Snakes on "Ripley's Believe it or Not!" tv show

Thanks for the warm welcome . . . :)
I am not really putting the focus on the prey, so much as I am the snake and the risk to the snake. I know it is a debate that has been exhausted but I am almost as passionate about this as Maria.
Anyways, check out her forum . . . I think you guys will really enjoy getting to know her!
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~Mischief~

Actually, about 2 years ago, Maria was subject here, gonna have to see if I can find the thread, she was not the main subject/intended subject by the thread starter, but she was the subject later in the thread. She actually did sign up here, and posted a few times, but has since disappeared. never to be seen here again.

I knew I would find it:

http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showthread.php?t=18644

Neat - thanks for the link Jeanne...she seems like cool people. =)

even tho she hasnt posted in like 2 years ...on her profile it says she still visits the site


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even tho she hasnt posted in like 2 years ...on her profile it says she still visits the site

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I'm guessing that's only because she knew this thread was here. That's the same day her friend registered to give some input into the discussion. I know if I thought someone was talking about me in some forum, I'd be checking it out too...making sure I didn't need to defend myself or something.

Even though I may not agree with her on certain issues, I think she is a kind, well intentioned person who very much cares for her reptiles. I say :rockon: ..she is also hot to boot :D: :twisted:

The only reason I used the phrase 'holier than thou' is because I used to have the same attitude about f/t vs live. These forums taught me that feeding live is fine as long as you're attentive and know what you're doing. Though I still choose to feed f/t myself, I feel bad for ever jumping on anybody about live feeding which I had before joining up here. Now I know better. :halohorn:

Plus linking to Peta gives me pause, but at least she's tentitive about it and she does seem like a cool individual to know. :)

I like that she doesn't overwork her reptiles; I can just imagine how some performers and exhibitors treat their snakes, probably not much nicer than an item of discarded clothing at the end of the day. I have to give her respect for that!

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I like that she doesn't overwork her reptiles; I can just imagine how some performers and exhibitors treat their snakes, probably not much nicer than an item of discarded clothing at the end of the day. I have to give her respect for that!

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Thanks, Genevive . . . when Maria was hired for a premiere party here in Los Angeles, I had the pleasure of seeing how she works with her animals. The snakes are kept in enclosures that sit within a large insulated container with a radiant heat panel attached to the lid. They are kept warm and quiet and she only takes them out for 20 minutes at a time. My job during all of this was to sit with her snakes and "guard" them while she was working. I just felt inclined to speak on her behalf because I know personally how much she cares for her animals . . . she and her husband go above and beyond what it takes and treat their animals with such respect rather than as a commodity. They really are wonderful people. :D