I mentioned this in my other thread (about finding Veruca the Stimson's Python), but wanted to give Coraline her own mention here. When I got home last night from Boston, where I was attending my grandmother's funeral, I discovered that Coraline the Amel corn snake had passed away... no idea how or why, she was just laying upside-down with her mouth slightly open. I adopted her about 5 years ago off Craigslist, and didn't know her exact age, but she was already a full-grown adult. And given that everyone else in her rack seems fine, I'm guessing it was old age/natural causes?

At any rate, I was sad to make this discovery, as she was a very sweet girl. Like most corns she was a bit feisty and skittish, but calmed down when I held her. She'd also do this funny "dance" around her tub after receiving a meal (f/t mouse), like she was afraid I'd try to take her precious dinner. Yeah, because frozen mice are always my favorite - LOL. She will be missed; RIP Coraline!

Here's a picture from a few years ago, when I set up an egg tub thinking she was gravid... turns out she was just very fat.