Adventures with Simone..

[misskris]

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This picture cut off her head.. but shows her coloring beautifully.
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Thanks for letting me share.

[guidofatherof5]

Great to see your post and pictures. Love seeing kids and Garter. The more friends we make for them the better their future will be. Thanks.

[infernalis]

That is a handsome lot you have there, kids snake and all.

Thanks for the glimpse into your life;)

[misskris]

Thanks Steve.. The kids think the snake is the most awesome pet in the world. It's my new yearsz resolution to become comfortable with her.. LOL

[ssssnakeluvr]

nice photos....good looking snake!!! well...the kids were right....awesome pet :rolleyes:

[reptile3]

very nice looking snake... is that a radix? I am learning...

I also love to see kids in pics with snakes.. Gavin really likes my Ball Python George. my other snakies are too small right now, for my son, so when they get bigger then he can handle them.

[misskris]

[quote=reptile3;95737]very nice looking snake... is that a radix?

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Thanks and I dunno?!?!? She's petshop snake.. "common garter" Maybe someone with some knowledge can chime in?

[ssssnakeluvr]

parietalis......red sided garter

[guidofatherof5]

If you have a good long movie to watch mine love to sit with me or the kids and just hangout. For some reason they like to climb on my glasses and relax. They can't climb on my head because they'll just slide off.( no hair, not grease)

[ssssnakeluvr]

They can't climb on my head because they'll just slide off.( no hair, not grease)
hehehe.....try taking a photo of a large one sitting curled up on your head after being pulled out of brumation.....I did last winter..... brrrrrrr!!!! so there's 3 of us on her that are bald???? James and me...and you too?!?!:cool:

[reptile3]

parietalis......red sided garter

duh? I should have known, I have one. but mine is much smaller.

Very nice red-sided garter then!!!:)

[misskris]

Steve.. I'm one of the people that can't sit through a whole movie.. I rarely sit in one spot for more than 20 minutes LOL I did sit with her for a bit tonight, but then dogs came in and I think all the comotition made her/me antsy.. I worry if she got lose one of the cats would deliver her as a trophy.. Not something I want. The kids all got a chance to hold her for a few minutes as well. She hasn't tried to bite, which is awesome and hasn't musked us in a week.

[guidofatherof5]

Please be extra careful with the kids and the enclosure. Kids have a bad habit of leaving lids off and doors unlocked. The young ones can also hold them in too tight a grip. They don't understand the concept of letting the snake work through your hands. Most pets and animals are held static. Not the case with snakes. I'm sure your aware of all this but a reminder never hurts.

[misskris]

:) The enclosure is in the boy's room.. I made it clear they're not allowed to touch it, they've spent a fair amount of time just watching her. I've really tried to use the fear of cats in them, my Ruby brings us all kinds of trophy's, mice, birds, gophers. IWhen Ally held her tonight I coiled her in one hand and had her cover her with her other hand, a nice warm cozy place to chill. Sam tried holding her head still, wich didn't work too well, so we talked about letting her find a place she's comfortable being held. The youngest, hasn't got to hold her. he just sits next to me and talks to her watching her breathe. "what a pretty snake you are"

[guidofatherof5]

My reminder post wasn't needed. Sounds like you're doing a great job! I can just picture the youngest whispering "what a pretty snake" Priceless!

[misskris]

It's all good Steve. I believe once you take an animal in you have a responsibility to care for it and respect it's life. Something I'm trying to instill in my kids. I can't stand it when people say "oh it's just a snake" or " I only spent 5 bucks for the lizard, I'm not going to spend $100 to take it to the vet" ( I work in a pet store and hear these coments everyday) I really appreciate all the advice and information here :)

[gregmonsta]

That's a lovely parietalis :D

[Aundrea]

Awwwwww cute kids and cute snakes!! :D Your red sided is big. Bigger then mine :D

[misskris]

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Hey, help me get outa here.
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I can't figure out how to open this thingy
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You really gotta help me.... please
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[misskris]

Shhhh, There's Mom
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We'll talk later..
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[GarterNovice]

Cute photos:) My cats go crazy when they see my snakes moving around. I had to buy a light fixture big enough to cover almost the entire screen so the cats would stop trying to open the cage and eat the snakes.

[Snake lover 3-25]

awww how cute!!!!! lol my cat shows no intrest in them anymore.... not after she got one a few years back......

[brain]

Just close the door to the snake room problem solved ;)

[GarterNovice]

Yeah. The next place we move too will hopefully have a room I can devote to some of my more esoteric animals. Like my snakes and ferrets. And I know my wife is just dying to get a couple dumbo rats.

