smigon
Old enough to know better
Today was the Phoenix Repticon, and it was my first time to experience it. Hypnoctopus (Olivia) and I purchased VIP tickets in advance so we could get in early, and we got there right at 9am when the doors opened.
It was small and while neither of us purchased anything live, we both found some great pieces of driftwood and hides for good prices.
Then the fun began. We went to Kathy and Bill Love's table and played with a Dumeril's Boa, an albino Ball python and a Pied Sided Ball python. We would put them around people's necks while they posed for pictures, we got to see the wonder of the little kids as they experienced touching a snake for the first time and got a few people who, after saying they would never touch a snake, reached out with one finger and ended up petting them for a moment. It was really cool to share these creatures and the experience with them.
When it slowed down, Olivia, Kathy and I sat and talked for hours. I don't think there is enough time in the day to ever get bored talking with Kathy, she is just as lovely in person as she is here on the forum and has had so many adventures in her life. Bill was doing his photography at the table next to us and was busy with that most of the day, but he is "good people" just like Kathy.
I am by far the world's worst photographer so I took no pictures but hopefully Olivia or Bill can post some for us.
This truly was a great day, spent with great people and beautiful animals. It is nice to spend time with true friends. :cheers:
It was small and while neither of us purchased anything live, we both found some great pieces of driftwood and hides for good prices.
Then the fun began. We went to Kathy and Bill Love's table and played with a Dumeril's Boa, an albino Ball python and a Pied Sided Ball python. We would put them around people's necks while they posed for pictures, we got to see the wonder of the little kids as they experienced touching a snake for the first time and got a few people who, after saying they would never touch a snake, reached out with one finger and ended up petting them for a moment. It was really cool to share these creatures and the experience with them.
When it slowed down, Olivia, Kathy and I sat and talked for hours. I don't think there is enough time in the day to ever get bored talking with Kathy, she is just as lovely in person as she is here on the forum and has had so many adventures in her life. Bill was doing his photography at the table next to us and was busy with that most of the day, but he is "good people" just like Kathy.
I am by far the world's worst photographer so I took no pictures but hopefully Olivia or Bill can post some for us.
This truly was a great day, spent with great people and beautiful animals. It is nice to spend time with true friends. :cheers:
