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Discussion in 'Whatnots' started by dmc, May 5, 2011.

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  1. 8people

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    8people, Feb 18, 2012
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    @ Dice Too true!

    @ 8people I just had a thought, do you or Kev have any idea why a pet in your country would be a Royal and a Ball in America? I guess it's like smokes having different common names too. I would much rather say I had a Royal rather than a Ball though.

    If it was a royal that farted I could see the name change!
     
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  3. 8people

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    [​IMG] The latin name is Python Regius, supposedly Cleopatra and other notable egyptian nobility when it was fashionable would import these animals from other areas in Africa (Western and Central parts geneally) as these pythons are placid (even in the wild) they could be worn as necklaces and bracelets whilst still alive, they were termed Royal Pythons due to that cultural link.

    In America they are more known because they are a timid animal and when scared their natural defense is to roll up into a ball to protect their heads. Hence called Ball Pythons due to what is viewed as a cute defensive mechanism.
     
    8people, Feb 18, 2012
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    @ 8people
    This is reasonable. You really know your subject and make it interesting. Thank you for the explanation.
     
    Old One, Feb 18, 2012
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  5. Dice

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    :lol: Let me guess, did it sound like ssssppppppfffffftttttttttsssss ..... ?
     
    Dice, Feb 18, 2012
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    Smelled like chicken farts....
     
    T2Bruno, Feb 18, 2012
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  7. Dice

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    Are they silent and deadly or more the constricting kind ....
     
    Dice, Feb 18, 2012
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  8. Old One

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    Just wondering, where and when were you sniffing chicken farts!?
     
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  9. Dice

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    :lol: Good point Old One.
     
    Dice, Feb 18, 2012
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    :D Old farts ask the dangest things don't we?
     
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  11. 8people

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    [​IMG]
    It was just a surprisingly loud squeak :lol:
     
    8people, Feb 18, 2012
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  12. Dice

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    Wow eight, you have your own live squeaky toy.
     
    Dice, Feb 18, 2012
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  13. T2Bruno

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    I guess you've never been in a chicken coup. Chickens are the most disgusting things ... and smelly ... and tasty.
     
    T2Bruno, Feb 18, 2012
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    Oh yeah, mostly country boy. That smell wasn't to be described! We had a chicken ranch on two sides when I lived near San Dimas in California. pop. 2700 plus a few.
     
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    That town is a lot larger than mine.(1400) Almost a city. The next town has a chicken farm complete with its enormous swarm of flies.
     
    Merlanni, Feb 19, 2012
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  16. Dice

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    I never grew up with a chicken farm but I did grow up in the country. I always loved going to the neighbors house and collecting chicken eggs when I got a chance. I thought it was like looking for treasure - or maybe easter.
     
    Dice, Feb 19, 2012
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    The city I live in has a population of around 160,000, which isn't all that big for where I live. In fact, one of the reasons I chose to live here is because it's one of the less congested areas. We actually have things like hills, hiking trails, horse trails and border a national forest. This is "small town" living. :p
     
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    @MerIanni
    Remember that was in the 50's and very early 60's. Now it even has it's own high school.
    I just like small towns. I still live about 20mi from a town of about 2500+.

    @marceror
    The place we moved to Ontario California was 147000 and a few when we got there. we lived just 5mi from town in a farming area where sheep were grazed after harvest when the grass grew. We had our dogs, Delrick Shepards was the business, there.

    @Dice
    Yeah, mom and I split the money left after mash and corn was bought. I got about a $1 a week, big money for a little kid back then. A real treasure hunt for me.
     
    Old One, Feb 19, 2012
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    Ah, the good ole Inland Empire. Ontario is not too far from me, actually.
     
    Marceror, Feb 20, 2012
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    I miss the old Ontario from when I left. That was more than 30 years ago. That place is long gone. If offered time travel....... no, punch card comps and waiting for a pc would drive me nuts now. Besides, no RBP!
     
    Old One, Feb 20, 2012
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