Ranch Flames

[guidofatherof5]

Here's the male Flame I bought from Tom(snakeman).
He enjoys his pinkies.
http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//500/medium/ranch_flame.jpg

[infernalis]

On fire Steve... Very handsome flame sir.

[gregmonsta]

Very nice indeed ;)

[kibakiba]

Lovely little guy!! I wish mine weren't so spoiled... None of them will take whole pinks anymore, they have to be in tiny bite-sized pieces.

[guidofatherof5]

My little female is being a pain and doesn't want her picture taken.
As soon as she's out of her mood I get a photo posted.

[kibakiba]

I'm a woman, I know the feeling. You have to get her good side! Mama was like that, you can tell she was posing for the picture in the first post of my thread ;)

[charles parenteau]

Very nice flame you have Steve awesome!!!

[guidofatherof5]

My little female Flame allowed me to take her picture but that was only after a couple of fish.
She's a real beauty. Thanks Tom.
http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//500/medium/flame1.jpg

[kibakiba]

She is a real beauty! Looks like a happy little girl too.

[guidofatherof5]

She is a real beauty! Looks like a happy little girl too.

I haven't had the time to work with these two, yet. It could be another year before any breeding can be done.
I'm hoping to pickup a breeding age female so I can put this male to work sooner.
I'm sure he won't mind.:D

[infernalis]

She's a purdy one Steve.....

[mustang]

soooo reeedddddd pretty pretty shiney shiney

[ae88weaver]

WOW that pinkie looks huge! How long does it bulge in the pretty boy's stomach? By the way, he is gorgeous! So is the female... They will make beautiful babies ;)

[guidofatherof5]

WOW that pinkie looks huge! How long does it bulge in the pretty boy's stomach?

Within 48 hours it's back to normal.

[Snakers]

very nice

[guidofatherof5]

My male Flame decided to make a pig of himself. He ate all the worms on the plate and left none for his mate.
http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//500/medium/flame11.jpg

[kibakiba]

That sounds like Tiny. He's a little pig now that he's fed all the salmon he could want... and some pinkie parts ;)
He pigs out so much that his belly almost seems 3-4 times the size of his head!

[guidofatherof5]

That sounds like Tiny. He's a little pig now that he's fed all the salmon he could want... and some pinkie parts ;)
He pigs out so much that his belly almost seems 3-4 times the size of his head!


Be careful of the over feeding. It can cause problems, even death.
Sometimes their eyes are a whole lot bigger than their stomachs.:D

[kibakiba]

Oh, I know. he gets 3-4 pieces of salmon and the occasional pinky tail. 3 days ago, though, I put a dish in the tank to see if Runt would eat and it seems that he took a few bites out of it. I had my mom take the dish out because I was going to take a nap. She may have given him some, if he didn't help himself. She thinks it's okay to feed them more than they need just because we can. She doesn't care about obesity problems, she got mad at me for putting Snakey on a diet when I first learned of the problems with overfeeding. She told me it was completely cruel to put an animal on a diet simply because they enjoyed gorging themselves on pinkies and worms. :rolleyes:

[zooplan]

Feeding `ad libitum´ is okay if you anounce a Lent once in a while.
I´m feeding most of my snakes as much as they like, and most healthy specimens were not able to devour more than they were able to digest.

But there are two exeptions of the rule:
Feeding after a long time off food should be less and
feeding very big prey may cause regurgitation frequently!

[jamromhem]

wow, absolutely gorgeous.. I want one of those now too.. I am gonna have to start hounding the breeders to let me purchase a few beauties like that. I think I have proven I am capable by now lol. Lilly (my checkered) is doing wonderfully and is as snobby as ever.....

It robably doesnt help my mother standing at her cage telling her how beautiful she is..... Trying to give her a big ego...

[ConcinusMan]

Would love to have a flame or two. They're just too darned expensive.

[guidofatherof5]

The pair is doing well. Thanks again, Tom(snakeman).
;)

[snakeman]

No problem.Glad they have a great home!

[guidofatherof5]

After a trying morning dealing with UPS I now have 2 more Eastern Flames. Compliments of Tommy(Timic). I don't know how to repay you but I'll work on it.
They are beautiful. Looks in the female will be able to breed next season.
They are settling in and I will post some photos in the next couple of days.

Garterchick, I understand these are originally from you. Beautiful snakes Tina.

[guidofatherof5]

Sorry for the typo. I recieved these snakes from forum member tminc.;)

[infernalis]

Congrats!!!!

[Mommy2many]

Can't wait to see them!

[guidofatherof5]

Wait no more.
You will only see the female as the male is in opaque phase and was too embarrassed to have his photo taken.
http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//500/medium/FLAME_ON.jpg

[Hornets23]

Very nice...congrats Steve!

[guidofatherof5]

The new male Flame who's in opaque phase ate a couple chunks of worm this morning. The female must still be settling in.

[Mommy2many]

Wow. There are Easterns that look like that?

[guidofatherof5]

The new pair are both eating now.
Both downed some night crawler pieces today.
The female is still a little shy but I'm sure she'll come around.

[guidofatherof5]

My worries about the new female flame are over.
She just took 2 unscented pinkies.;)

[tminc]

she was probably not happy with her relocation,but she's in paradise now at the radix world headquarters. hope the others are happy too,take good care and have some fun with some southern hospitality:D thx steve for the pic's

[guidofatherof5]

The new female Flame is an aggressive pig.
When I open the enclosure she is the first out to me.
Tonight she downed 3 large night crawlers.
Looks like she's doing fine.

[RicMartin]

Beautiful snakes, congrats!

[guidofatherof5]

The big female Flame shed today. I'm hoping to get her outside for a photo opt. tomorrow.
Both pairs are doing great. Really looking forward to baby Flames next season.

[RedSidedSPR]

Me too!

[MasSalvaje]

Really looking forward to baby Flames next season.

Congrats Steve! The line starts here to purchase any that maybe for sale.

-Thomas

[ConcinusMan]

Good luck with that

[guidofatherof5]

Good luck with that

Yep, Like shooting fish in a barrel.
I knew you would have something smart to say.

[aSnakeLovinBabe]

did i miss something here? :confused:

[guidofatherof5]

He knows what I'm talking about.

[ConcinusMan]

did i miss something here? :confused:

Nope. Nothing to see here. Move along. Steve doesn't have any snakes. The cake is a lie.:p

[guidofatherof5]

http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//500/medium/flame_on1.jpghttp://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//500/medium/flame_on_2.jpg
http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//500/medium/flame_on_3.jpg

[ConcinusMan]

Wow that belly is on fire

[kibakiba]

Awwww pretty little guy :D

[guidofatherof5]

Awwww pretty little guy :D

Girl. Should have posted that.;)

[ConcinusMan]

Next time, put a little pink bow on the head. That should clue us in.:p

[guidofatherof5]

She's a great girl and has settled into Ranch life with any troubles.


http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//500/medium/flame_on_4.jpg

[guidofatherof5]

Edited post. Disregard the above typo:D


She's a great girl and has settled into Ranch life without any troubles.


http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//500/medium/flame_on_4.jpg

[ConcinusMan]

I hadn't even noticed a typo, even the first time I read it. It's all good Steve.

[sirtalis01]

Hey Steve beautifull Flames.....the belly on that Grl is awesome no lines pure fire sweet

[Hornets23]

Very nice steve!

[RedSidedSPR]

So how's they doin'?

[guidofatherof5]

All 4 or pigs to say the least.

[RedSidedSPR]

Awesome.

Updated photos??:D

At your convenience or course.:p

[snakehill]

Hey Pest!!! Steve's had a busy day today!!!:p

[guidofatherof5]

I will soon.;)

[RedSidedSPR]

At your convenience or course.:p

ahem.^^^^^^^^^^

I know he is. I have heard about the flames in months! I need an update!

But, AT YOUR CONVENIENCE!!!

[RedSidedSPR]

I will soon.;)

That's all I want thanks.

Sincerely,
Pest.

[guidofatherof5]

Just so you know the photos will just be "OK":D

[RedSidedSPR]

:p

[guidofatherof5]

Grabbed a quick one.

http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//500/medium/flame3.jpg

[RedSidedSPR]

Puuuuurrdddyyyyy.

Those things are RED. Thanks Steve!

Have you bred them?

[guidofatherof5]

Next Spring. Hopefully.;)

[katach]

Those are very pretty!

[d_virginiana]

Beautiful! I'm partial to flames :rolleyes:

[RedSidedSPR]

Ditto. Guess thats why I demanded an update.:p

[Thamnophis]

Very pretty!!

[guidofatherof5]

It's been awhile since I've updated this thread and I wish I had better news to report.
One of the males has always been a shy eater and much smaller then the other male.
Where the other would fill-up on food this one would take only one piece and be finished.
This morning I made the decision to put him down as he has lost most of his muscle tone and is very lethargic.
It's a shame to see this beautiful snake go but I think it was just a matter of time for this little male.
R.I.P. little Flame.

On a good note the other 3 (1 male, 2 females) are doing very well.

[gregmonsta]

Sorry to hear it mate.

[EasternGirl]

So sorry to hear this news, Steve. Rest in peace little one...your time on this earth will not be forgotten. I'm glad to hear the others are doing well.

[chris-uk]

Sorry to hear this Steve. Looks like we both had bad starts to the day.

[Natrix]

I really like these and hopefully will be getting a pair at some point either this year or next. It's always hard when you have to make that difficult dicision of life and death. But that's livestock. You have livestock, you have deadstock, And unfortunately you can't get away from it.

[kibakiba]

Rest in peace little flame.

[RicMartin]

R.I.P. little Flame.

[InsanePirateDragon]

Sorry to hear that, still gorgeous little snakes. Love their colorings.

[katach]

So sorry Steve.

[mikem]

sorry to hear about the little one, steve. good to hear the others are thriving.

[charles parenteau]

Very sorry to hear about the lost Steve!!

[guidofatherof5]

When I fed the Flames this afternoon I noticed only two came out to eat.
Uncovering the hide I found out why.
Blue phase Flame. Say that 5 times real fast if you can.
This is the younger of the two females I have and she is looking a little thick. Thicker then I would expect for this time of the year.
I didn't brumate any of the Flames but maybe, just maybe she's gravid.
Time will tell.
http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//776/medium/blue_phase_flame.jpg

[EasternGirl]

She is looking a little sausagy! ;)

[Natrix]

Really like the flames Steve. Keep us posted. ;)

[Chulio]

cool!

[guidofatherof5]

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

[EasternGirl]

What a great pic!

[guidofatherof5]

1-male and 2-females. Hoping for off-spring this Fall or at least next Spring.
Didn't brumate any of them so we will have to see what happens.


http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//776/medium/flame_on2.jpg

[EasternGirl]

Very pretty!

[Invisible Snake]

Hey Steve awesome flames, may I ask why you didn't brumate them?

[guidofatherof5]

Hey Steve awesome flames, may I ask why you didn't brumate them?

That breeding project wasn't on the list of what I wanted to do this year.
If they breed away it would just be a nice surprise.

[chris-uk]

That breeding project wasn't on the list of what I wanted to do this year.
If they breed away it would just be a nice surprise.


Even the T. radix Ranch can only cope with so many baby snakes each year, eh?

[guidofatherof5]

Even the T. radix Ranch can only cope with so many baby snakes each year, eh?

Looking for a much easier and less expensive year;)

[guidofatherof5]

Here are a few photos of my flames. The male has finally become an aggressive eater.

http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//776/medium/flame21.jpg

http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//776/medium/flame13.jpg

http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//776/medium/flame4.jpg

[Invisible Snake]

o0o I completely forgot you had flames Steve, thanks for the update.

Will you be breeding any flames next year?

[guidofatherof5]

I hope so.

[RedSidedSPR]

Purdy.

[ProXimuS]

Nice;) I actually never knew you had flames!

[Steveo]

Very nice. Is it typical for them to be bright red at the front and less vivid toward the tail? My female is pretty bright around the head but definitely has that "peach flame" look down the rest of her. I like it, I'm just wondering if she's going to color up some more.

[guidofatherof5]

I wonder who's going to shed?

http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//776/medium/opaque_flame.jpg

[thamneil]

The flame! Haha just kidding. Must be someone else. :)

He really has a lot of red! Quite the beauty! I'd like to pair my girls up to someone of his redness. Maybe we can arrange a date!

[ConcinusMan]

I wonder who's going to shed?

Well don't look at me. It sure as heck isn't me.:p

[Greg'sGarters]

Those are some beautiful snakes! I want to get myself a flame or erythristic flame, or maybe an erythristic. Just something with A LOT OF RED!

[guidofatherof5]

I wonder who's going to shed?

http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//776/medium/opaque_flame.jpg

Oh what a difference a shed makes.

♪ This girl is on fire ♪

http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//776/flame_on21.jpg

http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//776/flame_on11.jpg

[Dan72]

Very nice.

[ProXimuS]

Wow! Beautiful girl, and what pretty eyes!

[guidofatherof5]

I think next year will be a breeding year for my Flames. My male has always been rather shy and a troubled eater but not anymore. All three go ballistic at feeding time and are not shy about asking for more. I will be brumating this group this Fall and we will see what we see.
Speaking of breeding this group. I will be posting a new thread in "Breeding" very soon with regards to housing mixed sexes together.

[jwolfe152]

wow that fresh shed really brightens the colors i love those flames. i think that when i get another one i will be getting a flame i really love vibrant colors on snakes

[guidofatherof5]

Vibrant feeding attitude also.:D