T. ordinoides on the Ranch

[guidofatherof5]

Those northwesterns sure are some beauties! I really like Flicker. I may have to get a northwestern...no, no, no...no more snakes, Marnie!

Here, let me talk you out of getting one.....................
I got nothing.

[ConcinusMan]

In light of everything going on with my dad (life threatening health issues) I don't think I'm going to make it up to puget sound this summer. Was going to go to a spot with lots of erythristic ordies. Well a friend just dropped by and wanted to know what kind of snake around here is blood red all over because he found a spot here in Clark county where he said they're everywhere. I showed him a pic of flicker and he said "yup, that's what I saw except some aren't all red. some just have red stripes or bright orange stripes" NICE!

He said in the next few days he's going to go up there and get me some. I said, "screw that, take me with you." Going to go check that soon. I'm excited.

[guidofatherof5]

Yesterday, was a walk through day for me in the snake room. I made sure everyone had fresh water and then was busy with other things. This morning I went into the snake room, my first stop was the Northwestern - T. ordinoides paddock. I have never seen such a pathetic scene. Almost every Northwestern and one T. radix - Plains garter was at the screen acting like they have never been fed. Flicker was the worst, he has also decided to eat any worms offered. I offered 2 large night crawlers and he took them. He also tried to steal a worm from a buddy. I'm really hoping he'll do some breeding this Fall or Spring.

[guidofatherof5]

Flicker, aka Oldman was in rare form today. He downed 4 medium crawlers and took a 5th one from a cage mate. Taking from others is a new thing for him since he's been on the Ranch.
My Northwestern - T. ordinoides are awesome snakes.

[guidofatherof5]

Here's Oldman resting after such a big meal.

[Foxrun402]

OMG! I love that photo! That guy looks wicked I love those colors and his face! beautiful snake Steve!

[guidofatherof5]

Thanks. He is one special Thamnophis ordinoides.

[gibble888]

Yes...very very nice!!

[rickymar81]

Very Cool Steve!!!

[EasternGirl]

He is so beautiful! I've never seen one quite like him.