Greetings from Texas!

Howdy y'all!

Ok, now that I got that out of the way (I never say howdy)...

I will be a first time snake owner, just as soon as I get my first snake either today or within the next week. My brother introduced me to this site, and I've already learned some extremely helpful tips (I actually read the stickies!). I've got my tank set up, I seemed to have worked out the bugs, and I'm already loving the look of it. It just needs a snake!

A little about me... I am a married mother of three kiddos (elementary age and a toddler); we live in North Texas. We also have a French Mastiff that will be two years old next week. She's a great dog. So great that we don't need another one. Snakes it is, for our next pet(s)!! I'm a stay at home mom that has always loved and wanted snakes, though I grew up with a mom that thought, "the only good snake is a dead snake." Nooo! Recently, we were visiting my parents on their country land, and my husband and I had to catch and relocate a BEAUTIFUL 5'-6' long green speckled king snake, to save it from the shovel. That rekindled my interest in snakes, then..... My brother got a ball python, and I really fell in love. As if that wasn't enough, he tipped the scales (haha, no pun intended) by getting two young red tail boas. That was it. Sold! Shut up and take my money, I want a snake!

I'm going to check out a couple males today and hopefully bring one home. Yes, just one, for now.... I will post pics of my new guy and his tank soon.

(still working on a signature, so pretend there is something awesome here)

Welcome to the site! Are you planning on getting a BP? If so a normal or a color morph?

Welcome from San Antonio ;)

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Originally Posted by Mustang5

Welcome to the site! Are you planning on getting a BP? If so a normal or a color morph?

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I want a piebald bp SO BAD! But, being new to the whole snake world, I'm going to go with something that's actually in my budget, and expand from there. I'm looking at a male Yellowbelly later today...

Pieds are super cool but you can't go wrong with yellowbellies I have a YB and a YB pastel they are great snakes. Good luck on your search for your first snake

Welcome from Waco

Neighbor! I'm in the west Dallas/Irving area myself. If you're anywhere near Plano there's a way cool reptile shop called DFW reptarium that has all sorts of obscure supplies that regular chain pet stores don't carry. Also, if you're looking for a good deal on a nice morph Lone Star reptile expo is this coming weekend in Arlington. Even if you were already set on a specific snake from a specific person, you should totally come out to the show anyway. Loads to see and lots of great people!

Website here if you were interested, could be a cool thing to do with your kiddos?

Welcome from North Dallas
(Love Field)

Hey Lizzy, Welcome from East Texas!

Enjoy the Forum, great folks here! :)

Remember to post pics of your snake - or it didn't happen! :D

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Welcome firm Denton! We got quite a few members in Texas apparently... I'd love to do a little meet n greet at lone star this weekend. I know I saw something about it on the forum

Hey and welcome to python city here! My travels have taken me to Texas and I actually went to school in San Antonio at Fort Sam Houston's Brooke Army Medical Center. I miss the friendly people in the lone star state. And the "riverwalk" is another thing I miss out there. Anyhow ENJOY the site here and all the wonderful minds. Take care. :gj:

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Hey and welcome to python city here! My travels have taken me to Texas and I actually went to school in San Antonio at Fort Sam Houston's Brooke Army Medical Center. I miss the friendly people in the lone star state. And the "riverwalk" is another thing I miss out there. Anyhow ENJOY the site here and all the wonderful minds. Take care. :gj:

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:) Hey Albert, even though you're a Yankee, it sounds like we need to make you an honorary Texan! :D :gj:

Welcome from the 210

Thanks for the info and me and the family are going this weekend. First one. Two more i know of this year.

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Originally Posted by Daigga

Neighbor! I'm in the west Dallas/Irving area myself. If you're anywhere near Plano there's a way cool reptile shop called DFW reptarium that has all sorts of obscure supplies that regular chain pet stores don't carry. Also, if you're looking for a good deal on a nice morph Lone Star reptile expo is this coming weekend in Arlington. Even if you were already set on a specific snake from a specific person, you should totally come out to the show anyway. Loads to see and lots of great people!

Website here if you were interested, could be a cool thing to do with your kiddos?

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Thanks for the info. I will be going Saturday. Might get one or maybe the one in July. I have a regular bp and an albino. Realy have a calibee in mind but I'll see when we go.

Welcome, nice to have you!

Welcome! North Fort Worth here! Thank you for posting about the reptile expo this coming weekend in Arlington. I had no idea!

Welcome to the bp.net family :)

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Originally Posted by Daigga

Neighbor! I'm in the west Dallas/Irving area myself. If you're anywhere near Plano there's a way cool reptile shop called DFW reptarium that has all sorts of obscure supplies that regular chain pet stores don't carry. Also, if you're looking for a good deal on a nice morph Lone Star reptile expo is this coming weekend in Arlington. Even if you were already set on a specific snake from a specific person, you should totally come out to the show anyway. Loads to see and lots of great people!

Website here if you were interested, could be a cool thing to do with your kiddos?

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UGH!! I have to go out if town, but I may send the hubby and kids on a Field Trip to the expo!!

It's great to see some Texas and North Texas people here!! We're south of Dallas off Hwy 67.

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Originally Posted by Reinz

Hey Lizzy, Welcome from East Texas!

Enjoy the Forum, great folks here! :)

Remember to post pics of your snake - or it didn't happen! :D

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Oh, it happened. The guy brought the snake around the corner, handed him to me, and I was like, "Yep. Mine!"

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Yellowbelly Jack the Pirate King

Congrats on the new snake.

My first two http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05...fd29a37e50.jpghttp://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05...be5100ba25.jpg

Congratulations on your snake!

Thank you. I will be getting one more this year. I'm starting a reptile room. I also have two crested geckos.

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Originally Posted by Reinz

:) Hey Albert, even though you're a Yankee, it sounds like we need to make you an honorary Texan! :D :gj:

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Thanks REINZ. I appreciate that and I would be honored. I really had a great time in Texas and received a great education.:salute:

Y'all are making me miss home :tears: Lol. I'm from Houston area (Tomball) and I have lived in McKinney in the Dallas area. Currently in KS. Anyone want to adopt a reptile girl...? I'll clean tubs and enclosures.

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Originally Posted by anicatgirl

Anyone want to adopt a reptile girl...? I'll clean tubs and enclosures.

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Rat tubs too?? LoL