Greg's picture frenzy

[gregmonsta]

Well ... managed to get the camera behaving itself so ... needless to say I went picture daft on higher quality ... think I'll stick to this thread to a while lol .... I've still got more to upload!!! ... n e way here are the first few posts ...

Update on my stack

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[gregmonsta]

Penelope, our adult everglades ratsnake

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With Phoebe ... best friends through the glass rofl

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Xena ... aka Xeenqueen

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Clint the scatty

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Slithers and Xerxes

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[guidofatherof5]

Great looking group. Thanks for sharing. Hope the camera holds up.

[gregmonsta]

Seth ... our baby everglades and future partner for Penelope

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And last but not least .... Suzy our baby radix from James and future girlfriend of J who is currently brumating

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She's 100% lovely ... and gutsy :rolleyes:

[reptile3]

Greg~ Awesome stack, & your snakies are so cool, your cat is cute.
my cats think all the reptiles are their best friends!!!

* did you give that HUG to James for me?? * :D

[guidofatherof5]

Great looking Radix, Greg.

[drache]

that stack is really cool
and a great group of snakes

[infernalis]

Brilliant group of critters.

[Sid]

Great job on the enclosures and good photos of your collection, Greg.

[adamanteus]

Great looking Radix, Greg.

Of course it is....... it's one of mine!:D;):rolleyes:

[olive oil]

Penelope is lucky, Seth is a very handsome boy :)

[Lori P]

You did an awesome job on your viv, Greg!! It looks great. And wonderful snakes. :-)

[jitami]

Awe, Suzy is too cute! Love the viv and all the critters :)

[gregmonsta]

Cheersa everybody :D


Of course it is....... it's one of mine!:D;):rolleyes:

They are indeed excellent ;)

[Snake lover 3-25]

wow awesome cages!!!!!:D

[gregmonsta]

Here are a few more lol

Showing off Xena again ... she's getting very big!!! Especially for being just eight months old ... hats off to miracle grow rofl

Modelled by Terri's dad

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And Xerxes ... her counterpart who is also pretending I feed them on fertiliser!!!

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The reason for the 'X' names

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[anji1971]

Great pictures!
Greg, your enclosures turned out wonderfully, and that's a handsome bunch of inhabitants to go with them.:)

[gregmonsta]

He loves the camera

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Xena and Clint together ... Clint being over a year old and a Florida blue is very chunky ... but Xena is catching up and already longer!!!

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Xerxes and Slithers ... again Slithers is over a year old but a worm of a parietalis compared to Xerxes

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and ... a few baby everglades shots ... demolishing pinkies!!!

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[gregmonsta]

Cheers for the comments everyone ... :) happy to show off our snakeys :D

[gregmonsta]

Greg~ Awesome stack, & your snakies are so cool, your cat is cute.
my cats think all the reptiles are their best friends!!!

* did you give that HUG to James for me?? * :D

Lol :rolleyes: Does drinking whisky and setting the world to rights count? ... ;) I'm sure your hugs are well felt. :)

[aSnakeLovinBabe]

absolutely fantastic greg!!!

[Snaky]

Looking good, Greg! Some very nice snakes :)
Your enclosures have become very nice.

[gregmonsta]

Cheers mate :) your concinnus are certainly thriving :D

[Snaky]

Cheers mate :) your concinnus are certainly thriving :D
That's always fun to hear ;)

[Gijs & Sabine]

Great to see your enclosures and ofcourse your snakies !! :)
I'd say you have a very nice collection......so far :D

[Lulu Bennett]

Wow Greg, they are absolutly stunning!! xxx

[mtolypetsupply]

Nice work on the enclosures and you have some gorgeous babies!

[gregmonsta]

Great to see your enclosures and ofcourse your snakies !! :)
I'd say you have a very nice collection......so far :D

Cheeky :rolleyes: I'll get there lol :D

[gregmonsta]

Well ... here we go ... this is 100% Steve's fault people ... I'm still trying to figure his old camera out so blame any blurryness on the snakies!!!

First up ... Xerxes the concinnus from Hans

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Now Suzy our young radix female from James ... she's growing like a weed!!!

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Here's J ... her future husband ... also from James

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[gregmonsta]

Slithers the male red-blooded parietalis from Inge

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Panama our female WC gulf coast ribbon

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Time for our Florida blue easterns!!!

Clint the terrible (high strung madness) from Inge

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[gregmonsta]

Spazz the FB eastern male I bought recently

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And here's Sky in her full glory ... suspecting that she's gravid

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That's it .... for now rofl ... still have to post the ratsnakes later!!!

[count dewclaw]

Nice to see your snakes. Sky does seem rather plump toward the tail end. She looks like she could give you quite a few babies.

[guidofatherof5]

It looks like you're getting the hang of it. The camera has many bells and whistles. It will take you awhile to get the used to it. It does have a macro setting for those close-ups. Sony.com also has some tutorials that might help. Enjoy.

[lestat]

Nice vivs and set up. All the snakes are great. I love Everglade Rat Snakes.

[gregmonsta]

Nice vivs and set up. All the snakes are great. I love Everglade Rat Snakes.

Really ... well here's Seth our young male

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And ... some extra Penelope

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And .... the best pic of my stack yet ... with added baby space on top ... can't wait!!!

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[drache]

really nice, Greg
and - oh my, have some of them grown
I love those florida blues and can hardly wait for mine to grow that big

[gregmonsta]

Sky is a really good size :D and it's a good thing that she's quite calm too :D ... Sure yours 'll catch up quick .... I haven't seen a 'small' adult Florida blue yet :D

[Karl]

Sky is stunning!

Nice setups too

[Snake lover 3-25]

wow great pics!!! beautiful snakes!!

