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Well, a lot has happened in the recent weeks. One thing that is under current projects is a new enclosure for my 8'3" normal albino female. The dimensions are 8'x2'x2'. We are using oak for the build, and will have two viewing areas on the front of the enclosure with two seperate locking doors on the top. It has a 2x4 base for strength and will sit on 6 casters for ease of movement. The inside will be sealed and water proofed and the exterior will be stained most likely with a clear or medium shade of stain. My big girl weighs in at 21.2 pounds, and is quiet the joy to handle, although at this point I do not handle her without someone else being present. I have to give a lot of credit to my step dad. If it were not for his help in the last two weeks, I think I would have torn my hair out in frustration.

On a side note...does anyone have any idea of how the market for Burmese is going? I mean, I know it sucks that you can no longer ship across state lines, and exports must immediately leave the country. I think the market is going to be minimal for in state sales for a time, and then the market will climb and finally level off. That's my take on it. It will never truly be what it once was though, and it disappoints me. I have a pair of granites that are albino and het for albino that may end up just being big pets. I hate that I missed out on one or a pair of hypos.

Anyways, that's enough from me at this point.
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1.0 100% het albino columbian
1.2 jcp
1.0 irian jaya
1.0 normal balls
1.1 pastel balls

Congrats on your new enclosure. In my opinion I would have made it 8x3 for a total sq ft of 21 instead of the 16 you will have. These guys get big and fat and the extra width will make it more comfortable. Don't know if it's too late to add the extra space.
What state do you live in? That would make a difference on how well you can market any potential offspring. If you live in a state where there is a solid breeder presence then you are pretty much out of luck since they are already years ahead of you. I have a pair of 2011 hypo het albinos that I will be very reluctant to breed simply because I have no assurance that I will be able to liquidate the excess babies. So I feel your pain.
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1.0 Albino American alligator, "Smoke"
1.1 American alligator,"Al Bite Ya & Molly"
1.1 Purple Albino Reticulated Pythons, "Gumbo & Abita"
0.1 Eastern Gaboon Viper, "Gabbie" Recently passed away at 24 years old
Help me find this snake!

I live in Louisiana. I don't hear much about many large constrictor breeders here, so I have no clue as to what to expect. I'm light years behind in the hobby since I only got started in '08. Her enclosure is just a temp that I will be using until I can get my house back in order after my divorce. Long story, and I would rather not say anything about it at this time. I do need to update my list of critters in my signature. Lol! Ended up getting all 16 of the reptiles, so I was happy.

Later on she will be getting a bigger enclosure, and someone else will graduate up to hers. I also have some plans to build a rack system for my balls, and some other enclosures for the other guys as well.
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1.0 100% het albino columbian
1.2 jcp
1.0 irian jaya
1.0 normal balls
1.1 pastel balls