[drache]

Simone is a lovely snake
the kids and kitty are also cute
cats are something else to deal with - ours are relentless
most of my cages now have large books and game boxes across them, so that those snakes that like to hang out on the rim under the lid have some refuge from cat claws

[misskris]

Ruby, sits and watches.. Simone watches Ruby. I find them like that just about everyday. Ruby will get on the dresser or the top bunk and Simone will come out and climb her log to watch Ruby. Or Ruby will sit on top of the tank, and Simone will climb up to see her visitor.

I have no doubt however should the snake ever get loose, she would be returned by one of the cats as a trophy. One of the cats has already attemped to asassinate the the guinea pig.

[Snake lover 3-25]

rofl i just got the image in my head of a bunch of cats in black spy outfits lurking outside the cage lol too funny!!!!!

[reptile3]

When I go to look at my snakes, I let the cats sniff.. my 2 cats are pretty good, I think they are more scared, than wanting to harm them. But I did find Jake once, sitting in front pawing at the glass..LOL

[Hornets23]

Cute pics. My cat has the same relationship with my snakes. I think she is getting over the novelty though.

[jitami]

Great pics! You're doing a wonderful job both getting used to Simone and teaching the kids how to respect other creatures... love it... we need more mommies like you!

[misskris]

Well Simone shed last night. She's soo pretty now LOL

About a week ago.
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Her new tank.
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The boy's were excited this morning to find her shed.
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Caveman say's "good mornin"
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[misskris]

Her shiney new skin
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The shed
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[misskris]

She was very hungry LOL
What else ya got for me?
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any more?
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OHHH a worm my favorite
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Yummy yummy
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Where's the rest?
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FEEEED ME!!!

[misskris]

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Aren't I pretty?
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So yeah I went a little picture happy this mornin :)

[count dewclaw]

She is a beauty! Thanks for sharing the pictures.

[jitami]

What a great set of pictures! Simone is beautiful! I LOVE that piece of wood, too! Is it one piece or several pieces? It's perfect!

[guidofatherof5]

Thanks for sharing those awesome photos. Great looking kid, the snake too.

[olive oil]

Enjoyed the pictures Kris.
Simone is so cute:)

[misskris]

What a great set of pictures! Simone is beautiful! I LOVE that piece of wood, too! Is it one piece or several pieces? It's perfect!


It's actually 3 pieces. I baught two when I set up her first tank, then a couple weeks ago I saw the third piece and it just screamed "I'm a reaaly cool piece of wood, you need to take me home" so I did :) LOL
Next time I clean her tank out I'll get good pics of each piece for you.. but then again I may find another groovy piece of wood between now and then. :cool:

[adamanteus]

Nice snake and nice pictures, Kristyn.:)

[jitami]

...and it just screamed "I'm a reaaly cool piece of wood, you need to take me home" so I did :) LOL


Haha... I have a talking piece of wood, too. Screamed at me from the middle of a pile... don't want to give it a complex, but I like yours better! Maybe I just need to get it a couple buddies :D

[adamanteus]

I don't buy any of my vivarium furnishing wood, I collect them all. I thought I had some really interesting pieces.... until now.... none of mine can talk!:D

[misskris]

Untill the last couple day's all the wood around here has been burried under snow.

Tami I'll keep my eye and ears out for ya LOL

[jitami]

heehee... that's the only piece I've purchased James, but it makes me happy :) Thanks Kris! I have a few pieces stashed away from collecting last fall, but nothing like yours!

[misskris]

We went and watched part of a hockey game tonight, whenw e got home the kiddos wanted to take lil missy out for a bit. :)
Simones, biggest fan.
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[misskris]

She decided she was going to visit Sam..
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Hey dude, what ya doin?
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Then Ally came along..
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Afterward, she just hung out and watched a bit of boxing..
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[guidofatherof5]

Now, that's family time. Thanks for sharing, Kris. Like to see young people enjoying Garters.

*Spread the love*

[olive oil]

Lovely pictures.
Didn't realize Simone was such a big girl:)
She looks very comfortable with you guys.

[Lori P]

Simone is so beautiful!! Great that the kids are so comfortable with her. Makes me miss my Curious again... give Simone hugs for me... lol

[misskris]

Thank everyone,

Steve, if we could get the world to love snakes half as much as Caven does. Everyone would love them :) Ya'll should hear the Caveman, he spends time every morning telling Simone good morning, and talks to her in the afternoon when he comes home from school. Last night he was giving her kisses and saying how much he loves her.... It's truly adorable.

Zoe, Simone has grown since we got her a month and a half ago (feels like she's been here much longer). She's about 26-27 inches:)

As far as being comfortable with us, she doesn't care to be taken out. However once she's out she settles quickly. She greats me when I open her lid, but ignores me if I haven't any food for her :)

[guidofatherof5]

Look what you've done!
She's spoiled :D

[misskris]

Look what you've done!
She's spoiled :D


Don't doubt it:cool: I do have a habit of spoiling things :p

[Snake lover 3-25]

awesome pics!!!!! she's a bute!!!:D