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  • 12-13-2018, 05:19 PM
    redshepherd
    The prettiest snake I have.
    I can't help sharing these photos, because I don't take her out for pictures very often. She seemed to be in a nice mood today!

    12 year old female Aru green tree python. She was a retired breeder and came to me. The blues between her scales on her head are real, not photoshopped. The natural sunlight makes all her colors very clear. The LED lights in her cage dull them out considerably.

    I also posted a mundane video of her on my instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/BrVyPWGgEvQ/

    These are taken with my iphone 6 (as are all the other photos on my instagram LOL)

    https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...vmeas_1280.jpg
    https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...vmeas_1280.jpg
    https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...vmeas_1280.jpg
    https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...vmeas_1280.jpg
  • 12-13-2018, 05:23 PM
    Zincubus
    The prettiest snake I have.
    Yep ... it's rather an understatement to say that she's 'pretty'.
    :)


    She'd look amazing on a black background !!

    Maybe you could photoshop the background to black ( unless someone's watching and does it for you ) ;)

    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  • 12-13-2018, 05:23 PM
    Danger noodles
    I’m willing to give up everything and move out to California and marry u if I can have half custody of that beautiful snake!!!! And that says a lot since I’m way better off being here in Houston.

    Seriously though that might be the best snake I’ve seen on here!
  • 12-13-2018, 05:25 PM
    Bogertophis
    She's stunning, for sure! :bow:
  • 12-13-2018, 06:01 PM
    Craiga 01453
    She's simply STUNNING!!!!

    One of the prettiest snakes I've ever seen and an AMAZING example of a gorgeous GTP!!!:bow::bow::bow:
  • 12-13-2018, 06:03 PM
    richardhind1972
    Re: The prettiest snake I have.
    Very nice indeed, them colours are just outstanding,thanks for sharing

    Sent from my TA-1024 using Tapatalk
  • 12-13-2018, 06:07 PM
    tttaylorrr
    she really is... :love:

    thank you for sharing!
  • 12-13-2018, 06:14 PM
    Justin83
    Outstanding
  • 12-13-2018, 07:15 PM
    RickyNY
    Beautiful specimen for sure! :bow:
    That's why she deserves to be framed in your avatar.
  • 12-13-2018, 07:22 PM
    jbrumley4201
    Re: The prettiest snake I have.
    It's hard to beat a great looking green tree python! That's an awesome example of an Aru.
  • 12-13-2018, 07:32 PM
    Sonny1318
    Wow I can understand the disclaimer of being photoshopped. The blues are incredible. Truly a beautiful snake, what “color”. Thanks for sharing.
  • 12-13-2018, 08:34 PM
    Jus1More
    Re: The prettiest snake I have.
    Hi Red... your girl is by far the prettiest GTP I have seen. Absolutely gorgeous, especially that beautiful blue coloring. I am in awe!!! :omg:
  • 12-13-2018, 08:35 PM
    WhompingWillow
    Re: The prettiest snake I have.
    That is a beautiful animal.
  • 12-13-2018, 09:10 PM
    MissterDog
    I've always adored Gem but admit I never realized just how vibrant her blues really are! Just wow I'm blown away seeing her in a new light! Literally!
  • 12-13-2018, 11:31 PM
    Dianne
    Re: The prettiest snake I have.
    “Pretty” is such an understatement...she is stunning! I’ve looked at the GTP’s with blue scaling for years and this is by far the best example I’ve seen. Definitely on my wish list. Thank you for sharing!
  • 12-13-2018, 11:37 PM
    redshepherd
    Re: The prettiest snake I have.
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Dianne View Post
    “Pretty” is such an understatement...she is stunning! I’ve looked at the GTP’s with blue scaling for years and this is by far the best example I’ve seen. Definitely on my wish list. Thank you for sharing!

    Thank you!!
    I also just wanted to say wow, a few of your snakes are older than me! I'd love to have a snake of those ages.
  • 12-13-2018, 11:39 PM
    MR Snakes
    One wonderful snek!
  • 12-13-2018, 11:42 PM
    Dianne
    Re: The prettiest snake I have.
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by redshepherd View Post
    Thank you!!
    I also just wanted to say wow, a few of your snakes are older than me! I'd love to have a snake of those ages.

