| T O P I C R E V I E W |
| Snakesitter |
Posted - 22/08/2012 : 22:24:51
As some of you will recall, about a year back, Living Gems Reptiles lost one of our top males, Hills, to an unexpected respiratory infection. Hills was one of the most vibrant orange males we have ever seen. He was named for the legendary New Zealand mountaineer Sir Edmund Hillary (1919-2008), in honor of this snake’s love of climbing: Hills would always break for my head the first chance he got, and end up wrapped around the top of it. He is pictured below, and the shot does not do justice to the richness of his color:
Before he left us, however, Hills managed to pull off one important trick: he “got busy” with his mate Alexandrite, and left his genes with us in the form of 17 gorgeous bouncing baby Brazilians.
Holdback selection was tough, as there were at least three top picks of each gender. After some time, however, we managed to sort it down to two of each sex.
At long last, we would like to introduce “Morganite,” named for a semiprecious gem in the same family as emerald. She has the most modeling experience of her littermates, having starred in the April “Peeps” holiday special. ;-)
The first three shots are from outside, and were taken in strong sunlight:
Front
Side
Top Shot (this one is washed out)
And one from inside, to put the top color in perspective:
Top Shot (color accurate)
This is one of my favorite shots from this litter.
We hope young Morganite continues to flourish in our care, and in time, ascends to same great heights of color as her must-be-proud parents.
Thank you for reading, |
| 8 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) |
| Snakesitter |
Posted - 31/08/2012 : 21:16:14
Thanks Bunny, that's one of my favs of her! |
| smart bunny |
Posted - 30/08/2012 : 11:39:05
Awww I love the tub shot! |
| Snakesitter |
Posted - 27/08/2012 : 21:31:57
Thank you both! I'm hoping Morganite keeps trucking right along this path to make a stunning adult! |
| IncurableFlirt |
Posted - 26/08/2012 : 06:18:04
Fantastic coloration, a stunning snake! But then again, that's what I have come to expect from your babies. :) |
| Nathair2012 |
Posted - 25/08/2012 : 10:37:18
WOW!! She is absolutely stunning!! If Arco looks even half this good in a few years then I'll be a happy bunny!!!
Beautiful :) |
| Snakesitter |
Posted - 23/08/2012 : 00:26:41
Thank you, Sue and Brian! She got some of her father's looks for sure! |
| MrBD1980 |
Posted - 22/08/2012 : 23:03:26
Simply gorgeous matey!
Brian |
| Blackcat |
Posted - 22/08/2012 : 22:39:17
Just adore the photo of Hills 
Morganite is absolutely stunning with really vibrant colour.
The photo of her in the water tub is great - she has a great pattern.
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