Well, as some folks know I have this 1996 VPI male JCP I got a few years back that was kept as a display pet by his previous owner. I liked his classic jungle look and picked up a 2011 Nick Mutton female hatchling to raise up and hopefully pass his genes along.
I tend to raise my snakes on the slow side and wasn't expecting her to be ready for another year. At the start of 2015 she was an easy 6 feet but not nearly as girthy as Old Man Cheynei. Over the last few weeks this has changed rather quickly. She's still not as thick as my male but has swollen tremendously for such a short time. I was expecting her to gradually add girth this year but at this rate I'm guessing the little lady is building up some follicles.
Who am I to deny nature? I put them together last night and when I checked back in an hour they had a solid lock. They've taken a breather or two but have been locking steadily for the last 24 hours now. Here's to hoping something comes of it, or at least the excitement not to cause Old Man Cheynei's heart to explode so he can try again next year.
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