - Aug 03, 2003 11:55 PM |
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Aug 04, 2003 03:07 AM by Jeff Favelle |
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Pic of my ball in his cage.
by Knott - Aug 03, 2003 11:27 PM |
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Aug 03, 2003 11:50 PM by Knott |
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Ok. First Casualty of the four BP babies I bought.
by longtang - Aug 03, 2003 11:23 PM |
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Aug 04, 2003 09:53 PM by longtang |
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first time i see him eat !
by zawakees - Aug 03, 2003 09:18 PM |
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Aug 03, 2003 09:27 PM by zawakees |
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MICE
by kungfu28181 - Aug 03, 2003 08:46 PM |
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Aug 05, 2003 12:59 AM by JohnS |
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What is the most $$$ you would spend on a Ball?
by EmberBall - Aug 03, 2003 07:10 PM |
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Aug 04, 2003 05:25 PM by JakeM |
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Possibly Axanthic???
by Kevin Ray - Aug 03, 2003 06:14 PM |
0 | No replies |
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Odd Clutch Mate
by shawn boorman - Aug 03, 2003 06:05 PM |
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Aug 03, 2003 07:08 PM by shawn boorman |
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Anyone have any new proven pattern or color morphs, non mainstream?
by EmberBall - Aug 03, 2003 05:50 PM |
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Aug 04, 2003 12:02 AM by rustys-balls |
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what is the most recommended substrate to use for a bp ?
by zawakees - Aug 03, 2003 02:27 PM |
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Aug 07, 2003 08:48 AM by PhunkyJess2k3 |
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Bell Hypo/Ghost
by cunninghamselaphe - Aug 03, 2003 02:24 PM |
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Aug 03, 2003 11:57 PM by rustys-balls |
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Pastel Hatchling with white patch
by cunninghamselaphe - Aug 03, 2003 02:22 PM |
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Aug 03, 2003 05:12 PM by serpentcity |
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Light Bulb Question
by Travis123 - Aug 03, 2003 01:55 PM |
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Aug 04, 2003 12:59 AM by Knott |
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Went to Hamburg. Returned with Many Many babies that fed right away on Adult mice and Weangling Rats!
by longtang - Aug 03, 2003 01:25 PM |
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Aug 04, 2003 05:48 PM by ballboutique |
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No More Difficult Sheds!
by PhunkyJess2k3 - Aug 03, 2003 01:21 PM |
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Aug 03, 2003 01:54 PM by longtang |
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Is this felt carpet okay to use as a substrate?
by Tigergenesis - Aug 03, 2003 08:35 AM |
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Aug 04, 2003 08:54 AM by krawls |
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How much does a full grown BP typically weigh?
by Tigergenesis - Aug 03, 2003 08:32 AM |
0 | No replies |
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Shedding q
by Tigergenesis - Aug 03, 2003 08:14 AM |
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Beginner w/ questions...
by Tigergenesis - Aug 03, 2003 08:04 AM |
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Aug 03, 2003 06:01 PM by serpentcity |
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Website
by larryskeepers - Aug 03, 2003 01:27 AM |
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Aug 03, 2003 01:42 AM by Knott |
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Check This Guy out!
by bloodsandballs - Aug 02, 2003 11:59 PM |
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Aug 03, 2003 09:38 PM by ASK |
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Some new pics, orange ghost male 1200+ grams
by EmberBall - Aug 02, 2003 10:36 PM |
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Aug 02, 2003 11:44 PM by Matt...Hennek |
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Great work NERD gang on the new site. Love it. NP
by grimdog - Aug 02, 2003 10:22 PM |
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Aug 04, 2003 01:14 PM by grimdog |
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GUESS WHAT!!!
by Travis123 - Aug 02, 2003 09:48 PM |
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Aug 03, 2003 03:14 PM by Kikai |
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a new morph....
by iluvblackfrancis - Aug 02, 2003 07:08 PM |
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Is this normal behavior? Do anybody's balls do the same thing?
by Knott - Aug 02, 2003 06:50 PM |
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Aug 03, 2003 09:45 PM by ASK |
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Technique to breed one male to multiple females?
by jmartin104 - Aug 02, 2003 06:02 PM |
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Aug 03, 2003 06:52 PM by serpentcity |
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Big mama
by tony88snake2002 - Aug 02, 2003 05:41 PM |
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Aug 03, 2003 09:19 PM by tony88snake2002 |
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Is this a morph???? or what kind of morph is this??? lol
by TomChambers - Aug 02, 2003 05:36 PM |
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Aug 03, 2003 04:44 PM by TomChambers |
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New Banana Ball
by designersnakes - Aug 02, 2003 04:04 PM |
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Aug 03, 2003 09:50 PM by ASK |
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I want to switch to pre-killed rats
by Mehen - Aug 02, 2003 02:07 PM |
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Aug 03, 2003 12:53 AM by Mehen |
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eggs!
by ross2k - Aug 02, 2003 01:37 PM |
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Aug 03, 2003 02:36 AM by chrisssanjose |
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some questions about feeding live food ...
by zawakees - Aug 02, 2003 11:08 AM |
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Aug 04, 2003 08:28 AM by Kikai |
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Hygometers & Thermometers
by danot2serious1 - Aug 02, 2003 02:59 AM |
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Aug 02, 2003 10:34 PM by tomorrow264 |
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Tongue-in-cheek study of a normal BP
by PiedPeddler - Aug 02, 2003 02:34 AM |
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Aug 04, 2003 01:21 AM by PiedPeddler |
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Feeding prekilled or frozen
by spydergirl - Aug 02, 2003 12:55 AM |
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Aug 02, 2003 11:15 AM by zawakees |
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This snake has some technique
by ross2k - Aug 02, 2003 12:26 AM |
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Aug 02, 2003 02:17 AM by fredhammes |
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reptile show los angeles
by mistysprouse - Aug 01, 2003 11:50 PM |
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Aug 02, 2003 06:55 PM by JM |
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First Big Thrill of the Season!!!
by zenchild - Aug 01, 2003 10:32 PM |
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Aug 05, 2003 03:07 PM by zenchild |
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What to get for breeding?
by Mehen - Aug 01, 2003 09:47 PM |
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Aug 02, 2003 02:39 PM by boaboy00 |
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Photos in text post (box with red "X" )
by PiedPeddler - Aug 01, 2003 08:35 PM |
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Aug 02, 2003 02:38 AM by PiedPeddler |
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new born ball problem
by ballfan - Aug 01, 2003 07:16 PM |
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Bedding/Substrate
by pspguy - Aug 01, 2003 06:07 PM |
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Aug 02, 2003 03:47 PM by JohnZ |
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when cycling 4 breeding should I feed em the same amount? thanks n/p
by griffindor - Aug 01, 2003 05:56 PM |
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Aug 01, 2003 08:09 PM by jyohe |
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Python Transportation
by pythonnewbie - Aug 01, 2003 05:31 PM |
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Aug 01, 2003 09:05 PM by ASK |
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Python Transportation
by pythonnewbie - Aug 01, 2003 05:31 PM |
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Aug 01, 2003 08:11 PM by jyohe |
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Need some help please...
by pspguy - Aug 01, 2003 04:26 PM |
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Aug 02, 2003 12:09 PM by Thunderbird |
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My boy switched from mice to rats...Finally
by AggieCS_31 - Aug 01, 2003 02:40 PM |
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Feeding Hatchlings
by jmartin104 - Aug 01, 2003 02:32 PM |
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Aug 01, 2003 06:38 PM by chondro788 |
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How Much Is a Ball Python Worth?
by bethersnakes - Aug 01, 2003 02:21 PM |
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Aug 01, 2003 05:44 PM by jyohe |
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a first and successful shed ... some questions though...
by zawakees - Aug 01, 2003 01:25 PM |
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Aug 01, 2003 01:36 PM by Naara |
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Lots of new-to-snakes ?'s
by hgiddings - Aug 01, 2003 07:41 AM |
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Aug 05, 2003 11:54 AM by hgiddings |
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Another Newbie question... about a new snake (handling)
by dacoolguychris - Aug 01, 2003 03:31 AM |
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Aug 01, 2003 07:22 PM by Kikai |
