First time being held!

[DavidG]

This is my Rico baby I got in December. SH07048
Father is a PNG and one of the most amazing snakes IMO.
Mother is a farm bred Biak type.



This guy is around two now so I think all his color is pretty set. He really got a lot from dad. He did receive his mother typical attitude. This is the first time I've handled him. I think I can work with him to correct the problem.










I know a lot of you have never seen me.


Here is one more of my jaya/sorong baby that I took today.





Judd, this means I have officially documented me free handing every snake in my collection. Step up to the plate bud....JK

Hope you guys like these.

[ChristinaP]

nice snake!

[scales owner]

I se the glove! How many times did you get tagged in the picture taking event!?

[juddb]

Mine arent as friendly as yours! Ill stick to holding the perch with the snake on it, for now! Nice pick up though buddy!

[DavidG]

The pics are actually pretty backwards. I put them in that container to clean and he was being pretty calm (only attacking the hook 10-15 times). I took him outside with the intent of just taking pics of him on my homemade hood. He calmed down a lot and was being really active so I put on some gloves and got him up. We hung out in the yard for many clicks on the camera. Eventually I built up the courage to try and bare hand him. I'm very glad I did. He's been my favorite even before I thought I'd ever be able to own him.

Thanks for the comments guys.

I just checked my records from Rico. He's celebrating his 25th month of being alive TODAY!

[DSGB]

sweet!! i cant even get close enough to touch mine without him stricking!!

[DavidG]

Will, this guy is the same way. I use a long piece of thick pvc pipe (1 inch I think it is) and took a coat hanger. Bend it down and tape it onto the pipe. Make sure to tape the hooked end that you would use to hang cloths up with really well. It's pretty sharp. Kinda ghetto but it works for these little guys.

[waltah!]

Very nice, David. I don't blame you for the gloves, man.

[Colin Vestrand]

david, sweet snake man! i do blame you for the gloves however... that's just bush league.

[TheMolenater2]

Biaks are amazing to look at, although I hear they are mean little devils. The glove sort of supports it. I haven't read much about PNGs. Anyway, sweet Chondro.