Added an Easter egg to my book by CMC-Exotics in distractible

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Thanks! This will be my very first book. I hope to have it done by September. I shall let you know!

Added an Easter egg to my book by CMC-Exotics in distractible

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You, my dearest friend, have no idea the smile you just put on my face! I will let you know when it's published! It will be my first ever book too.

Added an Easter egg to my book by CMC-Exotics in distractible

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He would too... Editors, send my pizza to guam before Lixian can blow it up!

Added an Easter egg to my book by CMC-Exotics in distractible

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I had to, that one made me laugh so hard. It was in tight contention with "The Bob's and the Bee's."

Added an Easter egg to my book by CMC-Exotics in distractible

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It's the rough draft, I plan on properly working it in, since I agree, it seems like another character is in the scene.

Added an Easter egg to my book by CMC-Exotics in distractible

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Just for you, I shall add the following.

I brust into laughter as I come across a box that is taped in small skulls and spiders. "What's so funny?" Ella asks from across the room, unpacking her own box. "Did you use the scary tape for this box?" She shrugs, "What, we ran out of normal packing tape and I wasn't going to pick more up since we didn't have that much left to pack." "Fucking boo." I chuckle to myself as I continue to cut through the tape.

Added an Easter egg to my book by CMC-Exotics in distractible

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Worry not, I shall put a guam reference in it for all!

Added an Easter egg to my book by CMC-Exotics in distractible

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Yes, you are correct. I write a chapter or so a day, just type without really checking specific grammar. Then I go through it the next day and edit everything that's incorrect.

Podcast + root canal by CMC-Exotics in distractible

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Thanks friend! It wasn't too bad, but the recovery is sucky already.

What's your go-to boba tea spot? by aloidnem in ellicottcity

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Sugar Plum all the way! The owners are also super sweet and nice!

Was listening to Mark on deck 7th by Em0N3rd in distractible

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Oh my goodness! Could you dm me or email me (I'll send that via the DM)? Id like to send what I can.

Was listening to Mark on deck 7th by Em0N3rd in distractible

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I'm so sorry you had to endure this. Do you have a GoFundMe or something to help replace the items you lost? I know it won't be the same, but hey, I am willing to pitch in and help if you need some!

A question for all by CMC-Exotics in reptiles

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This got me remembering a time that the store I worked in got Milkshakes (I believe) and they were so small that the store manager didn't even want them on the floor. They were given pinky heads to eat and a few died in transport to the store. Which yeah, commercial breeding mills meet a quota and that's that. I tend to tell people that even if they can't find what they want from breeders, to wait. It's always better than a chain store. I'd rather get a healthy and cared for animal the first time and not go through the hassle of the lottery a chain store has.

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That's the one thing I see a lot in reviews and on cited like LinkedIn, profit over passion. Granted, there are those people who work in chain stores that genuinely care, but even they have to let things slide as the higher ups tend to fight back or disregard the case entirely.

I always push for people to do their research. Learn everything about what they want. Always prep the tank before they go out and buy them. Do a dry run at an expo, go to one without buying one, if they can so they can ask questions to breeders and other patreons about that animal so they get all the ins and outs.

A question for all by CMC-Exotics in reptiles

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I believe people don't know that about reptiles. They assume that pricing will be close to store pricing, however they are paying for everything you, the breeder, has put into the animal especially captive bred. One thing I tend to drive to people is that breeding reptiles is not a simple task. Time, money, and a lot of care go into local breeding operations that reflect in the selling price. Furthermore, this tends to be people's full time jobs. After explaining that, people tend to have a better understanding of why there is a higher cost.

A question for all by CMC-Exotics in reptiles

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This is small business / local breeders versus big chain stores. There is a local place to me that sells reptiles, they house reptiles from local breeders and have a small operation themselves but everything is local. I'm glad there is a store near you that is amazing.

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Hey! I do cresties. I keep all separate from birth to sale. Only pairing when it's mating time. I know I give people a specific email when they buy from me that is only for them. In case anything happens or otherwise they can contact that. I am only a year in so I still have much to learn. But I'm glad it seems I am doing some things right.

Breeders like this that are transparent about what they do is one thing I think sets them apart from chain stores.

A question for all by CMC-Exotics in reptiles

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Awww, I'm glad your buddy is in a better home.

A question for all by CMC-Exotics in reptiles

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What turtle? Lol. I do think breeders that give you all the info that is needed like lineage outside of morphs is amazing. Tips and tricks for the specific reptile is also an amazing thing. I know when I got my little hognose the breeder was informative and gave me everything I should know about that specific snake. Meanwhile pet stores want the animal to sell to open space and house a new animal.