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Snakesitter
Rainbow Master
USA
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 Posted - 22/04/2012 : 09:25:06
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B-16 (Male)
This guy was one of two final babies I found after everyone else was long put away, carefully hiding under the newspaper. He is a very active snake, and would not sit still during the pattern inspection.
Physically, this little one has several unique traits. On his back, he has three linked chains: one three spots, one two or three spots (depending how you count), and one two spots. On his left side, he has a 100% crescent pattern. On his right side, he has three departures from an otherwise solid crescent pattern, one merged dot and two tiny bonus pearls (the only ones in the litter). His crescents, I should add, are some of the boldest in the litter.
At Birth
This shot was taken in mid-September 2011.
Post Shed
This shot was taken in late September 2011. Apologies for the bad lighting; it was taken without formal prep.
Formal Photo Session
This series of shots was taken in early October 2011. Originally, these were to be the sale shots, but circumstances forced a long delay. This mini-set includes a front shot, a side shot, a top shot, and a close-up head shot.
Three-Month Update
These shots were taken in late December 2011 to late January 2012, and present an updated view of the baby after the delay. This mini-set includes a front shot and a top shot.
Six-Month Update
These shots were taken in March 2012, and present a further updated view of the baby after the delay. This mini-set includes a side shot and a top shot.
As of March 31, this little one had increased from a birth weight of 32 grams to 89 grams. |
Cliff Earle
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Snakesitter
Rainbow Master
USA
2718 Posts |
Posted - 22/04/2012 : 09:25:36
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B-17 (Male)
This guy was one of two final babies I found after everyone else was long put away, carefully hiding under the newspaper. Even then, he was fairly mellow, and that has not changed as he aged. Interestingly, he is the only baby in the litter that likes to hang out at the very front of his drawer, something he does almost all the time (and it is not due to temps -- I’ve checked!).
Physically, this little one has several unique traits. On his back, he has two linked chains of two spots. On his right side, he has three departures from an otherwise solid crescent pattern, all eclipses (one is an “almost”). On his left side, he also has three departures from an otherwise solid crescent pattern, two eclipses and one merged dot.
At Birth
These shots were taken in mid-September 2011. The first shot was taken shortly after birth, just after I discovered him as the last holdout hidden away under the newspaper in Mom's viv. The second is a (slightly) later shot, after he was placed in his own drawer-home.
Post Shed
This shot was taken in late September 2011. Apologies for the bad lighting; it was taken without formal prep.
Formal Photo Session
This series of shots was taken in early October 2011. Originally, these were to be the sale shots, but circumstances forced a long delay. This mini-set includes a front/side shot, a rear/side shot, a top shot, and a close-up head shot. His neck is craned up in most of them because I had just removed the photo bowl, and he froze to “hide” from me.
Three-Month Update
These shots were taken in late December 2011 to late January 2012, and present an updated view of the baby after the delay. This mini-set includes a front/side shot and a top shot.
Six-Month Update
These shots were taken in March 2012, and present a further updated view of the baby after the delay. This mini-set includes a raised/front shot, a top shot, and a close-up head shot.
As of March 31, this little one had increased from a birth weight of 31 grams to 90 grams. |
Cliff Earle
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Snakesitter
Rainbow Master
USA
2718 Posts |
Posted - 22/04/2012 : 09:26:21
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Partly because last year was a tough one, and partly because this litter turned out so well, I will be holding back four babies in total. Two are more or less decided, and the second two are proving to be tough calls. Suggestions are welcome.
Please note that as Hills passed way earlier this year, these 17 little ones will be the sole genetic legacy to his gorgeous color and unusual black back patterning. Rest in peace, buddy -- you done good, and through these little ones your legacy will live on.
Thank you, as always, for reading. |
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Blackcat
Hatchling
United Kingdom
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Posted - 22/04/2012 : 16:25:43
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Wow - some stunning babies, I'm a beginner so no help in which to keep, they are all gorgeous to me :)
So pleased Hills managed to pass his genes on to these little ones before his untimely demise. |
1.1.0 BRB's 0.0.2 CRB's
0.1.2 Corn Snakes
1.0.0 House snake
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Snakesitter
Rainbow Master
USA
2718 Posts |
Posted - 22/04/2012 : 21:22:17
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| Thank you! I've gotten it down to about three of each gender as finalists...but then I walk by and see another one and wonder what I was thinking. ;-) |
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At Long Last: The Living Gems Reptiles 2011 Baby P
