Look what followed me home

And I am thrilled beyond belief. This has to be one of the prettiest nicest snakes I have ever held. I really just came away with her with the biggest fullest feeling in my heart. I can't believe she is mine.

Introducing Anna Sewall, Blue Beauty snake:

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pi...&id=1013394528

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A much nicer shot:
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Top notch photography!

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Last one. Nw she'll snuggle in and relax for a while before I can play with her for real. :D

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Top notch photography!

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She is a fantastic model! :) Thank you. One out of three isn't bad!

Very cool! I'm sure you'll enjoy ;).

For sure, Ben. Thanks! I am so excited. :D:D:D

Lovely little Blue Beauty you have there! She won't be that size for very long though. :D

How gorgeous! I love BBs!

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Lovely little Blue Beauty you have there! She won't be that size for very long though. :D

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Yeah, I know! We have to be sure to stay friends NOW!

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Yeah, I know! We have to be sure to stay friends NOW!

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Meaning Anna Beauty and me. NOt stalking you Michelle! ;)

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Meaning Anna Beauty and me. NOt stalking you Michelle! ;)

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haha! I figured. Seriously though, you don't want a 9' Old World Rat Snake chewing on you. So, good idea. Make friends now, less pain later. :P

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She is mellow and docile right now. Have to leave her alone and let her settle in, but then I plan to be sure to get her handled because I really enjoy her and I don't want to wreck ehr personality!

I do have a few questions. I think I misunderstood the breeder's instructions on enclosure requirements. I checked some BB care sheets and one said they should be in no smaller than a 20 long even as hatchlings. I thought she could be in a tub for a little while and then I'd move her to my 20 gallon Visionarium, but am thinking the tub is too small. Any input? And if she needs the larger space, should I move her immediately or let her settle in in the small one for a week then move her?

Second issue-- once she is settled in an enclosure, whichever that may be, how often do you handle yours? What is optimum to help them be comfortable without overfacing them>?

Nice blue beauty! I know you will enjoy her so much!!:)

Wow... congrats, they truly are an exquisite snake aren't they?

I think she ended up in the right home. :D

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I do have a few questions. I think I misunderstood the breeder's instructions on enclosure requirements. I checked some BB care sheets and one said they should be in no smaller than a 20 long even as hatchlings. I thought she could be in a tub for a little while and then I'd move her to my 20 gallon Visionarium, but am thinking the tub is too small. Any input? And if she needs the larger space, should I move her immediately or let her settle in in the small one for a week then move her?

Second issue-- once she is settled in an enclosure, whichever that may be, how often do you handle yours? What is optimum to help them be comfortable without overfacing them>?

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If she's a yearling (and younger), a 15qt (and above) tub is fine. People like to give Blue Beauties lots of space because they are semi-arboreal. If there is plenty of room in her tub, I'd much rather use a tub over a tank. If it's a small tub, go ahead and replace it with a slightly larger one.

My pair isn't really what you'd call "friendly". They are tolerant as long as you don't have a snake hook or camera, but they still dislike me. I handle them a few times a week for a few minutes. Just to check them over and try and keep them calm for future handling.

Now when my eggies hatch, I'm going to holdback one and try to make it a bit more friendly than my semi-evil duo. :P

Handling them a few times a week won't hurt anything. Just make sure she's eating, pooping, etc. If she's doing all of that, you aren't stressing her out by handling her.

That was the impression I had of them, personality wise. I really hope this little girl maintains her sort of curious and docile temperament. Her mom is like this but her dad is a bit evil, according to the breeder. She needed to not be bugged by the time she was all set up tonight though. She gave a little rattle as I put the last dish in her tub and tucked her in. So, I think I;ll put her in the next size tub tomorrow and let her be quiet for a while. YAY. I just love her.

She is approx seven months.

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Wow... congrats, they truly are an exquisite snake aren't they?

I think she ended up in the right home. :D

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Thanks Bruce, that is a really kind thing to say. I hope I am a good home for a long long life for her.

She is really physically beautiful-- I am surprised how much better they look in person. I don't know if I would have ever looked at another snake if I had seen her first...

What a beauty:) GRats:)

Nice looking little beauty right there! Be sure to update us with pics ALLLL the time! :) She's gonna be a big'n!

She is very beautiful.

Well, we took our girl out this afternoon and handled her for a little while. She was a little worried. She rattled her tail against my son's shirt for a bit and then settled. She is REALLY nice. SO exciting. :D

Very cool! A friend of mine used to breed blue-headed asian cave dwelling rasnakes(say that three times fast!) they're equally cool. Very nice photos Zinnia!

Thanks! I will have to look up the blue headed cave dwellers. Sounds really interesting.

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Thanks! I will have to look up the blue headed cave dwellers. Sounds really interesting.

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I actually have a pair of Elaphe teinura ridleyi (Cave Dwelling Rat Snakes). They are like Blue Beauties in temperament, only a million times more evil. :D

what a beautiful BB! I don't have any blue's but I do have a pair of Tiawan beauties. Both of them have attitude! Good luck keeping her calm and cool

wonderful pair.
my pair... both tries every time to blind me with face striking :rolleye2:

Wow! thats nearly as nice as my ball python!!:)