Ontogenesis (ETB)

Emeralds and GTPs share a similar and spectacular metamorphisis from neonate colors to adult colors. This is one of my favorite parts of keeping emeralds and why I prefer getting neonates as opposed to adults or sub-adults. Emeralds, although it isn't uncommon for northerns to be born green, are for the most part born a red/orange color, with basins being a burnt orange. Between 3-4 months most begin to change and finish around 9-10 months. I understand that GTPs tend to start much later and take longer.

Here are some examples of the change in emeralds.

Northern (LBV) born 8-13-03

After 1st shed (8-26-03)
http://redtailboa.net/pp/data/500/8-...first_shed.JPG

At 2 months
http://redtailboa.net/pp/data/500/medium/10-19-03.jpg

at 4 months
http://redtailboa.net/pp/data/500/12-10-03a.JPG

at 5 months
http://redtailboa.net/pp/data/500/1-11-04d.JPG

at 6 months
http://redtailboa.net/pp/data/500/2-6-04b.JPG

at 7 months
http://redtailboa.net/pp/data/500/3-7-04.jpg

at 10 months
http://redtailboa.net/pp/data/500/6-26-04b.JPG

Craig

:sunny: What a fantastic series of pictures!! Thank you so much, Craig! For the pictures, and the excellent lesson on these beautiful snakes! :clap:

Wow, simply spectacular! :carrot:

awesome.

wow. I had no idea that it happened that fast.

that is amazing! I never knew snakes could just change color like that. do any of them ever stay that reddish color or do they always change?

thats amazing :sweeet:

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Originally Posted by Gurgie

that is amazing! I never knew snakes could just change color like that. do any of them ever stay that reddish color or do they always change?

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I have never heard of one not changing. I have had a slow starter not begin to change for over a year. I'll see about posting a series for an amazon basin emerald. Northerns tend to have pattern when born, kind of what you see is what you get. Basins only show a little of what they are going to have pattern wise and as they change color, pattern begins to show.

Craig

Thanks for sharing those pics. Loved them!!:D

AMAZING documentary, and great photo progression!!!!!! :eek: I'm in constant awe of those guys..........