Loki progression

I picked up Loki this morning from a local breeder. He's a pastel mystic potion, 218 grams, hatched 7/2018. He is my last purchase for the year. [emoji4]

I do still have one addition for 2019 planned, but after that I'm putting on blinders and hiding my wallet. lolhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...0a1b3199bf.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...a4c62c46e1.jpg

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Gorgeous

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So I’ll preface this by saying I typically don’t feed new purchases the day they arrive, but let them settle in for a few days up to a week. But as I was feeding Selene & Sabrina, Loki came out of his hide and really started cruising the tub when he caught the scent. I figured what the heck, I’d offer him a f/t mouse. Worst case scenario the crows will have a treat in the morning. The breeder stated she only fed live but thought that I could eventually switch him over. She evidently never told him that. He nailed it. I just went to see if he actually ate it and the mouse is gone. He was half out of his hide and in strike mode as soon as he saw me. I don’t think switching will be an issue. :P

Thats so awesome

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Pretty snek!

I fed one of mine 2 days after bringing him home cuz he was searching the tank for the first time so I offered him one and he took it no problem. He's been an eating champ ever since.

Wow, very nice!!!

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Originally Posted by Dianne

...He is my last purchase for the year. [emoji4] ....

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That's not saying a whole lot, is it? :D Only a day to go... :rofl:

Looks like a wonderful addition. And btw, I normally advise everyone not to feed until a snake settles in, but I have broken that rule myself...shh! ;)
Like with yours, it was obvious the snake wanted "FOOOOD, NOW!", lol. (That was my Aussie spotted python, who ate the same afternoon she was delivered.)

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Originally Posted by Bogertophis

That's not saying a whole lot, is it? :D Only a day to go... :rofl:

Looks like a wonderful addition. And btw, I normally advise everyone not to feed until a snake settles in, but I have broken that rule myself...shh! ;)
Like with yours, it was obvious the snake wanted "FOOOOD, NOW!", lol. (That was my Aussie spotted python, who ate the same afternoon she was delivered.)

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He was completely unplanned, though a mystic potion was definitely on a future wish list. I actually only had plans for one other snake after the weather breaks for shipping, but couldn’t resist this guy. :rolleyes: I figured I was safe with the end of year comment....I’ll be at work tomorrow so how much trouble can I get into there. :D

Most of my snakes have hidden when I first got them, regardless of whether I was thawing rats/mice for other snakes later the same day. He was hiding until I brought warm rats into the room, then he was out and searching. Supposedly he was last fed on Wednesday, but he sure didn’t act like it.

OMG, so pretty !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


I had to laugh a little, though.

"Last purchase of the year". That sounds so sensible, until you find out its almost the last day of this year, LOL LOL :rofl:

He is gorgeous, Dianne!

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OMG, so pretty !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


I had to laugh a little, though.

"Last purchase of the year". That sounds so sensible, until you find out its almost the last day of this year, LOL LOL :rofl:

He is gorgeous, Dianne!

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I think I’ve proven I have little will power this year....I am not a good role model. :lmao: On the plus side, I’ve gotten some of the morphs that I really love and wanted. This guy was a local opportunity I just couldn’t pass up. I had been looking at mystic potions on MM off and on for a while, but really preferred the lighter colored versions which don’t show up as often. Because of purchasing Selene and planning for the one in early 2019, I pushed the thought for any additional animals to the back burner...then Loki happened. Best laid plans and all that. :rolleyes: I’ll be ordering another cage and rhp in the next few weeks, and already have the thermostat on order. Everyone will have their own digs and plenty of room, and 15 is still a managable number to feed, clean, house, and handle...though the last part is more for my pleasure than theirs. :P

Dianna, you have gorgeous animals and you have already proven what a great home you give them all.

Get all the animals you want, I say :) Each and every one of them is a fortunate animal to have landed with you.. :)

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Dianna, you have gorgeous animals and you have already proven what a great home you give them all.

Get all the animals you want, I say :) Each and every one of them is a fortunate animal to have landed with you.. :)

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Oh Dear! You really are an enabler! LOL.

Aside from the one additional bp I have planned, the only other serious consideration right now is a gtp for Mom, but I’m not ready for that leap yet. It’s one thing to wish for one, but entirely different to get a more delicate species and keep it from a distance. Mom is only a 1/2 hour away, but that isn’t a drive I can make daily and she isn’t experienced in keeping snakes...that’s always been me. I plan to research more, get the set up and automate it as much as possible, then tweak it until it’s ready for the animal....assuming we move forward.

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Oh Dear! You really are an enabler! LOL.

Aside from the one additional bp I have planned, the only other serious consideration right now is a gtp for Mom, but I’m not ready for that leap yet. It’s one thing to wish for one, but entirely different to get a more delicate species and keep it from a distance. Mom is only a 1/2 hour away, but that isn’t a drive I can make daily and she isn’t experienced in keeping snakes...that’s always been me. I plan to research more, get the set up and automate it as much as possible, then tweak it until it’s ready for the animal....assuming we move forward.

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GTP's can be great !!

They really aren't to terribly difficult, as long as you get a healthy and well established/feeding one. You can get lucky with an import or captive hatched one, but honestly, I would stick to CBB in the US. Which is what you are doing :)

Also do your homework about the breeder and then don't be shy to talk to them. If they aren't willing to let you pick their brain, just stay away. You want someone that is going to help you to pick the right animal, and be there for you afterwards if you have questions or concerns.

As long as your mom is happy with it being mostly a display snake, all is well. You can set them up so beautifully, it really is eye candy. They are incredibly fragile when young, so it helps to have removable perches. If you have to remove them to clean, you can sometimes just take the whole perch with them on it, set it down nearby, do your work and then put them back in. Mine rarely moved from that branch when I did that.

They are a lot of joy. As long as you help your mom to set the snake up correctly, dial in all the husbandry and teach her to do basic maintenance it will be easy. Most GTP's won't even move while you clean the cage or change water UNLESS you do it in the evening/night. Then its best not to do it at all, haha. That is time to hunt.

Still not handling this little guy much unless I need to clean his tub. Took him out for a few minutes after I did that tonight. I'm looking forward to seeing how his colors change as he grows. Lighter or darker, I think he'll be a pretty boy. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...a0a38d53b6.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...85e90df2db.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...03c60ffff8.jpg

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What a stunner !!


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Nice!


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Great looking snake!

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Loki was feeling a bit shy today. I'm still limiting handling to the days I clean his cage, as I want to be sure he is eating and growing. I'll have years to handle him if all goes well. He's normally quite inquisitive once he is out, and did start cruising around after a couple of minutes.

When I got him on 12/30/18 he weighed in at 218 grams. Today he weighed in at 264 grams. These little ones are making up for my adults that are still fasting. [emoji4]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...0dc4b2caa8.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...fb43b91d88.jpg

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Originally Posted by Dianne

I think I’ve proven I have little will power this year....I am not a good role model. :lmao: On the plus side, I’ve gotten some of the morphs that I really love and wanted. This guy was a local opportunity I just couldn’t pass up. I had been looking at mystic potions on MM off and on for a while, but really preferred the lighter colored versions which don’t show up as often. Because of purchasing Selene and planning for the one in early 2019, I pushed the thought for any additional animals to the back burner...then Loki happened. Best laid plans and all that. :rolleyes: I’ll be ordering another cage and rhp in the next few weeks, and already have the thermostat on order. Everyone will have their own digs and plenty of room, and 15 is still a managable number to feed, clean, house, and handle...though the last part is more for my pleasure than theirs. :P

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The addiction is real. I am not allowing myself to purchase anything else this year. Boy is that hard to live up to. LOL. Working on enclosures and husbandry improvement and enrichment this year. Trust me with 10 I have my hands plenty full.

I have his baby brother... nice to see how beautiful he is going to be !
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What color are Loki’s eyes... are they black or lighter?


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What color are Loki’s eyes... are they black or lighter?


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Good looking little one you have there. My guy is only a few months old but growing steady. It’s hard to believe how much he has grown in just a couple of months. Regarding his eye color, they are two-toned. The top of his eyes are silvery-blue like my BEL, but the bottom of his eyes are almost black. Where that touch of pattern appears just behind his eye, the color of the eye itself darkens so that the stripe continues through the eye.

That is what his eyes look like. [emoji16] He is having a bad shed and still has eye caps so it’s hard to see, but I see what you are describing. When I bought him, be was in blue but I wasn’t smart enough to know. I just thought he had blue eyes. [emoji848]


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That is what his eyes look like. [emoji16] He is having a bad shed and still has eye caps so it’s hard to see, but I see what you are describing. When I bought him, be was in blue but I wasn’t smart enough to know. I just thought he had blue eyes. [emoji848]


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Well, if he’s like my Loki, he does have half blue eyes. And for what it is worth, I didn’t notice his eyes at first either...just his awesome color and pattern. :D

Definitely a looker! I really love what pastel does to his colors! Gives him such a nice mystical and ghostly beauty!

Just a couple of pictures with his new paint job...
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His eyes show up better in this shot, I see what you meant in your description & they're very interesting. Sweet coloration.

Loki was pretty wiggly tonight. Not great pics, but still a pretty boy. I still love the faded coloring. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...6e6467592a.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...a45dd0a97b.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...56ff8b6caf.jpg

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