[gregmonsta]

Here's some pics taken a day or so before Sky moved to the gravid girly tub ... squished in with Clint in one of their hides ... interesting thing is that Clint never socialised like this with Xena when she was around ... we think she recognises Sky as one of her distant Floridian cousins :rolleyes:

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[drache]

really nice photos, Greg
I do believe that there's personality matches (or not) even among snakes

[guidofatherof5]

Looks like you've got the macro working fine. Nice photos, Greg.

[Snaky]

Nice pictures, Greg :)

[gregmonsta]

really nice photos, Greg
I do believe that there's personality matches (or not) even among snakes

It's not so much personality matches but more a knowledge of kinship :rolleyes: ... she didn't socialise anywhere near as much when she was with the concinnus they would spend 90% of the time at opposite ends of the tank ... now there's another Florida blue and all of a sudden they can always be found together approx 70% of the time sharing the same space.

[gregmonsta]

Looks like you've got the macro working fine. Nice photos, Greg.

:D the macro is proving hours of fun ... I need to calm down as my PC is filling up steadily :rolleyes:

[guidofatherof5]

:D the macro is proving hours of fun ... I need to calm down as my PC is filling up steadily :rolleyes:

I know the feeling.
I remember saying "I'll never fill and 350 gig drive".
Now, I'm looking to purchase a Terabyte or 2. When will the madness end!

[drache]

with my big girls it seems to be more personality
Thing, one of the parietalis girls is always hanging out with Sammy, the Eastern, but hardly ever with Whizzy, the other parietalis, who is temperamentally quite different from those two
this is when all three are housed together

[ephemerata]

Greg~ Awesome stack, & your snakies are so cool, your cat is cute.
my cats think all the reptiles are their best friends!!!

* did you give that HUG to James for me?? * :D
Great set up. I agree that the cats make friends with the snakes - however thank goodness for glass. My snake and kitten touch noses through glass-;)

[Stefan-A]

I know the feeling.
I remember saying "I'll never fill and 350 gig drive".
Now, I'm looking to purchase a Terabyte or 2. When will the madness end!
There would be plenty of space on my hard drives, if I deleted all the stuff I shouldn't have. ;) The one thing that bothers me, is the lack of a media that would be practical to use as a backup for a terabyte or so of data.

[guidofatherof5]

There would be plenty of space on my hard drives, if I deleted all the stuff I shouldn't have. ;) The one thing that bothers me, is the lack of a media that would be practical to use as a backup for a terabyte or so of data.

I don't think practical is in the picture yet. Maybe someday a big flash drive:rolleyes:

[gregmonsta]

Some new piccies :)

This one is really good at showing Panama's true colours -

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And .... 'little' Suzy ... :D growing like a weed!!!

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[Snake lover 3-25]

amazing pictures!

[adamanteus]

Suzy's looking really good, Greg.:)

[gregmonsta]

A calmer, 'happier to see you' snake you could never meet ... lol :) love her colours. You did well generating her litter, any word on how your gravid girlies are doing mate?

[adamanteus]

Any word on how your gravid girlies are doing mate?

Could be any second now, Greg.... see 'Concerned for Bertha'.:)
Although I already have 15 beautiful baby Easterns, one week old today.

[gregmonsta]

Congrats :D .... 1 down, lots to go ;)

[adamanteus]

A calmer, 'happier to see you' snake you could never meet ... lol :)

She looks very similar to her sister, Una, (Molly's snake).... but I guess that's not so surprising!:rolleyes:

[gregmonsta]

The orange stripe is great but I still need to get a better picture of her scales soon. She has a fantastic range of colours .... she's too good for 'J' lol ... fingers crossed I can think about pairing them at somepoint next year :D

[adamanteus]

.... she's too good for 'J' lol ... :D

The same is true of their 'name-sakes'!
It would be a good pairing, they are totally unrelated.

[gregmonsta]

Ahem ... thanks to Terri we now have a name for the concinnus girl when she arrives :rolleyes: .... Mo :D

[gregmonsta]

Spazz shed yesterday .... so I ended up on a photo spree ...

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Curtesy shot of Clint ... while it's all Florida blue

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[gregmonsta]

Seth on the prowl

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J being J

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Slithers body shot

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Penelope's lovely head

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More to come later ...

[gregmonsta]

Penello belly

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Panama deciding the camera is the most interesting thing she's ever seen!!!

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and ... when the boys viv is opened an invasion ensues -

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[Snake lover 3-25]

great pics!!

[drache]

what a nice bunch of snakes, Greg
your blues are outstanding

[guidofatherof5]

Greg,

Nice to see you have the same problems I have. I get a herd of radixes coming at me when I open the front. They rush up to see if there's anything to eat. Sometimes they just come out to say Hi. I have a couple that go up my arm and sit around my shoulders and neck. Not looking for food, just wanting a little time.

[gregmonsta]

Greg,

Nice to see you have the same problems I have. I get a herd of radixes coming at me when I open the front. They rush up to see if there's anything to eat. Sometimes they just come out to say Hi. I have a couple that go up my arm and sit around my shoulders and neck. Not looking for food, just wanting a little time.

They just want our love :D

[guidofatherof5]

They just want our love :D

I think you're right. I think many of them enjoy the interaction.
Then there are those that never lose that fear, apprehension or cautiousness. No matter.

[Snaky]

Great pictures, Greg. You have some great snakes :).
Spazz looks great after his shed, a very nice one.

[gregmonsta]

Time to add the newbies to this thread ... Kink is in shed at the moment so we'll wait for him.

Fawn

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Sangria

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[ConcinusMan]

Beautiful concinnus. But of course, they are all snakes and therefore beautiful. Very handsome adult rat snake too.

