I must say, i am impressed.

storm · #1 (**permalink**) 08-27-2002, 02:52 AM

Morti recently gained full rights to posting in this forum by obtaining both an Emerald Tree Boa and a Moluccan (sp?) Python. The former is, from what Morti tells me, quite passive (during daylight, anyway), but the python is one active snake, from what i've seen! Well, the other night, Morti once again blew my mind with his ability to handle his kids.

Wanting to get the python tamed as quickly as possible (or at least, that's his claim - i think he just can't keep his hands off the lovely thing), Morti decided to handle him for the first time while i was over visiting. I was the spotter, i suppose. [img]modules/Forum/images/smiles/icon_rolleyes.gif[/img] Of course, he decided to do this while the Moluccan was curled up in his water dish, so he was wet and slippery. He tossed a shirt over the head, reached right in a hauled him out...

Then spent about two minutes doing a Steve Irwin impression, complete with flailing snake and "Not on my face" mantra. [img]modules/Forum/images/smiles/icon_lol.gif[/img] Really, though, i don't think the python had any real interest in tagging Morti, he just wanted to get away. Then, after two minutes, the snake calmed right down and started treating Morti like the mobile tree he really is.

Just thought everyone would like to know - He seems to have the new kids well under control.

~Storm

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morti · #2 (**permalink**) 08-27-2002, 03:25 AM

Thanks for posting that Storm. I'll admit that this kid gave me the willies for a minute trying to frehandle him, but he and I both calmed down pretty quick.

-Everyone's sick uncle morti.

Johnny801 · #3 (**permalink**) 08-27-2002, 04:48 AM

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Give it time, Morti. Your ETB's true nature will soon manifest itself. Keep in mind, you are not a true Corallus owner until you've been bled by one!!! [img]modules/Forum/images/smiles/icon_lol.gif[/img] [img]modules/Forum/images/smiles/icon_lol.gif[/img] [img]modules/Forum/images/smiles/icon_lol.gif[/img] (Long standing inside Corallus joke!!!)
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morti · #4 (**permalink**) 08-27-2002, 04:56 AM

Hey Johnny, Does this count?

When Tame Animals Attack. second pic in that post [img]modules/Forum/images/smiles/icon_wink.gif[/img]

I think you will find that I may just be a corallus owner now. [img]modules/Forum/images/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif[/img]

-Your Sick Uncle Morti.
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Johnny801 · #5 (**permalink**) 08-27-2002, 05:07 AM

<TABLE BORDER=0 ALIGN=CENTER WIDTH=85%><TR><TD><font class="pn-sub">Quote:</font><HR></TD></TR><TR><TD><FONT class="pn-sub"><BLOCKQUOTE> Hey Johnny, Does this count? </BLOCKQUOTE></FONT></TD></TR><TR><TD><HR></TD></TR></TABLE>

*LOL* Nice try, Morti!!! [img]modules/Forum/images/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif[/img] That only counts if it is YOUR ETB that bleeds you!!! [img]modules/Forum/images/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif[/img] [img]modules/Forum/images/smiles/icon_eek.gif[/img]
But don't fret. You're still one of us. [img]modules/Forum/images/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif[/img]

I had totally forgotten about your recent bite by Jules' ETB when I posted that reply. [img]modules/Forum/images/smiles/icon_eek.gif[/img]

<TABLE BORDER=0 ALIGN=CENTER WIDTH=85%><TR><TD><font class="pn-sub">Quote:</font><HR></TD></TR><TR><TD><FONT class="pn-sub"><BLOCKQUOTE>I think you will find that I may just be a corallus owner now. </BLOCKQUOTE></FONT></TD></TR><TR><TD><HR></TD></TR></TABLE>

Judging by your latest acquisition, you d#mn skippy you are. [img]modules/Forum/images/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif[/img]
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JuliusSqueezer · #6 (**permalink**) 08-27-2002, 10:38 AM

Morti was already a corallus owner anyway... c. hortulanus counts...don't let anyone tell ya it doesn't! What an ammie lacks in strength and fang size...they more than make up for with attitude.....ok so morti's ammie is a cute lil baby that probably doesn't even bite....I think Ted and Cathy got the only one that bites from that litter.....but still....He has been a corallus owner for months now!
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morti · #7 (**permalink**) 08-27-2002, 11:11 PM

That's right Julius!

And I think you sold me a defective ammy... It takes a lot of work to get him to strike at me. [img]modules/Forum/images/smiles/icon_wink.gif[/img]

BTW, he shed yesterday and he just keeps getting prettier!

-Your Sick Uncle Morti.
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storm · #8 (**permalink**) 08-28-2002, 05:20 AM

<TABLE BORDER=0 ALIGN=CENTER WIDTH=85%><TR><TD><font class="pn-sub">Quote:</font><HR></TD></TR><TR><TD><FONT class="pn-sub"><BLOCKQUOTE>ok so morti's ammie is a cute lil baby that probably doesn't even bite</BLOCKQUOTE></FONT></TD></TR><TR><TD><HR></TD></TR></TABLE>
It would, if it weren't too darn slow to hit what it's aiming at. It's almost cute watching him snap at where Morti was five seconds earlier. Maybe someone should teach them to lead their targets a little... Then again, maybe not. [img]modules/Forum/images/smiles/icon_lol.gif[/img]
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