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    What did I get myself into lol

    Ok so i go down to prehistoric pets today to get my weekly feeders and *fingers crossed* pic up a burm. I had a good chunk of money and was looking for something albino, labyrinth, green, pretty normal, didnt matter i wasnt picky i just wanted something nice to look at. My buddy Corey who works there is eggin me on trying to get me to pick up an albino lab but then i spotted this really really pretty normal and he looked at me and said well wait lemme grab something and walks into the office and pulls out an AFrock. Im sitting there like EFF no i am not dealing with a rock python, i enjoy everything being intact and just no, no rocks for me. He casually goes, nope this one is different, pulls it out and strokes it from nose to tail, grabs its head, yada yada, the is tamer than my BP. no hissing, nor coiling up, no lunging, NOTHING! best yet, 1/2 price of the burm i was going to get...

    so needless to say i am now the proud owner of a FRIENDLY patterened AFROCK. I never thought i would see the day. Anyways, my camera is charging, pictures will be up soon
    Retics: 0.1 Sulawesi Lady 0.1 Bali Yellow Head Goldielocks 1.0 Super Tiger Shere Khan 1.0 Purple Tiger Lucien
    Pythons: 0.1 Coastal Carpet Tinkerbell 0.1 Black Blood Toothless Boas: 1.0 Surinam RUCA
    Dont forget 2.2.2 Cresteds 0.0.2 Sulcatas and 0.0.1 Desert Hariy!!!

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    Re: What did I get myself into lol

    I hope he stays that way for you.

    I've known quite a few young African Rocks who turned really nasty after a while. You might also want to prepare yourself for a nice sized enclosure. They get big, pretty fast.


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    Re: What did I get myself into lol

    Thats interesting! how old,large is it?

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    Re: What did I get myself into lol

    Quote Originally Posted by Michelle.C View Post
    I hope he stays that way for you.

    I've known quite a few young African Rocks who turned really nasty after a while. You might also want to prepare yourself for a nice sized enclosure. They get big, pretty fast.
    if he turns nasty he turns nasty, wont be the first mean snake ive had to deal with. Ive got an old cage from a retic i had that held a 12' tic that should suit him just nicely

    Quote Originally Posted by Vilenica View Post
    Thats interesting! how old,large is it?
    its less than a year, right around 4'
    Retics: 0.1 Sulawesi Lady 0.1 Bali Yellow Head Goldielocks 1.0 Super Tiger Shere Khan 1.0 Purple Tiger Lucien
    Pythons: 0.1 Coastal Carpet Tinkerbell 0.1 Black Blood Toothless Boas: 1.0 Surinam RUCA
    Dont forget 2.2.2 Cresteds 0.0.2 Sulcatas and 0.0.1 Desert Hariy!!!

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    Re: What did I get myself into lol

    good luck w/ that ...cant wait to see some pics I have a Redtail and a Dumerils and thats about as big as Im going........................................................................... ..........for now lol

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    Re: What did I get myself into lol

    Quote Originally Posted by PolishPython View Post
    good luck w/ that ...cant wait to see some pics I have a Redtail and a Dumerils and thats about as big as Im going........................................................................... ..........for now lol
    thats what i said too before i got my first retic now i cant imagine anything udner 8' lol
    Retics: 0.1 Sulawesi Lady 0.1 Bali Yellow Head Goldielocks 1.0 Super Tiger Shere Khan 1.0 Purple Tiger Lucien
    Pythons: 0.1 Coastal Carpet Tinkerbell 0.1 Black Blood Toothless Boas: 1.0 Surinam RUCA
    Dont forget 2.2.2 Cresteds 0.0.2 Sulcatas and 0.0.1 Desert Hariy!!!

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    Re: What did I get myself into lol

    I would not support those guys. Thay are a joke. Congrats on your pick up. Be sure to quarantine!
    Mike

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    Re: What did I get myself into lol

    yeah, I decided to start breeding rats after I got tired of seeing how nasty some of the animals look. It's worse than petsmart/petco in the BP enclosures--tons in one tank, stuck shed, no hide whatsoever, etc.

    Anyway, definitely QT your new guy, and SHOW US SOME PICS!! The owner has some great stock in back, it's a shame the rest of the store isn't the same way.

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    Re: What did I get myself into lol

    Good luck with new rock.
    Leopard gecko (ooday jackson)

    2010 normal ball python (skinny pimpin aka skinny jackson)

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    Re: What did I get myself into lol

    Quote Originally Posted by twistedtails View Post
    I would not support those guys. Thay are a joke. Congrats on your pick up. Be sure to quarantine!
    Thankfully, they didnt get to have it for more than an hour, it came from one of my friends personal breeder friensd who had to cut back and usually REFUSES to sell to them but this was some kind of personal issue and he had to cut back a ton of his stock. My friend had already called other people to come get it cuz he didnt want it to go into their stock

    Quote Originally Posted by WesleyTF View Post
    Anyway, definitely QT your new guy, and SHOW US SOME PICS!! The owner has some great stock in back, it's a shame the rest of the store isn't the same way.
    The stuff in back is CRAZY! i love it abck there

    Quote Originally Posted by twan View Post
    Good luck with new rock.
    thanks
    Retics: 0.1 Sulawesi Lady 0.1 Bali Yellow Head Goldielocks 1.0 Super Tiger Shere Khan 1.0 Purple Tiger Lucien
    Pythons: 0.1 Coastal Carpet Tinkerbell 0.1 Black Blood Toothless Boas: 1.0 Surinam RUCA
    Dont forget 2.2.2 Cresteds 0.0.2 Sulcatas and 0.0.1 Desert Hariy!!!

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