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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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Now I'm just confused...
by illbeyoursoldier - Nov 08, 2007 10:22 PM |
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Nov 09, 2007 05:47 PM by Paul Hollander |
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e-mail for Ron Billingsley?
by beclende - Nov 08, 2007 07:41 PM |
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Nov 10, 2007 04:00 PM by jpriest28 |
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First time breeder
by domingoakasunday - Nov 08, 2007 06:45 PM |
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Nov 09, 2007 05:15 PM by JeffFlanagan |
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went on vacation for a week and a half ?
by sandman221 - Nov 08, 2007 06:29 PM |
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Nov 10, 2007 08:33 AM by rsherman79 |
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Super cinny/ Super black pastel
by krhodes - Nov 08, 2007 12:25 PM |
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Nov 12, 2007 08:28 PM by boidpro |
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Rat Breeding
by bigwill0630 - Nov 08, 2007 12:04 PM |
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GA Press: License approved for breeder
by - Nov 08, 2007 09:56 AM |
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Nov 10, 2007 09:38 AM by MannyRottie |
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how to get an albino spider
by extensive - Nov 08, 2007 08:57 AM |
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Nov 09, 2007 12:50 AM by RandyRemington |
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New snakes
by BRC - Nov 08, 2007 08:11 AM |
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Nov 12, 2007 07:21 AM by BRC |
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Over feeding?
by cenobite74 - Nov 08, 2007 07:48 AM |
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Nov 08, 2007 07:30 PM by Steve_Harrison |
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Help with humidity and Vision racks
by TheSerpenteer - Nov 08, 2007 07:11 AM |
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Nov 09, 2007 10:34 PM by Daniel Klopson |
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aspen bedding
by dean38 - Nov 08, 2007 05:40 AM |
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Nov 08, 2007 02:10 PM by Heat |
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How much leeway do you give for weight?
by JenHarrison - Nov 08, 2007 02:29 AM |
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Nov 10, 2007 12:16 AM by JenHarrison |
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Whats up with that?
by zefdin - Nov 07, 2007 08:01 PM |
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Nov 10, 2007 08:47 AM by rsherman79 |
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Breeding reaction
by c_bruck - Nov 07, 2007 07:00 PM |
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Nov 08, 2007 12:38 PM by mistysprouse |
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fishing
by morton - Nov 07, 2007 05:50 PM |
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Nov 08, 2007 08:36 AM by Ralph Davis |
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Black Pastel???
by MannyRottie - Nov 07, 2007 05:46 PM |
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Nov 08, 2007 07:32 PM by Steve_Harrison |
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switching to F/T?
by MannyRottie - Nov 07, 2007 04:47 PM |
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Nov 10, 2007 01:35 AM by mistysprouse |
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digital scale.....where can I get one?
by beclende - Nov 07, 2007 04:17 PM |
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Nov 07, 2007 08:17 PM by beclende |
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MISSION SUCCESS!!!
by Victim026 - Nov 07, 2007 04:15 PM |
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Nov 07, 2007 04:25 PM by FireStorm |
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New owner, and I need some advice
by Geeves2001 - Nov 07, 2007 12:15 PM |
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Nov 07, 2007 02:24 PM by royalkreationz |
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pastel vs normal pic request
by extensive - Nov 07, 2007 12:09 PM |
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Nov 08, 2007 08:49 AM by BRC |
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Opinions on breeding size/age
by CherylBald - Nov 07, 2007 11:56 AM |
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Nov 09, 2007 10:37 PM by sSadie |
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Bee Comparsion!
by hkwagner5 - Nov 07, 2007 11:41 AM |
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Nov 11, 2007 06:54 PM by samantha227 |
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Caramel Glow
by hkwagner5 - Nov 07, 2007 11:39 AM |
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Nov 08, 2007 03:53 AM by chonjoepython |
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albinos and het
by adamirwin - Nov 07, 2007 11:23 AM |
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Nov 07, 2007 01:42 PM by mistysprouse |
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Feeding Question
by Victim026 - Nov 07, 2007 12:59 AM |
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Nov 07, 2007 10:13 AM by wh00h0069 |
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salmonella
by seren - Nov 06, 2007 11:46 PM |
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Nov 07, 2007 10:22 PM by royalkreationz |
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kinda o/t
by j3nnay - Nov 06, 2007 10:55 PM |
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Nov 08, 2007 06:33 AM by ginebig |
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Share some pictures
by tibor - Nov 06, 2007 09:34 PM |
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Nov 08, 2007 01:24 PM by fgs |
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Pied & Bee
by ben_renick - Nov 06, 2007 08:59 PM |
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Nov 07, 2007 08:26 PM by ben_renick |
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new balls!!! wow
by BurnziesBalls8 - Nov 06, 2007 07:43 PM |
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Nov 07, 2007 08:52 PM by EvilMorphgod |
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What the...
by JoshMolone - Nov 06, 2007 07:36 PM |
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Nov 06, 2007 09:11 PM by mykee |
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Over Feeding????
by cenobite74 - Nov 06, 2007 06:07 PM |
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Dec 19, 2007 07:36 PM by cenobite74 |
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Pastel and ghost forms question?
by eryc - Nov 06, 2007 06:05 PM |
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Nov 07, 2007 11:16 AM by FireStorm |
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What does everyone think about the.....
by JoshMolone - Nov 06, 2007 05:43 PM |
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Nov 06, 2007 09:11 PM by WALL2WALLREPTILE |
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Hey guys!!, gotta question
by astinleigh - Nov 06, 2007 12:52 PM |
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Nov 06, 2007 09:20 PM by j3nnay |
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what color are this to balls
by natta - Nov 06, 2007 01:43 AM |
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Nov 06, 2007 01:15 PM by BrandonSander |
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how many clutches proves a trait?
by mistysprouse - Nov 06, 2007 12:40 AM |
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Nov 06, 2007 03:06 PM by mistysprouse |
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Proportional Thermostat suggestion..?
by jime - Nov 05, 2007 11:00 PM |
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Nov 06, 2007 09:14 PM by mykee |
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Ball Python feeding schedule
by Geckofanatic23 - Nov 05, 2007 10:57 PM |
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Nov 06, 2007 09:26 AM by wh00h0069 |
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dry skin?
by MannyRottie - Nov 05, 2007 10:43 PM |
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Nov 06, 2007 09:12 AM by kadabraz |
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A question for Brian of BHB...
by Ghireptiles - Nov 05, 2007 10:29 PM |
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Nov 07, 2007 05:55 PM by Jolliff |
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Spider het clutch
by SWREPTILE - Nov 05, 2007 09:39 PM |
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Nov 06, 2007 11:47 AM by swreptile |
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New Additions..........
by LKirkland - Nov 05, 2007 08:57 PM |
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Nov 06, 2007 10:03 AM by dillreptiles |
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what would you guys call this
by ITsBUDLUV - Nov 05, 2007 08:43 PM |
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Nov 06, 2007 01:27 AM by kylescott |
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"Fresh Air" for indoor BP's?
by PhillyBoyInTN - Nov 05, 2007 08:20 PM |
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Nov 05, 2007 08:24 PM by Nokturnel Tom |
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Got any sriped? (pic)
by Ginevive - Nov 05, 2007 08:05 PM |
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Nov 06, 2007 09:06 PM by Ginevive |
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Hey Jas...
by btaylor - Nov 05, 2007 07:36 PM |
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Nov 06, 2007 07:44 AM by larry_suttles |
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Last clutch for '07
by John Q - Nov 05, 2007 07:33 PM |
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Nov 06, 2007 01:29 AM by kylescott |
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Hi Dollar Morphs
by EdRowe - Nov 05, 2007 05:51 PM |
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Nov 06, 2007 01:19 AM by joshhutto |
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End of 2007 Season Clutch
by snakewrangler69 - Nov 05, 2007 04:50 PM |
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Nov 06, 2007 05:20 PM by DragonDavy |
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IL Press: Backyard guest not usual
by - Nov 05, 2007 04:38 PM |
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Nov 05, 2007 08:13 PM by FireStorm |
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snow ball?
by reptileph - Nov 05, 2007 04:28 PM |
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Nov 05, 2007 04:47 PM by Wallbanger26 |
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What size shipping box for hatchlings?
by ballzy - Nov 05, 2007 03:51 PM |
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Nov 12, 2007 04:59 PM by ballzy |
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White snakes?
by reptileph - Nov 05, 2007 02:50 PM |
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Nov 05, 2007 10:41 PM by royalkreationz |
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Breeding Combos?
by Lamiellm - Nov 05, 2007 09:53 AM |
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Nov 06, 2007 02:44 PM by joshhutto |
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pied x pied breeding?
by hmj75 - Nov 05, 2007 08:57 AM |
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Nov 05, 2007 11:13 AM by FireStorm |
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would this be a yellow belly
by ITsBUDLUV - Nov 05, 2007 08:25 AM |
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Dec 08, 2007 01:19 PM by BRhaco |
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Morph or no morph?
by zefdin - Nov 04, 2007 09:07 PM |
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Nov 05, 2007 09:02 AM by illbeyoursoldier |
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kind of an ovulation question....
by levi987 - Nov 04, 2007 08:54 PM |
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Nov 05, 2007 12:36 PM by JenHarrison |
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Belly VS Back Heat
by _Melisa_ - Nov 04, 2007 06:53 PM |
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Nov 06, 2007 07:39 PM by jmartin104 |
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RE: My Yellow Belly Wants To Kiss Me....
by ballzy - Nov 04, 2007 06:06 PM |
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Nov 05, 2007 07:46 PM by SnakeTrail |
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A question for Brian of BHB...
by Ghireptiles - Nov 04, 2007 02:07 PM |
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Nov 05, 2007 07:39 PM by EvilMorphgod |
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Is this a morph?
by SPJ01 - Nov 04, 2007 12:15 PM |
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Nov 05, 2007 07:04 AM by ITsBUDLUV |
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My favorite snake
by netoibarra - Nov 04, 2007 12:30 AM |
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Nov 05, 2007 04:09 AM by alicecobb |
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what size cage does everyone use?
by dmreptiles - Nov 03, 2007 08:51 PM |
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Nov 03, 2007 11:56 PM by wh00h0069 |
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Hey BT...
by JasBalls - Nov 03, 2007 06:59 PM |
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Nov 03, 2007 10:01 PM by JasBalls |
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New additions 3
by adamirwin - Nov 03, 2007 04:36 PM |
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Nov 04, 2007 03:22 PM by FireStorm |
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New additions 4
by adamirwin - Nov 03, 2007 04:34 PM |
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Nov 04, 2007 03:23 PM by FireStorm |
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KILLER PICS
by oz - Nov 03, 2007 03:22 PM |
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Nov 04, 2007 07:12 PM by hkwagner5 |
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Another is this a morph ?
by dinodon - Nov 03, 2007 12:44 PM |
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Dec 02, 2007 01:27 PM by rabernet |
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Reducing Humidity
by JeniNicole83 - Nov 03, 2007 09:31 AM |
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Nov 03, 2007 06:15 PM by JeniNicole83 |
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Hey Jas...
by btaylor - Nov 03, 2007 06:26 AM |
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Nov 03, 2007 07:58 PM by JasBalls |
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CH Yellowbelly...
by JenHarrison - Nov 03, 2007 02:41 AM |
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Nov 05, 2007 03:03 AM by JenHarrison |
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