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knox
10-30-13, 12:07 PM
Just sharing my Black Milk - hatched 9-5-13

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m82/knoxf4i/37979509-85CE-439E-9568-953CF3A3A198-3140-000001C735F2575B_zps4caed812.jpg

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m82/knoxf4i/9D1E9DB3-A6FD-4BCD-AB99-2C4566D2D3D1-3140-000001C73FC315AD_zps8cb4c6b0.jpg
drumcrush
10-30-13, 12:12 PM
Looking really nice!
EL Ziggy
10-30-13, 12:23 PM
I love those black milksnakes knox. How long before they turn completely black?
knox
10-30-13, 12:28 PM
Usually about 2 years depending on the genetics. Some from the same clutch can turn completely up to a year apart.
Donnie
10-30-13, 12:31 PM
Very nice, keep us updated with pictures of how s/he changes over time
knox
10-30-13, 12:59 PM
Will do! Thanks for the kind words
sharthun
10-30-13, 01:05 PM
Wow beautiful Milk! I want one of those too!:D
thinkbig317
10-30-13, 01:07 PM
Totally awesome looking!!!!
EL Ziggy
10-30-13, 01:08 PM
Wow beautiful Milk! I want one of those too!:D
These were high on my wish list too Steve as I hear they're one of the larger milks. Just don't know if I want another all black snake.
knox
10-30-13, 01:18 PM
They are the perfect alternative to an Eastern Indigo if you can't afford one. VERY gentle, reaching 5-6 feet, and kept at room temperature. I provide no heat source at all.

Being from the mountains of Costa Rica and Panama, they are cool climate snakes. 72-76 degrees daytime temps are perfect. Can drop into the mid 60's at night - which my home never does.

Also, BIG hatchlings for a colubrid. This guy is a month and a half old, and would dwarf a Rat or King the same age.
swolek
10-30-13, 08:29 PM
Very cool snake!

They are the perfect alternative to an Eastern Indigo if you can't afford one. VERY gentle, reaching 5-6 feet, and kept at room temperature. I provide no heat source at all.

Being from the mountains of Costa Rica and Panama, they are cool climate snakes. 72-76 degrees daytime temps are perfect. Can drop into the mid 60's at night - which my home never does.

Also, BIG hatchlings for a colubrid. This guy is a month and a half old, and would dwarf a Rat or King the same age.

That's interesting, I didn't know much about them. Very neat that you can keep them at room temp.
Mikoh4792
10-30-13, 08:40 PM
I wish thered be a "morph" of black milksnakes that didn't go through the ontogenic change. I think black milksnake patterning is the best looking out of all milksnakes.
knox
10-30-13, 08:44 PM
They are beautiful hatchlings, for sure!
sharthun
10-30-13, 09:34 PM
These were high on my wish list too Steve as I hear they're one of the larger milks. Just don't know if I want another all black snake.


I feel the same way I already have one demanding black snake! :D
muffiewrites
11-02-13, 08:53 PM
Beautiful!
DragonsEye
11-03-13, 08:58 AM
Beautiful critter. :)



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knox
11-04-13, 10:37 AM
Thanks again, all! He is a gentle guy as well.
swolek
11-04-13, 11:44 AM
Oh man, I've been looking at pictures and videos of these guys and I'm falling in love. Never thought I'd like a colubrid but they're so cool!
sharthun
11-04-13, 11:50 AM
Oh man, I've been looking at pictures and videos of these guys and I'm falling in love. Never thought I'd like a colubrid but they're so cool!

Yeah I'm seriously considering adding one myself!
drumcrush
11-04-13, 12:21 PM
Their are sooo many snakes added to my list of future reptiles, I'm gunna have a reptile zoo in my house lol
knox
12-27-13, 09:58 AM
After 2 months, he finally ate for me. I feel better now...

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m82/knoxf4i/5FA931FD-E4A6-4730-925E-7FA39B45D0D9_zpssgdefuil.jpg
EL Ziggy
12-27-13, 10:48 AM
Congrats Knox, I know that's a huge relief. Best wishes buddy.
Kera
12-27-13, 11:23 AM
congrats! he's gorgeous:)
drumcrush
12-27-13, 11:24 AM
Awesome, congrats!!
knox
12-27-13, 11:32 AM
Thanks, guys! I appreciate the replies and good words.
sharthun
12-27-13, 12:27 PM
Awesome!!! ;) Beautiful little guy! :D
Hurrok
12-27-13, 03:36 PM
Lookin Good!
sharthun
12-27-13, 05:09 PM
I think it's cool that Knox, Swolek and I all have sibling male black milk snakes. They are so gentle and laid back! :)
EL Ziggy
12-27-13, 07:14 PM
I think it's cool that Knox, Swolek and I all have sibling male black milk snakes. They are so gentle and laid back! :)

That is pretty sweet that you all got the 3 clutch mates Steve. Los tres serpiente hermanos :cool: (the 3 snake brothers)
sharthun
12-27-13, 08:34 PM
That is pretty sweet that you all got the 3 clutch mates Steve. Los tres serpiente hermanos :cool: (the 3 snake brothers)

And when you say it that way even cooler! :D Thanks EZ!
knox
12-27-13, 10:39 PM
Woot! I do feel pretty cool now...
swolek
12-30-13, 03:53 PM
Haha, we have a club :p.

Anyway, I'm so glad he ate for you, I was just wondering about him the other day!
knox
06-06-14, 08:48 AM
How about an update?

June 6, 2014

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m82/knoxf4i/Mobile%20Uploads/7eb7e593-a193-4c08-9f34-7e10c7312e01_zps0ed4679d.jpg
Mikoh4792
06-06-14, 08:50 AM
ah! Tell him to turn black already!
EL Ziggy
06-06-14, 08:50 AM
He's looking good brother knox! Those white bands are fading fast.
sharthun
06-06-14, 08:53 AM
How about an update?

June 6, 2014

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m82/knoxf4i/Mobile%20Uploads/7eb7e593-a193-4c08-9f34-7e10c7312e01_zps0ed4679d.jpg

Lookin good brother Knox! And a little darker!:D
knox
06-06-14, 08:53 AM
Yeah - I take the blame for the slow change. I haven't been feeding large enough mice. He is now on adult smalls, so that should help.

Thanks, Ziggy and Steve! He is still a joy.
knox
06-06-14, 08:56 AM
Another quick shot:

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m82/knoxf4i/Mobile%20Uploads/FFD374FB-07DD-4F60-A17D-05FB5F539D27_zpsmhz6ibrp.jpg
sharthun
06-06-14, 08:59 AM
Another quick shot:

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m82/knoxf4i/Mobile%20Uploads/FFD374FB-07DD-4F60-A17D-05FB5F539D27_zpsmhz6ibrp.jpg

Love this shot! I had my BM out last night for some handling time and he is so laid back! Awesome snakes!;)
DMong
07-21-14, 09:46 PM
Great looking little gaigeae!


~Doug
knox
11-22-14, 05:28 PM
My, how things have changed...

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m82/knoxf4i/Mobile%20Uploads/51A6FAF5-8280-4A48-8529-C5CC0E6710CD_zpssd97txcf.jpg
sharthun
11-22-14, 06:55 PM
He's really getting dark! Looking good!
knox
12-25-14, 02:55 PM
About to shed - Christmas 2014. Much darker than just a few months ago.

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m82/knoxf4i/Milk_zpsf700478b.png
Minkness
12-25-14, 03:34 PM
Wow, the changes are crazy!
sharthun
12-25-14, 06:36 PM
About to shed - Christmas 2014. Much darker than just a few months ago.

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m82/knoxf4i/Milk_zpsf700478b.png

Looking awesome! Catching up on his brother!
D Grade
12-31-14, 01:44 AM
So these guys turn all black? That would suck because I love the Coral look alike pattern and wanted to get one of these after I get our Cali King. :/
sharthun
12-31-14, 07:07 AM
So these guys turn all black? That would suck because I love the Coral look alike pattern and wanted to get one of these after I get our Cali King. :/

Yeah they turn black', but as far as temperament, they are imo; one of the most docIle snakes around. And great eaters as well.He is my favorite snake in my small collection. Plus they like it cool.I'm hoping he grows past the 6 foot mark but tI'm will tell.
D Grade
12-31-14, 03:17 PM
Do any breeds of Milk or Corns keep this color pattern through their whole lifetime?
sharthun
12-31-14, 03:29 PM
Do any breeds of Milk or Corns keep this color pattern through their whole lifetime?

Yeah all of the milks and corns keep their patterns. The colors may lighten or darken depending on species genetics.The black milk is the only one that I know of that changes.
D Grade
12-31-14, 03:41 PM
Ok gotcha! Great to know because I want one of these beauties but I want the red/black/white scheme. Its one of my favs.
EL Ziggy
12-31-14, 05:18 PM
Ok gotcha! Great to know because I want one of these beauties but I want the red/black/white scheme. Its one of my favs.
Have you looked at the Honduran Milk Snakes or Nelsons Milk snakes? They come in that color scheme.
D Grade
12-31-14, 07:10 PM
Have you looked at the Honduran Milk Snakes or Nelsons Milk snakes? They come in that color scheme.

Not yet but Im assuming that'll be one of the two I get. I love the color scheme on them. :)
knox
02-09-15, 10:10 AM
Continuing the updates:

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m82/knoxf4i/Black%20Milk_zpsqqodkc21.jpg
sharthun
02-09-15, 10:24 AM
Continuing the updates:

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m82/knoxf4i/Black%20Milk_zpsqqodkc21.jpg

Wow that's one handsome bm!!!;) Looking great!
EL Ziggy
02-09-15, 02:08 PM
Wow Knox, he's getting big and looking good brother!
D Grade
02-10-15, 01:00 PM
Wow he got big, almost all black now!
holdendillard
02-11-15, 02:11 PM
So cool to see the transformation!
sharthun
02-11-15, 04:15 PM
Truly amazing snakes! Everyone needs one!:D
knox
03-22-15, 03:32 PM
He (and my 2013 Okeetee Corn) is on 2 jumbo mice now. This is his second mouse during today's feeding.

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m82/knoxf4i/Mobile%20Uploads/487eec74-2b37-49e1-9a74-91b14e6347e8_zpslnjee1ip.png
sharthun
03-22-15, 03:49 PM
He (and my 2013 Okeetee Corn) is on 2 jumbo mice now. This is his second mouse during today's feeding.

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m82/knoxf4i/Mobile%20Uploads/487eec74-2b37-49e1-9a74-91b14e6347e8_zpslnjee1ip.png

Looking awesome !!!!:D
Pareeeee
03-22-15, 03:59 PM
Beautiful snake. I love progression threads.
EL Ziggy
03-22-15, 04:02 PM
Looking good Knox!
D Grade
03-22-15, 09:34 PM
Looks good, I like how the old pattern is almost all the way faded out but still visible.
knox
04-25-15, 07:04 AM
April 25, 2015

A little morning company

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m82/knoxf4i/Mobile%20Uploads/851F51FF-F02B-42B7-973E-20E8494BB7FB_zpspkdo1pqj.jpg
EL Ziggy
04-25-15, 07:14 AM
Looking good Knox. He's really stretching out there brother! What are you feeding that beast these days?
sharthun
04-25-15, 08:13 AM
Beautiful black milk you have there! Great job!:D
Albert Clark
04-25-15, 08:20 AM
Gorgeous little rodent killer! Congrats.
knox
04-25-15, 08:56 PM
Looking good Knox. He's really stretching out there brother! What are you feeding that beast these days?

Jumbo adult mice. He's so cool. Thanks everyone!