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11/02/2004 09:48:59 PM · #1 |
Our pet snake, Homer, is on his way to snake heaven . . .
Here is the last photo of him:
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11/02/2004 09:51:01 PM · #2 |
Aww, poor Homer. :(
(I'm sure snake heaven is full of juicy mice, though.) |
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11/02/2004 09:54:14 PM · #3 |
Sorry to hear that David :(
I'm sure a print is ready to be hung on your wall... |
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11/02/2004 10:21:17 PM · #4 |
So sorry for you and your family. I am not a snake person at all and have never really thought about how long they live. Is 15 years a long time for a snake to live?
BTW great shot.
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11/02/2004 10:28:36 PM · #5 |
| Rest in peace, Homer... what a beautiful creature. Sorry for your loss to your family. {{{{hug}}}} |
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11/02/2004 10:39:35 PM · #6 |
Sorry about your family's loss, David. He was a beautiful animal and it's great that you were able to capture some really nice shots of him.
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11/02/2004 10:43:13 PM · #7 |
I didn't realize snakes lived that long, 15 years. I've never seen one colored like this. What type of snake is he? Great picture.
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11/02/2004 11:23:16 PM · #8 |
my snake is 26 years old, still alive (knocks on wood)
im sure he'll have an unlimited supply of mice in snake heaven ^_^
Message edited by author 2004-11-02 23:24:27.
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11/02/2004 11:49:42 PM · #9 |
Sorry to hear of your loss. RIP homer and I hope heaven greets you with a nice warm donut... I mean mouse.
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11/02/2004 11:55:53 PM · #10 |
i'm sorry to hear about Homer but, thats a long life for a corn snake(if that is what he is)
i hope that homer enjoys his stay in pet photographic subjest heaven
He's as old as me to.
Message edited by author 2004-11-02 23:57:13.
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11/03/2004 12:13:42 AM · #11 |
| oh no, i loved homer! so sorry... |
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11/03/2004 12:26:10 AM · #12 |
(big hugs) to the Sidwell family! i'm so sorry for your loss! Homer was loved and is now, no doubt, happily slithering down Heaven's streets of gold toward an unlimited buffet of mice and lazy days in the sun.
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11/03/2004 02:00:51 AM · #13 |
In answer to your questions, Homer is a red rat snake, partially albino, contributing to his lovely colors. This type of snake can live to 20 years or so, perhaps longer, but usually shorter.
He was the subject of several photos over the years. These are my favorites:
 
It's a sad occasion here in the Sidwell home. My kids were crying when I told them, even though snakes don't usually engender warm cuddly emotions from people. We'll miss him, but already my two eldest daughters are planning on getting a new breeding pair of snakes, perhaps rosy boas. ...Yeah, our house is a zoo.
Thanks for the kind comments!
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11/03/2004 11:38:38 PM · #14 |
I am very sorry to hear about Homer. He really is a beautiful snake. We lost one of our guinea pigs this morning, so I definately sympathize.
Raja
A couple months ago Chico was killed by his brother Sukari (thanks to the DPC crew for naming them for me)
Chico and Sukari
Rest in piece Homer, and all lost pets. They will definately be missed. :( |
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