thanks to a friand

[bighillreptiles]

well thanks to a friend that I thought was a friend .I have lost every thing I have worked for the last three years including my hondo project , I had surgery this tuesday and a good friend said that they would look after every one for me ? I went back to the house and found that all of my snakes were dead and under -10 degrees f
I lost a pair of bci from mo parrie and all of my hondos as well as all of my pythons including my Indian project as well as many more.My total is over 15,000 Just tell ya, just to trust yourself.
I have a few snakes let for sale at my step daughters that were kept in her cold storage for hibernation Thank god for thouse you can trust

[Tyler99]

O my god...Im very sorry big hill.

[Dani33]

Holy, I am so sorry Paul. That's horrific.

[Nicky]

so sorry to hear man, did you tell him how to look after everything before you gave them to him or just assume? Deffently makes me reconsider who I would leave my snakes with If I ever had to go away.

[Tyler99]

Paul, does that include you kingsnakes too??

[JAdkins2451]

Sorry to hear about that.. I makes me glad I let my sis watch mine..

[bighillreptiles]

yes all of my snakes except the few that i nhad at my step daughters place I quite

[Tyler99]

Are u going to get more?

[ssshell]

omg...thats horrible!

[JonD]

That is horrible, what happened to allow your place to get soo cold?

[Katt]

That's terrible!! How did it happen?!

[Dragonhood]

really sorry to here about your loss. I will pray for a quick recovery and I hope you'll hold your head hi and look forward to the future. All the best John from reptileoasis

[Jeff_Favelle]

OMG, that's terrible man. I feeld for you, as I know how much you loved those snakes and working with them. That sucks man.

How the heck did the house get down to minus 10 though? Did the guy rob you or anything? Can you press charges to get something back?

[Davey213]

That's really sad man... just don't give up herping. you can build your collection back up with time.

[HumphreyBoagart]

Paul,
That is very sad and unfortunate. I know how passionate you are about our slithering friends. Maybe instead of giving up, you should just give it some time. I know after all that hard work is lost, it's hard to start over, but I don't think that you really want to quit. You're upset, which is very understandable, but along with the healing hands of time, you can rebuild your collection bigger and better than it ever was. Stay strong and as hard as it may be, stay positive. After all is back to normal maybe you can change your name to "BIGGERHillReptiles". Take it easy and once again I'm very sorry to hear about your loss.
Sincerely,
Craig

[BOAS_N_PYTHONS]

PAUL:

Sorry to hear about the loss, damn that really does hurt indeed.

Hope this does not let you stray from the love of reptiles.

Tony

[Darren179]

Paul sorry to hear about your loss. I have delt with you a number of times and can see that you really do love your animal.s Its a shame to have such a tragedy happen to somebody who cherishes there collection so much.

[wizbit13]

Damn dude that is so upsetting. Hold your head up high and give it some time. My thoughts are with you.

Adam

[clint545]

Paul - Very very sorry to hear that. Absolutly horrible. Stay strong and the best of luck for the future. You know everyone is behind you:)

[susan]

im so sorry for your loss!

[bighillreptiles]

Thanks every one the oil lines frose and the person that said that they would keep a eye on things had not been there sence monday and i got out of the hospital on tuesday and could not be on my own after the opperation for a few days thanks for all the concern and best wishes Paul

[Ryan and Katie]

OMG... What can you say? :(
Our condolences... Best of luck.

[Slipknot]

Paul I am so sorry. :(

[marisa]

Holy crap. Man that is truely terrible. A horrible thing to happen especially coming from a friend. I cannot imagine the rage you must be feeling.

R.I.P. To all your snakes

Marisa

[Lioness]

wow paul..i am so sorry..i feel for u man.
i understand that its not just work that was lost..but also so many dear friends... hopefully u wont give up..and hopefully ur collection becomes as strong and successful as it was before.
just know that we are all here for u..if at anytime u need anything.
and hopefully ur so-called "friend" is human enough to pay u back some of what u lost..
best wishes

[Ace]

Wow Paul, that's quite a loss. Sorry to hear about them. You had quite a beautiful collection, and to loose them because of someone you trusted. Man, what can I say, sorry buddy, Hopefully you can rebuild an as nice collection if the future. :(

[CB Shwa]

Wow, What a terrible story! I dont know what I would do if I was in your shoes but the s#%t would hit the fan. You seem like a pretty good guy and it is a shame you got hosed. I am sure things will look better in the future.
Chris

[ChocoMeijin]

That must have been horrible to come home to!! T_T I hope everything turns out ok now.... first surgery, now this.... >O< T___T

[Tyler99]

I said it before, But...man....that was an awsome collection, but now, on the bright side, you can plan for even more snakes!!!

[peterm15]

im sorry to hear that man.. just keep your head up and things will get better.. the slates clean and all you have to do work to get back on track... good luck...

