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 Posted - 27/12/2011 : 15:48:37
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Well, this little guy is still as well behaved and sociable as ever. His first meal he refused, as he was more interested in coming out to see me; even when I left him alone with his mouse, he waited for me to come back. I left it in overnight with him, but no. Early days. All he wanted, he said, was armchair walkies. A reproachful little face greeted me every time I went near his viv, earning him the nickname of 'the lonesome pine'- damn that tune, it's been going through my head for days now!
His second mouse he took, no fussing, in typical pit style. Strike, grab and down the hatch. Pits don't mess about although nowadays Ziska likes to have her meal left in her viv so that she can eat it overnight. Ziska, I have to say, is extra moody and mardy these days and I wonder if it's mating season blues. It's tempting to think of putting her and Shadrach together in a year's time ...pits can be cross-bred. What on earth would they produce? Pingophers? Gopherpins? Shaziskas?
But that isn't to be thought of for a long while. If she met him at the moment she'd probably eat him.
Here he is, enjoying some counterpane walkies.
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JanieW
Old Royal - I Post too much!
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Posted - 27/12/2011 : 15:58:57
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| :) Shad is a lovely snake, a proper little cutey and he sounds a bit like Fea he refused his first feed..too soon I think..but tonight is feeding night, his first and Slink's 4th :) |
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Posted - 27/12/2011 : 17:06:24
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Thanks, Janey!
Yes, it's quite usual for them to miss a meal at first, fingers crossed Fea takes his grub tonight; from what I hear about boas, he won't be bashful! |
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JanieW
Old Royal - I Post too much!
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Posted - 27/12/2011 : 17:31:27
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*chuckles* Hmm why did the guy in the store laugh and say the boa would be faster, after I told how Slinks struck the mouse..and give me longer tongs..and now YOU!"
"from what I hear about boas, he won't be bashful!"
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Peoples Of Middle Earth:
Bert (Staffy) , named after Tolkien's stone Troll
Popeye, African Grey
Gimli (Son Of Gloin), Baby Beardie
Slinky, Baby Royal Python
Fëanor..Baby Mexican Common Boa
Casper 2011 Male Ghost Corn Snake **RIP**
Hoard of Orcs (Dubia Roach Colony)
Pearl & Ivory--African Giant Albino Land Snails
Ra, Taiwanese Beauty Snake
Henry, Western Hognose *Missing*
Pippin, Coastal X Diamond Carpet Python
Elanor, Pastel Royal
Timmy, Western Hognose
Flake, Calico male royal, Eowyn, Arabesque Boa |
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Lotabob
Royal Python Moderator
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Posted - 27/12/2011 : 20:22:33
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| Boas are not slightly bashful. Sanke ny Boa will take the mouse, tongs and left arm with her strikes. I timed it at 0.07 seconds from rest to a good grip on Mickey. |
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The tale of the lonesome pine - Shadrach update
