Speaker 1
I grew up in mexico. I enjoy drinking and socializing with friends. I hang out at a karaoke bar most nights. I own a construction company. I have two daughters.
Speaker 2
My favorite hobby is scuba diving. I've been to hawaii three times. I'm a us marine veteran. I have two pet snakes. My wife and I just got divorced.
Speaker 1
I was raised in Mexico. I spent a lot of time in the water growing up. I live in California. I am a construction worker. I have twin daughters.
Speaker 2
I am going on a trip to Hawaii soon. I have been to Hawaii three times. I am recently divorced. I used to be a Marine stationed in Hawaii. I love to scuba dive. I have two pet snakes called Bert and Ernie.
Speaker 1
Hi. What have you been up to today?
Speaker 2
Getting ready for my trip to hawaii. I've been there three times but, still can't get enough.
Speaker 1
That sounds like fun. Are you going for business or pleasure?
Speaker 2
Pleasure, I recently got a divorce so I need some me time.
Speaker 1
Sorry to hear that, but good job doing something for yourself!
Speaker 2
I was a marine and was stationed in hawaii. Love to scuba dive.
Speaker 1
Me too. I was raised in mexico so I spent a lot of time in the water.
Speaker 2
Wow, mexico. Do you live in the united states now?
Speaker 1
Yeah, california. I work in construction here.
Speaker 2
Any pets? I have two snakes bert and ernie.
Speaker 1
Nope, just twin daughters. That's enough for me.
Speaker 2
I guess so, how old are they. I'll bet they're cute.
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Speaker 1
I was raised in Mexico. I spent a lot of time in the water growing up. I live in California. I am a construction worker. I have twin daughters.
Speaker 2
I am going on a trip to Hawaii soon. I have been to Hawaii three times. I am recently divorced. I used to be a Marine stationed in Hawaii. I love to scuba dive. I have two pet snakes called Bert and Ernie.
Speaker 1
What about your snakes? I'll bet THEY are cute! Do they eat live mice?
Speaker 2
I usually use frozen, but they take live when I'm able to get them.
Speaker 1
Wow I didn't realize there was such a thing as frozen mice! Are they cheaper to buy that way?
Speaker 2
yeah, it's easier to buy in bulk.  Have you thought about getting any pets for your girls?
Speaker 1
My twin girls have been begging me to get a dog, but I'm not sure they're prepared to do the work involved in taking care of it. My youngest girl, Amanda, really wants to get a Pomeranian dog.
Speaker 2
Meh, little dogs are the worst!  You need something big and protective, like a German shepherd or a Great Pyrenees.  Those are great for families. 
Speaker 1
German Shepards are really scary to me. If they wanted to, they could really hurt someone, especially my young girls. When I lived in Mexico, Chihuahuas and Mexican hairless dogs were quite popular.
Speaker 2
You're way more likely to get bit by a Chihuahua than a German Shepherd.  They're great family dogs.  But I understand being cautious with the kids.  Maybe start with something easy, like fish!
Speaker 1
I certainly won't be buying any snakes! I had some close calls with sea snakes when swimming in the Rio Grande and Colorado River back home. Have you gone scuba diving lately, or will you be doing that when you go to Hawaii?
Speaker 2
Not lately, too land locked here in Oklahoma.  But the next trip I'll be sure to get tons of diving time in.
Speaker 1
I've never been scuba diving, but I bet you get to see some fascinating stuff underwater. Will this Hawaii vacation be the first without your ex-spouse?
Speaker 2
No, I was there with the Marines before I met her.  We got married there but then moved back to the mainland when I got out.
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Speaker 1
I was raised in Mexico. I spent a lot of time in the water growing up. I live in California. I am a construction worker. I have twin daughters. They want a dog. My youngest daughter is Amanda. Daughter Amanda wants to get a Pomeranian dog. I'm scared of German Shepards. I have been swimming in the Rio Grande and Colorado rivers.
Speaker 2
I am going on a trip to Hawaii soon. I have been to Hawaii three times. I am recently divorced. I used to be a Marine stationed in Hawaii. I love to scuba dive. I have two pet snakes called Bert and Ernie. I have snakes that eat mice. I don't like little dogs. I think big, protective dogs are great for families. I live in Oklahoma. I'm going to Hawaii on vacation. I was married before.
