I got a new baby too!

Well actually he's not too little. He's more of a nightcrawler than a little worm, but dang he's cute!!!! While at the Birmingham show, I fell in love with this little guy. He was so calm, and just beautiful. I didn't have a prayer that the hubby would okay the new little addition, but I decided to try anyway. AND HE SAID YES! :O http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k1...ites/thud1.gif http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k1...ites/what1.gif

So I am happy to introduce you to my new Nelson's Milksnake. I was so proud of my son. He first thought is was a coral snake, but looked closer at the colors and then guessed a milksnake! :happycry:

Well without further ado...

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k1...08/newbaby.jpg

Now he was a bit of an impulse buy, since I didn't imagine being allowed to get a new snake so any and all information/links would be welcome. From what I can tell it looks like his temps should be 75 / 85. Does this sound right?

Nice little worm!!! :D

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by jknudson

Nice little worm!!! :D

---

Isn't he though? :D

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by tigerlily

Isn't he though? :D

---

Milksnakes are something that I will end up with eventually...almost picked up some hypo hondurans at the last show I went to, but I had to control myself... LOL!

What a lil cutie :D

He is a handsome boy! And he's really sweet too!

What a wicked lil worm! He is adorable.

Such a cute snake!!!! Nice colours and all

Nice pick-up ;) and you know I have a soft spot for milsnakes :D

Quote:

---

From what I can tell it looks like his temps should be 75 / 85. Does this sound right?

---

I keep my milsnakes and Kings at 72-75 on the cool side and 82-85 on the warm side, if that helps!

Happy days! More Lampropeltis making it onto the forum and nice choice in the Nelsons Milk :gj:

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by jknudson

Milksnakes are something that I will end up with eventually...almost picked up some hypo hondurans at the last show I went to, but I had to control myself... LOL!

---

Control is so overrated. :giggle: ;)

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by python.princess

What a lil cutie :D

---

Thanks Mel.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by rabernet

He is a handsome boy! And he's really sweet too!

---

I think it was his calm personality that really won me over. Not to mention he's just so bright and SHINEY!!! :D

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Jyson

What a wicked lil worm! He is adorable.

---

Thanks a lot. I'm just over the moon about him, and feeling so lucky to have been able to add him to my collection. :D

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Crusader71

Such a cute snake!!!! Nice colours and all

---

THANKS!! :banana:

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Deborah

Nice pick-up ;) and you know I have a soft spot for milsnakes :D
I keep my milsnakes and Kings at 72-75 on the cool side and 82-85 on the warm side, if that helps!

---

I was hoping to get your input on this little guy. I'm in total love, and I think it was your little worms that started my interest.

Thank you girl! :hug:

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by fergie

Happy days! More Lampropeltis making it onto the forum and nice choice in the Nelsons Milk :gj:

---

Thanks. I'm really having a hard time letting him settle in. I just want to hang out with him, but I'll make myself behave. :oops:

He really is a hottie! The picture doesn't do justice to his shininess! :D

Oh Christie you got a Nelson's! He's gorgeous (our Emi is in snake love with him already LOL). You are going to love him. If he's anything like our Emi in personality, you'll have a wonderful time with him. Nelson's seem to be known for their calm, easy nature. Once Emi got past the little wiggly worm stage she's matured into a real sweetheart and I'm sure your little male will be the same. He's so cute!

Very cool! I still haven't gotten into milks but I'd love to get a ghost hondo someday :). They're just a little hyper for me where I'm at right now lol. Congrats he's a beauty! :gj:

Awww Christie he's ADORABLE!!! :D I love that sweet little face.... :oops:

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by JLC

He really is a hottie! The picture doesn't do justice to his shininess! :D

---

I know. That was a pic I took on my lap at the show. I need to get a better one later.

He sure is pretty pretty shiney shiney!

