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09-14-2008, 06:08 PM
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I've Made the Jump
Many of you know that I've been doing a lot of research on poison dart frogs, but I've decided that for now they're too much responsibility. So I did a bit of research on a herp that's been nagging at the back of my mind for a while...
So yesterday at the Sacramento Reptile Show, I found a beautiful male juvenile California kingsnake! He's getting settled in his new home, and even ate a pinky this morning! Once he settles in (and digests his food), I'll snap some pictures. 
We're not a one-herp family anymore!
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09-14-2008, 06:29 PM
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Yeah! Congrats! Can't wait for the pics.
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09-14-2008, 06:29 PM
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Re: I've Made the Jump...
I don't blame you, I can't deal with the darts either!
Congrats on your king!
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09-14-2008, 09:06 PM
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Re: I've Made the Jump...
What's so difficult about them? I'm planning on getting some, and they seem fairly simple.
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09-14-2008, 10:12 PM
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I can't handle the fruit fly culturing. I love making vives and dart frog vivs are pretty self sustaining once made. The biggest issue with enclosures is keeping the humidity up (they need 90% or greater) and the heat up. Something I'm not willing to do when our winters get cold and I don't want to pay to heat the house at 72.
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09-15-2008, 09:56 PM
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Re: I've Made the Jump...
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What's so difficult about them? I'm planning on getting some, and they seem fairly simple.
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I didn't say "difficult," I said "too much responsibility."  They just require more attention than I'm able to give at the moment.
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09-15-2008, 10:19 PM
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Re: I've Made the Jump...
Either way, congrats on your addition!! I think you made a wise choice.
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09-16-2008, 08:48 PM
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Re: I've Made the Jump...
Can't wait to see pictures!
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09-16-2008, 10:57 PM
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Re: I've Made the Jump...
Just remember that snakes are just lizards who have lost their legs!
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09-17-2008, 12:35 AM
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LOL... well legs or none, this little guy is a lot quicker than Gil!
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