Un-True Ghost!

Our True Ghost clutch finally hatched. We started with 6 eggs and 2 slugs, and ended up with 3 eggs. When we cut the eggs, I thought we had a True Ghost, did a few cartwheels and even told a few people. Then after a couple days, the True Ghost started getting color, and ended up being a Poss. Double Het. But the other 2 were Axanthic 66% Poss. Het Hypo, and both were girls. So, as the proverbial saying goes "There is always next year!" Especially since our female DH is back up to pre-breeding weight already. We sure were hoping for a VPI True Ghost, but are very happy with the results, and have some females that will help cut the odds down in a couple years. The only thing that would have been better, was to get a Hypo girl from the clutch. Enjoy the pic.

http://www.baileyreptiles.com/pics/untrueghost.jpg

They still look nice though and better luck next year! :)

Thanks for the compliment and the wish for luck. I have a good feeling about next year.

My being one of the people you told early I can say that I am extremely disappointed for you...but 3 eggs and two Axanthic is not bad (and both females)...

I know you must have been disappointed, but that's still a hot clutch. :yes:

i wouldnt sweat it, you ended up with two fantastic axanthics, and like you said, there is always next year. congrats on the new babies.

-justin

Those are some nice little gunboats! =)

Thanks Justin and Cassandra. As I said I can't be dissapointed with the three beauties I got. I'm sure we will do good things in the years to come.

I was looking forward to this clutch so much. Sorry that you didn't hit the odds but good luck next year!

You may not have hit on the ultimate goal with the True Ghost but you did progress the project considerably. Those females are worth their weight in platinum.:gj:

The top axanthic is hot Tim.... keep trying!

Awww Tim, I know from talking to you how excited you and Monica were about the possibility of the True Ghosts so I figure it's a pretty big disappointment. Knowing you two though you've already stuck your heads right back into planning the breeding future of those beauties. You'll get there and we'll be right along with you two looking forward to the day you do hatch your VPI True Ghosts out.

That is a bit disappointing -- but on the bright side you got some stunning axanthic possi-hets :gj::gj::gj:

Nice axanthics Tim. You nail the combo next year!:gj:

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Originally Posted by Larry Suttles

You may not have hit on the ultimate goal with the True Ghost but you did progress the project considerably. Those females are worth their weight in platinum.:gj:

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Amen!

I know you guys are disappointed but itrust you will have MUCH better luck next year!

Aww Im sorry you didn't Hit it! Must have been in the other eggs:(

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Originally Posted by Larry Suttles

You may not have hit on the ultimate goal with the True Ghost but you did progress the project considerably. Those females are worth their weight in platinum.:gj:

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Gotta agree with this. You are that much closer, especially if you can prove out those 2 females for Hypo.

PS - Loved that last show Larry (NERD and BHB). You guys are onto something good, keep it up. I can't wait to hear the Daytona shows.

Robin

Tim those Axanthics are freakin' smokin'!!!!:gj:

Thanks everyone for all of the encouraging words. Next year will be better, I can feel it. Also, I have another clutch hatching this week from breeding a Hypo Poss. Het Axanthic to a Het Axanthic (9 eggs). So, if that clutch hatches, and we can prove the Hypo male, then next year will be a little easier to hit on it. I will keep all of you giuys in the loop on the project.

p.s. The Axanthics that did hatch are amazing looking, and I do like them alot.

They look great Congrats and good luck with them!:gj:

i dunno, i really like those 2 axanthics though, never seen one like that before, though im a newb when it comes to snakes.

Im sorry Tim, i know this is one of the clutches you were really really looking forward to hatching, the gods were not on your side this year, but im sure next year you will make out like a bandit. :gj:

Thanks Gage and Drew. Those 2 Axanthics are definitely stellar looking. I have good feelings about next year. One can never get too discouraged by DH x DH breedings. Sometimes it take a few years to hit the jackpot.

Tim,

Congrats at least on the females to hold back! I hope next year is your year!

Justin

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Originally Posted by jkobylka

Tim,

Congrats at least on the females to hold back! I hope next year is your year!

Justin

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Thanks Justin. Those females will definitely help to further the project.

They are beautiful. Really nice high blush on both of them. Congrats on 3 beautiful snakes. :)