OK, so, blogs don't have to totally be serious right? I think I've decided why Tinley Park NARBC is my favorite show. I live near Chicago, so I get to bring my new babies home myself. Yeah, I know, you can ship, and I've had animals shipped, but I am such a worry wart, I can't even describe the mess I was the day the iguanas arrived here. I knew the animals were in good hands because we used Ship Your Reptiles, but still, I was a panicked mess.

Since agirl and her love of snakes can't be denied, this Tinley I got two wonderful gifts! I did wait a few days to let the new kids settle in. Tonight I will see if they take a feeding along with the rest of the crew.

First up is my lovely Biak X Aru Green Tree python from Terry Phillip at Black Hills Reptiles. He's a stunning 2 year old male that makes me smile every time I look at him coiled in his cage on my desk. Gorgeous green, with a beautiful blue tail -- can you tell I'm in love?

The next baby to come home with me is a beautiful Blood Python from Bloodpythons.com. Now, I had bid on this girl in the auction only to have it go a bit too high. As I walked out for a breather, I walked past none other than Rich Crowley proudly holding the snake! After yelling at him for out-bidding me, he informed me he only wanted the shirt that came with the snake. That made my night and I bounced away with my new red gurl.

Names are still up in the air... I am open to suggestions because I know both of these snakes will become educational animals. What do you suggest?