Also love the stack. Personally, I think it would look a bit better with more full spectrum lighting. Maybe 15 watt per stack. Seems kinda dark.

[gregmonsta]

Beautiful concinnus. But of course, they are all snakes and therefore beautiful. Very handsome adult rat snake too.

Also love the stack. Personally, I think it would look a bit better with more full spectrum lighting. Maybe 15 watt per stack. Seems kinda dark.

Thankyou :D.

Part of the lighting seeming dark is the lighting in the room and the camera at the time. Our living room has velux windows so we have plenty of natural light during the day. I have recently replaced the bulbs and do find the newer models a lot brighter (they have a clear finish rather than opaque), still at 11W.

[reptileparadise]

Very nice Greg!

[ConcinusMan]

Since it's called a picture frenzy, I don't want to steal your spotlight but I have to share. Found this beautiful Lampropeltis triangulum on craigslist. She was only asking $25 with housing and undertank heater but she's having a hard time financially so I'm giving her $50. Going to get her in just a few hours. In know, she's not a garter and will never replace my love for garters or concinnus, but still a beautiful addition to my household.

http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/25/milk2.jpg

[gregmonsta]

Since it's called a picture frenzy

:rolleyes: Greg's picture frenzy actually :p ... Start your own! :p ... Congrats on the new addition tho :D

[ConcinusMan]

*sorry* :o

[gregmonsta]

*sorry* :o

Hehe ;) no worries.

[GarterGeek]

What kind of snake are Penelope and Seth? I love that orange. :)

[gregmonsta]

They're Everglades ratsnakes (Elaphae obsoleta rossellini) :)

[gregmonsta]

Interesting ... I think ... Xerxes, my adult male concinnus has been loosing his red colouration for a while now. At first it was just a gradual fade from red to orange but now it's taken a new turn :rolleyes:. The past few sheds he has been loosing the orange colouration from his head ... in fact, it's almost completely gone :eek:.
This is really interesting when you factor in that the father was Hans' "green" concinnus.
Here are a couple of recent shots of Xerxes head.

http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//500/medium/headfade.JPG

http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//500/medium/heedfade.JPG

[reptileparadise]

hm...that IS interesting!

[drache]

very interesting
how old is he now?
my concinnus girl, Maya, is now three, and while her reds aren't fading, this is the first year that I'm seeing any of the turquoise blue on her belly, which her parent both had

[gregmonsta]

He's approximately 1 year and 6 months old :D ... it will be interesting to see how much the orange will fade over the next few years. It's quite a contrast to when he first arrived.

http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data/500/medium/DSC00042.jpg

He always had a greenish hue on the top of his head but his lovely red face is a thing of the past. His dorsal stripe is still a very light lime green (it never comes out properly in the photos).

[guidofatherof5]

Any colors aside, beautiful snake.

[ConcinusMan]

None of my concinnus ever had much red on their faces/heads at all. And when I say red, I mean orange. They've always been orange. Mine were Multnomah Co/Clark Co. origin. Unlike Benton Co. OR individuals they are known for the lack of red on the head/face, very high blue on throat. Like this:
http://www.californiaherps.com/noncal/northwest/nwsnakes/images/tsconcinnussr05head.jpg

The blue took time to develop though, and neonates generally start getting that around 1yr old.

[guidofatherof5]

http://www.californiaherps.com/noncal/northwest/nwsnakes/images/tsconcinnussr05head.jpg


Beautiful snake.

[ConcinusMan]

Not mine, but a perfect example of my female of 21 years, may she rest in peace.

[Odie]

Hillsboro, Or
http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//500/medium/IMG_0008.JPG
Fleecha ;)

[gregmonsta]

Very nice :) I do like blue :D

[guidofatherof5]

Great looking snake.

[ConcinusMan]

Looks like that one might have the orange fade with age to end up looking a lot like the Multnomah co. snakes. Also, photo's don't pick it up well, but the blue is actually blue-green in person. At least that's how it appears to me.

[gregmonsta]

New shots again.

Kink (best shots so far)

http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//500/medium/kiknkik.JPG

http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//500/medium/kikikikn.JPG

and Suzy ... who wins the competition in our house of most luminous snake!!!

http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//500/medium/sususus.JPG

http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//500/medium/sustrip.JPG

http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//500/medium/suesritp.JPG

[guidofatherof5]

Great photos. I love that radix face.

[reptileparadise]

Good to see Kink is doing just fine!
How are the little red ladies doing?

[gregmonsta]

Good to see Kink is doing just fine!
How are the little red ladies doing?

Coming along nicely :D. Growing like weeds to be sure. The little red-sided is very confident and insists on coming out to play whenever the chance presents itself.

YouTube - Snakey Christmas wishes 2009 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSX4wJijt9E)

[reptileparadise]

Damn, she's getting pretty big already!

But what the hell! That music...it...it makes me smile!

[guidofatherof5]

The little red-sided is very confident and insists on coming out to play whenever the chance presents itself.

As well she should. The family that plays together stays together:D

[gregmonsta]

Damn, she's getting pretty big already!

But what the hell! That music...it...it makes me smile!

:rolleyes: A defining magical moment in musical history! :D The star wars Christmas album.


As well she should. The family that plays together stays together:D

Too true :D

[gregmonsta]

A few new shots for the thread -

Sky catching some natural sun cosyness a few days ago

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And Panama who just shed today

http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//500/medium/661155555.JPG

http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//500/medium/2050500008.JPG

:D

[ScimitarX]

pwetty snakies :D

[Snakers]

Love your Florida Blue, Sky, Someday il have my own Florida Blue:rolleyes:

[Snaky]

Again some nice pictures of the snakes :)

[gregmonsta]

Some more shots -

Xerxes - this pic almost shows the 'lime'green of his dorsal stripe .... one day I'll get it right.

http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//500/medium/xerxgreen.JPG

Spazz half asleep.

http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//500/medium/spazzup.JPG

J catching some rays.

http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//500/medium/Jsun.JPG

Slithers, aka danger, lurking at the water's edge.

http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//500/medium/Slithlurk.JPG

[ConcinusMan]

Some more shots -

Xerxes - this pic almost shows the 'lime'green of his dorsal stripe .... one day I'll get it right.

http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//500/medium/xerxgreen.JPG



No, it shows it. I don't know how many times people complain that their pictures aren't coming out the right color when it's not the picture that's the problem. His stripe is definitely lime green. The problem is usually the monitor settings it's being viewed on. As far as printing color goes, that's a bit more complicated but the color control panel applet from microsoft solved that for me: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/Downloads/powertoys/Xppowertoys.mspx

Concinnus in my area vary. Some stripes are very yellow, some lime green, some appear whitish. As far as that greenish throat goes, it's blue/white around here or blue/green.

[gregmonsta]

Cheers for that link ;) ... I'll give it a go.

[Snaky]

A nice update, Greg:)

[gregmonsta]

A nice update, Greg:)

You can see that Xerxes is doing well ;) I'll try to convince Sangria that posing for the camera is a good idea soon. She's coming along nicely too :D

[infernalis]

Nice photos Greg.

[drache]

nice photos, Greg

[gregmonsta]

Suzy came out for a while the other day :D .... she decided my sleeve was a good place to set up shop.

http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//500/medium/suzypoo.JPG

http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//500/medium/suzypoo2.JPG

[gregmonsta]

Slithers decided he might like to be 'A Perfect Circle''s next album cover :D

http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//500/medium/aperfectcircle.JPG

[guidofatherof5]

What a little ham!

[ConcinusMan]

Hmmm... let me see. Has that been used as a photo contest theme? (BTW, I enjoy music by "A perfect Circle" can't stand much Tool or Nine Inch nails though)

That's a great photo contest theme but probably far too challenging for most members to come up with in a few weeks time. That's why I have lots of great photos I will probably never get again. Saving them for just such an occasion! An observed 'perfect circle' has happened with my snakes perhaps once or twice this decade!

Reportedly, A Perfect Circle is working on new material. If I were you, I'd find a way to submit that photo. It's not beyond the realm of reality that it could end up on their album cover!

[gregmonsta]

Hmmm... let me see. Has that been used as a photo contest theme? (BTW, I enjoy music by "A perfect Circle" can't stand much Tool or Nine Inch nails though)

That's a great photo contest theme but probably far too challenging for most members to come up with in a few weeks time. That's why I have lots of great photos I will probably never get again. Saving them for just such an occasion! An observed 'perfect circle' has happened with my snakes perhaps once or twice this decade!

Reportedly, A Perfect Circle is working on new material. If I were you, I'd find a way to submit that photo. It's not beyond the realm of reality that it could end up on their album cover!

Lol :rolleyes: I'm saving my snakes to grace one of my album covers someday :p. I have to say I actually think that Tool's 'Undertow' album is the crowning glory of that musical family tree.

[ConcinusMan]

I had never even heard of Tool that early in the 90's. OK, fine! I'll check it out.

I really do like Mer De Noms (2000) especially "3 Libras"

I've checked out Tool and other related material but it's "difficult not to feel a little bit disappointed; passed over"

Speaking of passing over, I'm about to pass out. It's 4:30 am and I've been up since 8:30am yesterday.(20 hours) I already have that 1993 tool album you mentioned in my download folder. I will listen when I wake up. G'nite!

[dannyj]

what a stunning collection you have there greg - just been through the whole thread


I must upload some of mine

[ConcinusMan]

Hey greg, I did purchase the undertow album. I know that music, and I do love that album. I had just forgotten about it, and I didn't recall hearing it until about 1997. I didn't realize it came out in 1993. I didn't really get into that type of alternative rock until after 1994. It's great. That is an awesome album.

OK, I'm done with the off-topic music talk.

[gregmonsta]

what a stunning collection you have there greg - just been through the whole thread


I must upload some of mine

Cheers. You should definately get some pics up of yours :D we loooooooove pics.


Hey greg, I did purchase the undertow album. I know that music, and I do love that album. I had just forgotten about it, and I didn't recall hearing it until about 1997. I didn't realize it came out in 1993. I didn't really get into that type of alternative rock until after 1994. It's great. That is an awesome album.

OK, I'm done with the off-topic music talk.

I think I was the same mate .... ;) somewhere around '96 when I caught on.

[gartermorphs]

beutiful snakes and you have a great looking setup!

[ConcinusMan]

I must have listed to "sober" a dozen times today. I decided to go to youtube and watch all their videos. Awesome! I expecially like "parabola" wow.

[gregmonsta]

Mega growing red-sided update .... Fawn .... bought October last year .... my fastest 'grower' so far!!! Size on arrival - http://www.thamnophis.com/forum/general-talk/6188-my-newbies.html

Now -

http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//500/medium/Fawn2.JPG

http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//500/medium/Fawn11.JPG

http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//500/medium/Fawn3.JPG

http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//500/medium/Fawn4.JPG

[ScimitarX]

Gorgeous!!:)

Nice to see you dropping in again.

[guidofatherof5]

Nice snake, Greg.

[ConcinusMan]

Wow. Gorgeous garter. Thanks for sharing.

[Mommy2many]

She is so pretty.

