Ne. red phase radix is giving birth

[guidofatherof5]

Rita is giving birth as I type. I wish I has good news but so far she's passed 3 slugs(jellies).

Make that 1 live born little Het, now. Now it's 2. I mean 3, she's really spitting them out.
Up to 7 now.

[guidofatherof5]

I haven't done an official count but it looks like about 6 jellies, 1-stillborn and 21? healthy little scrubs.
Rita' doing fine. Still having some contraction but I think it's just maintenance after giving birth.:)

[snakeman]

Just curious.How long did you brumate?

[guidofatherof5]

Just curious.How long did you brumate?

2 months. @ 43-46 degrees

I do have some birthing video.
I'll try to get some loaded after I get the babies situated.

[guidofatherof5]

Here's the only stillborn, a female. When she came out I saw a lot of the yoke still in the egg and knew there was a problem.
From the looks of the second photo I would surmise there was some kind of internal problem with the baby.
Probably been dead for awhile as I also see some decay in the lower intestinal area. Poor little scrub.
http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//500/medium/stillborn1.jpghttp://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//500/medium/stillborn11.jpg

[indigoman]

Congratulations Steve, Great news!

[Odie]

Check out the green @ the bellybutton :eek:

[charles parenteau]

The bellybutton haha!!

Congrad Steve !!!Look further for the movie!!

[guidofatherof5]

From its location I'm guessing it might have been a kidney problem.
The green is probably Gangrene.

I jus did a final count on the live scrubs. 25

[MasSalvaje]

That is awesome, Congrats Steve!!!

Looking forward to some pics!

-Thomas

[guidofatherof5]

Make that grand total 26

She had a late one.
She's still having some contraction so there may be a few more.:)

[Jeff B]

Congrats Steve, thats a great litter, nice sized and only a few causualties. Lets see a group photo. and what are the parents?

[guidofatherof5]

Congrats Steve, thats a great litter, nice sized and only a few causualties. Lets see a group photo. and what are the parents?

The babies are sleeping after their first bath and shed. I'll get a group photo posted as soon as I can. All normal looking Hets.
Father was a medium red phase from the same part of town she was from. I think next Spring, maybe as early as late Winter one of her first males will be breeding age. Then I'll have a chance to prove this out.

[Jeff B]

could you please post pic of both parents when you post the baby group photo, i am very curious. thanks

[guidofatherof5]

could you please post pic of both parents when you post the baby group photo, i am very curious. thanks

No can do. The father was a loaner and he's back in Des Moines, resting:D
I'll see if I have a stock photo of him to post.

[gregmonsta]

Congrats on the litter :D

[charles parenteau]

Can't wait to see pictures of parents and the babies...I need too see the parents to know what the babies will look like when adult!!To have a better idea at least!!

[guidofatherof5]

Can't wait to see pictures of parents and the babies...I need too see the parents to know what the babies will look like when adult!!To have a better idea at least!!

At this point the babies all look like normal T.radix. They may get some red color as they get older but no outword albino will be seen. They should all be het. for Nebraska albino, though.

[charles parenteau]

OK I just saw the movies nice snake ,these are het babies very nice !!

[guidofatherof5]

OK I just saw the movies nice snake ,these are het babies very nice !!

I'll post a link to the video after it processes.
The quality is much better then.
Thanks for your comment on YouTube. You also, Stefan.:)

Here it is. There's a little over 2 minute wait after the first birth then they come pretty quick.
y6WeE_EklAw

[bsol]

Can't see the pic... I'm dying over here!!

[guidofatherof5]

Can't see the pic... I'm dying over here!!


Here's a link to the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6WeE_EklAw

[prattypus]

Wow- to be able to see that first hand must've been amazing.

[guidofatherof5]

Wow- to be able to see that first hand must've been amazing.


What's even cooler is when they deposit the little scrub right in your hand.
Then it breaks out of the egg sack and takes its first breath with you holding it.
I love being here for the births.

[ssssnakeluvr]

From its location I'm guessing it might have been a kidney problem.
The green is probably Gangrene.

when they die the gall bladder loses its integrity and the bile destroys the surrounding tissues.

cool babies!!! waiting to see pics!!!!!

[prattypus]

Can't help but think of John Hammond in Jurassic Park- so he can be imprinted on the baby dinos-

Too much responsibility for this guy.

[guidofatherof5]

when they die the gall bladder loses its integrity and the bile destroys the surrounding tissues.

cool babies!!! waiting to see pics!!!!!

Thanks Don. I wasn't sure as I've never seen anything like this before.

[count dewclaw]

Congrats on the new little squiggles!

[Scott F]

Congrats Steve, you got some decent ratios (live vs. stills)

Scott

[aSnakeLovinBabe]

AWESOME video! congrats Steve :D

[Artic Exotics]

definitely gratz man. thanks for the vid too

[bsol]

Dude that's awesome! Nice work!!

[BUSHSNAKE]

Awesome

[guidofatherof5]

About 6 of them started eating earthworms this afternoon, the cute little scrubs.

[CRIKEY!]

Congrats Steve!

[ConcinusMan]

26 and some eating already? I'd say that was an epic success. Still, you couldn't get a nebraska albino(or het) male for her to mate with? I mean, what's your strategy here. Just curious.

[guidofatherof5]

26 and some eating already? I'd say that was an epic success. Still, you couldn't get a nebraska albino(or het) male for her to mate with? I mean, what's your strategy here. Just curious.

My strategy is patients. :)

[ConcinusMan]

Mmmm... OK.:cool:

[guidofatherof5]

Rita is back eating and eating well.
More of the babies started eating tonight.

[ConcinusMan]

And how many of them are patients, Dr. Steve? :p

I'm only kidding. Anyway, I don't recall ever getting babies to eat within 2, sometimes 3 weeks. That's great they are eating.

EPIC SUCCESS!!

[guidofatherof5]

And how many of them are patients, Dr. Steve? :p

I'm only kidding. Anyway, I don't recall ever getting babies to eat within 2, sometimes 3 weeks. That's great they are eating.

EPIC SUCCESS!!

An epic success for me is to not lose any of them. Rita had 11 last year and all 11 are thriving and growing like little weeds.
More of the new scrubs started eating tonight. Time will only tell if they all thrive.

[ConcinusMan]

She had a lot more this time. It's expected to lose a couple.

[guidofatherof5]

She had a lot more this time. It's expected to lose a couple.

They won't leave without a fight.
But you're right, the odds say I may lose some.

[guidofatherof5]

Mom(Rita) is back eating like normal.
Now it's my Honda's time to give birth. She's due any time now.

[gregmonsta]

The ranch is open for baby season :D

[guidofatherof5]

The ranch is open for baby season :D

Looking forward to having a planned season.
Due are:
Honda
VP
Lookalike
Little Momma
Omaha Red
Nova

[Odie]

Looking forward to having a planned season.
Due are:
Honda
VP
Lookalike
Little Momma
Omaha Red
Nova
Daaaang man :eek:

[guidofatherof5]

Daaaang man :eek:


Oh, I forgot Speckle.

These are some awesome snake. Most have been with the Ranch since birth. A few are first time breeders.
I love to watch this cycle take place. To watch my little girls having babies.

[Odie]

Double dang man :(

[guidofatherof5]

*UPDATE*

All the hets are doing well. Most are eating worms and 5 are only eating guppies. Things are looking well for this group.
Her group of 11 from last year are growing like little weeds.

[gregmonsta]

Sounds like their off to a good start mate :D

[caloy]

Congratulation! If I may ask how many days was the gestation period from mating till birth? Thanks.