Eenie Meenie Miney Mo

Had to do some cage cleaning and water changes so I snapped a few pics. Gotta say I was a bit disappointed with the scrub. He musked me for the first time last night and got me and the bed pretty good. I don't think he was in the mood to be taken out and handled. Oh well, get used to it buddy!!

https://i.imgur.com/L06ODm2.jpg

Pictures really don't do this guy justice.

https://i.imgur.com/boi4mSs.jpg

Never any problems with this boy.

https://i.imgur.com/tnNnXrs.jpg

I hardly ever take S'ven out since he's in my son's room and not my room or the critter room. Out of sight, out of mind I guess. He's my slowest growing carpet but I still love him.

https://i.imgur.com/j3hfAvl.jpg

Nice looking collection Ziggy! I must say those Motley's have been growing on me ever since I finally saw one in person at the pet store down in Stockbridge GA. When I inquired about them at a show a couple weeks ago, the breeder told me the darker Motley's tend to be a little bit nippy (not sure how much truth is there).....

@ CK- My BCI has been super chill so far. He hasn't hissed or struck at me yet. I had him out last night and he was perfectly content to just hang out on my lap for about 15 minutes which was pretty cool. My pythons and colubrids don't stay still for 15 seconds.

Great looking critters, is a scrubs musk that bad:O ? Love looking at your fabulous collection thank you ever so much for sharing and best wishes always...

Looking great Zig!

ALL of them!

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Great looking critters, is a scrubs musk that bad:O ? Love looking at your fabulous collection thank you ever so much for sharing and best wishes always...

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Thanks CM. The musking was pretty gross. He was spraying crap all over the place. The QT tubs are in our guest room and now the blanket on that bed needs to go in the wash. Silly snake. :mad:

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Thanks CM. The musking was pretty gross. He was spraying crap all over the place. The QT tubs are in our guest room and now the blanket on that bed needs to go in the wash. Silly snake. :mad:

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When Wallace was young he used to get me a lot. Once directly in the mouth.

They grow out of it eventually.

All looking so good El Ziggy,
really glad little motley is chilled ,mine has always been a puppy dog from the day I had him, most boas love to hang out and chill once they had a quick nosey round

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Been meaning to stop by and say congrats on your first boa. He looks great im digging his pattern. It'll be neat to see him grow up. And the rest of the collection is looking good.

Hate to ask a simple question but I never been musked on I knew colubrids did do all snakes have that potential or do some do it more than others?

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Hate to ask a simple question but I never been musked on I knew colubrids did do all snakes have that potential or do some do it more than others?

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Prior to the scrub I've only been musked by my kings. I believe some snakes are more prone to musking than others. My bulls or carpets have never done it.

My white-lipped pythons love to musk me - but it's like odor only. Rarely pass urates while i am holding them.

What a great group of critters you have!

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When I inquired about them at a show a couple weeks ago, the breeder told me the darker Motley's tend to be a little bit nippy (not sure how much truth is there).....

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I don't know where people come up with these theories hah!

I've never been musked by any snakes, they've generally been pretty chill.

My new Blood likes to snap at me though, gonna have to work on that.

All looking good, Ziggy!
No doubt one of the coolest groups of snakes I've ever seen. You've got good taste, my man!

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Thanks CM. The musking was pretty gross. He was spraying crap all over the place. The QT tubs are in our guest room and now the blanket on that bed needs to go in the wash. Silly snake. :mad:

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I know what you mean Zig... My older BP boy doesn't musk but he pissed on me pretty bad one night. And i mean it sprayed out like a faucet!!! :omfg:

Klauss and I had a much better interaction last night. No musking this time but he did tag me lightly when I put him back in his tub. It was well worth it though. I'm sure we'll be besties in no time. :)

http://i.imgur.com/7GoMnTS.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/VAsFsMl.jpg

This guy ain't so bad either.

http://i.imgur.com/vdVtlIH.jpg

Clauses iridescence is just so cool he looks great

Great pic of little motley in full tongue action, motley boa markings are just so cool, his head is nice and silver in that picture you can hardly see his head spear , I love the iridescence on the darker boas too
Fingers crossed your new bco is pretty chilled too


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I think I take the love nip over ther golden shower any day:rofl: love your pictures :love::number1:

Man, everyone’s looking great! Nigel is a giant now! A shiny, beautiful giant. Haha, Apophis musked me a lot in the beginning. But he quit after like two weeks. He quickly learned that if he musked, he got a bath. And he hates baths ;)

Just a few random pics.

https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...om/xq9Qm03.jpg

https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...om/sxdrSIG.jpg

https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...om/yUzxg3E.jpg

https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...om/ZICdzna.jpg

https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...om/CT6lfUw.jpg

https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...om/oGS5qYw.jpg

https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...om/UVkAm9q.jpg

Great selection of pics el Ziggy, surprised you managed to get the snakes of the tree ,lol


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@ Rich- I definitely learned a lesson that day. Getting them out of the tree was quite a task.

Ha ha , it’s quite scary how fast they can get up them branches when they got a good grip, lol


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I'm curious what's the difference between musking and just having to pee while your holding them? and is a urate passed during musking?

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I'm curious what's the difference between musking and just having to pee while your holding them? and is a urate passed during musking?

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Musking is just a stink...I've never had a snake expel both musk & urates or poo when upset...apparently, I "haven't lived"? haha! :rolleyes:
Musk: you'll know it when it happens, & some kinds of snakes reek way worse than others, but in any event, it doesn't smell like their pee or poo- totally different. :omg:

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Musking is just a stink...I've never had a snake expel both musk & urates or poo when upset...apparently, I "haven't lived"? haha! :rolleyes:
Musk: you'll know it when it happens, & some kinds of snakes reek way worse than others, but in any event, it doesn't smell like their pee or poo- totally different. :omg:

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Lol good I guess I've only been peed on then! Thanks for the education.

The BI shed yesterday and was looking great. Pics don't show how rich his colors really are. And he's such a mellow fellow too.

https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...om/ffLVanW.jpg

https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...om/BAF6xbv.jpg

https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...om/r2A0mwS.jpg

The BO is settling in and calming down fast. She took to f/t quickly and didn't hiss once when I took her out today.

https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...om/OZnBU0U.jpg

https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...om/sWtgLcX.jpg

https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...om/oaTEDjl.jpg

This girl is still Queen of the Critters. We'll see if the BO challenges her for the crown one day.

https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...om/MvMHVVa.jpg

https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...om/E1MvGHP.jpg

Cool pics el Ziggy, so hard to capture the beauty of a motley, there markings are so cool.
Really glad your bco is starting to chill for you, I love her grey speckling and glad she's gone over to f/t so easy.
Think she may be bigger than her one day definitely with more girth that's for sure

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El-Ziggy,

I love that Bull Snake!

The new Boa's are looking awesome and good thing your BO is settling down fast. She's going to be big!

Love your collection!

Keep us in the loop on everyone's growth and in the loop on the ones that aren't growing so much anymore as well.

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El-Ziggy, I love that Bull Snake!....

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That one gets my vote as well, but don't tell the others...they're all quite nice.

These boys both shed recently so they were chomping at the bit for food. The boa eats a weaned rat every 10-14 days. The scrub eats a small rat every 7-10 days.http://i.imgur.com/JmCw5BT.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/KOzBkKg.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/VJVqg82.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/09w4p6G.jpgThis girl will get a hopper in a few more days. She'll still huff and puff a little in her tub but she's super sweet once she's out.http://i.imgur.com/xQtPZh9.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/HxRoTQK.jpg

At least they loving there food


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JCP
http://i.imgur.com/JKUmydi.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/e3mb2Wv.jpg

BCO
http://i.imgur.com/6RDdwzo.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/NFkmgX8.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/jd4uTmR.jpg

Great pics el Ziggy, all looking really great

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Whole lot of hot in this thread, very beautiful collection.

mmmm that JCP!!!!

What a collection!

Zig, minus a Papuan Olive and a SD/Dwarf retic you've got about anything I'd want there!

You've done well with selection process!

I think it's great how each snake has it's own unique "personality ".
I love all my snakes, especially the carpets, and I think Chomper is my favorite. My male jungle is a close 2nd.
http://i.imgur.com/W8082BQ.jpg

She-Ra is the Reina Serpiente
http://i.imgur.com/RUUjs1J.jpg

The boas are new to me but I love them already. When I want to just hang out and chill with one of my snakes I grab a boa (usually the Motley). The Argie girl doesn't hiss anymore though. :)
http://i.imgur.com/ciRDS1h.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/pQ3gxUY.jpg

These two are still vying for the title of King. The Olive is much easier to deal with but the Scrub commands just a little more respect and he's more photogenic. :)

http://i.imgur.com/BMKZWo9.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/jVyrsNV.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/Xo1GJL2.jpg

They all looking great el Ziggy, it's great to chill with a boa on your lap ain't it, really glad your argie is starting to relax a bit more

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Looking good EL-Ziggy!

It is amazing that creatures that most people think are stupid and simplistic, can each have their own distinct personalities. Even within species, they can be noticeably different. I have two corn snakes and they are both docile as can be, but their personalities are night and day. Solana is chill and calm. Figment is all over the place and just won't stop moving!

Awesome collection and great that you are able to enjoy the difference between and even in species!

This girl used to be a finicky eater but not anymore.

Flash on
http://i.imgur.com/F72eccZ.jpg

Flash off
http://i.imgur.com/Ss8OB84.jpg

This guy isn't very fun to handle but I still love him.

http://i.imgur.com/8CGNK5h.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/p9baFpm.jpg

All looking really great Ziggy

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I agree with Rich! Wow, all looking nice!

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This girl used to be a finicky eater but not anymore.

Flash on
https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...om/F72eccZ.jpg

Flash off
https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...om/Ss8OB84.jpg

This guy isn't very fun to handle but I still love him.

https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...om/8CGNK5h.jpg

https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...om/p9baFpm.jpg

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There they are, The Queen and The King :bow: