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All "Others" Photo Gallery It was suggested to me that a photo gallery for the other critters and interests might be useful to the membership. So here you go, Walt. :)

Progression: Shadow the Eastern Indigo Snake
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Old 09-06-2017, 11:08 AM   #11
DollysMom
Thank you Patmart. He is a stunner. He truly is an adult (except for the baby speckles) in miniature.

You probably would not have heard of them. They are native to the USA, protected and endangered. While I don't need a permit because I got this snake in state, and they are legal here under state law, I need to make sure I have the paperwork as to its source and ownership if that is ever called into question.

The only eastern indigos (Drymarchon couperi) in the UK are probably in zoos. Exporting one from the US is nearly impossible unless you are exporting to a zoo.
 
Old 09-06-2017, 11:28 AM   #12
Patmart
Do they bite it sounds like might but I can understand why you wanted him he is lovely
Pat x


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Old 09-06-2017, 01:40 PM   #13
blacktip
Congrats DollysMom! He is gorgeous. When I was a kid I got to hold an 8 footer at a serpentarium near Miami. He was so docile and beautiful. I'd love to own one but I just don't have the space at this time. Maybe someday everything will align just right but until then I'll admire them from afar.
 
Old 09-06-2017, 01:49 PM   #14
Patmart
Hi how big does that lovely snake grow to ?
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Old 09-06-2017, 01:58 PM   #15
Patmart
Just looked on YouTube they are the best looking snake I've ever seen
You are so lucky please keep me updated as he grows up
Pat x
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Old 09-06-2017, 02:00 PM   #16
DollysMom
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Do they bite it sounds like might but I can understand why you wanted him he is lovely
They can, but rarely do. It is almost always a feeding response bite from a very hungry and confused snake! My attitude is that if I get bit, its my fault.

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Congrats DollysMom! He is gorgeous. When I was a kid I got to hold an 8 footer at a serpentarium near Miami. He was so docile and beautiful. I'd love to own one but I just don't have the space at this time. Maybe someday everything will align just right but until then I'll admire them from afar.
Thank you so much blacktip. Yes, they are truly are amazing to hold. Once you hold one you never forget it. I believe that a genuine passion for them helps things to align. Best wishes!
 
Old 09-06-2017, 02:05 PM   #17
DollysMom
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Hi how big does that lovely snake grow to ?
Usually 6 to 8 feet with males being bigger than females.

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Just looked on YouTube they are the best looking snake I've ever seen
You are so lucky please keep me updated as he grows up
Thank you kindly. I will update on this thread. That's what a progression is -- a thread that shows pictures and gives information about the snake growing up.
 
Old 09-06-2017, 02:07 PM   #18
Patmart
Do I just start a new topic to do that ?
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Old 09-06-2017, 02:25 PM   #19
DollysMom
P.S. For those who don't already know about them, I really like this video
as an overview of eastern indigos.

https://youtu.be/RAK7ueCG8sw

I was blessed to see presentations by these folks, The Orianne Center at the Central Florida Zoo, and also another by the Orianne Society (http://www.oriannesociety.org/) at the Midwest Herp Symposium last fall.
 
Old 09-06-2017, 07:19 PM   #20
DLena
DollysMom, Shadow is amazing! He does have an intense gaze, doesn't he. He is so lucky to have you. His home is comfy looking. And is that HIS egg and baby sheds? How did you EVER keep this a secret? You have to update your signature now!
 

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