Super Nova Radix

[guidofatherof5]

This red radix became part of the Ranch after Ian was nice enough to sell her to me.(Thanks Ian). She is the anchor to the red radix breeding project that will be happening within the next year.
http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//688/medium/nova2.jpg
http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//688/medium/nova1.jpg
http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//688/medium/nova.jpg
http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//688/medium/nova_tail.jpg

This is the male I will be pairing her with. They are from the same area.
I'm hoping they produce some awesome looking babies.
http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//500/medium/red31.jpg

[ianrambell]

CAnt wait to see the babies MAbey in the future you can breed Nova to one of the oranger radix to see what happens. POssibly even breed one of the males to your red phase albino radix.

[guidofatherof5]

CAnt wait to see the babies MAbey in the future you can breed Nova to one of the oranger radix to see what happens. POssibly even breed one of the males to your red phase albino radix.


Really hoping to find a Nebr.red albino radix to breed to her.

[GarterGeek]

Wow, when you said red, you meant it seriously. :) Can't wait to see little ones.

[reptileparadise]

holy ****....

[mustang]

o wow ...i know a name for the offspring...blood, rusty, and lava!!!!

[Quibble]

Beautiful specimens! High hopes for them and your plans.

Can't wait to see what happens!

[Snakers]

alls i can think of to do is stand with my jaw dropped to the floor

[gregmonsta]

Wantwantwantwantwant.

[mustang]

Wantwantwantwantwant.
thank you for saying what we all were thinking!:D

[guidofatherof5]

My pretty Nova shed today so I thought I would update some photos.
She has a male suitor who started doing some chin rubbing today. She gets more red every time she sheds.
http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//500/medium/Nova11.jpg
http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//500/medium/Nova13.jpg
http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//500/medium/Nova14.jpg

[ScimitarX]

Wow! :D

[gregmonsta]

Simply stunning :D

[drache]

she's amazing

[aSnakeLovinBabe]

Steve, hand her over or the pinky mouse dies!!! :rolleyes:

[Spankenstyne]

Damn those are lookers. Sadly we aren't allowed to work with them in Alberta.

[guidofatherof5]

Steve, hand her over or the pinky mouse dies!!! :rolleyes:


She's mine, all mine(then there was this evil laugh thing I did):D

[mustang]

She's mine, all mine(then there was this evil laugh thing I did):D
like "mwahahahaaaaaaaaaa" right?

[guidofatherof5]

36 hours ago I brought Nova out of the fridge. I returned her to her enclosure with one lone red male(T.radix) waiting.
1 minute after she entered the enclosure and he's courting her. Hoping to have a lockup to report soon.
This male is from the same area Nova is from. Within a few blocks of her.

[mustang]

36 hours ago I brought Nova out of the fridge. I returned her to her enclosure with one lone red male(T.radix) waiting.
1 minute after she entered the enclosure and he's courting her. Hoping to have a lockup to report soon.
This male is from the same area Nova is from. Within a few blocks of her.
for one of novas babies well start the bidding at $200! do i here $200 $200 $250!$250 $250 do i here $255 $255?:D

[guidofatherof5]

I don't think Nove bred. It will probably happen after her next shed.
All of my snakes that were in brumation have been removed and are back eating.

[ConcinusMan]

for one of novas babies well start the bidding at $200! do i here $200 $200 $250!$250 $250 do i here $255 $255?:D

You must be kidding. Knowing Steve, think about that for minute.;)

[guidofatherof5]

You're right. Way too much money;)

[Enneirda.]

She is gorgeous! I hope you get some babies with her coloring.

[Enneirda.]

Eventually that is, I just figured out I somehow missed Steve's second to last post. :p

[mustang]

You must be kidding. Knowing Steve, think about that for minute.;)
:Dyah $1000 $1000 do i hear $1500 $1500 $2000 $2000 goin once twice SOLD!!!!!

[ConcinusMan]

I'm thinking probably not ^^^

[guidofatherof5]

I'm telling you NOT;)

Thanks for the thought Robert but if my radixes are going to conquer the world I have to price them right.

