My wife finally picked one.............

[PitOnTheProwl]

Went today and picked up this little spider.........



This was the one I asked about last night. Though I only got 2 responses on an idea for a price, I did check some of the breeders sites to get a better idea.
My wife wanted to see him in person and didn't hesitate when she saw him she wanted him. He is a little brighter than in the pictures and has a little orange on his sides (I think it's called flames?).
Well she wanted him so I couldn't haggle on the $250 the guy was asking.

He also came with.........


50 gal reptile cage, heat mat, water bowl, hide, and a cheap thermostat.

Well that led to a trip to home-depot and lowes to find something so we could make everyone fit in out house........



The shelving unit is a 5 shelf, 6 foot high, 24 inch deep, and 4 foot wide. We made it into 2 separate units to hold all 4 tanks that we have right now.

His name is now "Butterball" and he is 240g born 7/2010
This guy even had vet records from where he takes all his snakes for check-ups JUST BECAUSE

I think I got a decent deal, PLUS the wife is happy and has her own ball to play with

Feeding log even matches my same 5 day schedule So I am sure this guy was meant for her LOL

[PitOnTheProwl]

PS, yes that thermometer shows 105 but Butterball was not in there, he is in another tank in another room for a couple of weeks just to protect mine. I am not too worried about him because of the way this guy took care of his snakes, but you can never be too careful.

He is going to be going into the 20 long that our King is in and Nibbles is getting his 50gal so she can stretch out.

[rabernet]

He's a beautiful spider! Congratulations!

[Evenstar]

Very pretty spider! And sounds to me like you go a whopper of a deal for all that for $250.... Can't wait til my hubby gets his own snake!

[Definitions]

yeah very nice spider. I wish my wife would want to pick out a snake for her self. lol I show her mine she's headed for the heel's :p haha. great snake!! I love spiders.

[PitOnTheProwl]

Forgot to mention, the shelving rack was miss marked at Lowes. Should have been like $80 but had a sign for $49.00 from an old sale. They gave it to us at marked price.
It has been a good day, we dont have two nickles to rub together now but still a good day

[zina10]

Wow, such a beautiful spider !! Well chosen
Congratulations

[SpencerShanks]

Hopefully my future wife will have as good a choice in BPs as yours does Nice pickup, good luck with him

[shorty54]

Awsome pick up! Wish I could get a deal like that!

[JLC]

Your wife has good taste! Congrats on the beautiful spider and the great deals!