Admiration

Who do admire in the Ball Python world? It could be a breeder or even yourself... Who do you look up to? :D :P

I personally think that ECLARK, The Snake Keeper, 8 Balls, And Ralph Davis are my inspirations. :D

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Originally Posted by Malika13

Who do admire in the Ball Python world? It could be a breeder or even yourself... Who do you look up to? :D :P

I personally think that ECLARK, The Snake Keeper, 8 Balls, And Ralph Davis are my inspirations. :D

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This site got me started.

But Kev and Kara, Adam, Tim and Monica,

I love to read the posts by Jo, Always well thought out and helpful. If I needed advice I'm sure she would have it right. Great woman in my book.

I also look up to Adam. Never met him and only talked to him a few times. I look up to him because he seems to approach every issue with a level head. Always seems to be calm and easy going. Not to mention his wealth of knowledge.

Always seems to have put thought into what he posts. And my son thinks he is the greatest. My son is never easy to get praise from, so he must be!!
I can't say anything bad about the other breeders since I don't know enough about them.

The SnakeKeepers; Dan and Colette Sutherland. I am stunned by their collection. I feel like I have a piece of the BP dream by owning a Pastel that they produced :)
Tim Bailey (he posts on this site) is a very helpful guy that I admire too :)
NERD of course, and Roussis Reptiles, have awesome collections.

Adam Wysocki was the first "big breeder" who would give me the time of day. Now he's a great friend that I very much look up to as a shining example of how to run this sort of business.

Kara and Kevin of NERD are amazing people and I will always strive to demonstrate as much passion and compassion for all my animals as they do for ALL of theirs. To watch them with animals is truly "chicken soup for the soul!" :D

Dave and Tracy Barker for their astonishing wealth of knowledge that they work so hard to share with the world. I would happily spend hours and hours (and however long they would tolerate me :P ) sitting at their feet to just absorb a fraction of that!

And many great folks here at BP.net...

Matt (Smulkin) for keeping it running when it seemed like everyone else had jumped ship....and then sticking around even when it joepardized his health to do so.

Chris (Cueball) for being so incredibly warm and generous.

Joanna (frankykeno) for the depths of wisdom she brings and shares with us all.

Robin (rabernet) for being such a dear friend and a shoulder to lean on.

And the entire Admin Team and Staff...because they dedicate SO many hours of their lives to this site for no other reason than to help those who are looking for help.

My list is somewhat short, but I would have to acknowldge Sean Bradley and Celia Chien first and foremost, as they menotored me when I first started out. Sean and Celia also have an awsome collection, and answer that phone call from me at all times of the day and night to answer one of my off the wall questions.

Secondly would have to be Brian and Lori Barcyzk. Two of the most genuine people I have met in the Business, and have one of the best collections in the world. I have bought numerous animals from them, and plan to buy plenty more exceptional animals from them.

All of you guys here on BP.net have inspired me to get more into ball pythons, but the guy who started it all for me is Brad Armitage(Picasso Reptiles here in Raleigh.) He showed me my first BP in person and helped to pick out the perfect one for a pet. He also introduced me to the concept of breeding morphs and such. So he's just a real cool guy overall. :)

Some more people that I definately owe thanks to; these are less general and more personal.
I definately owe thanks to Sean (LordJackel) and Sevo (Chris L) for finally getting me to realize how an incubator needs to be built. And to Chris (Cueball) definately, for making it less painful last year when our clutch went bad, by gifting me with an awesome female nomal.
I wuold definately thank Ed Clark for sending me some Provent-a-Mite when I was in a financial pinch and had mites. I know that he is not well-liked here, but he helped me there, and I am thankful for it no matter what.
And thanks to the ill-educated "breeder" who sold me Ginger, my then-adult breeding female, as a male back in 2003@ Best deal I ever got for $40..

You guys are my inspiration. You inspire me to be the best future Ball Python enthuisaist i can and will be. Because of how realistic, friendly and loving you all are, I pormised myself that no matter what it takes i will get to my goal in the most righteous way. I also promised myself and I now promise you that my first clutch (and probably second) of ball pythons i ever produce will go out to each and one of the helpful people i believe helped me. These future lil guys will be a gift to you guys no matter what morph comes out!! You guys truley inspired me and I will always be thankful. :grouphug:

EVERYsingle person who adores snakes and BPs, and all that have helped me with my rescue boy.... o by the way we got him sexed turns out vet was wrong first time he is a boy! :)

I Admire all of those that have taken the time to do the research The growing of snakes and the breeding for themselves..

Seeing baby Balls come out of the egg is Super rewarding.
I owe most of My success in this Hobby to Douglas Beard Of Flora and Fauna For helping me through the hard times and Selling me top quality animals years ago to start my collection.
There have been many others I have bought from some good and some bad.
I also Admire all the other pioneers of the morphs... PK RDR VPI NERD SK.... All but the origonal producer of the albino balls.