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by frankykeno

Oh Christie you got a Nelson's! He's gorgeous (our Emi is in snake love with him already LOL). You are going to love him. If he's anything like our Emi in personality, you'll have a wonderful time with him. Nelson's seem to be known for their calm, easy nature. Once Emi got past the little wiggly worm stage she's matured into a real sweetheart and I'm sure your little male will be the same. He's so cute!

---

Yup. I thought of you when I got him. He's not a baby, so he seems to be over the musking/freaking out stage. He was so calm, which is what won me over. Well that and the fact my husband said I could get him. :D

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by anendeloflorien

Very cool! I still haven't gotten into milks but I'd love to get a ghost hondo someday :). They're just a little hyper for me where I'm at right now lol. Congrats he's a beauty! :gj:

---

Thanks. He's not hyper at all. You can ask Robin and Judy and Matt. He was very calm and tolerant of handling.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Laooda

Awww Christie he's ADORABLE!!! :D I love that sweet little face.... :oops:

---

Thanks Laura. I'm in total love with him!

Quote:

---

and I think it was your little worms that started my interest.

---

No problem, I like being an enabler :D and those little worms are just great :gj:

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Deborah

No problem, I like being an enabler :D and those little worms are just great :gj:

---

You're very good at it. :P

OMG! :O

My husband actually said my little milksnake is cool (for a snake). I just want this noted so that if I happen to die of the actual shock, it has been recorded for posterity. Not to mention you'll know why I suddenly disappear! http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k1...ites/thud1.gif

He sure was cool:) I love what your hubby said as a yes:rofl::rofl:

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by tigerlily

OMG! :O

My husband actually said my little milksnake is cool (for a snake). I just want this noted so that if I happen to die of the actual shock, it has been recorded for posterity. Not to mention you'll know why I suddenly disappear! http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k1...ites/thud1.gif

---

Sounds familiar, John who is not into snakes loves my Hondos and my Kings (2 of them are actually his now :rolleye2:)

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Deborah

Sounds familiar, John who is not into snakes loves my Hondos and my Kings (2 of them are actually his now :rolleye2:)

---

You should have told me this earlier. :P

I'm still in shock. I'm pretty sure he was abducted by aliens or something, but I'm going to roll with it. :giggle:

Oh and my little boy had his first meal. DANG that was super easy. I put rat pinkie in and he just swallowed it about 2 seconds after I put it in front of him. WOW.... he is just such an awesome little snake! :love:

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Beardedragon

He sure was cool:) I love what your hubby said as a yes:rofl::rofl:

---

Yeah, both of his repsonses were quite amusing although that particular one is definitely NOT family friendly. :lmao:

Nelson's seem to settle down very nicely. Emi's never musked, tried to nip or anything along those lines since she was very small and new to us. She's even calmed down to the point that handling her isn't a constant "quick grab her she's taking off again!!!!" thing. :)

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by tigerlily

Oh and my little boy had his first meal. DANG that was super easy. I put rat pinkie in and he just swallowed it about 2 seconds after I put it in front of him. WOW.... he is just such an awesome little snake! :love:

---

Awww he sounds great! I've never noticed any hesitation in taking prey from our Nelson's. She'll pretty much eat anything she can stuff her face around and could care less if it's live, f/t, p/k or a mouse/rat/asf. Food's food as far as Emi's concerned LOL.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by frankykeno

Nelson's seem to settle down very nicely. Emi's never musked, tried to nip or anything along those lines since she was very small and new to us. She's even calmed down to the point that handling her isn't a constant "quick grab her she's taking off again!!!!" thing. :)



Awww he sounds great! I've never noticed any hesitation in taking prey from our Nelson's. She'll pretty much eat anything she can stuff her face around and could care less if it's live, f/t, p/k or a mouse/rat/asf. Food's food as far as Emi's concerned LOL.

---

It was just so different from the WAM I usually get with the bps. They hit their food hard, and this little guy was just ... oh look food num num num. :giggle:

I'm looking forward to getting him out later this week. I can't wait!!! :love: