Re: Merauke scrub python female, progression thread
Her eyes are wicked!
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Re: Merauke scrub python female, progression thread
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spazhime
Oh for sure! I know she'll be very impressive as an adult, thats why I am thankful she is so calm already haha. And aren't they?? I was incredibly happy with how those pics came out, her eyes are lovely!
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Keep em coming!
Re: Merauke scrub python female, progression thread
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spazhime
Pretty girl and I too am looking forward to watching her grow up with you. As for the slow strike, that might have something to do with the manner of offering. That first strike was definitely more defensive and didn't happen until the rat crossed back toward her(vulnerable) body - you'll notice she was pulling back almost before her mouth even hit the rat with no interest in throwing coils. I'm not saying it's a bad way of offering, I use it a fair bit myself when starting defensive youngsters on f/t, but your method was more along the lines of "tease feeding" rather than "zombie dancing" trickery. It also tends to get a fair number of slower/defensive strikes before the snake gets fed up and decides to simply "kill" the prey. I reckon once she's more comfortable with you, and taking food from the tongs as soon as presented, you'll see what kind of speed she can throw behind that mouth.