[guidofatherof5]

Nova had her babies during the night.
15 healthy scrubs.
It will be interesting to see how they color up as time goes by.
At this point all looking very normal.

http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//500/medium/nova_babies_2011.jpg

[RdubSnider]

Congratulations. Nice looking Bunch. Be nice to see how much they color up. Good luck with them

[ConcinusMan]

I'm telling you NOT;)

Thanks for the thought Robert but if my radixes are going to conquer the world I have to price them right.

Let me help you out with that. You could send me a couple of red ones and I'll take them for free. You know, just to make sure they stay affordable.:rolleyes:

[guidofatherof5]

Wish on Richard.:D
Be patient, it's a lot more affordable to let me raise them up.
They will be available, someday. If:D

[tennfan56]

Does anyone know how this red gene works in radix? Is it recessive? polymorphic?

[ConcinusMan]

I think there's more than one type of red radix. The various types have genes that may work in different ways.

I'm pretty sure Steve and others would have a better idea though.

[Millinex]

I have a feeling the red gene may prove to be codom.

[Ryachanira]

What goegeous parents! Would love to get my hands on one of those (along with everyone else here, haha).

Can't wait to see how the babies grow up.

[guidofatherof5]

Noticing some nice color coming out in Nova's babies. Time will tell just how much red will develop.

http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//726/medium/nova_babies.jpg

[RedSidedSPR]

Awesome. Looking forward to the time telling :p

[guidofatherof5]

The photo doesn't really show the richness of the red that is developing.

[RedSidedSPR]

Yeah, I can tell. I always assume "probably better in person"
I've had enough camera experience to know that

[jitami]

Nice, Steve! It will be interesting to see these kids mature.

[Hornets23]

Very nice steve! These are going to be AMAZING!!

[Mrs N1ntndo]

Very beautiful family you have there. I would love one also but I wouldnt be able to pay the prices. I know everyone was just saying them and joking but The prices would still be to much. :(

[RedSidedSPR]

Red raadix aren't hugely expensive. But yeah, snakes are pretty pricey sometimes. I understand.

I dont know how ya do it Steve. Are selling those? YOU HAVE OVER 300 GARTER SNAKES!!!

[guidofatherof5]

Are selling those?

Of course, Just not until I see how they color up.
I will also wait until they are passed the "failure to thrive" time and have matured past any possible developemental issues.
Just the way I do things. ;)

[RedSidedSPR]

How old are they now?

[guidofatherof5]

How old are they now?

2 months old.

[ssssnakeluvr]

I have a feeling the red gene may prove to be codom.
I am leaning towards codom also..... I got one of the first of Ian Campbell's red radix.... she was bred with my multiple het albino male. I held back a pair...the female is turning red. I bred her with the same male this year unfortunately she ad 21 stillborns..... :( can't wait to get the pair to breeding size and see what happens!!

[guidofatherof5]

I'm looking forward to next Spring when I will bred Nova with Rudolph(here son) who has matured to breeding size.
He is the highest red she produced.

[RedSidedSPR]

Man, I'm looking forward to that t!!

[Kantar]

Wow!

[BLUESIRTALIS]

A friend of mine picked up 2 baby radixes from a wild caught about 2 or 3 months ago for $ 6.00 bucks each. They are about 8 or 9" and turning bright red now. I thought what a deal on red radixes the guy that sold them thought they were redsided garters.

[guidofatherof5]

That's wonderful. Love to see a photo if you can get one.

[charles parenteau]

Very very nice looking babies Steve Im glad for you!=)

[guidofatherof5]

Thanks Charles.;)

[BLUESIRTALIS]

That's wonderful. Love to see a photo if you can get one.

I'll see if i can get some pics one of them is starting to get red spots on it's nose and belly.

[RedSidedSPR]

Can't think of a better use of $12.00

[ConcinusMan]

Noticing some nice color coming out in Nova's babies. Time will tell just how much red will develop.

http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//726/medium/nova_babies.jpg

Oh heck yes. The one with the red nose is going to be a stunner.


A friend of mine picked up 2 baby radixes from a wild caught about 2 or 3 months ago for $ 6.00 bucks each. They are about 8 or 9" and turning bright red now.

Lucky dog. I can't seem to get one even when I have the money and am willing to pay well.

[guidofatherof5]

Nova has developed a few bumps along her spine.
I had a biopsy done on a couple of them. The were benign.
She's a very good eater and is doing well.
She a beautiful snake.

http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//500/medium/nova16.jpg

[RedSidedSPR]

Yes she is!! I love the red!!

[ConcinusMan]

Yes she is!! I love the red!!... and the black, and the white, and the yellow, and the stripes, and the scales, and the tongue, and the...:D

[RedSidedSPR]

Exactly. But that's on all of 'em. The reds whats special!

[ConcinusMan]

You think that's cool, look what I caught the other day. But I let it go.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/2/25/Smalfut.jpg

[Didymus20X6]

That's nothing. A friend of mine not long ago caught an Albino Het Anerythristic Sasquatch.

[RedSidedSPR]

Pfft. Piebald boogie-men. Now THOSE are something.

[brain]

She a beautiful snake.

http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//500/medium/nova16.jpg

Of the group, you sent me; there was 1.1 in a green and 1.1 in a red phase. And seeing this coloration in the wild ... I LIKE IT !!! :D
I plan to breed next year and improve on the colors. Those colors jus do it for me.
In addition, with the kings now gone I becoming an empty nester. I have six empty habitats.

[guidofatherof5]

Glad you are enjoying the snakes I sent you. I Love hearing about my kids that are in many States now. This Fall a couple more are heading to the east coast. My first to R.I.

[ConcinusMan]

that's nothing. A friend of mine not long ago caught an albino het anerythristic sasquatch.

d'oh!

[snakehill]

Of the group, you sent me; there was 1.1 in a green and 1.1 in a red phase. And seeing this coloration in the wild ... I LIKE IT !!! :D
I plan to breed next year and improve on the colors. Those colors jus do it for me.
In addition, with the kings now gone I becoming an empty nester. I have six empty habitats.
Ohhh, what I could do with those empty habitats!!!!:D

[guidofatherof5]

Hang in there Joanne,
Fall will be here soon and your pair of females will be on the way.
Both snakes you're getting are drop-dead gorgeous.
With Christmas on the way the red phase and green phase radix you are going to get will fit right in.
Ho-ho-ho.:D

[snakehill]

They are my two favorite colors!!!!:D

[guidofatherof5]

They are my two favorite colors!!!!:D

The green one is something to behold. A soft green.
I'll see about posting a photo today.
I've been watching her since she was born.

Just to let you know since she's heading East, she's a Republican :D

[snakehill]

Uh oh! That could be a problem!:D

[ConcinusMan]

Hang in there Joanne,
Fall will be here soon and your pair of females will be on the way.
Both snakes you're getting are drop-dead gorgeous.
With Christmas on the way the red phase and green phase radix you are going to get will fit right in.
Ho-ho-ho.:D

Just curious...

Why wait until fall? :confused: What happens this fall?

[RedSidedSPR]

He doesnt ship until fall, i know that.. but I'm not sure. I guess that's why.

[guidofatherof5]

He doesnt ship until fall, i know that.. but I'm not sure. I guess that's why.

Fall = cool temps. Safer shipping. ;) No need for heat or cool packs.
A misdirected package or late delivery has a much better chance at survival.

[RedSidedSPR]

True...

[ConcinusMan]

Fall = cool temps. Safer shipping. ;) No need for heat or cool packs.
A misdirected package or late delivery has a much better chance at survival.

That's pretty much the reason I thought. Just wanted to hear it from you. I rest my case. You know that I know what you said to me and still you still deny it. :rolleyes: I have proven it and now I will say no more about it.

[guidofatherof5]

True...

Yes, very true.;)

[RedSidedSPR]

I never thought about it since so many people ship in summer.

[guidofatherof5]

I never thought about it since so many people ship in summer.

I don't ship Winter or Summer. Never have.
All the people on this forum have received snakes from me in the Spring or Fall months.;)

[jitami]

Steve, I'd love to see pics of the green when you have time :)

[ConcinusMan]

I don't ship Winter or Summer. Never have.

I don't seem to have a problem doing either one. You just have to know how to insulate properly. First mistake people make is poking holes in the box or insulation. It's not necessary and ruins the insulating properties. I tested different configurations under extreme conditions to figure out what works best. I can put my best insulated packaging in the freezer at around 0 degrees F and it takes 22 hours at that temperature to reach 40 inside the package. Took all dang day in the sun on a hot day to reach 90 inside. No package is going to go through that anyway. Most of the trip is at night.

I just shipped babies to texas where they are having lows around 85, highs around 105. Didn't even have to use a cold pack. Like I said, the trip is at night, used "hold for pickup" option, and they were there in the air conditioned post office safe and sound at 9am.

You do whatever brings you peace of mind, but it is safe to do it almost any time of year if you just do the packaging right. I've only lost one baby and it wasn't from heat or cold.

I have only had one "get lost" (was never really lost) and took 5 days. They were fine.

[drache]

I don't seem to have a problem doing either one. You just have to know how to insulate properly. First mistake people make is poking holes in the box or insulation. It's not necessary and ruins the insulating properties. I tested different configurations under extreme conditions to figure out what works best. I can put my best insulated packaging in the freezer at around 0 degrees F and it takes 22 hours at that temperature to reach 40 inside the package. Took all dang day in the sun on a hot day to reach 90 inside. No package is going to go through that anyway. Most of the trip is at night.

I just shipped babies to texas where they are having lows around 85, highs around 105. Didn't even have to use a cold pack. Like I said, the trip is at night, used "hold for pickup" option, and they were there in the air conditioned post office safe and sound at 9am.

You do whatever brings you peace of mind, but it is safe to do it almost any time of year if you just do the packaging right. I've only lost one baby and it wasn't from heat or cold.

I have only had one "get lost" (was never really lost) and took 5 days. They were fine.
I've lost one in the dead of winter - never turned up again
it was one of the saddest experiences ever
Steve may have even been here when that happened
but never mind - you do what you do, and most people feel fine with it
I am wary of shipping altogether now, but during extreme temperatures - no way

may I ask what exactly Steve's unwillingness to ship during weather extremes proves to you?
to me it just shows that he's possibly overly cautious, and clearly quite invested in the well-being of the snakes

[infernalis]

may I ask what exactly Steve's unwillingness to ship during weather extremes proves to you?


It proves that Steve cares enough to not want any risks, and that someone is jilted over things not going the way he'd like.:rolleyes:

[ConcinusMan]

Whoa, there goes the incorrect assumptions again. What someone wants to do or not do as far as shipping goes is none of my business and I couldn't care less. I was just sharing what I do and saying that it's not impossible to greatly reduce the risk associated with the weather. And of course, shipping under any conditions you are always taking a risk. Things do occasionally go wrong and that can happen during any type of weather.

I don't want people to get the impression that I just ship blindly and don't have any anxiety about it. After many shipments I started to get a good idea where my packages go depending on where I'm shipping them to. I do check the weather carefully and do my best to avoid situations where they are going to be exposed to extremes for any length of time.

On a side note, I just shipped a package yesterday and from the tracking it is clear to me that they aren't going to make it there today like they were supposed to. This would be the third time. Second time this month.

BTW, just google "insulated shipping containers" there's some darn fine products you can buy that do make it safe to ship during extreme weather. Sure, there is extra cost involved but these product do work very well and if the recipient is willing to pay for the packaging, I will ship using these products even during the hot weather like the country is having now. It all but eliminates the heat problem.

[infernalis]

Shipping directly from a fed ex at an airport at 7:15 pm with express A.M. delivery to the next station with pickup (at the station) ensures the parcel stays inside where there is air conditioning.

I have shipped quite a few snakes during hot weather using station to station fed ex, but both parties have to be able to get to a local airport.

They quit accepting parcels at 7:30, so I always show up at 7:15 to keep the snakes in the box as short a time as possible.

[guidofatherof5]

Good advice Wayne.

[ConcinusMan]

I live about 3 miles from PDX. (Portland International airport) I drop mine off at the air conditioned post office on the WA side of the river, and about two hours later, they're already at PDX. In my case, there's no need to take them to the airport. It's rarely hot enough here to be of concern anyway.

EDIT: my concerns about the package I shipped yesterday were unfounded. I thought it was going to be late because they usually transfer planes in San Fransisco or Salt lake before going on to the east coast. This time it went directly from PDX to PA. It will be on time.:)

[drache]

this is what I was referring to

That's pretty much the reason I thought. Just wanted to hear it from you. I rest my case. You know that I know what you said to me and still you still deny it. :rolleyes: I have proven it and now I will say no more about it.
you seem to indicate that Steve's unwillingness to ship proves something that you want to roll your eyes at
since you mentioned it, I got curious - so what does it prove?

oh, and in my case, getting to the airport involves about two hours on a train + shuttle, and then I probably have to walk to cargo through areas with no side walks
or $45 for car service
I'm in no rush to ship either
I suppose I might be more motivated if someone offered me enough bucks to ship the right way

anyway, Richard, what's the mysterious deal with the eye rolling?

[ConcinusMan]

you seem to indicate that Steve's unwillingness to ship proves something that you want to roll your eyes at
since you mentioned it, I got curious - so what does it prove?

It's not his unwillingness to ship, but the fact that his reason for waiting wasn't something else. Let's just say there's more to his character than you know. He may have all of you fooled but I see right through him. I know how he really is and it's not a very becoming character attribute. In my opinion, it's even worse than simply being the annoying A-hole that some of you think I am. Steve knows what I am talking about and as I said, I will say no more about it.

[Stefan-A]

I will say no more about it.
If only that were true. :rolleyes:

[Hornets23]

Get a grip Richard. Its not terribly difficult to see why Steve might not WANT to send any snakes to you. Honestly, I wouldnt send anything living to you after your opossum tirade. You're saying just enough to insinuate something and then not specifying what youre even talking about. You're whining incessantly while saying youre going to shut up. He was probably trying to nicely tell you that he doesnt want to send you snakes so just move on. It doesnt say anything about Steve's so called character flaws. I'm not sure exactly WHAT youre trying to prove. Before you even bother, I dont give two craps about any smart, know it all comments you might make. You proclaim to be a nice guy...I'll happily admit that you are knowledgeable and frequently very helpful but I really dont know why you have to start this crap time after time after time and you just dont get it.

[ConcinusMan]

Its not terribly difficult to see why Steve might not WANT to send any snakes to you.

Quite frankly I don't care about that and I don't take issue with it. That is not the issue. You don't know what you are talking about. There are things you don't know. Drache insisted and kept pushing it and asking me questions about it so I answered her. I was done with this long ago. Now please drop it.

[drache]

the reason I pushed, is because you keep alluding to a mysterious evil character flaw of Steve's I've never encountered, and I want you to either come right out and say what it is, or stop alluding to it in any way

[Stefan-A]

Enough with the underhanded insinuations, Richard. I won't tolerate any character assassination attempts here, not even disguised ones.

I know I said there would be no warning next time, but consider this one anyway.

[jitami]

I know how he really is and it's not a very becoming character attribute.

I'm sorry, but we all have character attributes that are not very becoming. It's part of what makes us human. It's obvious that Steve has done so much more good than whatever perceived wrong you think has been committed against you and I take great offense to your underhanded attacking of one of our most generous and kind forum members.

[ConcinusMan]

Why are we still talking about this?

[guidofatherof5]

Here's an updated photo of Nova.
She''ll be headed for a cool down in a week. Hoping for another successful breeding season from her.

http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//688/medium/nova31.jpg

[kibakiba]

Awww, she looks super cuddly!

[chris-uk]

I wouldn't say "cuddly", but stunning would be my pick of descriptives. :)

[guidofatherof5]

She is the most red radix I've ever seen. A one-of-a-kind.
Hoping to get many years of breeding out of her.
Some of her offspring are looking great but not like her.
Nova also has a sweet attitude.

[chris-uk]

With a mother that bloomed and shines brightly... Are her babies named after stars too? You quickly run out of red star types (Red Giant, Red Dwarf... Umm, that's all I remember) but you could easily use named red stars. Betelgeuse (red star in Orion) springs to mind. Then there the Blaze Star which is a recurrent nova. Or the catchy named "V HYA" the most red star observed.
:)

[tress29]

Did you ever post a pick of the green-phase radix? Perhaps in another thread?

[RedSidedSPR]

Here's an updated photo of Nova.
She''ll be headed for a cool down in a week. Hoping for another successful breeding season from her.

http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//688/medium/nova31.jpg


Holy....

[brain]

Some of her offspring are looking great but not like her.

And could you maybe post some of them?
Which male was she breed with? Pic please.

[guidofatherof5]

And could you maybe post some of them?
Which male was she breed with? Pic please.

I will get to work on it ;)

[brain]

Great thanks
This is what I want to get to, a super green or red like Nova.
I believe this … the scale pattern on a Radix is just amazingthen to have the coloration come in green or red just sets them off. I’mglad I just from the constrictors to garters
I was showing my Granites (Pastels) to another fellow herperand he was just blown away. I told himto check out your threads on Super Nova then tell me what he thinks.

[prattypus]

Not to discount the guys I see here in CO, but she is off the charts!

[guidofatherof5]

Not to discount the guys I see here in CO, but she is off the charts!

She is a very special snake.

[Dan72]

Just read this thread. How is everybody of the color red on the ranch doing? I know those of us in glass houses shouldn't throw stones but I'll cast one and ask forgiveness later. It's been awhile on some pics of these lovlies, unless posted somewhere else (if so please point me in the right direction), and if not.... pics, pics, pics;). Sorry Steve, I threw three more. But there little stones..... not even stones really, peebles.:D

[Dan72]

Thought I would give this a bump as it seems you have a camera in hand:D.

[katach]

Good idea Dan!

[ProXimuS]

OMG!! I'm with Dan, I just read this for the first time too, and am in awe! I didn't know radixes came in that bright red, mama is gooorgeous.......pics?:D

[guidofatherof5]

Here are some photos of Nova. A year or so back I noticed she was developing some lumps along her spine. I took her to my Vet. and a biopsy was done on the 3 most prominent lumps. The results were promising as the lumps were benign. Since then she's developed a lump the size of a shelled peanut at one of the biopsy locations.
She has also developed other lumps so I'm not sure what the future hold. I am hoping she is gravid this year.
http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//688/medium/nova123.jpghttp://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//688/medium/nova121.jpghttp://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//688/medium/nova1234.jpg

[ProXimuS]

I think I see some of the lumps. That's strange, I'm learning snakes can have health problems just like any animal, it seems.

Still though very beautiful girl! Is it common to find radix like her?

[Dan72]

Thanks for the update and the pics Steve. She was WC correct? What do you think her age to be?

[guidofatherof5]

Yes, W/C. I would guess her at 5 or 6 years old.

[Light of Dae]

She was born on the ranch right? and her momma had lumps too right? I wonder if it is some hereditary thing.. Wonder what causes it.

[guidofatherof5]

No, she is wild caught (W/C) so I have no idea about her parents.

[Light of Dae]

Which is the one I am thinking about then?

[guidofatherof5]

Which is the one I am thinking about then?

I don't know. Give me a little more info.

[guidofatherof5]

I think I see some of the lumps. That's strange, I'm learning snakes can have health problems just like any animal, it seems.

Still though very beautiful girl! Is it common to find radix like her?

She is the most red radix I have ever seen. I do have a few young ones that will revile her color.
Breeding for them is a couple years away.

[katach]

Since the biopsy was normal, could it be a snake version of rheumatoid arthritis? Too bad blood work is nearly impossible to do on these guys.

