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Applegate Gopher

Russ Bates

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One of a few pits I've got in my collection. These came from Ron aka herphobbyist and man are they awesome. They'll be ready to breed next year.
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It's pushing 36-40 inches now and is 2 y/o. Probably should be a lot bigger but I'm gone on travel and unable to really push food. I think it will mature to about 4-5 feet.

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Russ,
That gopher turned out very nice. Good job on raising it, looks very healthy. That snow bull is awesome also. I bred a ghost to a snow but didn't get any eggs. I just my pair of applegates and am thinking of selling all my gophers to make room for growing bulls & pines. Good luck. Ron
 
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