Congrats to Bob Clark

[Royal_Rodents]

congrats to bob clark: for rasing the biggest snake in captivity at a incrediable length of 24-feet but for the very fun about the money aspect bob clark made 35,000 but in his remarks he says hes going to miss fluffy ( the python ) if you want the full story go to http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/...-Big-Snake.php

[ladywhipple02]

At least she's in Columbus... now I can go visit her!

[Freakie_frog]

Kinda sad that Fluffy isn't with bob any more..

[Royal_Rodents]

yea
i guess bob is pretty sad about letting her go that says something about bob always trying to improve herping

[ADEE]

wow, im sure that was bitter sweet! how cool, i would love to see her someday!!!

as a side note i think its wonderful they are making such efforts to take such great care of her too

[Royal_Rodents]

yea,
i think so to its good that zoo and qualified indivduals know how to keep these amazing animals thriving in our world
good luck fluffy

[djansen]

yea
i guess bob is pretty sad about letting her go that says something about bob always trying to improve herping

thats pretty easy for $35,000

[JLC]

I've seen her in person. VERY impressive animal. She's gorgeous. And it does make me kinda sad, because if he's in Columbus now, then I'll probably never see her again.

[cassandra]

thats pretty easy for $35,000

I doubt that. To properly raise a hatchling female retic to the largest snake in captivity, food and husbandry requirements and space could easily take that much, let alone man hours caring for the animal.

There was a big discussion about Bob's decision to let Fluffy go on cornsnakes.com; I still firmly contend that it was an excellent decision as it will benefit herp awareness and education, as well as benefit the welfare of all the animals at the zoo with profit from increased visitors to the zoo. Win-win for everyone...and Fluffy will be in good hands. =)

[ladywhipple02]

I've gotta say if you've never been to the Columbus zoo, you really should go sometime. It's one of the better zoos I've been to---Jack Hannah's home zoo---and they've added on some excellent exhibits in the last five years or so. They have a brand new, amazing Southeastern Asia section... and I love their North American section, as well. Definitely recommended!

Looks like my next visit to the C-bus is going to include a swing by the zoo...