It was a hell of a run... but it is now time for me to bow out.

It all started with a petco normal ball python. I went online after buying it to find out how to take care of it. I ran into what I thought was a sassy group of girls on a forum that were pretty hard on me because I was doing everything wrong... I tried to argue with them, but in the end I learned that they were right and I was wrong... I believe these two on this forum are called Rabernet and Deborah. :)

Well after a few years, thousands of hours spend on BP.NET and a couple hundred snakes later, here I am. With a total investment of about $1,200, I grew my collection over the years to a true work of art. All along the way I made GOOD MONEY. When I add everything up, it is quite amazing to see that I have made over 30k. Not bad for a $1,200 investment.

Now that I have my own business buying and selling diamonds and gold, my life has simply changed. I no longer have the drive to care for so many animals. I have made arrangements to sell the rest of my collection by consignment at a reptile shop... (this is not an advertisment... I will post info on the store selling them in a couple days in the for sale section). I have gone from over a hundred snakes, down to 4. Yep, only keeping 4. 1 boy and 3 girls. The procedes of these final sales will be enough to fund my new business venture for several months to come.

What other hobby is this great? Don't let the nay sayers tell you any different kids... there is plenty of money to be made in this business... and that isn't going to change any time soon. You just have to make smart decisions... and be disciplined with holdbacks.

So yeah, I will still be lurking around these forums stirring up trouble every chance I get... but I am now officially a small timer again. LOL All of a sudden I like spending time with my snakes again.

Thank you BP.NET and all my previous customers for a wild ride, and a good time... and lots of money!

Mike Cavanaugh
Gold Swap
www.goldswapjax.com

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Aww, thats kinda sad. But I understand there is a time for everyone to move on. Good luck on your new venture.

Mike,

I certainly understand how life situations can change, but I'll miss your regular insight, especially in the Breeding Forum.

When I started here in 2008 with my PETCO Normal, you were already a wise old head on the Forum.

Hope you check in regularly and good luck with your new venture!

Good luck with your new business. Which 4 snakes did you keep?

I was wondering which ones you kept too. Its surprising to see that with only a few snakes you spend a heck of a lot more time with them. I just sold my collection too but only had 12. The hobby is still very wide spread but quite a few have gotten out of it and its quite sad to see amazing successful people like you get out of it. But I know how it is to get into other things. Wish you luck with everything :)

Hey Mike, I've enjoyed your posts in my short time here. Just know that from now on, whenever I see spiders doing their thing, I'll definitely think of you...good luck on your new endeavor!

This kinda made me sad...but I wish you all the luck!!

Which 4 did you end up keeping? Goodluck to you on whatever you choose to do :gj:

Damnit cavanaugh who am i gonna argue with now? Good luck with the new buisness bro. Gold is where the money is right now so chase the paper trail.

I think there's certainly something to be said about keeping only a few snakes; it seems they become pets instead of charges. Though I am not one to talk; I too am down to four snakes though I never had very many more than that to begin with.

I wish you the best of luck in your new endeavors, and I hope you will stop by here every now and then to share your wisdom and insights. :)

I do hope you continue to be part of this forum :gj:. I enjoy your posts and wit :D

Best of luck to you :salute:

You'll be baaaacccckkk!!

Best of luck on your new venture Mike!

Regards,

B

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They never stay away forever.

My prediction? Mike'll be back with his heart set on a new species.

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I can understand that. Hobbies are fun, until they become a job. Good luck on the new venture, and don't be a stranger around here... :gj:

Good luck with your new business.

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Well, I think I never got to thank you for all your helpful posts...

Thanks buddy!




