Terrazzo

[Palmetto Reptiles]

AFAIK, I have 2 original w/c females. The rest died when bred too small (300 gr). They are small slender bodied snakes. By outcrossing to bigger bodied varieties, they become bigger thru outcrossing. Eggs are small. F1 from w/c hatchlings are around 5-6 inches. Total pita. seem to prefer anolis hatchlings over anolis scented. But then you're into those tiny rosy hatelings n stuff like that, so they'd probably suit you.

Where did you obtain the two females from? So you have two WC visual terrazzos?

dc

 

[dave partington]

from Jeff sr back in April when we got their cs inventory.

 

[BSLMichael]

This year we produced one clutch that is het for terrazzo, hypo A, and cinder. A second clutch contains terrazzo, salmon snow, and charcoal. The normals show a lot of red from the salmon. Curious to see the tessera/terrazzo combo. Next year I plan on pairing terrazzo with buttermint. We got one from Walter this year. I like it!

Wow Salmon Terrazzo would look awesome i think

 

[BSLMichael]

Wonder what Striped terrazzo would look like??

 

[Nanci]

That would be cool to see the two original females, Dave.

 

[Palmetto Reptiles]

from Jeff sr back in April when we got their cs inventory.

Those aren't WC's, they are from the original Boyd line though. To my knowledge, no one has any WC terrazzos.

dc

 

[ghosthousecorns]

I hatched my first terrazzo this year. I acquired a pair of rosy rats het terrazzo last year and bred them this year, got one terrazzo and 11 rosy rat poss hets. The snakes I have came from SMR and after looking into it and talking to the previous owner I found out I have the original locality rosy rat type and not outcrossed ones. Yes they are slender snakes but my clutch from this year were not picky eaters at all and I had no problem getting them to take f/t pinkies, they were one of my best eating clutches this year. Yes a couple on the small side but easily able to handle a newborn pinky.
Here's a few pics of my little terrazzo girl, I am very excited to work with them in the future, but after talking to a lot of people about these snakes I have noticed many people are interested in them as locality animals so I plan to try and line breed (and look for other locality rosy rats to cross them with) rather than outcross into other morphs.

 

[Nanci]

Jen, you know John Finsterwald has my Boot Keys now?? Maybe he will breed them in 2013!

 

[ghosthousecorns]

I think mine are Big Pine Keys? It would be great to collaborate with other breeders who have "Boyd Line" terrazzo stock and maybe trade some stuff.

 

[Jim Godfrey]

Ghosthouse. That terrazzo is going to be a looker when it gets older. The mainland influence resulting from crossing in order to combine other morphs with terrazzo significantly the look of the keys locality that originated the terrazzo. Nice animal.

 

[Jim Godfrey]

I meant to say significantly changes.

 

[dwyn127]

I've got two terrazzos and a bunch of het terrazzo opals!
I like the morph, personally.

I look forward to seeing a Lavender Terrazzo!

How long before the breed?

 

[BSLMichael]

I am tottally saving to get my hands on a Terrazzo! I want to produce Christmass Terrazzos

 

[multicorn]

Yes, they seem to have more problems laying/handling eggs. My terrazzo girl is the *only* snake I had become egg bound this year.

I asirated the first stuck egg but she had another 3 or 4 of the same size that also became stuck; then took her to the vet. I found an extremely good vet that specializes in unusual snakes and REALLY enjoys it.
He took a long time analyzing her and he had a theory that, due to the climate where these snakes originate:
That they are going to be used to temperatures that are much warmer. Even to the degree of which would kill a normal corn originating from farther North. He also felt that due to the diet they would normally have in the keys/extreme southern Florida, she would have access to a much higher calcium intake than mice or rats could provide.
He recommended taking her home, cranking up the heat for her specifically and giving her a calcium supplement.
It worked! Two calcium supplements added into her food and a higher heat and she spit out her eggs and was no worse for wear.
I think he's got a point that these guys have evolved a bit different than the *normal* corns.

I have been breeding terrazzo for 3 years now. They do need it much hotter ( between 29-32)
They also need to be fed more often than "normal corns"

I havent had any egg bound females and they lay alot of eggs!!! 28-36 normally . Fairly small eggs
BEWARE of incubation temps..!!!! Terrazzo ( mine are either locality or very near to) eggs need a very constant incubation temp 82 is fine but really watch out for any fluctuations..
I had this the first year my incubator was full and had to use my backup. It worked fine and never fails but temps do move around a bit. 1 degree here or there above and below!!! Clutches came out with high proportion of kinked hatchlings...

Since then I have kept temperatures within 0.5 degree and all hatchlings have been perfect..!!

These are all my findings it isnt gospel..!!!

What an amazing morph/species my biggest female is nearly 6ft she is beautiful!!

 

[BSLMichael]

I have been breeding terrazzo for 3 years now. They do need it much hotter ( between 29-32)
They also need to be fed more often than "normal corns"

I havent had any egg bound females and they lay alot of eggs!!! 28-36 normally . Fairly small eggs
BEWARE of incubation temps..!!!! Terrazzo ( mine are either locality or very near to) eggs need a very constant incubation temp 82 is fine but really watch out for any fluctuations..
I had this the first year my incubator was full and had to use my backup. It worked fine and never fails but temps do move around a bit. 1 degree here or there above and below!!! Clutches came out with high proportion of kinked hatchlings...

Since then I have kept temperatures within 0.5 degree and all hatchlings have been perfect..!!

These are all my findings it isnt gospel..!!!

What an amazing morph/species my biggest female is nearly 6ft she is beautiful!!

Well... That is interesting. What temp do you keep your terrazzo at?

 

[multicorn]

Well... That is interesting. What temp do you keep your terrazzo at?

Most of the time 29-30 hot end 25-26 cold end although this will rise a degree or two in the summer months
This has worked very well for me and proved to produce all viable eggs and healthy well grown adults.

 

[dave partington]

Those aren't WC's, they are from the original Boyd line though. To my knowledge, no one has any WC terrazzos.

dc

well if you put it that way

I would sure like to find a pair of the original granites (terrazzo) if anyone knows or even some pics?
John

yeah john you can have these 2 females if they're good enough for you. Just pm me your shipping addy and I'll send em out the first part of next week.
Cheers,
dp

 

[zorro]

yeah john you can have these 2 females if they're good enough for you. Just pm me your shipping addy and I'll send em out the first part of next week.
Cheers,
dp

I would be thrilled to have them, not necessarily to breed but to have them with all my other original keys and locality animals. I'll PM you with all the details.
Thanks so much
John

 

[dave partington]

I would be thrilled to have them, not necessarily to breed but to have them with all my other original keys and locality animals. I'll PM you with all the details.
Thanks so much
John

they produced good eggs this year. small, but good eggs. Gotta be careful with the moisture (not too much). Probably still have a couple good years left in them. I think you have some keys or rosy stuff, probably good contenders. Might as well think about what to do with them before their clocks run out.
cheers,
dp

 

[zorro]

they produced good eggs this year. small, but good eggs. Gotta be careful with the moisture (not too much). Probably still have a couple good years left in them. I think you have some keys or rosy stuff, probably good contenders. Might as well think about what to do with them before their clocks run out.
cheers,
dp

What did you breed them to this year? Yes I have the rosy bloods and that really cool pair of boot key corns that Nanci sent me this year.
John