GTP neonate update!!

[amcceney]

Tonight was the first attempt at feeding, and.............................................SO FAR SO GOOD!!
took the pinky with some feeding tongs and gently hit his tail to get his attention, then bumped his nose a couple times to try to get a strike. got one strike, but it was a miss. Second attempt 15 min later same process, and BOOM a beautiful constriction and had no problem with the pinky. He's been on the warm side of the perch ever since. I love this animal its so interesting to watch!
Still havent decided on a name though. Any help there would be awesome! Thanks! I'll continue to update as the weeks go on.

[plummer]

name him Greenie

[takagari]

yay

i really want a GTP
i thinkt his will be a purchase where I will be asking the wife for forgiveness instead of permission lol

[wicked5446]

yay

i really want a GTP
i thinkt his will be a purchase where I will be asking the wife for forgiveness instead of permission lol

its always easier to ask for forgiveness..

[Inny]

Out of curiosity, How much do GTP go for for over there? $10k a hatchling here!

[amcceney]

Out of curiosity, How much do GTP go for for over there? $10k a hatchling here!

Wow thats expensive! Around here I have seen them go anywhere from $300 to $1000+

[plummer]

at the columbus,Ohio reptile show they have them from $300-700

depending on size

[amcceney]

Okay so continuing on this neonate's progress:

1/19/2008- First meal, small pinky mouse
1/21/2008- First stool passed
1/24/2008- Second meal, slightly larger pink/fuzzy
(pink just starting to grow hair)
1/25/2008- Second stool passed

This guy feeds like a champ, no problems at all! This time he took the mouse in only took one try. He hasnt tried to bite yet during cleanings or even when removing his perch for cleaning. He's so awesome to look at, can't wait to watch him grow!

[mooingtricycle]

Congrats!

I Love GTPs and eventually ill get one of these suckers. ( ive been saying this for over a year now...) get some pictures of the little one!

[amcceney]

Last night my little neo had his first shed since being with me. He'll get his 5th meal with me later tonight. I could not be happier with how well "he's" coming along with such great health and liveliness!





Almost complete dorsal stripe hoping to see lots of blue in his future!!