Speaker 1
I just booked tickets to Mexico this summer. I want to surprise the twins.
Speaker 2
That's amazing! Have they been to Mexico before? I bet they will love it! I'm going to Hawaii again this year.
Speaker 1
No, they have never been there. They have several cousins there they haven't met. That's good for you. We both are going to back to our roots in a way.
Speaker 2
That will be great for them to meet their cousins! Yes I see what you mean! I miss working in Hawaii but it's great to visit there often. The only problem is finding someone to look after the snakes while I am away!
Speaker 1
I think it would be a great idea to bring a dog back from Mexico for my girls to keep. I bet it would be hard to find someone to look after snakes. Some of my neighbors have already told me if I ever get a dog, they'd be happy to look after it if I ever need someone to do that. 
Speaker 2
A dog is a great idea! What breed of dog are you hoping to get? I'd recommend a big protective dog like a German Shepherd. It's great that your neighbours would be happy to look after it! My neighbours hate snakes so I have to get my sister to look after them.
Speaker 1
Maybe a Chihuahua. I don't think I need a big protective dog. My neighborhood has a community watch organized, so my house is safe. That's nice of your sisters. My daughters are both 7 years old. I am excited because they are still relatively young enough to absorb some of my native culture and language.
Speaker 2
I don't like little dogs, but you have to do what's best for you! I can imagine how excited they are! Is your wife from Mexico too?
Speaker 1
No, she was born in the United States. This won't be her first time going there. Are any of your parents or relatives from a different country?
Speaker 2
No my family is all from Oklahoma. I wish I had relatives from a different country because it would be a good excuse to visit! I'd love to visit the coast more often and go scuba diving - that's one thing I can't do in Oklahoma!
Speaker 1
I am looking forward to scuba diving in Mexico. My wife has scuba dived before. I also want to bring my daughters to some archaeological sites while we are there. Also, I want to get them some t-shirts. My wife already has a few from previous visits.
Speaker 2
It sounds like you have a lot planned out for your trip to Mexico! I remember you love spending time in water. Have you been swimming in any more rivers lately?
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Speaker 1
I was raised in Mexico. I spent a lot of time in the water growing up. I live in California. I am a construction worker. I have twin daughters. They want a dog. My youngest daughter is Amanda. Daughter Amanda wants to get a Pomeranian dog. I'm scared of German Shepards. I have been swimming in the Rio Grande and Colorado rivers. My wife has scuba dived before. I love spending time in water. I have family in Mexico. I regularly speak to my neighbors. My community has a neighborhood watch. They are 7. I have a wife. She was born in the United States. She has gone to Mexico before.
Speaker 2
I am going on a trip to Hawaii soon. I have been to Hawaii three times. I am recently divorced. I used to be a Marine stationed in Hawaii. I love to scuba dive. I have two pet snakes called Bert and Ernie. I have snakes that eat mice. I don't like little dogs. I think big, protective dogs are great for families. I live in Oklahoma. My family is from Oklahoma. I'm going to Hawaii on vacation. I was married before. I would like to go scuba diving. I speak to neighbors often. I have a sister.
Speaker 1
What type of snakes do you have?
Speaker 2
Bert is a Cape House Snake and Ernie is a Dekay's Brown snake. They are both great snakes for beginners and very friendly actually! Do you like snakes?
Speaker 1
I don't actively dislike them, but I don't think I can really say that I like them either. I think I just don't know enough about them to have a solid opinion. Do yours require a lot of care?
Speaker 2
Not really. I have to feed them twice a day and I sometimes take them out of their enclosure and let them enjoy nature, while I clean their homes. In my opinion they require less care than a cat or a dog. Have you ever owned a pet? 
Speaker 1
Just small dogs when I was younger, nothing exotic. I'm surprised they eat so often, I thought that a snake's digestion takes a long time. I bet it is interesting to watch them eat!
Speaker 2
It is very interesting! They are very curious animals so it's nice to watch them explore their surroundings especially when I let them out of their homes. What breeds of dogs did you own?
Speaker 1
Mostly mutts, my family liked to rescue from shelters. I'd rather rescue another than pay for the pomeranian that my daughter wants, but I'm still doubtful about her ability to take care of a pet at her age. When you let the snakes out, do they move quickly? Or do they mainly stay in one area so that they're easy to catch?
