Spiders Scorpions found in Manila mail


	Spiders Scorpions found in Manila mail

pokkets

10-3-2007 3:06 AM

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spider, scorpion, mail, manila, post, package

pokkets says:

"The scorpions nearly bit the examiner" Isn't that what scorpions do when they've been stuck in a hot bot fighting with spiders for space? Some were still juveniles, and will possibly be used in exhibitions.

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10-3-2007 3:09 AM

skwirlinator

Some collector is out some money. Either that or the 'Message' was not received.

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