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Thanks Tim but $50 wont even make a dent in the grand scheme of things :(
Soooooooooo do I hear $55 :)
A couple days left guys...$55 shipped is still a great deal, so is $60 for that matter ;)
 
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$ 55
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Thank you Mr Bartholomew B Clarke!!! Mr Clarke has PMed me with a bid of $55 :)

Time is running out...auction ending on 12/16 at 12AM. You still have a chance to become the proud owner of a nice Ranco :yesnod:
 
Going once...going twice...SOLD...to the lady in red. Thank you everyone who bid and CONGRATULATIONS TESLA:yesnod: This Ranco has your name on it! I'm sending you a PM now with details.

Thanks guys!
 
4 BOOKS UP FOR AUCTION!!!

4 BOOKS UP FOR AUCTION!!! (free shipping within continental US)

These are all quality books with an abundance of information. I'll described the condition they are in, as accurately as I could. The images provided are high quality scans of the actual books you are bidding for. If you have any specific questions please let me know.

The bidding will start at $5 for each book (FREE SHIPPING). The bidding increments can be as low as $1, and as high as...well...there is no ceiling :). Your supporting the BOI and at the same time, getting books with priceless info...happy bidding!

While placing a bid, please list the title of the book your bidding for.
- BREEDING AND KEEPING SNAKES - $5
- THE REPRODUCTIVE HUSBANDRY OF PYTHONS AND BOAS - $5
- CAPTIVE HUSBANDRY AND PROPAGATION OF THE BOA CONSTRICTORS AND RELATE BOAS - $5
- REPTILES AND AMPHIBIANS - $5
 
BREEDING AND KEEPING SNAKES

BREEDING AND KEEPING SNAKES
Author - Dr. Dieter Schmidt
Publisger - T.F.H. Publications (1995)
Type - Hardcover
# of pages - 192
Condition - Its in good condition. The cover is a bit worn. The one thing I want to point out is that the pictures in this book are printed on glossy paper. This book has not been opened in YEARS :). When I took it out started looking through it, I realized that those pages with photos on them kind of "stick." Best way I can describe this is if you take two normal photographs and put them face-to-face, you will have to peel or untick them to pull them appart. Thats how it is with this book, BUT its VERY minimal. Not every photo page does that and the photographs are not damaged. After you look through this book a couple of times, those few pages that kind of "stick" will no longer do so.
 
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THE REPRODUCTIVE HUSBANDRY OF PYTHONS AND BOAS

THE REPRODUCTIVE HUSBANDRY OF PYTHONS AND BOAS
Author - Richard A. Ross, M.D. , M.P.H. / Gerald Marzec
Publisher - The Institute for Herpetological Research (1995)
Type - Softcover (this book is HUGE...the dimensions of a magazine)
# of pages - 270
Condition - The cover is obviously worn. Having said that, the pages are in EXCELLENT condition! If the cover in this book were in better condition, then this would look like a brand-new book!
 
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CAPTIVE HUSBANDRY AND PROPAGATION OF THE BOA CONSTRICTORS AND RELATE BOAS

CAPTIVE HUSBANDRY AND PROPAGATION OF THE BOA CONSTRICTORS AND RELATE BOAS
Author - David Fogel
Publisher - Krieger (1997)
Type - Hardcover
# of pages - 98
Condition - The cover is slightly worn. Other then that this book is in EXCELLENT condition.
 
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REPTILES AND AMPHIBIANS

REPTILES AND AMPHIBIANS
Photographer - Ryu Uchiyama
Publisher - Chronicle Books (1995)
Type - Softcover
# of pages - 101
Condition - The cover is a bit worn. The pics on the inside are INCREDIBLE!!! You do NOT need to be a herp lover to appreciate this book. Its a collection of AMAZING photographs. If you like photography, if you like beautiful things, THIS BOOK IS FOR YOU!!! There is no info on the species of animals shown in the photographs. Its simply a wonderful collection of Ryu Uchiyamas work.
 
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polasian said:
THE REPRODUCTIVE HUSBANDRY OF PYTHONS AND BOAS
Author - Richard A. Ross, M.D. , M.P.H. / Gerald Marzec
Publisher - The Institute for Herpetological Research (1995)
Type - Softcover (this book is HUGE...the dimensions of a magazine)
# of pages - 270
Condition - The cover is obviously worn. Having said that, the pages are in EXCELLENT condition! If the cover in this book were in better condition, then this would look like a brand-new book!
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I'll start off with $10
 
UPDATE...

You guys ROCK!!! :thumbsup:

OK here is an update...the following are the highest bids thus far;

- BREEDING AND KEEPING SNAKES - $10
- THE REPRODUCTIVE HUSBANDRY OF PYTHONS AND BOAS - $15
- CAPTIVE HUSBANDRY AND PROPAGATION OF THE BOA CONSTRICTORS AND RELATE BOAS - $10
- REPTILES AND AMPHIBIANS - $5
 
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