Speaker 2
They mainly stay in one area. They are very curious but they are also extremely shy, so they don't venture too much. It's tricky when they hide behind things, but I built a nice area for them in my back garden where there is only grass, so I can keep an eye on them. 
Speaker 1
Do you feel that they have distinct personalities? 
Speaker 2
They do actually! Ernie is a smaller breed and he is calmer and much easier to handle. Bert can get angry sometimes. He tried to bite me once, but since he is also a small breed their bite isn't that dangerous. Would you every consider getting a pet snake? They can be really fun!
Speaker 1
I don't know if I'm quite ready for snakes yet, but I love that they have such interesting personalities! Is Ernie actually affectionate? Or just calm and tolerant?
Speaker 2
He does enjoy being pet sometimes. He is very unbothered by anything, so he doesn't care if you pick him up or move him around. He's a very chilled out guy! I'm sure you would like him.
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Speaker 1
I was raised in Mexico. I spent a lot of time in the water growing up. I live in California. I am a construction worker. I have twin daughters. They want a dog. My youngest daughter is Amanda. Daughter Amanda wants to get a Pomeranian dog. I'm scared of German Shepards. I have been swimming in the Rio Grande and Colorado rivers. My wife has scuba dived before. I love spending time in water. I have family in Mexico. I regularly speak to my neighbors. My community has a neighborhood watch. They are 7. I have a wife. She was born in the United States. She has gone to Mexico before. I don't know a lot about snakes. I'm not ready to have a snake as a pet. I have only had small dogs as pets. The dogs I've had have been rescues. My daughter wants a Pomeranian. I think she might be too young to care for a dog.
Speaker 2
I am going on a trip to Hawaii soon. I have been to Hawaii three times. I am recently divorced. I used to be a Marine stationed in Hawaii. I love to scuba dive. I have two pet snakes called Bert and Ernie. I have snakes that eat mice. One is a Cape House snake and one is a Dekay's Brown snake. My snakes do not require a lot of care. I feed my snakes twice a day, and let them out when I clean their enclosure. I don't like little dogs. I think big, protective dogs are great for families. I live in Oklahoma. My family is from Oklahoma. I'm going to Hawaii on vacation. I was married before. I would like to go scuba diving. I speak to neighbors often. I have a sister. I live in a home with a backyard. I built an area for my snakes in the back garden. I find snakes to be very interesting. I know my snakes well enough to distinguish their personalities. Bert can sometimes get angry. Ernie is a very calm snake.
Speaker 1
My daughter has been trying to show that she is more responsible so that we will get the dog that she wants. 
Speaker 2
Will you get your daughter the Pomeranian that she wants? I think those are small dogs if I am not mistaken.
Speaker 1
Yes they are a small dog breed. If she keeps acting responsibly, we will consider getting her a dog. We were thinking about adopting one first, to see how she handles that.
Speaker 2
It's too bad you scared of German Shepards. Big dogs can be good around kids and are an extra layer of protection.
Speaker 1
I know its strange that I am scared of them, don't really know why. Funny because growing up with mutts was really kind of cool. Most of them were mid sized though. 
Speaker 2
Big dogs could be helpful with you neighborhood watch. My pet snakes are unusual pets to have I know.
Speaker 1
I think you're safe because the neighbors are probably too scared to run into your snakes. Our neighborhood is pretty safe, at least in this day and age. But it's always nice to have some extra protection. Do you recommend any other breed of large dog?
Speaker 2
Pit Bulls are a good breed for protection. They are known for being aggressive. If you raise them right they can be friendly. How come your community started your neighborhood watch? I think it's a good idea many communities don't do.
Speaker 1
A couple of young parents basically got the ball rolling on the neighborhood watch. Nothing, thank goodness has happened in the neighborhood, but I thought it was a good idea and it's made the neighborhood more friendly as well. Who watches your snakes when you're away? Aren't you going back to Hawaii soon?
Speaker 2
My neighbor will watch them for me. I am really looking forward to that trip. Going back to Hawaii will bring back a lot of memories from when I was stationed there. The scuba diving is incredible. The water is so clear. 
Speaker 1
I here Hawaii is amazing, one day I will get there. There are so many places I want to travel in Europe.
Speaker 2
What is your favorite place to go swimming. The place with the clearest water, best views, not too many people. Do you have any recommendations?
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