    I bought my first boa in 1991 (when I was 20) and have continuously kept snakes since then...now 27 years later. Eventually you’ll get to where you have snakes these ages...you just have to get older to do it. :D
  • 12-13-2018, 11:50 PM
    Bogertophis
    Re: The prettiest snake I have.
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Dianne View Post
    ... Eventually you’ll get to where you have snakes these ages...you just have to get older to do it. :D

    Minor detail...:rofl:
  • 12-14-2018, 12:01 AM
    redshepherd
    Re: The prettiest snake I have.
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Dianne View Post
    I bought my first boa in 1991 (when I was 20) and have continuously kept snakes since then...now 27 years later. Eventually you’ll get to where you have snakes these ages...you just have to get older to do it. :D

    Still I think that's some dedication, there aren't many people who keep the same snakes for that long! Most decades-long snake enthusiasts have still sold the snakes they first started with. Makes me wonder which snakes I'll still keep by the time I'm 50 or so- the current plan is all the present ones until they've passed away! Haha

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Bogertophis View Post
    Minor detail...:rofl:

    I guess that method will also happen one day- LOL
  • 12-14-2018, 12:19 AM
    purpleroan
    Re: The prettiest snake I have.
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Zincubus View Post
    Yep ... it's rather an understatement to say that she's 'pretty'.
    :)


    She'd look amazing on a black background !!

    Maybe you could photoshop the background to black ( unless someone's watching and does it for you ) ;)

    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

    https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...e2a51017ed.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...b0aab7b079.jpg

    This what you had in mind?

    Absolutely beautiful [emoji7]



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  • 12-14-2018, 12:23 AM
    Dianne
    Re: The prettiest snake I have.
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by redshepherd View Post
    Still I think that's some dedication, there aren't many people who keep the same snakes for that long! Most decades-long snake enthusiasts have still sold the snakes they first started with. Makes me wonder which snakes I'll still keep by the time I'm 50 or so- the current plan is all the present ones until they've passed away! Haha

    My collection has grown and shrunk over the years. The most I had was in 2000 when I had 42 snakes with a number of different species. That’s also when I was breeding my boas. In late 2001 life took a hard turn and I had to start significantly downsizing, simply didn’t have the income to afford proper care for the number of snakes that I had. I dropped down to less than 10, the ones that were truly like my kids....I just couldn’t part with them. The keepers included the oldest ones I have now, plus my original male redtail that passed away last year at age 26 and my female cornsnake that passed last month at age 16.

    No matter what other species I added, my two boas were my first loves and they were always destined to live their lives with me. That said, there are a few I sold that I wish I had kept. I’ve always regretted parting with my Cuban boas (Morticia & Gomez) and my jungle x coastal carpet cross (Byron). Even now I keep an eye out for Cuban boas...and I’m always drooling over the different carpets. :rolleyes:
  • 12-14-2018, 12:32 AM
    redshepherd
    Re: The prettiest snake I have.
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by purpleroan View Post
    https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...e2a51017ed.jpghttps://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...b0aab7b079.jpg

    This what you had in mind?

    Absolutely beautiful [emoji7]



    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

    That's so nice, thank you!!
  • 12-14-2018, 12:43 AM
    purpleroan
    Re: The prettiest snake I have.
    no problem!
  • 12-14-2018, 12:54 AM
    EL-Ziggy
    Re: The prettiest snake I have.
    Wow! Can't beat that with a bat! Gorgeous critter!
  • 12-14-2018, 03:28 AM
    Zincubus
    Re: The prettiest snake I have.
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by purpleroan View Post
    https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...e2a51017ed.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...b0aab7b079.jpg

    This what you had in mind?

    Absolutely beautiful [emoji7]



    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

    That's marvellous :)

    I just love bright coloured 'things' on dark backgrounds :)


    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  • 12-14-2018, 09:29 AM
    cletus
    She's def a stunner. Those blues are awesome!
  • 12-14-2018, 09:46 AM
    Skyrivers
    Re: The prettiest snake I have.
    I would have named her blue berry... Such an amazing looking animal. To only dream.... for now.
  • 12-14-2018, 12:17 PM
    FollowTheSun
    Re: The prettiest snake I have.
    Soooo beautiful!!! My 14 year old (herp loving child) really wanted one of these for her FFA curio cabinet vivarium project. The enclosure would have worked for the snake, but I talked her out of it because (a) they are pricey and (b) my research showed that they are not very docile. My daughter was already upset that her rescued BP has turned out to be very bitey and not friendly. I pointed her towards a chameleon, who has turned out to be a very friendly little guy and a better choice. But she still very much wants one of these beautiful snakes one day.
  • 12-14-2018, 12:20 PM
    RedRabbit
    WHAT a beauty! I'm in love! I immediately had to show your pics and video to my family, and they were also floored.
  • 12-17-2018, 01:31 PM
    Gio
    Beautiful animal.

    Great photos as well!
  • 12-17-2018, 07:09 PM
    PiperPython
    That is a very nice looking Aru! I can see why it was a breeder ;)
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