[guidofatherof5]

Not sure about that Marnie. She is normal in every other way.

[Selkielass]

Gorgeous!

[guidofatherof5]

Nova gave birth to 13 beautiful little scrubs this afternoon. All normal looking.
Now comes the wait to see how they color up.

[Invisible Snake]

Nova gave birth to 13 beautiful little scrubs this afternoon. All normal looking.
Now comes the wait to see how they color up.

Congrats!

[EasternGirl]

Congrats! Pics please!! :)

[guidofatherof5]

So let it be written, so let it be done.

http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//688/medium/nova_babies_61112.jpg

[EasternGirl]

Lots of little babies for you to care for! Looks like a healthy litter. Congrats, again! Thanks for the pics.

[katach]

Congrats Steve! They look great!

[kibakiba]

Congrats! They are so cuuuuute!

[ConcinusMan]

I wonder whats up with the lumpy snakes around there? I know that in some cases it's cancerous, but if this is benign, and not caused by subcutaneous cysts (parasites) then what the heck? Something has to be causing these things to grow.

Fortunately, I almost never find lumpy snakes here but when I do, it's usually the work of a parasite, and usually only one or a few lumps.

[Invisible Snake]

Nice looking scrubs.

[ConcinusMan]

Why do people keep saying that. This was an update about the lumps.

[Invisible Snake]

Why do people keep saying that. This was an update about the lumps.

Read post 127, and then look at post 130.

[chris-uk]

Why do people keep saying that. This was an update about the lumps.

Maybe because on pages 12 Steve posted an update to say that Nova had had 13 babies today?

Fingers crossed that at least some of the scrubs colour up red.

[ConcinusMan]

wow. how did i miss that twice? :oCongrats!

[chris-uk]

wow. how did i miss that twice? :oCongrats!
Especially the photo of the scrubs. :)

[Dan72]

Awesome Steve! Way to go Nova

[guidofatherof5]

Nova and Cherryontop did it again. Hope to get a few more stunning red radixes.

[ProXimuS]

Congrats Steve!!! They're adorable:D

[guidofatherof5]

It paid to do a late night security sweep. I initially went down to check on the concinnus girls to make sure they weren't up to some shenanigans being their first night in their new digs. I found all of them sleeping soundly.
Now for the payoff.
Nova had 3 more babies bringing the total to 16.

[guidofatherof5]

Make that total 17 :D

[chris-uk]

Quite a litter. What's normal for a radix?

[guidofatherof5]

Upwards to 30.

[ProXimuS]

Awesome :D Is it normal for them to have more that far apart?

[guidofatherof5]

Awesome :D Is it normal for them to have more that far apart?

Not sure what you mean Emily.

[ProXimuS]

Maybe it was just a time difference in when you announced it. It seemed like almost 24 hours had passed when you said she had more....But maybe that's not the time it happened, just the time you got to post it...:confused::p

[guidofatherof5]

Now I understand what you mean. Sometimes birthing can take 24 hours or longer.
That would be an exception to what normally happens though.

[charles parenteau]

Awesome Steve!Congrats!

[guidofatherof5]

Babies have started eating today.

[katach]

Yay! Great news!

[guidofatherof5]

This is a sad day on the Ranch. I have put Nova down. Her health was in a downward spiral. The growth on her back was the size of a walnut and she was off food and losing weight. This was a situation that wasn't going to get any better and prolonging the end wasn't fair to her. She was still alert but fading.
She was an ultra high red radix. I will probably never have another like her.
R.I.P. Nova my bright girl.

[Invisible Snake]

I'm sorry for your loss Steve :(

[chris-uk]

Sad day Steve, I know she was a special one. At least she's not not going to suffer a slow painful end.

[Light of Dae]

Aww So sorry to hear she didn't recover. Thoughts are with you.

[ProXimuS]

I'm very sorry to hear it got to this point. I know she had a great life with you.

[Greg'sGarters]

Beautiful Snake!!! Her coloration makes her look a little bit like a corn snake. But she is MUCH more beautiful than a corn snake!