[gregmonsta]

Here are some newer shots of sangria. She's not been as prolific as fawn but is still coming along nicely :) -

http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//500/medium/sang_2.JPG

http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//500/medium/sang_1.JPG

and ... a token shot of Seth .... who's becoming a monster slowly but surely :D

http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//500/medium/seth1.JPG

[guidofatherof5]

Great looking snakes, Greg.;)

[Snaky]

They are looking great:D

[gregmonsta]

They are looking great:D

:rolleyes: you would say that :p .... Sangria should be upgrading to the big girls enclosure over Christmas.

[kibakiba]

Beautiful concinnus :D Seth is pretty cool looking, too.

[gregmonsta]

Beautiful concinnus :D Seth is pretty cool looking, too.

Cheers :D

.... and now it's time for a Suzylicious update -

http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//500/medium/s3.JPG

http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//500/medium/s.JPG

http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//500/medium/s2.JPG

[guidofatherof5]

Sharp looking radix;)

[gregmonsta]

Sharp looking radix;)

She is that :D ... a total 'cuddlebug' too. After tying my hair in a knot and watching the going ons in the room she had a chilled half hour on my lap this evening :D

[guidofatherof5]

She is that :D ... a total 'cuddlebug' too. After tying my hair in a knot and watching the going ons in the room she had a chilled half hour on my lap this evening :D

Typical radix move:D
They do well with people.;)

[ConcinusMan]

Hey now, radixes are people too! Now stop making fun of their superiority over us.(jk):D

[lestat]

Very nice snake. I need a male radix.

[gregmonsta]

Very nice snake. I need a male radix.

All going well I should have some next year ;)

[Selkielass]

Sooo pretty! I love the bold yellow-orange stripe!

[gregmonsta]

Sooo pretty! I love the bold yellow-orange stripe!
Cheers, :D it's definately orange. I think I'll need to take some photos in natural light again instead of with the flash. Some of the older pics give a better example of her 'true' colours - http://www.thamnophis.com/forum/general-talk/4744-gregs-picture-frenzy-6.html

[drache]

nice to see your snakes growing, Greg
they're all lovely

[gregmonsta]

nice to see your snakes growing, Greg
they're all lovely

Cheers, more growers on the way!!!

Kink the mighty - his kink doesn't seem to be much of an issue anymore (although handling is still kept to a minimum). He'll be joining the big boys at the end of next week.

http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//500/medium/kink2.JPG

http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//500/medium/kink.JPG

Another couple of Sangria shots -

http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//500/medium/san2.JPG

http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//500/medium/san1.JPG

.... and J .... found in a comical position yesterday .... think he was disappointed when I didn't feed him .... or .... he was sleeping against the glass.

http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//500/medium/jpeep.JPG

[kibakiba]

Snakey does that all the time! He does this when I let him slither out of the enclosure (which is up against a mirror) and he'll look at himself and tilt his head at himself and stare. I wish I could get a video of it, it's so cute! :D

[gregmonsta]

Lol :D the funny thing with that was that after about 30 secs his eye started following what I was doing yet he kept completely still.

[kibakiba]

Ember does that too, following me with his eyes. I actually haven't ever seen a snakes eye move until I got Ember and Snap. My ordinoides never move their eyes, or not in a fashion that I'm able to see.

[guidofatherof5]

.... and J .... found in a comical position yesterday .... think he was disappointed when I didn't feed him .... or .... he was sleeping against the glass.

http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//500/medium/jpeep.JPG

"Look into my eye. You are getting sleepy. Go get me some pinkies"

[kibakiba]

Haha, that's exactly what he was attempting to do! He went into that position knowing it looked funny. The things they will do for food. :D

[guidofatherof5]

They call it the "cute effect".;)

[mustang]

Cheers, more growers on the way!!!

Kink the mighty - his kink doesn't seem to be much of an issue anymore (although handling is still kept to a minimum). He'll be joining the big boys at the end of next week.

http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//500/medium/kink2.JPG

http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//500/medium/kink.JPG

i loved that book freak the mighty!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! awesome name!

[gregmonsta]

Well .... it's all change today. I've been juggling my charges about!!!

In prep for brumation both J and Slithers have started their first day at lower temps (they will move into the cupboard on Sunday).

Suzy and Fawn will start the same process shortly after.

But the biggest moves today were 1) Kink's move to the adult male enclosure and 2) Panama's move to the female enclosure.

Our big gonky ribbon has been very entertaining. I mentioned her 'neck wriggling' behaviour which seems to indicate confusion .... I caught a video moment of this and will be youtube-ing it shortly ;)

N e way .... a couple of Panama moving in pics :D -

http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//500/medium/pan.JPG

http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//500/medium/panfawn.JPG

[gregmonsta]

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[ConcinusMan]

That was great! from 0:35 to 0:45 was the best 10 seconds ever!

[kibakiba]

That was cute, Panama is lovely.

It seems we use the same stuff in our tanks. ;) My babies love it, they have little tunnels everywhere :D

[jitami]

Greg, all of your kids are looking great! Loved Panama's video! Hope all goes well while getting them settled for winter :)

[gregmonsta]

Cheers everybody :)

[gregmonsta]

:D One day in the adult enclosure and Kink thinks he's a mountaineer!!! His movement is definately affected in the kinked area but he seems to be doing fine just now .... even using his tail to grab hold for support.

http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//500/medium/k.JPG

http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//500/medium/kk.JPG

http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//500/medium/kik.JPG

[reptileparadise]

Looking good mate!
He's getting pretty big! Very nice :D

[gregmonsta]

Looking good mate!
He's getting pretty big! Very nice :D

Big enough to join the rest of them ;) . I think he'll hold his own. He's finally in a place where it will be easier to interact with him now :D

[gregmonsta]

Considering the depth of that viv is 40cm ... he must be hovering around 50cms ;)

[reptileparadise]

How is little kink at feeding time? Does he look like his parents?They are a huuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuge pain in the behind!

[guidofatherof5]

I like that Kink.;)

[Selkielass]

That little sine-curve wiggle in the video is amazing!
Funny thing is I saw Abby give a similar, if more subdued neck-wiggle today. I placed Ziva in her enclosure for another getting-to-know-you visit, and while abby was quite nervous, it was a long way from her previous all out panic reaction.

[HazAnga]

awesome pix and awesome stack, I think something like that is future for me, as I will be moving into an apartment next month. But right now I have plans for a 48"L 18"W 24"H Acrylic tank, divided into 2 sections for my Okeetee Corns. The garters are fine where they are right now.

[gregmonsta]

:D Cheers again.


How is little kink at feeding time? Does he look like his parents?They are a huuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuge pain in the behind!

He's quite happy to stuff himself ;), will eat either from tongs or a food dish. Only skips a feed prior to shedding.

[kibakiba]

Aren't most garters like that, though...? Mine act like they are withering away and haven't eaten once in their life... 10 minutes after feeding time and only beg more until I feed them again:rolleyes:

[gregmonsta]

Some footage of Kink and Xerxes. More to show how Kink is managing to get about :D

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[guidofatherof5]

Kink seems to be getting around pretty well.
Both snakes look great.

[gregmonsta]

Cheers :) .... it's great to have him out of the tub at last. I get to see and apprechiate him more .... now I just need Sangria to realise that she should be thinking about getting bigger :rolleyes:

[gregmonsta]

Some new Xerxes shots ... :rolleyes: he keeps loosing the red. My vote is for hypo-erythristic.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y185/gregmonsta/stupidphotouploader.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y185/gregmonsta/xefdnfjkhfgj.jpg

[guidofatherof5]

Great shots and a beautiful snake.

[gregmonsta]

I do love the second pic :) with the iridescent sheen.

[gregmonsta]

Here's another shot of his 'greening' head.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y185/gregmonsta/xerkle.jpg

And a buddy shot of Panama and Fawn. All three girls were squished in the warm hide. Suzy is out of sight unfortunately.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y185/gregmonsta/doubletroub.jpg

[guidofatherof5]

Very nice looking snakes, Greg.;)

[gregmonsta]

Very nice looking snakes, Greg.;)

They are indeed :D

[drache]

they are beautiful

[EasternGirl]

Beautiful snakes....amazing enclosures!

[gregmonsta]

Muchas gracias :D

[guidofatherof5]

Greg,
I must ask. Is that something on the eye of that red sided in the last photo? or is it just a reflection?

[ConcinusMan]

Judging from the angle of the light source, I think it's just a reflection. Snake eyes are so cool. All shiny and smooth as if they were polished.

[gregmonsta]

Definately a reflection ;) .... unless she's been dipping her head in diamonds again :D

[guidofatherof5]

Definately a reflection ;) .... unless she's been dipping her head in diamonds again :D

Thanks Greg.;)

[EasternGirl]

That video is awesome....the music was perfect to go with the neck wiggle!

[kibakiba]

I want to know what song that is or the artist. I like music like that, it's very interesting. Panama is so cute.

[ConcinusMan]

That video is awesome....the music was perfect to go with the neck wiggle!

I thought so too! It's the perfect music at just the right moment. Very cool.

[EasternGirl]

Yeah...I'd like to know the name of that song and the artist too...very cool song.

[gregmonsta]

It's a 'White Zombie' track - Blood, Milk & Sky (Im-Ho_tep 3,700 Year Old Boogie Mix)
:D

[EasternGirl]

I knew it sounded familiar. I love White Zombie.

[kibakiba]

I'm surprised I didn't know that... I have that song, haha.

[ZombieKitty]

Great pics of beautiful snakes! Loving the colouration of Xerxes :)

[gregmonsta]

Snake Spaghetti :D

http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//500/medium/Spag.JPG

Bottom of the pile

http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//500/medium/Squish.JPG

Panama pose

http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//500/medium/panface.JPG

A few observations - Both Panama and Kink have increased their confidence.
Panama ate with the enclosure wide open and the other girls in full feeding frenzy. She's back to tweezer feeding regularily and can be seen a lot more ever since the other two came out of brumation.
Kink is coping well. I've noticed that he doesn't use his rib muscles for locomotion at all below the site of his old injury. He's also been out in the open a lot more of late and today I was able to touch him and gently pick him up in the enclosure.
:D Happy days.

[guidofatherof5]

They all look great.

[EasternGirl]

I have a question, as Greg mentioned tweezer feedings and people have recommended I use tongs to feed Selena. I can't get the squirmy little worms to stay on the tweezers and I am not sure what kind of tongs people are referring to? I do not have hemostats either.

[gregmonsta]

These are what I use - 10 /25 cm Stainless Steel Reptile Feeding Tweezers - Straight - The Cornish Crispa Co. (http://www.cornishcrispa.co.uk/1025-cm-stainless-steel-reptile-feeding-tweezers-straight-p-444.html) you'll probably find a USA equivalent ;)

[guidofatherof5]

Have you ever tried hemostats for feeding babies. They work great. If you need or would want a pair I'd be glad to send you a pair.;)
I have some extras.

[EasternGirl]

That would be great because I don't know where to get them.

[guidofatherof5]

That would be great because I don't know where to get them.

Consider it done.

[ConcinusMan]

That would be great because I don't know where to get them.

Drug stores / pharmacies

[guidofatherof5]

Drug stores / pharmacies

Things must be different in your State.
Those are considered a medical device in Iowa.
They are also considered drug paraphernalia if present with illegal drugs.
Sent many a person to the Gray Bar Hotel for those.

[ConcinusMan]

Makes sense then, that I saw them at a place called "...Medical Supply & Pharmacy"

Not all hemostats are medical devices, just like not all tweezers are for medical use. Specialty tool shops and some hobby shops carry them. Seems they are not a medical device if they are not sold as such and come with a disclaimer "not for medical use"

You can get them online too, medical grade or not.

"They are also considered drug paraphernalia if present with illegal drugs."

So is any other tool if it's used to facilitate drug use.:cool:

[guidofatherof5]

"They are also considered drug paraphernalia if present with illegal drugs."

So is any other tool if it's used to facilitate drug use.:cool:

Not true in the eyes of the law. At least the law in Iowa. Then their is the enforcement. Paraphernalia isn't the same in everyone's eye.

For example: I've never heard of any law enforcement officer charging "drug Paraphernalia" to some roach head that smokes his dope with a pair of pliers.:)

[EasternGirl]

Well, if you are willing to send me some...I will accept your kind and generous offer! Don't want to get busted with an illegal snake and drug paraphenalia...lol.

[guidofatherof5]

Well, if you are willing to send me some...I will accept your kind and generous offer! Don't want to get busted with an illegal snake and drug paraphenalia...lol.

They went out in the mail today. Enjoy.;)

[ConcinusMan]

Well, if you are willing to send me some...I will accept your kind and generous offer! Don't want to get busted with an illegal snake and drug paraphenalia...lol.

Without clear supporting evidence of the illegal use, it would be unconstitutional to prosecute someone for "possession of drug paraphernalia" for having a pair of hemostats. (with the supporting evidence, the law doesn't apply any less to a pair of pliers than it does to hemostats). In other words, you have nothing to worry about.

[EasternGirl]

Thanks, Steve! Yeah, Richard...I'm about as worried about the hemostats as I am about having a snake...lol. Bring on more snakies!!! Dangit...you guys got to me! I'll have a houseful of snakes soon...

[guidofatherof5]

Thanks, Steve! Yeah, Richard...I'm about as worried about the hemostats as I am about having a snake...lol. Bring on more snakies!!! Dangit...you guys got to me! I'll have a houseful of snakes soon...

We had nothing to do with it. It's the power of the Thamnophis!:D
Seriously.

[kibakiba]

They do really grow on you. They never cease to make me laugh, brighten my day and give me some love after feedings. I'd have more than Steve if I had a large enough house and enough money for it. ;) Though, Steve probably has 99% of the radix population... it might be hard to get one of those... :D

[guidofatherof5]

They do really grow on you. They never cease to make me laugh, brighten my day and give me some love after feedings. I'd have more than Steve if I had a large enough house and enough money for it. ;) Though, Steve probably has 99% of the radix population... it might be hard to get one of those... :D

I'm preparing for Armageddon, at least a small one.:D
I've tried to reduce my numbers but they won't leave.:D
I believe there will soon be the "Great Garter Snake Awakening" and I want to corner the market.:D

[kibakiba]

You've tried reducing your numbers? Those radixes are making up some funky stuff for you to believe. Those radixes have a hold on you... You are crazy. :D

[guidofatherof5]

You've tried reducing your numbers? Those radixes are making up some funky stuff for you to believe. Those radixes have a hold on you... You are crazy. :D

My radixes don't tell me any.......... I must go, I am being summoned:D I must obey.

[EasternGirl]

You guys are too funny...

[gregmonsta]

Here are some shots from todays feeding session. I've posted my entry already. It was quite a challenge .... I thought of Suzy being my model but she was so wound up because food was about I didn't get a single clear shot. She was like a whirlwind ... anyway - the best two models were Fawn and Panama (Fawn surprised me by engulfing two fluffs today .... as well as her usual quota of Salmon).

http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//500/medium/foodzpan.JPG

http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//500/medium/foodz.JPG

http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//500/medium/foodzmore.JPG

[guidofatherof5]

They look rather content.
Starving, but content:D

[gregmonsta]

:rolleyes: Suzy is the one that pleads starvation .... not those two :D. I got my nose nibbled today!

[guidofatherof5]

:rolleyes: Suzy is the one that pleads starvation .... not those two :D. I got my nose nibbled today!

Who did the nibbling?

[gregmonsta]

Who did the nibbling?

:rolleyes: Suzy .... She'd just had a chunk of Salmon and I leant in .... she shot forward and quickly tested my nose for food potential :D

[guidofatherof5]

Suzy sounds like a pistol. I like her.
Nothing like a little food frenzy action.
Doesn't say much for your nose, though:D

[andycul]

:rolleyes: Suzy .... She'd just had a chunk of Salmon and I leant in .... she shot forward and quickly tested my nose for food potential :D

LOL, I can just picture you pulling your head out of the viv with her hanging off your nose ;):D

[ConcinusMan]

You've tried reducing your numbers?

Horse pucky! He's not trying hard enough. I tried to help. I asked for a pair of hets. He said no way. I also want red radix. He said no way. I sent him over 20 concinnus' and asked him if he would be willing to share a few with deserving people who can't afford to pay for them. He said no way. He's hoarding them!


Those radixes are making up some funky stuff for you to believe. Those radixes have a hold on you... You are crazy. :D

I think you're on to something.:p

He's like the crazy "cat lady" but with snakes!:eek:

I honestly don't know how he does it. Just 15 or so total snakes keeps me busy enough, and costs plenty to take care of. And mine don't even get vet care! last summer I had over 50 babies to take care of, in addition to my adults. That's not near as many snakes as he has, and I was pushed to the limits of my ability and available time, to take care of all those. You know what it's like to try to feed that many babies daily, all while keeping them from fighting? It isn't easy, and takes a lot of time.

