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Bestest surprise today

Postby Bushbaby » Fri Sep 29, 2006 10:08 pm

This evening while I was checking on my snakes before we left for the THA meeting I happened to notice something strange in my one Boa cage... BABIES!!!!

Needless to say, I was ecstatic!!! Left the meeting early so that I could come check on mommy and the babies. It was her first time, so she had a tiny clutch of only 7 babies and 1 slug, although I'm holding thumbs there might be some more throughout the night, although I doubt there will be any more.

Snapped some shots of the babies. Not the best quality as the light in the room where they are kept is not very bright (for obvious reasons).

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This one is a stunner!!!
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This one bled quite a lot, but seems to be okay. I've moved them to an other cage with heat and I will keep an eye on him.
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And the slug :(
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Wait!!! I think I'm missing one!!! Oh yes... here it is.... I think this one will be staying right here with me.
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Nothing better than the pitter patter of little scales!!! :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
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Postby Hellemar » Sat Sep 30, 2006 8:12 am

Hi...


A Huge Congrats !
Always nice getting off spring - always nice getting pics without asking... ;)



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Postby Dentech » Sat Sep 30, 2006 9:05 am

Congrats! hope they all do well :-P
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Postby Jev001 » Sat Sep 30, 2006 9:44 am

great to hear bb all the babies look beautiful nice markings hope u get more

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Postby Bushbaby » Sat Sep 30, 2006 12:51 pm

Thanks guys.

Mommy just had her first meal and the babies are doing well. There is one which is very snappy, but I'm sure he will calm down with time.

Now I can't wait for my other female to have babies!! That'll be awesome!
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Postby arcadies » Sat Sep 30, 2006 3:31 pm

they are very cute :D well done to you and for mommy
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Postby neko » Sat Sep 30, 2006 5:00 pm

Congrats BB. They are beautiful. Hope you have more this year.
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Postby Pythonodipsas » Sat Sep 30, 2006 6:25 pm

WOW! NICE!!!!

Well done BB...its such a nice feeling when that happens.
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Postby froot » Sun Oct 01, 2006 10:33 am

Congrats BB, that's awesome. Some nice looking babies.
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Postby ekim » Sun Oct 01, 2006 11:12 am

Very b e a utiful! Congrats
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Postby Boadicea » Sun Oct 01, 2006 8:11 pm

o wow! u r so lucky BB ! get all broody just lookin at 'em- cant wait till mine start having babies
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Postby Boadicea » Sun Oct 01, 2006 9:12 pm

Here r some of mine (any excuse for some pics!). I am privileged to own five of the little sweethearts. Two are still just babies
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Another one
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Sophia, my biggest girl and friend with another of my boa children. She has rouge on her cheeks and is still just a 'teenager'.
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Check out the colour on this child! Aint she purty?
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By the way does anyone out there keep any of these feisty little critters? I am looking for a girl for him?
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Postby Bushbaby » Sun Oct 01, 2006 9:20 pm

Sweet looking Boas you have there!! Yeah, the colour on that one is awesome. Where'd you get her from??
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Postby Boadicea » Sun Oct 01, 2006 10:15 pm

Thanks BB. Got her from a pet shop would you believe?! Got lucky

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Postby arcadies » Mon Oct 02, 2006 12:34 am

so.. for us "noobs" what is the one in the last pic ? :D
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