Snakes and Stones Pr. 2

[Homebody]

I guess I will have to raise this snake for the next 2.5 years to find out.

So, BP breeding is not a great way to make a quick buck.

[Bogertophis]

So, BP breeding is not a great way to make a quick buck.

[Lord Sorril]

I know everyone in the Rock Forum could pick this material out almost instantly. Anyone care to guess here?
Hint: The volcanic nature of the stone is very different than the same material I can find in my area.

No guesses? I think garnet would have been a good guess, Rhodonite would have been the right guess.
Rhodonite is my state gemstone (MA), but the material shown was collected in Washington state. I have tumbled rhodonite before (Photos #28+29), this material is definitely manganese heavy and looks like it is going to lean more towards Photo #29.

So, BP breeding is not a great way to make a quick buck.

Nah, feeders are where the money is at...

For fun: Here are a few more photos of my backyard on this wonderful 95F degree day with high humidity...

[Lord Sorril]

Photo #512

Ivory ball python with some local granite variations.

Breeders Note: Half of my clutch #11 eggs have died unexpectedly at 6 weeks...grrrrr....cross was:
Leopard/Pastel/100% Het VPI Axanthic/50% Het Orange Ghost x Spider/Orange Ghost/100% Het VPI Axanthic

[Bogertophis]

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Breeders Note: Half of my clutch #11 eggs have died unexpectedly at 6 weeks...grrrrr....cross was:
Leopard/Pastel/100% Het VPI Axanthic/50% Het Orange Ghost x Spider/Orange Ghost/100% Het VPI Axanthic

So sorry... and here's hoping for the rest of them.