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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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Looking for this?????
by latin1956 - Jun 01, 2005 02:01 PM |
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Jun 01, 2005 02:05 PM by jjhall |
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morph questions/feeding
by reptile30 - Jun 01, 2005 11:20 AM |
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Jun 02, 2005 10:58 AM by toshamc |
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I'm so EGG-cited....................................!
by JaredHorenstein - Jun 01, 2005 09:52 AM |
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Jun 02, 2005 09:56 PM by serpentcity |
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Ball Python Newbie - Tucker
by Liann - Jun 01, 2005 09:00 AM |
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Jun 01, 2005 02:35 PM by livingartreptile |
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Is it ok to move?
by matt892 - May 31, 2005 11:34 PM |
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Jun 02, 2005 06:06 AM by jmartin104 |
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Introducing the BANANA CLOWN!!!
by Exoticballpython - May 31, 2005 11:18 PM |
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Jun 02, 2005 10:00 PM by serpentcity |
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I'm stuck on Band-Aid Brand 'cause Band-Aid's stuck on me...
by Exotics by Nature - May 31, 2005 10:12 PM |
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Jun 02, 2005 09:28 PM by Joe Compel |
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Whats better than two clutches hatching on the same day....? A surprise! (pics and a story)
by JP - May 31, 2005 05:43 PM |
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Jun 01, 2005 02:38 PM by JP |
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Rodent color feeding preferences ?
by medusah - May 31, 2005 12:30 PM |
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Jun 01, 2005 05:41 PM by jyohe |
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Mite problems...
by jskwiot - May 31, 2005 10:13 AM |
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May 31, 2005 12:05 PM by jskwiot |
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Granite Mojave Updated Image
by Camlon Reptiles - May 31, 2005 09:09 AM |
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Jun 02, 2005 09:30 PM by Joe Compel |
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What do you think about it ?
by snakeguy1 - May 31, 2005 05:25 AM |
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May 31, 2005 05:14 PM by bachman |
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Interesting Hi-Yellow male
by Justyn - May 31, 2005 12:53 AM |
0 | No replies |
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Really need some input!
by Pastel_Lover - May 31, 2005 12:40 AM |
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May 31, 2005 08:48 AM by Corey Woods |
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fasting question... not necessarily worried, just curious
by Dexter6185 - May 30, 2005 11:26 PM |
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May 31, 2005 01:28 PM by Dexter6185 |
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Hova-Bater
by Cobra7 - May 30, 2005 10:58 PM |
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May 31, 2005 09:25 AM by mingdurga |
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chameleon ball? black and white ball???? WHAT MAKES THIS HAPPEN?????
by shinysnakeskin - May 30, 2005 10:38 PM |
0 | No replies |
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Questions concerning Granites and Flames..........dial up warning.....
by ajfreptiles - May 30, 2005 09:58 PM |
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May 31, 2005 04:51 PM by Misskiwi67 |
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Moving
by battlekla - May 30, 2005 09:36 PM |
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when building ur own cage and sealing the wood......
by gooofycivic - May 30, 2005 09:20 PM |
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May 31, 2005 04:46 PM by rcr |
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Hi everyone !
by livingartreptile - May 30, 2005 08:47 PM |
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Jun 02, 2005 09:31 PM by Joe Compel |
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majestic balls
by csiviper - May 30, 2005 07:35 PM |
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Jun 22, 2005 07:10 PM by nita |
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belly color?
by stlphotoguy84 - May 30, 2005 07:05 PM |
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May 30, 2005 07:12 PM by toshamc |
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Baby ball python feeding difficulties.. please help!
by Wyeknottyboi - May 30, 2005 05:42 PM |
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May 31, 2005 06:02 PM by MarkS |
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I JUST PRODUCED THREE BEAM BALL PYTHONS!!! CHECK OUT MY NEW MORPH!!
by iiilovetooibs - May 30, 2005 05:00 PM |
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May 30, 2005 10:03 PM by JohnBerry |
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operation sleeping Mouse...
by newguy88 - May 30, 2005 04:52 PM |
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May 30, 2005 05:43 PM by Misskiwi67 |
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Albino Ball Python Breeding business start up ???
by Tormato - May 30, 2005 02:21 PM |
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May 31, 2005 01:15 PM by Tormato |
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My very first clutch of Ball Python eggs!
by BitByTheSpider - May 30, 2005 12:47 PM |
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Jun 03, 2005 09:15 AM by exoticballpython |
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My Fingers are Crossed
by Corey Woods - May 30, 2005 08:21 AM |
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May 31, 2005 08:52 AM by Corey Woods |
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I got 8 hatchlings about 2 weeks ago how long would i have to quarantine them for
by XtremeXteriors - May 30, 2005 06:24 AM |
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May 30, 2005 08:52 AM by XtremeXteriors |
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Question about pastels het. Xanthic
by Kingofspades - May 30, 2005 02:01 AM |
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May 30, 2005 08:48 AM by rwoodyer |
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Hello............
by JaredHorenstein - May 30, 2005 12:10 AM |
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May 30, 2005 02:40 PM by BackBeat |
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what do you think of this girl?
by louie1 - May 29, 2005 11:22 PM |
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May 29, 2005 11:26 PM by JaredHorenstein |
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Yellow Belly???
by Dobry - May 29, 2005 10:19 PM |
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May 30, 2005 01:02 PM by anthony james mc |
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Take a look at this guy
by psychemjr - May 29, 2005 10:01 PM |
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May 30, 2005 03:40 PM by csiviper |
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I need help
by iLoveBalls - May 29, 2005 09:29 PM |
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May 30, 2005 05:39 PM by neilm |
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Unproven Hypo ovulation pic
by EmberBall - May 29, 2005 08:54 PM |
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May 29, 2005 11:08 PM by coldthumb |
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Are rat pinks to large for hatchling bp's
by XtremeXteriors - May 29, 2005 08:31 PM |
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May 30, 2005 06:00 AM by jmartin104 |
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Axanthic Market question
by EmberBall - May 29, 2005 08:14 PM |
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May 30, 2005 12:03 PM by EmberBall |
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I have a HUGE PROBELM!!!!!
by iiilovetooibs - May 29, 2005 07:56 PM |
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May 29, 2005 10:20 PM by iiilovetooibs |
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More than one?
by gottahaveherps - May 29, 2005 06:54 PM |
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Jun 18, 2005 04:56 PM by restless_gambit |
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Eye Candy for Tosha ...
by alanz - May 29, 2005 06:42 PM |
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May 30, 2005 07:42 AM by alanz |
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can it be a bad thing??
by shinysnakeskin - May 29, 2005 06:32 PM |
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May 30, 2005 08:27 AM by RandyRemington |
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this is LOGAN!
by shinysnakeskin - May 29, 2005 06:21 PM |
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May 30, 2005 09:36 AM by shinysnakeskin |
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Anybody have a pic of a super blonde pastel?
by gmherps - May 29, 2005 05:01 PM |
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May 31, 2005 01:14 AM by exoticballpython |
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Eggs Hatched (after all that worry)
by puddletater - May 29, 2005 03:12 PM |
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May 29, 2005 03:41 PM by coldthumb |
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Question on YB vs. Fire
by sparke303 - May 29, 2005 03:08 PM |
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May 30, 2005 11:29 AM by snakebstr |
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Just a thought on rude postings
by bps516 - May 29, 2005 11:24 AM |
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May 29, 2005 11:49 PM by neilm |
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interesting head pattern
by csiviper - May 29, 2005 11:19 AM |
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May 29, 2005 10:30 PM by Murphinski |
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Your Opinion's Please......................
by JaredHorenstein - May 29, 2005 10:20 AM |
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May 29, 2005 02:33 PM by JaredHorenstein |
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Non-eating captive born baby pastel
by snakewrangler69 - May 29, 2005 10:18 AM |
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Jun 02, 2005 07:44 AM by snakewrangler69 |
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pied or not?
by jimfmcdonald - May 29, 2005 03:26 AM |
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May 29, 2005 02:39 PM by JaredHorenstein |
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Has anyone produced albino spiders yet?
by RuHigh - May 29, 2005 03:09 AM |
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May 29, 2005 11:41 AM by Murphinski |
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Something is wrong!
by dragonballs - May 28, 2005 09:33 PM |
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May 28, 2005 10:22 PM by herphobbyist |
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Memorial Day Cage Cleaning Photos
by toshamc - May 28, 2005 08:51 PM |
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May 29, 2005 11:06 AM by bps516 |
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Not pooping - Help! (The python, not me)
by bps516 - May 28, 2005 07:41 PM |
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May 28, 2005 09:52 PM by bps516 |
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Almost there Day 55
by PetMania - May 28, 2005 07:16 PM |
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May 28, 2005 08:54 PM by toshamc |
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R.I.P. KENNAN... YOU WILL BE MISSED MY DEAR.
by shinysnakeskin - May 28, 2005 06:27 PM |
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May 29, 2005 07:51 PM by coldthumb |
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HIYA! I have a QUESTION.
by CodyNolen - May 28, 2005 06:02 PM |
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May 28, 2005 06:21 PM by Herpquest |
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FIRST EGGS OF THE YEAR
by dumje - May 28, 2005 05:12 PM |
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May 29, 2005 04:36 PM by rwoodyer |
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At what point in the cycle is laying inverted?
by jmartin104 - May 28, 2005 12:17 PM |
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May 28, 2005 06:57 PM by Christy Talbert |
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super pastels
by morton - May 28, 2005 12:06 PM |
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May 29, 2005 12:19 PM by don patterson |
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second pic N/P
by topshelfgeckos - May 28, 2005 10:29 AM |
0 | No replies |
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Cool ringer or low white pied ?hmmm!!!
by topshelfgeckos - May 28, 2005 10:27 AM |
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May 29, 2005 09:01 PM by EmberBall |
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NEED SOME ID.HELP
by topshelfgeckos - May 28, 2005 10:17 AM |
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May 28, 2005 04:18 PM by hermitcore |
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First Clutch of Season Hatched...Pretty Good Odds...
by uf_g8or - May 28, 2005 09:15 AM |
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May 28, 2005 09:41 AM by jmartin104 |
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Bumblebees!
by CrestedGecko.com - May 28, 2005 08:42 AM |
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May 29, 2005 09:03 AM by DragonDavy |
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Question for Mouse Experts - Tail Lesions
by Christy Talbert - May 28, 2005 08:04 AM |
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May 28, 2005 11:16 PM by BallPython13 |
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THE IMPORTANCE OF A SUPER!!!!! Good Odds Bad Odds...
by Jeremy Stone - May 28, 2005 01:25 AM |
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May 29, 2005 08:02 AM by RandyRemington |
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Holy Crap
by rwoodyer - May 27, 2005 11:41 PM |
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May 28, 2005 02:08 AM by jeff favelle |
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Here is a picture of a new morph
by J_SAVKOV - May 27, 2005 08:43 PM |
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May 28, 2005 11:17 PM by rwoodyer |
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Another Derma Picture
by J_SAVKOV - May 27, 2005 08:32 PM |
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May 30, 2005 01:27 PM by J_SAVKOV |
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DERMA EATING AND SOME MORE PICTURES FOR YOUR ENJOYMENT
by J_SAVKOV - May 27, 2005 08:24 PM |
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May 29, 2005 11:07 PM by coyotethug |
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Baby ball python feeding difficulties.. please help!
by Wyeknottyboi - May 27, 2005 08:08 PM |
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May 27, 2005 08:16 PM by ecb |
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Baytril Dose IM
by ecb - May 27, 2005 07:53 PM |
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May 28, 2005 10:29 PM by ecb |
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