Hibernation ended!

[reptileparadise]

Today I ended the hibernation of all of my garters.
Sadly one of them died. (thamnophis cyrtopsis cyrtopsis) I noticed some strange things on him and will open another topic to deal with that.
All snakes where nice and cool, so I got an excellent chance at taking some pictures. Hope you enjoy!
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s285/reptile-paradise/Kousebanden/atratustongelSmall.jpg
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s285/reptile-paradise/Kousebanden/DaariszeSmall.jpg
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s285/reptile-paradise/Kousebanden/Snakesinthegrass1Small.jpg
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s285/reptile-paradise/Kousebanden/TSP3closeup1Small.jpg
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s285/reptile-paradise/Kousebanden/ZoekTSP31Small.jpg
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s285/reptile-paradise/Kousebanden/ZoekTSP32Small.jpg

[reptileparadise]

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s285/reptile-paradise/Kousebanden/TRR2-06-VenprofilSmall.jpg


At one of my parietalis males, I noticed he had a lot of scaring on his belly.
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s285/reptile-paradise/Kousebanden/DSCF4939Small2.jpg

[reptileparadise]

I have weighed all snakes before and after hibernation.
For the ones that are interested, I have an Excell file with their weights.
To putt things short, Almost all snakes have lost 2 to 4 grams. Two snakes lost 8 and 10 grams and one snake gained 4 grams. I have no idea how that is possible...but it happened...
PM me for the xls file :)

[KITKAT]

At one of my parietalis males, I noticed he had a lot of scaring on his belly.
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s285/reptile-paradise/Kousebanden/DSCF4939Small2.jpg

That looks like dehydration to me. When snakes dehydrate, their belly sometimes develops a "fold" in the skin. A good soak and plenty of fresh drinking water may help.

[Elliot]

Nice photos, I hope they don't give you any more trouble!

[Lori P]

Great pics Sjoerd!! Thanks for sharing.. glad everyone else is doing well!!

[tikichick]

Nice photos and beautiful snakes!

[drache]

fantastic photos, Sjoerd
thank you much

[Snaky]

Nice pics, Sjoerd.

[adamanteus]

Some really nice photos there, Sjoerd. What camera are you using? That close ups of the parietalis scales is awesome!

[reptileparadise]

Thanks everyone!

@James; I'm using an Fujifilm Finepix S5600 with a raynox 250-D supermacro lens.
I dont think the camera's are for sale anymore (to old...) but the raynox lens is excellent for just about any type of camera!
And the best thing is...the lens only cost me €34 ...where 'professional' lenses cost around €200...

[Colby23]

Very nice snakes! i really enjoyed those pictures