Picked up the unknown Banana combo

So for those of you who saw my thread here:
http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showt...h-is-this-Pics, I picked up that banana combo from the box store.

I haven't actually popped a snake before because I haven't had to, but the people there said that a customer had come in and popped all their snakes and said that they thought this one was female and the others were males. I'm going to take her to my local exotics vet for a well animal checkup and have them confirm this/show me in person how it's done. I know in theory how, but I don't know how hard to press and I'm not willing to take that risk with my animals without proper instruction. Either way I think this a good pickup and I'm satisfied with my purchase.

Hatched in December 2015 and weighing 266 grams according to my scale. They said that she hadn't eaten for 3 weeks (since they got her), but I talked to them about their husbandry practices and they really don't know what they're doing unfortunately. The cages and snakes are clean, but that's about it. I told them some of the things that they're doing wrong and that this is likely part of why they won't eat, but who knows if that will change anything for the animals still remaining there. Either way she's clean and seems quite healthy in spite of it, and there are no suspicious noises with her breathing. I'll have them give her a health checkup when we go to the vet.

Still no idea what the exact combo is here, but I'm leaning towards the suggestion from Justin Kobylka on the Banana Pewter. Any other guesses are welcome!

Interestingly, her eyes are silver. I tried to get a photo of it, but I'm not sure if it shows up well on camera.

Without further ado, here are the photos:


http://i.imgur.com/rOlgC8e.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/2tuGr2r.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/LalVpip.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/oeeYUKY.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/OzXYyZy.jpg

(Edit: double posted a photo)

butter ? i dunno but shes very nice, with here little heart shaped alien head.

Now with better pic I would lean toward banana pewter as well, nice score.

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I could definitely see banana pewter. If it is a girl she's quite the steal!

She does have a pewter pattern

Glad you picked her up. Awesome deal.

very nice:gj:

I don't suppose she has a sister?!? Nice score on that one.

Dave

Glad you're happy with your purchase.

You should be able to find another one there in her place in a few weeks, as soon as the replacement request works it's way thru the system.

Confirmed female!

I just picked up a banana as well - and it turns out the fellow I got it from bought it at Petsmart. Could be from the same hatch as the one you got? The fellow had no idea where PetSmart got it. I used to work for them... I normally won't buy live animals from them. But that's not going to keep me from buying a snake that someone else already bought from them! I suggested that if the chap wanted to try another snake, he look at Kingsnakes - I know that unless he's self-brumating, mine is a bottomless pit of greed when it comes to food, and has a pretty mellow temperament.

It (the banana) definitely favors the example that Justin K. showed in comparison. I agree on the pewter combo. Very stunning animal. Congrats.

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Confirmed female!

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that's awesome! congrats! i love the wide and yellow flames/blushing that comes up from the belly.

I remember this discussion. Nice pick up and these new pics make me so jealous! I love the Banana/CG gene. Probably my next purchase when i get a tiny bit more money. Good looking (hopefully) gal!

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I remember this discussion. Nice pick up and these new pics make me so jealous! I love the Banana/CG gene. Probably my next purchase when i get a tiny bit more money. Good looking (hopefully) gal!

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She was confirmed female, popped and probed :)). I'm really excited to see her as she grows!

She looks great!

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Originally Posted by PeanutButler

She was confirmed female, popped and probed :)). I'm really excited to see her as she grows!

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Heck ya. I'm excited for you! How old is she? /Planning on breeding to anything?

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Hatched in December, so won't be doing anything with her for a while yet, but she's got a date with my paradox boy when she's ready!

(Eta: As shown in my signature, paradox boy is also banana.)

Send me one to the UK lol. She us stunning xx

I am beyond thrilled to say that her fast has been broken! Looks like proper husbandry has started to pay off for her already.