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10-30-2003, 05:10 PM
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Why I Love Blood & Short-Tailed Pythons (dialup warning!
Some of my kiddos:
Het Albino Male...since my blood python addiction started when Tracy Barker first showed me a Red Albino blood a few years ago, I'm really excited to see this project come full circle someday:
My favorite red female from this year...I can't wait to see what she looks like a year from now:
New pics of the weird male...I'd love to see this pattern on a red albino!
Here's something a little different: all of these bloods are siblings. Out of 6, there are 4 of the light colored animals & 2 darker ones. Don't know what - if anything - it will turn out to be, but so far they've been a lot of fun to work with!
Sarawak short-tail male
Sarawak short-tail female
Killer Borneo graciously on loan to me from Anthony Caponetto
And a few new darlings I just got this week:
New female #1
New female #2
New female #3
New male
Enjoy!
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10-30-2003, 05:22 PM
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You weren't kidding with that warning!! 
Are those NERD animals or are they your personal collection now?
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10-30-2003, 05:32 PM
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OmG!!!! those are gorgeous!
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10-30-2003, 05:34 PM
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WOW now those are some pretty snakes....
personally I don't like the look of Ball pythons that much...but bloods really get me going. Natural or morphs of any blood in my opinion are beautiful animals...only thing I can think of that looks better in my opinion are boas
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10-30-2003, 05:50 PM
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Oh man, those are SWEET!! I really love the pattern of your "weird male"
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10-30-2003, 05:51 PM
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Originally Posted by natas
WOW now those are some pretty snakes....
personally I don't like the look of Ball pythons that much...but bloods really get me going. Natural or morphs of any blood in my opinion are beautiful animals...only thing I can think of that looks better in my opinion are boas |
 i teased him on yahoo about boas being better. so your comment had to make me laugh
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10-30-2003, 06:31 PM
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WoW!
You weren't kidding with that warning!!
Are those NERD animals or are they your personal collection now? |
Nope...those are all mine...being at NERD has put me in the right place at the right time to acquire some cool bloods. Believe me - I'm thankful for every minute of it! Bloods have become my MAJOR fixation - I have around 40 at home right now, including some cool stuff I haven't photographed yet, so keep an eye out! I LOVE THESE SNAKES!!!!!!!
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10-30-2003, 06:42 PM
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Hey Kara I know someone that would KILL to get to borrow your male Sarawak. hehehe My buddy Rich thinks the baby he got is now a female.  Not 100% but its not looking good.
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10-30-2003, 08:54 PM
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I know the feeling Kara! We just adopted a male Borneo from jpaulson. I just need to find a female for him when we are more financially stable If you have a minute, take a look at him and tell me what you think: FRED Would you be willing to help me find a female when we are ready?
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10-30-2003, 09:07 PM
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Although I really like bloods and short-tails, I tend to think they are too fat to not have any legs. Sometimes I end up looking for legs on them. You have some beautiful snakes there. I've been planning on getting a Borneo Short-Tailed for quite some time. When starting out with Bloods and Short-Tails, what do you think is the better species to start out with? Also, what is it that makes a Short-Tailed a Short-Tailed and not a Blood, or vice versa? They all seem to have pretty much the same features and care.
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10-30-2003, 09:38 PM
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Originally Posted by LdyDrgn
I know the feeling Kara! We just adopted a male Borneo from jpaulson. I just need to find a female for him when we are more financially stable If you have a minute, take a look at him and tell me what you think: FRED Would you be willing to help me find a female when we are ready? |
I think Fred has a very sweet face! I love his cocoa & caramel coloration - he is quite the handsome Borneo! Let me know when you're ready for a girlfriend for him - I have one with a matching stripe that would compliment him perfectly. 
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10-30-2003, 09:47 PM
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Although I really like bloods and short-tails, I tend to think they are too fat to not have any legs. Sometimes I end up looking for legs on them. You have some beautiful snakes there. I've been planning on getting a Borneo Short-Tailed for quite some time. When starting out with Bloods and Short-Tails, what do you think is the better species to start out with? Also, what is it that makes a Short-Tailed a Short-Tailed and not a Blood, or vice versa? They all seem to have pretty much the same features and care.
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Bry,
I typically recommend Borneos, since they seem to tame easier and faster than their fiery brongersmai counterparts. If you're familiar with the herpetoculture for medium-to-large constrictors & have successfuly kept snakes like large boas or Burms, and don't mind dealing with a snappy juvenile, then there's no reason not to get a red blood if you prefer them to the short-tailed pythons.
If you're interested in a Borneo, just make sure you go with a nice CB baby...WC animals don't tend to do well, especially after being shipped long distance. Even farm raised babies have a tendency to break down quickly with a little stress and aren't as forgiving of husbandry errors as a nice, established CB animal will most likely be.
As far as the differences between bloods & short-tailed pythons go, I'd recommend reading the following paper that broke the Python curtus complex into individual species status.
http://www.anu.edu.au/BoZo/Scott/PDF...l.P.curtus.pdf
Don't hesitate to let me know if I can clarify anything for you!
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10-30-2003, 09:55 PM
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Yeah, I've read that Borneos are better to start off with, so I am looking into starting with a Borneo. I'm also a 15 minute drive from Pro Exotics, and I've been planning on getting a CB Borneo from them, if they have them that is. I know they work with Bloods, but I'm not sure if they work with Borneos. Would you have any idea if they breed Borneos as well?
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10-30-2003, 10:06 PM
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I think they might - it just depends on what they have available from time to time. Robyn is great to deal with @ PE - one of my favorite people in this industry. If you have trouble finding any, just let me know! I have some babies right now that are MONSTER feeders & very gentle.
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10-30-2003, 10:09 PM
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SEXY!!!!!!!
Haha I LOOOVE blood Pythons!
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10-30-2003, 10:23 PM
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Thanks Kara! How much do I need to set aside for her when the time arises? You can PM me with that info.
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10-30-2003, 11:35 PM
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WOW! beautiful snakes .,. And the pix are very good! hat kind of cam are you using?
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10-31-2003, 12:24 AM
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very nice pythons now that first on i might need though 
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10-31-2003, 12:37 AM
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mmm yeah... that first one is super sexy, isn't it???
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