wow just had a heck of a time logging it today. Just wanted to thank you both for the tips. Phaedrakki the tip you gave I used quite often unless I couldn't wait anymore for the reds to line up. And aileeniweeni making smart moves is key on this level I agree. For the people stuck on this level please follow their great advice.
So funny thing is my last attempt at this level I decided to follow both of your advice. I started with Phaedrakki's tip about restarting till you get the reds to line up. I did this a few times but I had to restart the game over 40 times per attempt. So I gave up and just started when I had a good match up with the crates. Half way through I got a blaster and took out the snake. So on to aileeniweeni's tip: moving smart. Funny thing is though this time I created bomb + blaster combo and it took out and created 3 matches with stone jewels. I look to the bottom and see 1 remaining with 50 seconds on clock.......
I work it, work it, but no matches coming in the far right corner...down to 10 seconds and ready to quit but keep going....down to 4 seconds...keep going....then at 1-2 seconds left finally raised the stone jewel and made another match to pass the level.
I had way better rounds but sometimes it's luck and patience that carries you through