My Gaboon Viper

Got the little guy about 5 months ago. He has already put a little size on since. Hes in shed now so ill get a updated pic once he sheds. And I have found 3 of his shed fangs which I thinks pretty cool.[IMG]http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/i...107_202157.jpghttp://i265.photobucket.com/albums/i...812_180620.jpghttp://i265.photobucket.com/albums/i...904_122620.jpg

Nice western. Lots of pink. Should be a very attractive adult. Bitis are one of my favorite species to work with. Congrats on the awesome new pick up.

Thanks. He does have a nice pink in him. I have always loved the color and patterns on the Gaboons.

Yep me to. Just make sure you watch the humidity levels during the shed cycles. Bitis are very sensitive and a badly stuck shed can be a death sentence to them. Not to mention the keeper.

Wahhhh!

Gabbies are definitely my favorite hot! So beautiful!!!!

If I ever made the move into hots one of these would be a must. I love the patterns. Very nice.

What's his disposition like? Pretty easy to work with?

He is gorgeous! I love gaboons. Easily one of the most beautiful snakes the Lord ever made.

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Originally Posted by KMG

If I ever made the move into hots one of these would be a must. I love the patterns. Very nice.

What's his disposition like? Pretty easy to work with?

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Hes not to bad, just huffs and puffs a lot hasnt stuck any other then at food, but I dont really mess with him no more then I have to.

Gaboons are so pretty.

Nice. I haven't had one shed fang of my Gaboons as of yet, and I've had them over two years :mad:.

Your first venomous snake?

If you haven't kept Gaboons before, do not overfeed. Once every two weeks is perfectly adequate for an animal of this size. Otherwise you'll end up with a fat gaboon, and an animal that dies prematurely. :)

Oh my god. Who doesn't love the Gaboons? I don't think I've ever seen photos of a juvie before. Thanks so much for sharing!

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Nice. I haven't had one shed fang of my Gaboons as of yet, and I've had them over two years :mad:.

Your first venomous snake?

If you haven't kept Gaboons before, do not overfeed. Once every two weeks is perfectly adequate for an animal of this size. Otherwise you'll end up with a fat gaboon, and an animal that dies prematurely. :)

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I found it cleaning out the poop in the cage. Ive had a few copperheads before. One of my buddies got me into and teaching me about hots.

Gorgeous critter! I wouldn't mind having a gaboon. It's on my wish list.

Gaboons are so pretty! Such an awesome animal!


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Amazing animal.

I have kept a wild caught adult once and he was the animal I "respected*" most in my collection.

Be careful, never reach in the cage without taking the animal out. Their sluggishness make people complacent, then one day, you die.

*Respected means scared s***less in this context.

Great looking snake! I love Gabs

Nice little beauty! The Westie's are first on my list of hot's.