I am pretty sure I used to browse these forums years ago when I had gotten my first BP. I purchased him from someone going to college with tank and heat rock (which was removed from the tank as soon as I got home) for $100. I fell in love with Hercules right away. Unfortunately 2 years later or so I moved in with an elederly relative to take care of her and couldn't bring Hercules. He went on to a good home of someone who had a room full of multiple reptiles. Just recently I started browsing the forums and purchased a Male Pastel Het Gen Stripe from a ECRB on Monday. I had some concerns due to the fact all the local pet stores don't sell feeders. Last night on the way home from work I picked up some frozens. Within a minute he was in the process of strangling that F/T. :rolleyes: Three to four minutes later after the F/T was dead :rofl: he proceeded to eat. Other then the BP I have a Boxer I rescued from the SPCA about 7 years ago. He supposedly didn't get along well with children or other animals and had been brought in by 2 other families. He has been a loyal companion during that time and gooten along really well with any children and other dogs. :) Well enough for now time to post in some other threads.