New show pickup!

I just went to the San Diego Super Reptile Show, and came back with a new little girl... she's an '08 Stimsons Python, and was a holdback that he decided to sell here. I negotiated a good price for her, and think she and James will make some beautiful babies!

Btw, she will be in a hotel room with me until tomorrow or Tues, and is set up in a 6qt tub I brought... I also have a heat strip but no thermostat/dimmer, so the seller said she'll be fine without for a few days - it's pretty warm here. Seems to be settling in fine, and I'm planning to call her "Veruca" (Salt) to go along with my themes:

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Omg, I LOVE her eyes! She's gorgeous! Congrats!

Nice pickup :gj:

Thanks to both of you! I love her eyes too, but not sure if they'll stay that color (my other Stimsons has green eyes)... anyone know??

P.S. She appears to have a really nice temperament so far, and was totally comfortable with me... not surprising, since my other one (James) is the most mellow snake ever! :)

She is gorgeous!

Thanks! :) He said she was "pick of the clutch," and her color/contrast really is amazing for an '08...

You don't see too many Stimpson Pythons for sale in Maryland. They are beuatiful snakes. Usually have a very good temperament too.

Great snake!
Jim Smith

Its great to see more Antaresia they are addictive...

Thanks, and yes they are addictive! :) You also don't see many of them around here (at least not up in Northern CA), which is why I was excited to find such a pretty girl at the show... I saw a few other Stimsons there, but they were tiny '09s and not as attractive. If all goes as planned, you will hopefully see some babies from her in about 1-2 years. :gj:

Btw, they really do have wonderful temperaments, at least from my experiences. I didn't even know what this species was, until Skiploder (from this forum) offered James when I went to buy a rack from him. This guy is such a sweetie, and LOVES to burrow himself in my hair...

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Her colors are so beautiful.

Congrats :gj:

oooh so pretty! I do love those little pythons. Your big boy seems to be a real sweetheart.

Cool pick up!

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Originally Posted by cinderbird

oooh so pretty! I do love those little pythons. Your big boy seems to be a real sweetheart.

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He really is!! And as much as I enjoy looking at giant pythons, I prefer owning snakes that one adult can handle. :cool: Maybe if I ever have a beefy husband/boyfriend living with me, I'll get a Retic or Burmese - but in the meantime, I'm quite satisfied with the smaller guys. I'm also really enjoying Morelia & Antaresia, so I'll probably add a few more at some point... definitely want another Carpet, and eventually a GTP. :)

Update: Veruca survived the car ride just fine, and is now settled into a 15qt tub with flexwatt. I had to feed everyone else today, so I got her a live hopper mouse - and she took it with gusto. :gj: