New Picasso-Malachite Litter

[Snakesitter]

Living Gems is pleased to announce its second litter of the year, the Picasso-Malachite litter, born August 21.

Picasso (Dad)
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Malachite (Mom)
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The litter was born in the small hours of the morning, so was well dispersed by the time I found them.

Here are some shots as I was headed out the door to work:

Overview
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Left Side
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Right Side
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The pairing produced 22 babies in total -- our largest litter yet. They range from 30 grams to 25 grams, with an average of 28. There were two slugs, no stills, and one baby born with a small yolk sack.

The babies, now one week old, are still gearing up for their first shed. We will have more details as time passes.

Thank you, as always, for your time and support.

Best regards,

[marvelfreak]

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[Charis]

Awesome! Congrats!

[sweatshirt]

Again, congrats! Love your babies.

[Snakesitter]

Thanks all, it was a good litter. Mom and all 22 babies are doing well -- the primie has dropped his/her yolk and umbilical, and the belly has mostly gone down. Fingers crossed!