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Hot Summer Nights Thread.

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  • 08-03-2017, 10:45 AM
    Gio
    Hot Summer Nights Thread.
    Based on the success of all the day's events, I decided a stand alone thread would be worth it.

    The evening began with a fairly convincing protest against coming out of the cage, however with a little clever thinking on my part, I remembered the perch trick, and Wallace emerged in a tolerant mood.

    It was a warm, humid evening, much like the natural environment of these retics so we went out.

    The typical photo setup I use is either a deck rail, which didn't work well, or the perch and chair option. This shot finally gives you an idea of his size, which isn't huge, but he's not tiny either.
    http://i.imgur.com/YSpUPVqh.jpg

    It is not the best photo but you can finally see some other items for reference when trying to guess his size.

    We made a few trips up and down the chair before heading out for further adventure.
    http://i.imgur.com/REbA9wWh.jpg

    http://i.imgur.com/P0VEDTNh.jpg

    When I mentioned adventure, this is what I was talking about. It was a first for Wallace, and I was somewhat apprehensive as I wasn't sure if he was going to bolt on me, or get defensive. He was perfect, and that set the stage for a good session.
    http://i.imgur.com/9t6oxPqh.jpg

    Things went so well, he actually fully evacuated his waste while crawling around. No cage cleaning is a huge plus! He seemed very comfortable in the grass but always came back to me and started to climb back onto me. Possibly a sign of owner or scent recognition. The nonscientific part of the experience made me feel we had "bonded" a bit.

    http://i.imgur.com/PyBAIo1h.jpg

    I was more relaxed as he explored. Early on in his younger stages he was very twitchy and would spray and take off. I think those days are over.

    http://i.imgur.com/D79i1L7h.jpg

    He found the rock garden, which is where the deck is. I don't like this area because if he goes under the deck, things are VERY bad as far as seeing him again. There were no issues, but I was keeping a close eye on him.
    http://i.imgur.com/AmzhgVbh.jpg

    http://i.imgur.com/wjONBJhh.jpg

    Back up for a bit of lap time.
    http://i.imgur.com/AsCjH7Ih.jpg



    Wallace!
    http://i.imgur.com/SnKriO5h.jpg

    Thanks for looking.
  • 08-03-2017, 11:36 AM
    jmcrook
    Re: Hot Summer Nights Thread.
    Absolute stunner you have there Gio! Thanks for the photos and the outdoors adventure update!


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  • 08-03-2017, 11:47 AM
    Gio
    Re: Hot Summer Nights Thread.
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by jmcrook View Post
    Absolute stunner you have there Gio! Thanks for the photos and the outdoors adventure update!


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    Thanks bud,

    How does his size look compared to Phylis?

    I know its still hard to totally gauge it, but I think Wallace is about 6 feet at the 1 year 2 month mark. Like Caesar, I expect him to thicken up soon and possibly slow in the length department. You can see he's not especially thick, he's slightly more lean than my carpet.
  • 08-03-2017, 12:34 PM
    jmcrook
    Re: Hot Summer Nights Thread.
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Gio View Post
    Thanks bud,

    How does his size look compared to Phylis?

    I know its still hard to totally gauge it, but I think Wallace is about 6 feet at the 1 year 2 month mark. Like Caesar, I expect him to thicken up soon and possibly slow in the length department. You can see he's not especially thick, he's slightly more lean than my carpet.

    He's definitely a leaner looking snake than Phyllis is at this point and maybe a foot or more shorter than her. She's really starting to put on some weight and girth now. I got a weight on her when she was in her bag after we got to Mississippi for our move. She's a tad over 3400 grams now so about 7.5lbs.
    I bet Wallace will make it to maybe 8 feet and then slow down. Phyllis is still on a 4-5 week shed schedule but isn't getting as much length anymore


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  • 08-03-2017, 12:55 PM
    L.West
    Re: Hot Summer Nights Thread.
    You sure have a beautiful snake. Wow!!!!
  • 08-03-2017, 02:18 PM
    Reinz
    Wallace is coming along marvelously. So glad to hear that his exploration outing was a great success without issue. You sound relieved.
  • 08-03-2017, 06:59 PM
    Gio
    Re: Hot Summer Nights Thread.
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Reinz View Post
    Wallace is coming along marvelously. So glad to hear that his exploration outing was a great success without issue. You sound relieved.

    Think we'll have another go at it tonight!!

    And yes,,, it was a relief he stuck around.
  • 08-03-2017, 08:52 PM
    Gio
    Re: Hot Summer Nights Thread.
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Gio View Post
    Think we'll have another go at it tonight!!

    And yes,,, it was a relief he stuck around.

    Very cold today.

    A 30 degree temp departure from yesterday.

    He never left me even when I tried to lay him in the grass.

    Still a decent handling day, just not as chill as my boa.
  • 08-03-2017, 08:59 PM
    ThomasTheSnek
    Wow, he is gorgeous. And I love the name you gave him.

    I would never be brave enough to take one of my snakes outside, but he seems to be enjoying himself. :D
  • 08-03-2017, 09:49 PM
    Gio
    Re: Hot Summer Nights Thread.
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by ThomasTheSnek View Post
    Wow, he is gorgeous. And I love the name you gave him.

    I would never be brave enough to take one of my snakes outside, but he seems to be enjoying himself. :D

    I have a good sized, fence controlled back yard. Even still I constantly keep watch on anybody I take to the lawn.

    Thanks for the nice comment, I LOVE the tiger pattern, and really enjoy this guy.

    He was out again tonight but wanted nothing to do with the grass but it was 56 degrees her today and yesterday it was 87.
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