Ribbon Snake Photo Thread

[ProXimuS]

ALSO is there a way you can estimate an age given the length. If so, any thoughts anyone?

[guidofatherof5]

I would say no. Anything would simply be a guess. Especially if it's wild caught.

[ProXimuS]

Darn! I'd love to know his age

[ProXimuS]

Steve I wanted to ask you about your Shyblue. I'm noticing Proximus' markings on his black sections seem to be almost a light blue color. Veeery pretty. I'm wondering does your girl have that color(I can't really see in her pic), or is that the common color for their little spots?
I just noticed the blue coloring the other day after he shed and had a belly full of fish

[EasternGirl]

I agree that he looks a little thin...but it sounds like you are feeding him well...and he is eating, so hopefully he will plump up soon. Make sure you feed to his belly gets a nice little bulge...like was mentioned. I would feed him every 3 days until he gains some weight. About the girlfriend...are you going to put them in the same enclosure? You realize that a male and female will breed...you will most likely end up with many babies to care for. As someone who is just experiencing caring for babies for the first time...I must tell you it is quite a committment. Just something to be prepared for.

[ProXimuS]

He's seemed to gain a little weight already I think(I hope)
About the bulge in the belly: How big of a bulge should he get? I give him enough for a slight bulge, but I'm afraid of over feeding him in one feeding.

Also about the girlfriend.... it was a rubber snake I've had for a few years I thought it was cute to "introduce" them for a second since they're about the same size. But I would really love the get him a friend(probably a boy because of the baby thing you mentioned)

[JosvdB]

Finally managed to get some up to date pics of one of the girls. Unfortunately the other one was being shy.

[guidofatherof5]

Beautiful. Thanks for posting the photos.

[ProXimuS]

How pretty Another ribbon! Yay!!

[Greg'sGarters]

That's just how ribbon snakes look, they have a longer thinner body than garter snakes. You'd be surprised how many people think ribbon snakes are just underweight garter snakes. A healthy ribbon snake is thin, but not bony thin.