Snakes and Stones Pr. 2

Photo #574
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BP = Het Piebald/Het VPI Axanthic/50% Possible Het Orange Ghost
The snake is starting to go into shed for the photo. They shed a lot when they start growing fast. :)

Stone = A piece of dyed Brazilian Agate that was formerly a broken bookend.

Breeders Note: 7/16 females I am mating with my Super Blade Male have significant follicle development at the moment. The gals are doing their job...after no success from my male last year--I would be happy to get one solid clutch of eggs this year... :yes:

Also, the price of everything has gone up significantly. I will not be buying any new tumbling rough anytime soon...which is fine because I hoarded plenty pre-C19. You will be seeing a lot of the same types of stones though in 2027 unless the 'cost of living' improves...

Photo #575
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BP = Spider Highway (Spider/Gravel/YB)
This ball python is losing its pattern in bright-out as it grows older.
The stones are Jasper from the Mid-West USA, and Iron-Stained Quartz from Massachusetts.

At #575 this is my last hatchling/snake photo from my 2025 set.

2026 may be an interesting year:
I am still within range of some of my morph breeding goals, but they are at 1/16 odds...so I'm not holding my breath.
I usually get 1 or 2 early egg clutches in May, and then nothing until July.
I can already pick out one of the females who is going to lay in May. :)