My New Black Back Lesser

When ever Ball Python people get together and the discussion turns to the must have or most popular base morphs the Lesser Platty is almost always at the top of the list. I have wanted to pick up a Lesser for years now but they were just a little bit out of my price range. This year I decided to make the plunge but I wanted one that was a little different from the norm. A couple of weeks ago I found just what I was looking for.

About a month and a half ago Matt Lerer (The Cleaner), here on the Forum hatched out a clutch from a Lesser to Enchi breeding. He posted pictures of them on a few different Forums. The clutch consisted of a couple of really nice Lesser Enchi’s but he also hatched out a Black Back Lesser that was super cool looking. Here is the picture of it that Matt posted Pre Shed.

http://www.albeysreptiles.com/images...1mattpS700.jpg

I have been very impressed with what Matt has been producing lately so I contacted him just to see what he had available. I told him I was interested in his Lesser’s and Enchi’s. Lucky me he still had that same Black Back Lesser available. I purchased him right away. When you have a chance to purchase an animal that nice I remembered one of my favorite quotes, “He who hesitates waits”. I wasn’t about to wait.

Matt shipped him to me that same day. Now this is kind of cool, he was in shed when he arrived so I put him in his new enclosure with a moist paper towel and fresh water. About an hour and a half later my order of live rodents was delivered. As I was putting the rats up I noticed he had his face glued to the front of his shoebox and his tongue was going wild. Normally I wait a couple of days for new arrivals to settle in before I even attempt to offer food but I figured what the heck and threw in a rat fuzzy. He took it like he hadn’t eaten in a month. LOL What a great way to start out.

You have seen the picture of him that Matt took right after he hatched, here are the pictures I took of him after he had shed and settled in a bit. I think he is absolutely incredible looking but I will let you be the judge.

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I hope everyone enjoys the pictures of this bad boy. Matt, if you get over here and happen to read this thanks Bro.:gj:

PS Thanks Robin for getting me off my ass and posting this.:rofl:

Hey Albey, I have talked to you over the phone about this guy already and told you my thoughts on him, but he is unbelievable, I love the look of this guy and I am glad to see you posting these pics for everyone to see, he is smokin!! Congrats on that one buddy!

Absolutely awesome, kinda has that het red axanthic look.... just too cool! :)

Now that is a quality animal! Gorgeous.

Very nice!

He's a very good looking snake...very thick bodied!

Brock

Jeese that is a great looking snake.

Thats a nice looking snake. I wish I could afford one. I still owe money on my cinny though and another 5k on credit cards. lol. :(

I have seen some of these in person and they are amazing!

nice pickup!:gj:

Wow that is an amazing lesser Albey! I can't wait to see what you produce with him! Any ideas on possible future pairings? As always you have some of the best looking animals around! Congrats :gj:

Very nice Albey, best of luck with that bad boy. I love the connected pattern and cool back:gj:

great looking! I cant wait to see his offspring.:)

It was great meeting you at the show this weekend! sorry for poking at your pewter, its just ive seen nicer from you even though it still looked good!

Wow - he does look nice. Thanks for the updated pictures!

Gorgeous looking lesser!!!

Very nice Lesser, Albey. I'm going to have to sneak a peek at him the next time I come to Atlanta (which I'm sure won't be very long).

Freakin A Albey!!!!


Thats a hot Lesser!

Quite a difference post shed! He's very nice looking.

He is incredible Albey! Congrats on the pick up.

What an amazing looking snake. I would have thought it was a clown at first glance... absolutely stunning, what a great addition.

Good eye. :)

Bruce

great looking snake!

Awesome Lesser! And I missed you at the show :(, but maybe next time :)

That must be the most beautyful lesser i have ever seen !!:O:O:gj:
carlo

Thats a very nice looking Lesser!!!!!!!!!!!!:O
Chris

Amazing snake! Very unusual!

wow.. that lesser is smokin. congrats on acquiring that beauty.

