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    Re-establishing as a legit breeder - anyone been through this?

    So back in the day, I like to think that I had a good reputation in the biz, and had no problems selling whatever I was producing. Starting over (a lot of) years later, I feel like I have gotten some really nice quality ball pythons again, and have a few small projects in the works. Not...
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    You are still here?

    I'm really sorry that's the case here. I came back really hoping that I could find the kind of discussions that I really used to enjoy, as well as perhaps some shenanigans, lol. IDK where that has gone. 🫤
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    I'm back and better than ever!!

    Rich helped me figure out my old account info, so here I am!! I did see a bunch of old messages and such that I never replied to because I was MIA - hoping I can revisit some of those friendships, and make some new ones! Back in to ball pythons, and feeling kind of newbie-ish learning all of...
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    Colorful New Snake Species Discovered

    Colorful New Snake Species Discovered By Remy Melina | LiveScience.com – Mon, Jan 9, 2012. A new type of snake, a species of bush viper, was discovered in southern Tanzania during a recent biological survey. The snake's exact location is being kept secret to protect the visually striking...
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    For Sale Racks/cages for local sale - Iowa 50453

    I have several used racks/cages for sale - these have been stored in my garage for the last year and a half or so, but were in use until then. They are in good shape, albeit needing a good cleaning from having been in garage storage and will be sold as is, though I will wipe them up as best I...
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    **Peeking my head in the door...

    ...and it's awul nice to see some familiar faces still around here. :) So, I know I have been MIA for quite some time now...I'm not going to ramble on about everything, but in a short summation - between a nasty split from my now ex, moving from the country life to town living, and everything...
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    "Shoppingkicks" ad....

    Another one of those annoying ads that drags me down to the bottom of the page as soon as it loads... I know there was another issue awhile back with an ad dooing the same thing, but couldn't find the post off-hand that dealt with it.
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    Woma X woma = deadly combo?

    So, I happened to see an ad posted recently for womas that talked about how woma x woma breeding produced the "pearl" ball python....from what I have heard, no one who has produced these has been able to get one of these to survive. Has anyone heard of one of these actually surviving, and who...
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    Weight-loss drug for DOGS??

    I can't believe this is what this couch-potato, over-medicated, lacking in self-responsibility world has come to - a weight-loss drug for DOGS. I had heard rumor of this, but just saw the product advertised in a pet-supply catalog I get as a new and wonderful thing. I've never really been a...
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    Happy Birthday Laura Fopiano!!!

    Ok, I'm cheating, I'm posting this 20 minutes early, but I didn't want to forget....:o Have a wonderful birthday, girl....I hope your day is every bit as awesome as you are. :?party:
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    New grandma-to-be!

    Well, I guess it's time I made the announcement public....I'm going to be a grandma!! Yes, at the ripe old age of 37....:eek: My daughter is now 5 months along, and is expecting a boy mid-April. I am getting very excited, and am having a good amount of fun Christmas shopping for a new baby in...
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    Happy Birthday, Heather (LadyOhh)!!

    Hope you have a wonderful bday!! :beer:
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    Can't see any potential for misuse here....

    Stuff like this scares the bejeebus out of me, really. Scientists Erase Specific Memories in Mice But the days of 'targeted forgetting' in humans are still long off, experts say. By Alan Mozes, HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Oct. 22 (HealthDay News) — It sounds like science fiction, by...
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    Alligator found in Iowa

    :nonod: Alligator Found in Iowa by Associated Press KIMT News 3 GLENWOOD, IA - An Iowa road construction crew can add another item to the list of strange stuff discovered along the road -- a dead alligator. The crew found the 4-foot-long gator on Tuesday along Interstate 29 near...
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    Sugar Glider info?

    Well, my son has wanted a sugar glider for a long time, and I finally got him one today..his birthday is approaching, and I got it REALLY cheap at an exotic sale....I did meet and spoke with the breeder before making the buy however. I've done plenty of research on these guys, and have the...
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    Happy Birthday, Sammy (shrap)!!!!!

    I hope your day is a wonderful one!! :?party::beer:
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    Happy Birthday, Maggie (Lakeside Boas)!!!

    Hope you have a wonderful day!! :D
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    Nevada game wardens seize illegal African frogs

    By SCOTT SONNER, Associated Press Writer Thu Sep 11, 7:57 PM ET RENO, Nev. - Authorities who seized scores of illegal African clawed frogs from Nevada residents say they have traced the creatures — banned because of their potential for ecological damage — to a company that sells tadpoles...
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    Iowa Herp Society show?

    Anyone heard much about this one, on the 14th (this Sunday)? I had marked down the date from their website, but haven't gotten any emails about it...or seen anything here...and then noticed there's a KC show on that date. Is the one in Des Moines still taking place? Anyone going if so?
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    Prayers and well-wishes requested...

    I normally don't post this sort of thing, but.... My son Josh's friend and 2nd cousin, Tyler Olson (known affectionately as "T.O."), suffered a broken neck in last Friday's high school football game. He has an incomplete spinal cord injury, and the C5, C6, and C7 vertebrae were all affected...
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