Tapioca Progression Thread!

It's finally happening everyone! Here is my future noodle to be from Garrick Demeyer/Royal Constrictor Designs! Introducing Tapioca the mystic potion!
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And here are some lovely close-ups Garrick sent me of the little guy.
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I can't wait to have him home! Garrick has been amazing and kind enough to hold onto my boy for me until my AP cage arrives(can't come soon enough!!!)!

Nice dark one. Congrats.

absolutely beautiful! one of my favorite morphs. CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! it's going to feel like forever before he's at your door. :P

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Nice dark one. Congrats.

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Originally Posted by tttaylorrr

absolutely beautiful! one of my favorite morphs. CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! it's going to feel like forever before he's at your door. :P

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Thanks! I'm super excited! I totally fell in love with him the moment I saw him and aaaaaah yes, this wait is gonna kill me aha. I know good things come to those who wait, but the question is, will I survive? :P According to Ali my AP cage should be arriving mid August, but I told Garrick to hold until September 1st to give some buffer space in case something happens (I heard some AP orders are behind?), plus more time to make sure the set up is right and snake ready!

Absolutely stunning snake! Mystic potions are my favorite morph, congrats! :)

I like him a lot! Im typically a huge fan of anything with Mojave in it!

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Originally Posted by MmmBanana

I like him a lot! Im typically a huge fan of anything with Mojave in it!

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Haha same! I was really close to choosing a GHI super mojave Garrick hatched recently, but it's so hard to turn down a nice mystic potion :p

Absolutely gorgeous!!

Very excited for you! Waiting is the worst but it will be worth it! And I'm sure you'll have an excellently started snake from Garrick.


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I just saw this thread and YESSSSSSSSS congrats!

Hey, I'm so happy for you! He's quite the stunner!

Thank you everyone! Can't wait to share pictures for when he arrives! I'm eagerly counting down the days! <3

More pictures of Tapioca! I really wanted to get a good look at his face and Garrick has been wonderfully complying. Soon everyone! SOON!

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He is too precious! Can't wait to see some photos of him in his new home; it'll be exciting for you to see him explore it for the first time, no doubt!

Great choice Misster! Both animal and the breeder are top of the line for sure. Grats. :gj:

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Originally Posted by Starscream

He is too precious! Can't wait to see some photos of him in his new home; it'll be exciting for you to see him explore it for the first time, no doubt!

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Can't wait either! Hopefully I can catch some good photo opportunities!

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Originally Posted by Albert Clark

Great choice Misster! Both animal and the breeder are top of the line for sure. Grats. :gj:

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Thank you! Garrick has been amazing to work with! I'm so excited! 6 more days!

He's officially on his way everyone!!! Naturally I can't sleep now lol
It's raining outside right now so I'm a touch worried for him but hoping the rain will stop come morning or when he's closer in the area.

I feel like a kid again waiting for Santa! Haha

Yay! He's almost here, the final stretch must be torturous! I can't wait to we him when he arrives :P


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This is so exciting!!!! lol

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Congrats!!! I have a mystic potion from Garrick as well, and he's an awesome snake

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same hat

Hey all! Letting everyone know that Tapioca has arrived all safe and sound! Apparently he's gained a little weight! He's now 126 grams! He's already the sweetest little guy and he's settled himself in his cool hide (one of the Zelda ones yessss). I even caught a glimpse of him going in it at the last second! But not soon enough for a picture :(

Other pics coming soon!

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Originally Posted by MissterDog

Hey all! Letting everyone know that Tapioca has arrived all safe and sound! Apparently he's gained a little weight! He's now 126 grams! He's already the sweetest little guy and he's settled himself in his cool hide (one of the Zelda ones yessss). I even caught a glimpse of him going in it at the last second! But not soon enough for a picture :(

Other pics coming soon!

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good to hear! :gj:

Happy for you Misterdog :gj:

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Originally Posted by MissterDog

Hey all! Letting everyone know that Tapioca has arrived all safe and sound! Apparently he's gained a little weight! He's now 126 grams! He's already the sweetest little guy and he's settled himself in his cool hide (one of the Zelda ones yessss). I even caught a glimpse of him going in it at the last second! But not soon enough for a picture :(

Other pics coming soon!