[Tim and Julie B]

Paul I am so sorry to hear that. Give me a call if you can. That sucks.....man there really is not much you can say.....it is just a sad situation. But don't quit man..it sucks and it hurts now but you love reptiles and should continue to keep them. TB

[Scales Zoo]

My heart sank reading this, nothing I can really say Paul, there are no words for that. Freezing and fire, are my 2 worst nightmares.

Ryan

[Rikki]

Omg, im so sorry man!

[Bartman]

Wow I cannot believe that, its shocking. Im so sorry to hear, my condolences bud

[bighillreptiles]

Thanks everyone for all the kind words and help and offers I realy appreciate all the people that has came to me in my hour of need ,On a good note I think that I might have ^ snakes that have started to move a little

[Minnow]

Dear Paul,
I am so sorry about what happened. Talk about getting kicked while you are down!
All of Ontario will remember the winter of 2005, but probably nobody more than you.
I hope you are making a speedy recovery from your surgery. Take care!
Carol

[Minnow]

I just read your post. I was going to ask just that.......could it be that they are just slowed right down from the cold. Maybe a nice warm 'sauna' is what they need! I hope more come around.
Carol

[Herpguy2004]

omg dude that really sucks! its good some are starting to move though. i really hope things work out for you. i wish i could do something to help.

[noahspets]

Hey, Paul. We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Everyone is right, there really isnt much a person can say. Hope everything works out for you in the future.

Best regards,

Jackie, Rick & Tracy

[bighillreptiles]

well here is all that lived het male albino hondo Jeff's line f het anary 66%het albino marc B f dhet ghost Marc B ,F albino Marc B two female pueblans one from Brian HWHand last was a ruthvini king from brian HWH,At least I still have a few to work with in a few years ,thanks again for all that have replyed
Paul and Gloria God Bless You all

[beanersmysav]

Hey I know I don't know you nor have I ever seen your snake nor know your compassion although I have a good idea of how you might be feeling, and can only sympathize for you. I hope more come too if it's possible, and there's nothing I can say that hasn't been said, and I'm sure you know that everyone is her for you and behind you with all you do. My thoughts and prayers go out to you not only for your lost collection but your recovery of surgery, I'm assured 'he' will be with you through the tough times. The best of luck to you and your collection.

And I'm pretty sure you've got a lawsuit on your hands if it was a preventable mishap, that was neglected since you basicly let someone watch over your business, however this is a "friend" so that could be an issue for you.

[Scales Zoo]

Originally posted by Minnow
I just read your post. I was going to ask just that.......could it be that they are just slowed right down from the cold. Maybe a nice warm 'sauna' is what they need! I hope more come around.
Carol

Actually Paul, if you get this in time, warm up all snakes slowly. Warming them too fast could kill them, warming them slowly could save them.

Once warm, keep them really warm, and a bit more humid than normal for a few weeks.

Ryan

[bighillreptiles]

yes that is what i did over a 7 hr period brout them up to 78 and now they are on heat tape again at my dauters house where i am staying untill im back on my feet 100%.Thanks for all the kind words

[Tim_Cranwill]

OMG!!!! I'm SO sorry, Paul! :(

Let me know if there's anything I can do to help.

[varanus69]

my deepest condolences. I couldn't imagine how i would feel if that happened to me , i'd be devastated. Best of luck buddy.

[Will]

That's awful... :(

[ReneeB]

Paul, my condolences on the horrible loss. I know how you are feeling. I lost my collection (although alot smaller than yours) to the opposite siutation (extreme overheating). I wish you the best of luck recovering your losses

[ydnic]

Glad to see some made it through

[zero&stich]

My condolences. Glad to hear some animals are ok. Keep your head up and think of it this way. The slates clean. And maybe you can rebuild your collection bigger and better than before.

RIP to the animals. :(

[Andy_G]

Sorry for your loss man. If you need to talk with somebody you know how to get a hold of me.

[bighillreptiles]

the person i was referring to in the beginning of this post has got ahold of me and at this time is trying their best with me to recoup some of my losses. thanks to all of those who have replied to this post and thanks for all the care and concern from the fellow herpers in the herper world.
Paul and Gloria
I guess there was alot of misunderstanding on both parts.

[dave68]

Hey Paul, so sorry to hear the news. If there is any way you could make it to the Calgary TARAS show, and my Teddy girl has her babies in time, I will give you a pair of boas free no strings, just my condolences. I too have gone through very similar devastation and really feel for you, lost my whole collection sevenish years ago in a house fire. Now I'm back with an even bigger and better collection, so definately don't give up. Anyways either way if you can't make it to Calgary, I'll send them to you as long as you can pay shipping!! Us herpers have got to stick together, and I really feel the need to help you out. Any questions, or if you just want to chat, you can PM me here or Email me at forktonguefarms@hotmail.com. Take care and get better soon!

Dave