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Adam Wysocki was the first "big breeder" who would give me the time of day. Now he's a great friend that I very much look up to as a shining example of how to run this sort of business.

Kara and Kevin of NERD are amazing people and I will always strive to demonstrate as much passion and compassion for all my animals as they do for ALL of theirs. To watch them with animals is truly "chicken soup for the soul!" :D

Dave and Tracy Barker for their astonishing wealth of knowledge that they work so hard to share with the world. I would happily spend hours and hours (and however long they would tolerate me :P ) sitting at their feet to just absorb a fraction of that!

And many great folks here at BP.net...

Matt (Smulkin) for keeping it running when it seemed like everyone else had jumped ship....and then sticking around even when it joepardized his health to do so.

Chris (Cueball) for being so incredibly warm and generous.

Joanna (frankykeno) for the depths of wisdom she brings and shares with us all.

Robin (rabernet) for being such a dear friend and a shoulder to lean on.

And the entire Admin Team and Staff...because they dedicate SO many hours of their lives to this site for no other reason than to help those who are looking for help.

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YOU!! you've given me great advice here, and whenever i ask something, you always give me the answer that i need, and can understand. :D

Matt (Smulkin) for keeping it running when it seemed like everyone else had jumped ship....and then sticking around even when it joepardized his health to do so.


just out of curiosty, how did it hoepardise his health.. if dont wanna talk about it then just tell me to shut up... :)

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YOU!! you've given me great advice here, and whenever i ask something, you always give me the answer that i need, and can understand. :D

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:oops: You're sweet!

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Originally Posted by liam

Matt (Smulkin) for keeping it running when it seemed like everyone else had jumped ship....and then sticking around even when it joepardized his health to do so.


just out of curiosty, how did it hoepardise his health.. if dont wanna talk about it then just tell me to shut up... :)

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Mega-stress coming from his job that was increasing daily and getting worse and worse. He didn't have the time or the energy to deal with all the stuff that pops up around here (and at the time there was plenty) but he still did. He was literally making himself sick. For those that know him...keep him in your prayers, because work is still kicking his butt, but at least we're able to keep this weight off his shoulders for now. I miss him like crazy!

kara without a doubt for the light and joy she brings me.

dave and tracy barker for the time they gift others when they are asked.

jo for her amazing welcoming arms to me when i first came here.

laura for being a GREAT uniporn.

ben for being a wonderful friend and surrogate son.

there are more but it's too hot to continue LOL

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Originally Posted by JLC

:oops: You're sweet!

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no problem, it's true!

Oh gosh, the list of people I admire is just endless. To name the people I admire who are closest to my heart: Becky, Adam, Judy, Laura, Tim and Mon, Bob Clark, Mike Penn, Sprocket and Lynn, Christie, Derek, Joe, Jamie, Joanna, and I know I'm leaving off so many others.

But the person who inspires me the MOST....the guy with the biggest heart in the biz and who wants to help everyone have the best experience possible, and the guy who can't stand to have someone heartbroken....Chris, of course!

Um......Sort of like the Academy Awards....


I wish to thank Adam and Chris for the answers and inspiration and the soda all over the monitor :8:.

Kara, a BIG "Thank You!" for the virtual hugs, loving thoughts, and caring warmth during the hard times. :hug: :hug: (I still get weepy. :oops: THANKS!)

Jo for the lightheartedness. Becky for all the kindness and generosity of time for helping me with my rattie pets and their Rx needs---all my rat druggie questions.

Gin for the comraderie, Aleesha for the friendship from the beginning...we seemed to follow each other from site to site, there for a while. ;)

Jimi for the long-winded, long distance phone call on a early Sunday morning while he tutored and patiently answered my boa breeding questions and put up with my babbling discussion.

Tim and Monica for their patience and understanding and willingness to teach a newbie wanna-be breeder.

Evan and Bryan for their friendship.

Joe for his friendship and an awesome pet whom my daughter loves.

And sincerest apologies to the others who I've forgotten now, but will probably remember at 8:00 tomorrow while I'm trying to get to sleep. :rolleyes:


RuLyn:sunny:

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Originally Posted by recycling goddess

kara without a doubt for the light and joy she brings me.

dave and tracy barker for the time they gift others when they are asked.

jo for her amazing welcoming arms to me when i first came here.

laura for being a GREAT uniporn.

ben for being a wonderful friend and surrogate son.

there are more but it's too hot to continue LOL

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i've been sitting here tonight thinking of all the people who inspire, teach, assist and support me... and there really are too many to mention by name. i know that seems like a cop out but it's true.

depending on the day and the question i have, depends on who is there... answering my questions. judy, adam, jamie... robin, christie, becky, lawrence, raj, daniel... see i can't do it, i can't name you all :P

so to ALL of you who help me out when i need ya... thank YOU. i adore you ALL!!! :hug: