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01-05-15, 01:57 AM
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Re: Help me decide which to get first!
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Originally Posted by Minkness
Nifty!
Nice marks too. =)
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Thats what I said when I saw it!
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A guy on craigslist had one just like this about 2 weeks ago for $100 with a nice large aquarium and lots of accessories. But was sold when I called.  They are awesome looking.
My cal king was a bit feisty when I first got her. She was 8-10" long maybe. She would strike and rattle her tail. Now she is putty in my hands and doesn't tail rattle. I actually miss the tail rattling. |
I know another snake you could get that really rattles its tail. Lol 
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That Aberrant Cal King is gorgeous.
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I know right? I love how the head markings resemble a skull. Its absolutely badass!
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01-05-15, 02:46 AM
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Re: Help me decide which to get first!
Looks like the MBK is in the lead. Have you changed your mind on it or still not sure yet? =)
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01-05-15, 09:36 AM
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Re: Help me decide which to get first!
The MBK fan club is serious business.
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01-05-15, 01:44 PM
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Re: Help me decide which to get first!
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The MBK fan club is serious business.
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I agree and everyone needs at least one MBK! 
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01-09-15, 01:21 PM
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Re: Help me decide which to get first!
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Looks like the MBK is in the lead. Have you changed your mind on it or still not sure yet? =)
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Still undecided but still leaning towards a Cali or Aberrant Cali King. We'll see!
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01-09-15, 02:17 PM
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Re: Help me decide which to get first!
Well, if it's between cali or abara I'd pick the abara!
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01-09-15, 10:04 PM
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Re: Help me decide which to get first!
Ok, so I took the fam to a couple pet stores locally today. We went to the one we originally went to and we went to another one we havent been to (went there first). So the one we went to that we havent been to was a nice big one, had a decent selection of snakes. They happened to have an MBK and I decided to handle it. It was probably about two years old, little skiddish at first but from the appearance it was entering shed soon. Adapted to me rather quickly though, liked him alot but would prefer a bit younger of a snake.
So we spent an hour at the shop we originally went to and I held a Pueblan Milk that was about a year old. Really really liked this snake attitude wise and feeling wise, of course marking wise as well. Bit more skiddish than a king but still very manageable. Also held an adult Cali King and was reminded of why I liked em so much in the first place. Such docile snakes they are but like I said, I really wanted a younger snake. I asked if they had any young Kings and sure enough, they have about a 6mo old black and white Cali King. I handled it for about 30 minutes and it was the best behaved snake Ive held yet.
So without a doubt, we put a deposit down on the lil guy/gal and well be picking it up (along with its new home and supplies) next Friday. Were gonna head back on Sunday for a snake exhibit and were gonna revisit the lil guy and get ready for next friday. So stoked about it, I cant believe how well behaved he was.
Im really amazed on how snakes interact with me and sense energy from people. I really enjoy handling them and I think they really realize that. Even the skiddish guys calmed down quicky and I still havent been nipped or musked on (knock on wood).
Thank you guys for the advise and taking part. Im really excited to post pics of our lil one next friday.
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01-09-15, 10:40 PM
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Re: Help me decide which to get first!
Very exciting. Hope you can build a nice collection and a Cali king might pave the way 
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01-09-15, 10:47 PM
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Re: Help me decide which to get first!
Can't wait for pics!
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01-09-15, 10:49 PM
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Re: Help me decide which to get first!
Great choice D. I started my collection with a Cal King too. He's still my favorite snake . Can't wait to see pics. Congrats!
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01-10-15, 01:11 AM
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Re: Help me decide which to get first!
The first step on the slippery slope... lol.
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01-10-15, 01:30 AM
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Re: Help me decide which to get first!
Thank you guys, Ive been thinking about that lil guy all night.
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01-10-15, 01:45 AM
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Re: Help me decide which to get first!
Why did you have to put down a deposit? Just curious.
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01-10-15, 02:47 AM
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Re: Help me decide which to get first!
Finances. Were just now starting to get out of an almost two year span of being as broke as broke can get. We have enough to buy the snake, just not supplies and whatnot. Trust me, I did NOT want to wait.
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01-10-15, 11:47 AM
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Re: Help me decide which to get first!
Lol fair enough . I'm glad to hear you are doing better now! I wish my petstores here would hold animals. But alas, they do not. =(
Can't wait for pics!
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