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:rofl: She wasn't quite that hungry, eh? (I think that was great!)
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Originally Posted by Bogertophis
:rofl: She wasn't quite that hungry, eh? (I think that was great!)
Lol, Thanks! :)
Photo #266
https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...ked_nlzle6.jpg
Pastel Het Clown with a chunk of Variegated Tiger Eye (from South Africa).
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I went to a flea market this morning and I saw a neat carved pyrite dragon skull in a jewelry vendors booth.
I was skeptical at first that it was real (for the price), but, upon closer inspection it seemed legit.
The white sections are remnants of the quartz matrix.
https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...ked_hv0hpk.jpg
GHI Mojave and GHI Lesser shown above.
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Oooh, a Huntsman! I used to have one. :gj: Nice tongue shot on the monitor. :D Lovely gecko too, but I'd have likely come home empty-handed too, as I already have "enough". :rolleyes:
Thanks for sharing though....I love to shop, & it's much safer this way, lol.
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Most vendors were only selling visible ball python morphs (no 2x, 3x, 4x, Normal looking Hets).
I think that's the same story everywhere. I can't believe the BP market hasn't crashed yet with how they oversaturate everything, probably only because they come up with new morphs every couple months or something. I'm fortunate that my local still has a decent variety despite its relatively small size, and even then the tables are still 40-50% BPs.
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Oooh, a Huntsman! I used to have one. :gj:
I took a photo of this Desert Huntsman because it seemed pretty formidable. I bet it makes an interesting pet...:)
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Originally Posted by Snagrio
I'm fortunate that my local still has a decent variety despite its relatively small size, and even then the tables are still 40-50% BPs.
I would say the New England Reptile exp was about 30% Ball Pythons.
Leopard geckos made a big showing this time round in October Expo....I saw a lot of really nice ones...even some approaching the $1K price range (which is impressive).
Photo #267
https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...ked_mkwxjz.jpg
Local Serpentinite, and some non-local Quartz....I took the rough blue stone from an old childrens tumbling kit (circa 1975): it is dyed agate.
Fire/Pastel (Firefly)/66% Het Clown, shown above.
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I took a photo of this Desert Huntsman because it seemed pretty formidable. I bet it makes an interesting pet...:) ...
She wasn't "cuddly" but yes, she was a handsome spider, gave me hundreds of spiderlings :rofl:& happily chowed down mealworms. She lived a couple years with me- a natural lifespan. (She was an adult when I got her, & I understand they max out about 2.5 years.)
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Originally Posted by Bogertophis
She wasn't "cuddly" but yes, she was a handsome spider, gave me hundreds of spiderlings :rofl:& happily chowed down mealworms. She lived a couple years with me- a natural lifespan. (She was an adult when I got her, & I understand they max out about 2.5 years.)
Neat!
Have you bred spiders?
I tried my hand at raising and breeding mantids (hatched an egg case and kept hundreds), raised them for many weeks, but, lost 95% at the 6th instar due to molting issues-let the rest go...(I have pictures somewhere, but, too lazy to find them).
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Photo #268
https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...ked_vfqqiy.jpg
I'm sure most members here will realize something odd about this pastel (aside from being in-shed).
The light orange blushing on the sides is obvious, pretty cool: it will fade as the snake grows.
Thought it was a fluke at first, but, I have seen it repeatedly: one of the characteristics on my Pastel Het Lav Albino line.
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Neat!
Have you bred spiders?
I tried my hand at raising and breeding mantids (hatched an egg case and kept hundreds), raised them for many weeks, but, lost 95% at the 6th instar due to molting issues-let the rest go...(I have pictures somewhere, but, too lazy to find them).
No- that was all her idea, lol. "Surprise!" "They're H-E-R-E!" :rofl: And I just released them. Even offered her freedom too but she wanted none of it- she liked room service.
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Photo #269
https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...ked_ffbnrd.jpg
Agate from Madagascar and Mozambique, Pastel/66% Het Clown
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This is such an amazing thread! Thank you so much Lord for all these great photos. I wanna get off my phone and on a real computer to go through and enjoy all 50 something pages of it though🤣🤣
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This is such an amazing thread! Thank you so much Lord for all these great photos. I wanna get off my phone and on a real computer to go through and enjoy all 50 something pages of it though����
Thanks!
A few more years and this thread will start to read like a book. :)
Photo #271
https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...ked_pomjip.jpg
'Normal' ball python shown.
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Thanks!
A few more years and this thread will start to read like a book. :) ....