[ConcinusMan]

*GASP!" "Salmon?!! For Me?!!!"

http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data/500/medium/foodz.JPG

[gregmonsta]

Suzy sounds like a pistol. I like her.
Nothing like a little food frenzy action.
Doesn't say much for your nose, though

Oi .... leave my hooter out of it!!! :rolleyes:


LOL, I can just picture you pulling your head out of the viv with her hanging off your nose

The thought running through my head at the time was that I was very glad it didn't come to that :D .... could you imagine if she had a proper chew? She scratched my pinky (finger guys :rolleyes:) last week and I had a reaction to it - itchy is the word ... wouldn't want that on my conk that's for sure :eek:. Knowing my luck with allergies I'd be a funny picture right now.


*GASP!" "Salmon?!! For Me?!!!"

http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data/500/medium/foodz.JPG

Nom nom nom. :D

[ConcinusMan]

That picture is great. The look in his eye is precious. Did you already enter this months photo contest? That one is perfect!

Oh wait, I see you did enter. Should have used that one! ^^^

[ConcinusMan]

:rolleyes: Suzy is the one that pleads starvation .... not those two :D. I got my nose nibbled today!

Probably thought your nose was pinkie's a$$ :p

[gregmonsta]

I entered a different one because the quality was better.

http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//500/medium/foodzcomp.JPG

You can see her keeping an eye on the camera :D.

[gregmonsta]

Probably thought your nose was pinkie's a$$ :p

Too true :rolleyes: pink and shiny with a rounded edge :D

[ConcinusMan]

Personally, I would be very inclined to put my vote on the other one, just because of that crazy look in the eye. Great pic.

[gregmonsta]

You'll like this one too ;)

http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//500/medium/foodznamnam.JPG

[EasternGirl]

Yeah..those are great pics!

[kibakiba]

7 snakes is already proving difficult for me. But seeing their happy snakey faces makes it worth every bit of work.

Those are some happy (starving) snakes. ;)

[ConcinusMan]

You'll like this one too ;)

http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//500/medium/foodznamnam.JPG

Oh, heck yeah! That's a winner.:D

"Salmon? Reely? You didn't!"

[gregmonsta]

Suzy and Fawn .... well the bump under the repticarpet = Fawn :D

http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//500/medium/vfgyhjk_.JPG

Panams and sheddy Fawn in background

http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//500/medium/nnninnii.JPG

Xerxes' impersonation of Slithers' previous circle impersonation

http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//500/medium/xeff.JPG

[guidofatherof5]

http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//500/vfgyhjk_2.jpg

[gregmonsta]

:D ..... so that's what she was trying to tell me ... :D

[gregmonsta]

Cute shot of the girls I hadn't uploaded yet.

http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//500/medium/girlpower.JPG

[guidofatherof5]

That's a great photo.

[gregmonsta]

Cheers :D

[guidofatherof5]

My two favorite garter snakes.:)
Both are beautiful.

[kibakiba]

That's a wonderful picture, Greg! So cute. :D

[ConcinusMan]

It is a great photo. Just wondering, can't you adjust the white balance on your camera? it will help you get better color instead of everything being yellow.;)

[gregmonsta]

It is a great photo. Just wondering, can't you adjust the white balance on your camera? it will help you get better color instead of everything being yellow.;)

:rolleyes: The yellowish tone is provided by the in tank lighting. The plate of glass covering the energy saving spot develops a yellowish tinge over time. It wants to attract dirt seemingly.

[ConcinusMan]

Yes I know, but most cameras can compensate. That's what the "white balance" setting is for. If it's not set correctly, pics taken under an incandescent are too yellow.
http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data/500/medium/girlpower.JPG

I don't mean to sound critical, just trying to help. What do you think? Does this look a bit more natural?

http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/8227/girlpower.jpg

[gregmonsta]

It does ;) ... I will give it a go.

[gregmonsta]

Kink was out last night so I grabbed a shot ... you may also notice Xerxes' throat is starting to turn blue.

http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//500/medium/569545659.JPG

J was on a vertical mission ...

http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//500/medium/9587632.JPG

[kibakiba]

Kink is so cute! I want him. Right now. Send him over! :D

[gregmonsta]

Nope :P .... he's mines, mines I tells ya!!! :D

[guidofatherof5]

All great looking snakes. I'm a little partial to "J" the radix.

Congrats to the "Scottish Deerhound" for its Best of Show at the Westminster Dog Show.;)

[Stefan-A]

Very nice. :)

[gregmonsta]

Cheers :D ... I'm going to find some time soon to do some more portrait shots of Xerxes and Sangria.
The colour development in Xerxes has been really interesting indeed and it looks like Sangria is beginning to form a greenish patch on the top of her head.
Their father's genetics are really coming through.

[ConcinusMan]

Cage inspector: "Yes, yes, excellent workmanship"
http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data/500/medium/9587632.JPG

[gregmonsta]

:rolleyes: as well as "Dammit, I can't find the way out!"

[ConcinusMan]

Mine hardly even try. Several times I left the thing wide open for hours. Come back and they're all still there.:rolleyes:

[kibakiba]

If I did that with the babies, Snap and Ember would be out of there before you could say "Nooooo!"
Ember is always curious, and because of that, he likes coming out of the tank when I leave it open. He'd want to explore all day long if I let him.

With Mama an Snakey's tank though, they know not to come out. They just stay in there calmly for me to come out, praise them for not escaping and close it. :D