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It all started with a petco normal ball python. I went online after buying it to find out how to take care of it. I ran into what I thought was a sassy group of girls on a forum that were pretty hard on me because I was doing everything wrong... I tried to argue with them, but in the end I learned that they were right and I was wrong... I believe these two on this forum are called Rabernet and Deborah. :)

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You arguing say it isn't so? :rolleyes: :rofl:

Good luck in your new venture Mike :gj:

Mike:

You had snakes? Who knew. I thought you were the king of the ASF's. :P

Good luck on your new venture and your backup plan. :gj:

John

Mike,

I'm kind of sad and surprised to hear of this, but I understand that everybody has to move on! Definitely stick around the forums, and good luck with everything :cool:

You're keeping that 1.3...Just in case! :rolleyes:

I've enjoyed your posts and good luck with your other ventures. Stop in from time to time!

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1 male lesser that I LOVE... He was the least expensive of my entire collection, but my absolute favorite, and the most valuable to me. He featrues the highest sides I have ever seen on a lesser... and the wildest pattern... Including what as far as I am concerned is the only real alien head around....

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1 female mojove. How can I keep such a perfect male lesser without a mojo girlfriend? Anything else just wouldn't be right.

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1 female pewter. Cinnys have ALWAYS been my favorite morph. So naturally the most beautiful pewter I have ever met was a definate keeper. she even has beautiful blue eyes...

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And last, is a female bumble bee. It is the very best wobbler I have ever seen. Perfect side to side action when she is startled. Perfect spider pattern and bee color. Yep, she is the perfect bee.

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Wow, that is a handful of absolutely beautiful snakes! The marking on the lesser is great, I would have to keep him for that alone. :gj:

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1 male lesser that I LOVE... He was the least expensive of my entire collection, but my absolute favorite, and the most valuable to me. He featrues the highest sides I have ever seen on a lesser... and the wildest pattern... Including what as far as I am concerned is the only real alien head around....

http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/...o/IMG_2547.jpg
http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/...o/IMG_2373.jpg
http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/...o/IMG_2368.jpg







1 female mojove. How can I keep such a perfect male lesser without a mojo girlfriend? Anything else just wouldn't be right.

http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/...o/IMG_1949.jpg
http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/...IMG_2580-1.jpg






1 female pewter. Cinnys have ALWAYS been my favorite morph. So naturally the most beautiful pewter I have ever met was a definate keeper. she even has beautiful blue eyes...

http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/...o/IMG_2387.jpg
http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/...o/IMG_2386.jpg
http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/...IMG_2574-1.jpg
http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/...aphoto/2-4.jpg




And last, is a female bumble bee. It is the very best wobbler I have ever seen. Perfect side to side action when she is startled. Perfect spider pattern and bee color. Yep, she is the perfect bee.

http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/...IMG_1637-2.jpg

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Nice keepers! GL :gj:

Good luck on your endeavors!
Those are 4 beautiful snakes. Excellent choices to keep.

Sorry to hijack the thread but what are the two snakes on the top in the group shot? The slivery one and the yellow/gold one?

Anyway, sorry to see you go but wish you well in the new gold business. Hope to see you around and hope you are happy in your new endeavor.

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Sorry to hijack the thread but what are the two snakes on the top in the group shot? The slivery one and the yellow/gold one?.

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Oh, that would be silver and gold... silver is a sterling... gold is a super lemon blast het axanthic.

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Display them in your gold shop :) :snake:

Awww Mike, I just got back to the forums after having an economically rough couple of years and moving around a bunch of times, 3-4...

I hope you'll still be around some what!

Wanna cry a little bit? :D

Here is "Stitches" one of your offspring at 975g empty, if you still remember :P
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And back in the day...



Flashback out of the mail bag
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What ever happened to the stripper mom?

Hope to see you around~ :gj:

Hopefully you can still hang around; maybe help out in the Husbandry forum...your expertise would definitely be appreciated :)

:tombstone As you walk through the cemetary you hear owls, the swaying and crinkling of leaves, and the creeking of a gate. You turn a corner near a tomb and standing there hulking over you is a monster. All you can do is poop your pants and get ripped apart under it's giant-like strength...