Gloria the Butter Pastel! Ain't she glorious?

[thejennabird]

Just returned from a week-long conference to find Gloria's successful first shed! (She went blue the day I left. Perfect snake timing, of course) Today she is almost 3 months old, so I thought I'd finally post a progress album of my scaley true love.

When I first saw Gloria at a reptile expo, it was love at first sight. She was 127g when I brought her home.


Gloria in the hand at 2 months old. This will be fun to compare against later when she's 6 months, 1 year, etc.


She's a champion eater of f/t rat pups!


Sometimes she takes the straightest course while roaming her tub.


She turned blue right before I went out of town. (Don't worry, had a friend monitor her humidity)


And I found a beautiful, complete shed when I returned! (I accidentally ripped it afterwards.)


Here she is, freshly shed at 3 months old and 223g. I wonder if she's starting to lighten up a bit?


Gotta love those butter pastel colors. I adore her funky patterns.


Here's a pic of her set-up, with UTH on a thermostat and dimmer-controlled CHE.


She likes to come out and explore when she thinks I'm not looking!


Here is an album of more photos for those interested. Gloria is still a little shy and has a reputation for being grumpy. But I'm hoping with time, patience, and handling she'll come to tolerate me as much as I love her.

[artgecko]

Nice looking butter pastel! My first BP was a pastave that favors your gloria. I hope she continues to do well for you.

[thejennabird]

Thanks! I'll have to look up some photos of your Pastave. I tend to favor Butters, but there seems to be so much overlap in the Lesser/Butter/Mojave complex. I look forward to seeing if/how her color changes as she matures. Definitely lots of updates to come. =P

[aLittleLessButter]

Gloria is gorgeous! I love butters. Every since I saw my little butter spider at a show, I've been hooked. Now I have a male lesser and another lesser is on the way . Id like to add another butter female though.

[Masonic]

I'm in love...

[salt]

Gloria is so pretty!

[thejennabird]

Thanks guys! She came out and roamed the tub last night before basking in all the adoration. =P

[Mr.Spence]

Good looking snake.