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Did I miss the pictures in the box and shortly after?? I need details......hahaha

Its nice to know he made it to you safely! What was his hatch date? I think Garrick may underfeed his young snakes compared to what some people here say. The Hatching BEL I am waiting on is currently being fed crawler mice, and everyone here says hoppers out of the egg is what they think a hatching should be fed. Im guessing Tapioca was being fed hoppers before being sent to you. People here say hoppers for just the first few meals. I trust whatever Garrick is doing tho. You hear nothing but good things about him and the snakes he produces.

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Its nice to know he made it to you safely! What was his hatch date? I think Garrick may underfeed his young snakes compared to what some people here say. The Hatching BEL I am waiting on is currently being fed crawler mice, and everyone here says hoppers out of the egg is what they think a hatching should be fed. Im guessing Tapioca was being fed hoppers before being sent to you. People here say hoppers for just the first few meals. I trust whatever Garrick is doing tho. You hear nothing but good things about him and the snakes he produces.

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Thats quite interesting. Just received mine from Garrick (196g) and he mentioned to feed it small mice but after looking at the f/t at Pet smart it seemed tp make more sense to feed medium size. It was also mentioned that transitioning to rats might be a little tricky and might not be needed since I don't plan to breed. Any logic to this? I trust Garrick and his good reputation. Just looking for others opinions.

Sorry for taking a while everyone! Here are the pics as promised!

Most were taken by my husband but some were taken by my inferior ipad :P So sorry for the varying quality in images haha

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So far while taking temperature checks I've caught him exploring a couple of times, which surprised me! He spent a good 2 hours at least in his cool hide and I was honestly expecting him to be there all day. My latest check I assumed he was still there and I wanted to give his ledge a bit of a spray because I didn't like how it was getting lower and suddenly

I SAW THIS AND HE SCARED ME!
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I did NOT expect him to go on his ledge today at all lol. Turned on the light just to get this quick shot and promptly turned them off and left him alone with a black foam board covering the glass doors so he has complete privacy.

But I took a small peak and he was already making his way down to who knows where now.

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Currently the top thermometer you see is monitoring the hot spot and top humidity as I've placed the probe from my other thermometer to keep check of the inside of his hot hide. Temp gun says substrate surface reads at 91-92. I'm not sure exactly how much of the meter reading is actually ambient air (seems too hot?) vs surface temp. So I've dialed it down some to see if I can get it to 88 instead. Debating if I should get a third meter to hang up away from the substrate just to monitor the ambient air or just hang this one.

P.S - anyone know how I can clear the acurite's hi/low history? It keeps listing it's old history when I used to keep it in the unused half of the cage.

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Originally Posted by MmmBanana

Its nice to know he made it to you safely! What was his hatch date? I think Garrick may underfeed his young snakes compared to what some people here say. The Hatching BEL I am waiting on is currently being fed crawler mice, and everyone here says hoppers out of the egg is what they think a hatching should be fed. Im guessing Tapioca was being fed hoppers before being sent to you. People here say hoppers for just the first few meals. I trust whatever Garrick is doing tho. You hear nothing but good things about him and the snakes he produces.

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His hatch date is 1/19/17 so he's a close to 9 months! Garrick said he was being fed on small mice.

Almost can't believe he's 9 months...but he doesn't look underfed or skinny so...
He looks a good 4 months to me.

Besides that BEAUTIFUL BOY !!!

Please tell him I love him.

That is one good looking snake! And such a cool setup! I'm jealous that he's out exploring. I caught a glimpse of mine tonight but he quickly ran back into his hide. I'm excited to see him this thurs for his feed and even moreso this weekend when I can hold him for the first 'real' time.

Seeing yours makes me want to get a second one! Quite addicting! Congrats!

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Originally Posted by PythonBabes

Almost can't believe he's 9 months...but he doesn't look underfed or skinny so...
He looks a good 4 months to me.

Besides that BEAUTIFUL BOY !!!

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Thank you! Yeah he doesn't seem too skinny to me either but pleasantly filled out! Maybe he's just a small boy?

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Originally Posted by Starscream

Please tell him I love him.

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haha will do!

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That is one good looking snake! And such a cool setup! I'm jealous that he's out exploring. I caught a glimpse of mine tonight but he quickly ran back into his hide. I'm excited to see him this thurs for his feed and even moreso this weekend when I can hold him for the first 'real' time.

Seeing yours makes me want to get a second one! Quite addicting! Congrats!

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Thank you so much! It'll be so exciting to see your little guy again! Definitely take pictures if you can!

Haha you're right they really are addicting!

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Congrats!!! I have a mystic potion from Garrick as well, and he's an awesome snake

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Thank you! Mystic potions are truely beautiful! Do you have any more pics of yours?

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P.S - anyone know how I can clear the acurite's hi/low history? It keeps listing it's old history when I used to keep it in the unused half of the cage.

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ahhhhHhHHHhhHhHhHh!!!!!!!!! [emoji7]

also PS - take the batteries out and put them back in. mine reset every 24hrs.

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I know what Tapioca is thinking: "What the? Did I win the lottery or something?! Is this mansion all mine?!!!!

Wow! What a beautiful set up for a beautiful boy!


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Here's my guy. A hearty "welcome home" to yours! https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...787ec348c9.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...30c574061a.jpg

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Here's my guy. A hearty "welcome home" to yours! https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...787ec348c9.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...30c574061a.jpg

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Hes gorgeous! I like how yours has a neat broken dorsal stripe that splits off and combines with his patterns. Very cool!

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Wow! What a beautiful set up for a beautiful boy!


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Thank you!

I just noticed you have a Navi tattoo! Nice seeing another Zelda fan! I have the Hyrule crest on my wrist :p

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ahhhhHhHHHhhHhHhHh!!!!!!!!! [emoji7]

also PS - take the batteries out and put them back in. mine reset every 24hrs.

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Omg I can't believe it was that simple haha

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I know what Tapioca is thinking: "What the? Did I win the lottery or something?! Is this mansion all mine?!!!!

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Haha I'm hoping it's to his liking! I've been pretty luck last night and been catching him exploring a few times. He seems to really favor the ledge's rockscapes. I've seen him perch there for a while before retiring back to one of his cool hides.

Tapioca seems to be settling nicely and getting familiar with his new home! I must be super lucky because last night I got so see him out a couple of times, mainly being super lazy on the ledge rocks/statue decor. I think that might be his favorite spot because on my last sighting he stayed perched there for a good 2-3 hours? He was still laying there by the time I went to bed and a part of me wonder if he was sleeping since he seemed pretty statue still.

Anyways pics ahoy! Here are some photos I managed to take while spying on him over the foam board I have blocking the glass.


What I see:
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What he probably sees:
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I did manage to check on him later at 5am later and to my relief (I was worried he wouldn't use his hides), he was no where to be found. My guess is he is in one of the matching hides as I don't see him in his spare hide or anywhere else. Still no sign of him now which is probably a good thing lol. As they say a hidden snek is a happy snek.

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What he probably sees:
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I did manage to check on him later at 5am later and to my relief (I was worried he wouldn't use his hides), he was no where to be found. My guess is he is in one of the matching hides as I don't see him in his spare hide or anywhere else. Still no sign of him now which is probably a good thing lol. As they say a hidden snek is a happy snek.

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i probably just annoyed my cube-mates here at work because i couldn't hold in my laugh at the last photo. LOL!

sounds like he's settling in well! he looks beautiful set against all that green. you've done a lovely job on the decor!

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:rofl::rofl::rofl:
i probably just annoyed my cube-mates here at work because i couldn't hold in my laugh at the last photo. LOL!

sounds like he's settling in well! he looks beautiful set against all that green. you've done a lovely job on the decor!

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Haha whoops! Glad I could give you a laugh though!

and thank you so much! It's really nice to see all the hard work is being paid off so far! Here is hoping he continues to keep settling well :gj:

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I SAW THIS AND HE SCARED ME!
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lol that is cute and scary!! i'm scared imma die from cuteness!

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lol that is cute and scary!! i'm scared imma die from cuteness!

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He's already killed me :P

I guess I really was lucky last night because I haven't seen him all day or night! Must be a good sign that he's so out of sight haha