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Peaches

chelzzer

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Alrighty well I haven't ever really made a thread on here just to show off her beauty so I figured it was time. After going through the section that contains tips and tricks for photographing snakes I pulled my camera and snake out and gave it a shot. They didn't turn out the greatest but I think that's due to the lighting, I live in an older house with no ceiling lights (GAH!! And I hate lamps too lol...) so I had to go in my sunroom and it was pretty cloudy out today. Also, the funny looking spot on the top of her head is nothing to be concerned about. She somehow tore that scale off and it's entirely healed now, just a small piece of scab left.

And also, if anyone has anymore tips as to how to get a snake to calm down and stay still for even a fraction of a second, please fill me in lol. I tried many of the suggestions on here, from the covering with a hat/etc for a few moments all the way to sitting her inside something. The moment I lifted the hat off her, she started to take off instantly. And she refused to stay in any bowl/etc that I put her in. I noticed on other sites, people recommended putting your snake in a cloth bag, and sitting it in your fridge for a short time to cool the snake down and in turn make them slower (read between the lines: lethargic) and good for photographing. I, however, will NOT be trying that method and am looking for alternate means to keep an overly active snake still. Hahaha.
 

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This thread is going to be rather pic heavy AND will likely be a few posts because I think I have 20-some photos that turned out decently... lol
 

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And yes.. For everybody's information, Peaches IS the boss lol.
Need proof? She just got a 200gal tank all for herself.
Watch the progression of the tank cleaning/decorating here
 

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A few of the very limited number of full-body shots I managed to get lol
 

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And that's it... FOR NOW.
*dun dun duuunnnnnnnnn*
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The Cat said:
Great photos.
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Thank you! I enjoy doing photography on my spare time so I somewhat know what I'm doing, but she's just so darn squirmy haha. And those perfectly-in-focus flicking tongue shots still manage to evade me no matter what I do haha.

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Beautiful photography and beautiful snake! She looks great on the blue background. The only method I have ever found that works for getting a snake to sit still is setting an opaque container over top of them and leave them be for several minutes (depending on how active they are). Then remove the container, take some very quick pictures, and put it back on once they start to get antsy.

My favorite type of container to use is one that is slightly translucent, so I can see which direction they're facing and get my camera ready for that angle.
 
hypnoctopus said:
Beautiful photography and beautiful snake! She looks great on the blue background. The only method I have ever found that works for getting a snake to sit still is setting an opaque container over top of them and leave them be for several minutes (depending on how active they are). Then remove the container, take some very quick pictures, and put it back on once they start to get antsy.

My favorite type of container to use is one that is slightly translucent, so I can see which direction they're facing and get my camera ready for that angle.
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I will try the opaque container next time! I was using the green basket to cover her, perhaps just being contained but not in the dark will work better for her. I actually got the idea to use the blue blanket from another post I read about the 'blue bowl' technique for snakes that are predominantly red, or at least red based. But I don't have a bowl large enough so I used the blanket haha.
The point you make about being able to see how the snake is facing is genius!! I never would have thought of that. That would have been helpful today, hahah

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And while I've got this thread up.. Can anyone venture a guess as to her age??

When I got her last October, the man said she was about a year old but I immediately thought she was too big to be a yearling. But I could just underestimate the growing speeds. He was not the breeder, so it's very possible he didn't know the age OR just lied about it lol.

It's been absolutely impossible for me to get a length measurement on her. I've tried many times and she just won't slither straight along the wall's edge, she always veers away and she's too squirmy to try and run a string along the length of her body lol.

But she currently weighs 333.6g empty (and that weight is as of 5 minutes ago lol) and is eating adult f/t mice every 7-12 days, as needed. I watch her behavior and feed when she gets hungry, which isn't really back to a set schedule since her spring fever.
 
Myca said:
Wow! I loved every photo you took. Your snake is just lovely. Thanks so much.
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Oh thank you! Peaches is blushing as well, lol. I'm happier with her every time I handle her. When I got her, she was VERY tank territorial (not sure what else to call it lol) and was flighty and very bitey inside her tank but was a doll once she was out. Now I can confidently go into her tank, pick the hide up that she's inside, and pick her up with no worries of being bitten. A little love and dedication goes a long way!
 
Oh that is awesome. I love to hear how a snake progresses form defensively wild to noticeably more tame every time you pick it up. I have noticed several of mine doing the same thing. I did have to laugh about the bag in the freezer deal. I immediately got this image of me chilling on the sofa watching my favorite show, then heading to bed just to wake up in the morning and remember that I left the snake in the freezer! Peaches is a real cutey.:)
 
I thought your pics were great! I love the coffee cup idea. My ultramel would fit right in lol. Peaches is a cutie! And I'm VERY glad you aren't going to try the refrigerator method lol. What is wrong with people??
 
Myca said:
Oh that is awesome. I love to hear how a snake progresses form defensively wild to noticeably more tame every time you pick it up. I have noticed several of mine doing the same thing. I did have to laugh about the bag in the freezer deal. I immediately got this image of me chilling on the sofa watching my favorite show, then heading to bed just to wake up in the morning and remember that I left the snake in the freezer! Peaches is a real cutey.:)
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Yeah, it is very interesting to see them learn and remember things. I wish they made snake treats or something, it would be so cool
to teach them tricks haha! 'give a kiss' or 'shake a tail' or 'hug' hahahah.




ShelbyScott said:
I thought your pics were great! I love the coffee cup idea. My ultramel would fit right in lol. Peaches is a cutie! And I'm VERY glad you aren't going to try the refrigerator method lol. What is wrong with people??
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Thank you! And yeah, it's one of those giant prank mugs from the dollar store, usually it sits on the lid to her tank to hold it down lol. And I know, right?! I couldn't believe that people actually do that. And I found it suggested in more than one place, so I get the feeling it's used somewhat frequently :S

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