Wow, thanks every body for all of the compliments on him. He is only at 193 grams so I don’t know if I will get him up to size for any breeding this year but I might throw him with a Pastel or two late in the season if he continues eating like he has been. We will just have to see what Females are available at that time. It is going to be great to see what he produces. I am really excited about him. :gj:

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Originally Posted by Beardedragon

great looking! I cant wait to see his offspring.:)

It was great meeting you at the show this weekend! sorry for poking at your pewter, its just ive seen nicer from you even though it still looked good!

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No problem Bro, it was good meeting you also. I kind of expected you to dis her though seeing as you have those Black Pastels. http://www.albeysreptiles.com/images...ile_tongue.gif

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Originally Posted by AaronP

Awesome Lesser! And I missed you at the show :(, but maybe next time :)

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Hey I am sorry too. I got to meet a few new people but mostly people I had already met. Maybe we will see each other at the next show.

Once again thanks for the kind words everyone. :D

looks really nice ! blackbacks bring out alot of blush !!! cant wait for mines to get to breeding weight ! tks 4 sharing !

Definitely a great looking lesser, congrats Albey! :gj:

What a hottie! Nice addition! :D

Hey Albey...he looks killer and glad you like him!!! :banana:

W:omg:W! That has to be one of the best looking lessers I have ever seen!
CONGRATS!!!!
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Albey,

You did a heck of a job on waiting to find the right one. Best looking lesser I've seen hands down and I cant wait to see what future babies he'll be throwing.

I heard so much about him this weekend and FINALLY get to see pics! Reminds me so much of Spencer it's unreal! If that bad boy was female (or if Spencer was!) I'd have to insist on getting the two of them hooked up sometime in the future! LOL Curse the fates that make them both males! :rage: :rofl:

He's GORGEOUS! Congrats on snagging that beauty!!

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I heard so much about him this weekend and FINALLY get to see pics! Reminds me so much of Spencer it's unreal! If that bad boy was female (or if Spencer was!) I'd have to insist on getting the two of them hooked up sometime in the future!

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Of course, I DO realize that their patterns wouldn't mean squat to the babies that inherited both lesser genes. :P But it would be fascinating to see if the "black-back" trait and connected side patterns would throw true in the rest of the offspring.

That's ok Judy! I have a girl who Spencer can date! :P

Albey - he's smoking hot! Now you and Judy both have the hottest lessers around!

It was wonderful getting to see you this weekend and hang out for a little bit - just sorry you couldn't join us for dinner. :(

That's one of the nicest lessers I've ever seen. Nice pickup Albey.

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I heard so much about him this weekend and FINALLY get to see pics! Reminds me so much of Spencer it's unreal! If that bad boy was female (or if Spencer was!) I'd have to insist on getting the two of them hooked up sometime in the future! LOL Curse the fates that make them both males! :rage: :rofl:

He's GORGEOUS! Congrats on snagging that beauty!!

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Of course, I DO realize that their patterns wouldn't mean squat to the babies that inherited both lesser genes. :P But it would be fascinating to see if the "black-back" trait and connected side patterns would throw true in the rest of the offspring.

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Sometimes I wish the Super wasn’t a white snake even though I can’t wait to hatch one. In honesty the combos that the Lessers make are really more exciting. I sure hope that both of ours throw black backs like that. They are going to make some really cool looking combo offspring.:gj:

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That's ok Judy! I have a girl who Spencer can date! :P

Albey - he's smoking hot! Now you and Judy both have the hottest lessers around!

It was wonderful getting to see you this weekend and hang out for a little bit - just sorry you couldn't join us for dinner. :(

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Thanks Robin. It was great seeing both you and Judy at the show. How is the Lavender Albino you picked up at the show doing?http://www.albeysreptiles.com/images...ile_tongue.gif

Very cool looking! :cool:

The body looks similar to that of a busy patterned clown because of that solid back.

Wow!!!! :o

Hi,

Cute as a button. :)

If ever there was a lesser born to make lesser clowns with.........Just sayin.



dr del

OMG!!!! :tongue2:

That's an amazing snake!!!! :gj: