Ontogenesis (ETB)

[CraigC]

Emeralds and GTPs share a similar and spectacular metamorphisis from neonate colors to adult colors. This is one of my favorite parts of keeping emeralds and why I prefer getting neonates as opposed to adults or sub-adults. Emeralds, although it isn't uncommon for northerns to be born green, are for the most part born a red/orange color, with basins being a burnt orange. Between 3-4 months most begin to change and finish around 9-10 months. I understand that GTPs tend to start much later and take longer.

Here are some examples of the change in emeralds.

Northern (LBV) born 8-13-03

After 1st shed (8-26-03)


At 2 months


at 4 months


at 5 months


at 6 months


at 7 months


at 10 months


Craig

[JLC]

What a fantastic series of pictures!! Thank you so much, Craig! For the pictures, and the excellent lesson on these beautiful snakes!

[iceman25]

Wow, simply spectacular!

[TekWarren]

awesome.

[herpmajor]

wow. I had no idea that it happened that fast.

[Gurgie]

that is amazing! I never knew snakes could just change color like that. do any of them ever stay that reddish color or do they always change?

[Reediculous]

thats amazing

[CraigC]

that is amazing! I never knew snakes could just change color like that. do any of them ever stay that reddish color or do they always change?

I have never heard of one not changing. I have had a slow starter not begin to change for over a year. I'll see about posting a series for an amazon basin emerald. Northerns tend to have pattern when born, kind of what you see is what you get. Basins only show a little of what they are going to have pattern wise and as they change color, pattern begins to show.

Craig

[Blu Mongoose]

Thanks for sharing those pics. Loved them!!

[Laooda]

AMAZING documentary, and great photo progression!!!!!! :eek: I'm in constant awe of those guys..........