Don't hold your breath waiting for us to complain...:cool: I'm even enjoying the scenery you're sharing! Do continue- it's all welcome.
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Photo #272
https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...ked_c3ibgs.jpg
Brazilian Agate (natural color), and a Fire/Pastel (Firefly)/66% Het Clown.
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With Fall upon New England the leaf litter makes it difficult to find good rocks for tumbling in my area.
https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...zed_cc3tnk.jpg
I still try though. :)
https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...zed_qhw7yb.jpg
In other news:
I thought maybe a 27lb. knucklehead pumpkin with a big ball python wrapped around it might make for a cool photo...
Maybe not...:cool:
https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...ked_ilo2mt.jpg
I eventually decided to use a snake that was a bit more 'manageable' in size....
https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...ked_nrlpbn.jpg
Interesting that the gray tones are visible in this flash photo for this Het Axanthic/Leopard Pastel. :)
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Another great photo!
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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As always, you provide great ideas for pictures. My photography skills are horrible, but the idea is still fun.
https://ball-pythons.net/gallery/fil...2_1_865707.jpg
After I put her away, I noticed the shed skin from my Banana Fire Bee male that was set aside to dry out, so....
https://ball-pythons.net/gallery/fil...10-14-22_1.jpg
It might have worked better if it hadn't been already almost completely dry.
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With trees so beautiful, I'd only be looking up anyway, not complaining about the rocks being obscured by leaves. :D
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As always, you provide great ideas for pictures. My photography skills are horrible, but the idea is still fun.
After I put her away, I noticed the shed skin from my Banana Fire Bee male that was set aside to dry out, so....
It might have worked better if it hadn't been already almost completely dry.
Thank you Argentum! The photos look good to me! You did a great job positioning the snake. :)
I had messed around trying to take black-light photos with my pumpkin and a BEL, but, the light was not bright enough to reflect off the orange/green pumpkin...
seeing your white pumpkin I realize that would have been a better choice.
Holidays are great for taking photos, Halloween is perfect for snakes because there are so many things can be used as props: Skulls, statues, sculptures, artwork, pumpkins, plates, etc etc
I don't mind going off-topic because I have plenty of Snakes and Stones photos to get back on track:
I encourage everyone to add any Holiday snake photos to this thread!
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Originally Posted by Bogertophis
With trees so beautiful, I'd only be looking up anyway, not complaining about the rocks being obscured by leaves. :D
I can complain-because I want it all! ;)
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I was loading my rock tumblers the other day and ran across this large broken geode in a box of rough material I bought years ago.
It looks kinda cool, I don't think tumbling will improve this one:
https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...ked_yoev3r.jpg
https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...ked_hnxozz.jpg
https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...ked_goguax.jpg
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Magnifique! Don't you dare tumble that exquisite geode! (Pretty nice snake too. ;) )
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Photo #273
https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...ked_kfvzbi.jpg
Some Carnelian Agate, some Jasper, and a Fire/Pastel (Firefly)/66% Het Clown...
I totally doubt Het Clown on this one. :)
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Photo #274
https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...ked_wzqslo.jpg
Madison Blue Agate in matrix from Montana (USA)
Fire/66% Het Clown
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Halloween is approaching fast!
https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...ked_e3yvxz.jpg
https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...ked_hxjbnv.jpg
First photo is a Soul Sucker (HGW/Lesser) on a fake cat skeleton.
Second photo is an Aztec Death Whistle resting on a Spider (possible YB).
Death whistle in use: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9QuO09z-SI (fun for the whole family)...
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That "death whistle" is a pretty chilling sound- I can see how it might give a psychological edge when used in battle. :cool:
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I can see how it might give a psychological edge when used in battle. :cool:
Or when your partner decides you are sleeping too late...:party:
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Or when your partner decides you are sleeping too late...:party:
That might just turn into another kind of battle...:rolleyes:
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Originally when I started rock tumbling I took a bunch of stones from my backyard and tossed them in the barrels to see what would/wouldn't tumble.
I liquified about 75% of the rocks I tossed in (too soft/sedimentary), and a lot of them wouldn't hold a polish.
I recently went back and ran these 'surviving' stones through my UV-18 vibe tumbler...much better now! (shown below)
Photo #275
https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...ked_d7vvty.jpg
66% Het Clown shown above
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My mother saw the Halloween snake photos above and said 'You don't use that Wega Board do you?'
Wega board eh? Sounds like an amusing video on YouTube I saw before:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15nNY7uofNw :P
Anyhow,
Photo #276
https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...ked_fjqely.jpg
'Normal' Ball python
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I notice we broke 1.5M views! Thanks All! 2M here we come!
In other news: during my travels today I saw this device pictured below:
https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...ked_bg4dky.jpg
Took me a few minutes to figure out what it is considering it is a Scrimshaw piece.
I am actually surprised there are quite a few designs of the time incorporating snakes.
Anyone care to guess what it is? :)
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A distance measuring device? What a cool design, whatever it is!
Oh wait, is it a pizza cutter? :D
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Oh wait, is it a pizza cutter? :D
You are on the right track. Try again! :)
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Originally Posted by Lord Sorril
You are on the right track. Try again! :)
It's for making pasta!
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It's for making pasta!
Awwwww so close! It is an old 'Pie Crimper'! (aka Jagging wheel)
A quick Google Search will show that are actually several serpent-based ivory hand-carved designs--I never knew until today! :)
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Well I don't make pies OR pasta from scratch, so there ya go. Nothing for size reference either. But what a COOL design!
It reminded me of some gadgets I've seen though- https://i5.walmartimages.com/asr/d23...2&odnBg=FFFFFF
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Well I don't make pies OR pasta from scratch, so there ya go.
I know right!
I bake every now and then and I have a set of pie crimpers too...I call those 'my fingers' and if I'm getting fancy: tines from a fork work as well...;)
Photo #277
https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...ked_yw8ift.jpg
BP: Pastel/Het Axanthic
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I was out late last night at a Haunted Woods event and I was exhausted today.
As I was laying in bed staring at a broken deer skull in the corner: I started thinking it might look cool to
do a group shot by putting ball pythons on the antlers.
It seemed like an easy photo, but, not quite.
https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...ked_r3ci6t.jpg
My original plan was to have 11 ball pythons in this photo including:
2 large Black Pastel females (one behind/below each antler), and a GHI/Fire behind the skull curled up holding the blue brazilian agate in her coils.
Balancing issues aside:
-the two Black Pastel females decided to leave (due to their size-I had trouble positioning them both simultaneously)
-The GHI/Fire refused to coil around the agate before she decided she had enough and became defensive
-The Piebald top right kept striking at me hungrily and falling off the antlers onto the Firefly below
-The Firefly lower right was really-really angry (the piebald falling on her did not help)
-The Firefly Clown (center) also kept falling backwards off the skull and would lay upside down and stare at me in confusion
The photo came out OK though, symmetry is a little off, but, I am pleased with it. :)
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I love it! Even without all 11 snakes- :D Getting this many snakes to remain in position, well, you did great!
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Every photo should take first place! The lavender albino is extra special!
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Every photo should take first place! The lavender albino is extra special!
Thanks! After 8 years of heavy use I think I need a new camera.
I had a bunch of Snakes and Stones photos that came out pretty hazy/blurry. I tried to troubleshoot with no success.
Luckily Black Friday/Cyber Monday is coming up! I will see if I can upgrade to a Olympus TG-6 (from TG-5).
https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...amp_va3rub.jpg
https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...zed_rygzbv.jpg
https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...tor_fvntkx.jpg
https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...tor_trpbtq.jpg
https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...ull_strxsz.jpg
https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...kin_wvpdxu.jpg
At Low Resolution these photos don't look too bad.
At High Resolution these photos are a mess...lol.
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As I mentioned previously I was having some trouble with my camera (pixels dropped, blurring etc).
I bought a new camera on Cyber Monday (Olympus TG-6).
Took me a while to receive it-so unfortunately I had to sell some ball pythons before I got a chance to photograph them.
Ahhh well, I still have my holdbacks...
Shown below is the lens of my TG-5 after 7 years of adventures.
https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...hes_wiapgy.jpg
Photo #280
https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...ked_k2udcp.jpg
Pastel VPI Axanthic with tumbled/polished Rubellite
Rubellite = Pink Tourmaline in Quartz
Tough material to tumble because it was heavily fractured when I received it (due to the mining process).
Does make a nice photo-if one does not look too closely. ;)
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Beautiful! And I can see why you needed a new camera, lol.
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Beautiful! And I can see why you needed a new camera, lol.
Yeah, it makes a world of difference! :)
Merry Christmas All!
Photo #281
https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...ked_uygee9.jpg
Pied with a Brazilian Agate.
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Beautiful! Looks like we're all getting to enjoy your new camera- :)
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