Meet "Hades"

[Sharlynn93]

so..hubby finally named his new "baby"...here are a few pics we snapped while transferring him to his new home...

http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad187/Sharlynn_Sarnoski/20131209_183619_zps52d91ea2.jpg (http://s934.photobucket.com/user/Sharlynn_Sarnoski/media/20131209_183619_zps52d91ea2.jpg.html)

http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad187/Sharlynn_Sarnoski/20131209_183832_zpsd434dbee.jpg (http://s934.photobucket.com/user/Sharlynn_Sarnoski/media/20131209_183832_zpsd434dbee.jpg.html)

http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad187/Sharlynn_Sarnoski/20131209_183714_zps9ae8be9b.jpg (http://s934.photobucket.com/user/Sharlynn_Sarnoski/media/20131209_183714_zps9ae8be9b.jpg.html)

one of him taking a bath (really dehydrated with retained eye caps)
http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad187/Sharlynn_Sarnoski/20131210_191858_zps33979191.jpg (http://s934.photobucket.com/user/Sharlynn_Sarnoski/media/20131210_191858_zps33979191.jpg.html)

and one of his enclosure...
http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad187/Sharlynn_Sarnoski/20131210_191533_zps56da4333.jpg (http://s934.photobucket.com/user/Sharlynn_Sarnoski/media/20131210_191533_zps56da4333.jpg.html)

[LiL Zap]

I love BRBs! Beautiful snake!

[Sharlynn93]

thanks! I assume he is going into shed, has a pink belly and is looking opaque...could be just dehyrdration, too...but I saw his last shed at the store (happened about a month ago and happened to be there just after it happened) so he is kind of due, I guess...

[sharthun]

Beautiful snake!!

[Snakesitter]

Very nice! Every four to five weeks is about right for a young rainbow. He looks great!

[ilovemysnake]

i want one of these sooo badly. but my fiance says no more snakes =(

[Sharlynn93]

Thats what my hubby said until I bought this one for HIM...he is like a new daddy.. :D

[Kid Boa]

Very lovely. :)

[drumcrush]

Very beautiful snake there!

[Sharlynn93]

since we fed 2 other "babies" today, we decided to try Hades even tho he is in blue (never hurts to try) and boy was this boy hungry! :)
http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad187/Sharlynn_Sarnoski/20131218_220952_zps46fc5aec.jpg (http://s934.photobucket.com/user/Sharlynn_Sarnoski/media/20131218_220952_zps46fc5aec.jpg.html)
http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad187/Sharlynn_Sarnoski/20131218_221530_zps9e6e33b2.jpg (http://s934.photobucket.com/user/Sharlynn_Sarnoski/media/20131218_221530_zps9e6e33b2.jpg.html)

[EL Ziggy]

SWEET! Sent that rat straight to the pit of Hades.

[Sharlynn93]

I have actually had great luck with my snakes in blue..its not often they refuse...he is used to live, missed it his first few tries so I stunned it...no problem hitting it after that :) next step is f/t!!!

[Snakesitter]

Most rainbows will eat even in shed. I have only a few that consistently refuse in that state. Sounds like you are making solid (and quick) progress -- well done!

[Sharlynn93]

:) thanks! so excited for him to shed! hoping by Christmas..getting a new camera for christmas and want to get some fresh shed pics :D

[Hotchkiss]

Where'd you get him? I want to get a BRB soon but nobody's shipping this time of year... And with my birthday and christmas 5 days apart christmas/birthday snakes don't really work out...

[Sharlynn93]

I actually got him from the same pet store my CRB was at...they don't usually carry tropical snakes, so had no idea how to care for them (or else they dont care)...this little guy is in a lot better shape than Iris was, but still dehydrate with retained eye caps...hoping they come off with this shed, he has been in 99% humidity for a week and a half now...I was looking for one online also, but temps would hinder if not eliminate shipping so I went and got this little guy...glad I did, he is a gorgeous red :)

[Hotchkiss]

I actually got him from the same pet store my CRB was at...they don't usually carry tropical snakes, so had no idea how to care for them (or else they dont care)...this little guy is in a lot better shape than Iris was, but still dehydrate with retained eye caps...hoping they come off with this shed, he has been in 99% humidity for a week and a half now...I was looking for one online also, but temps would hinder if not eliminate shipping so I went and got this little guy...glad I did, he is a gorgeous red :)
Is it a chain store?

[Sharlynn93]

no, family owned store in a mall..

[Snakesitter]

Be careful of pet stores with species like rainbows. While this thread shows a good result, it does not always turn out that way, and stores rarely provide the level of records, pictures, and aftercare support that a private breeder can and will do. That said...good luck wherever you turn!

[aaron_cg]

and one of his enclosure...
http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad187/Sharlynn_Sarnoski/20131210_191533_zps56da4333.jpg (http://s934.photobucket.com/user/Sharlynn_Sarnoski/media/20131210_191533_zps56da4333.jpg.html)

Lucky guy, even has home phone set up in his viv

[Sharlynn93]

I was waiting for someone to comment on that...LOL...I didn't notice it until I downloaded the picture :D

[Sharlynn93]

Guess who I JUST caught shedding! no progress pics, didn't wanna freak him out mid shed since he is still acclimating...but grabbed a couple quick after shots :D he went directly for his water dish, took a big drink and a swim...shed was all in 1 piece too!
http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad187/Sharlynn_Sarnoski/20131224_002609_zpse66d1683.jpg (http://s934.photobucket.com/user/Sharlynn_Sarnoski/media/20131224_002609_zpse66d1683.jpg.html)
http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad187/Sharlynn_Sarnoski/20131224_002935_zps831f8e44.jpg (http://s934.photobucket.com/user/Sharlynn_Sarnoski/media/20131224_002935_zps831f8e44.jpg.html)

[Snakesitter]

Woot good news!

[drumcrush]

Wow, he got BRIGHT!

[Sharlynn93]

I knew he was bright (I had seen him after his last shed in the store) but that was thru 2 layers of glass and about 3 feet away...I am thrilled he is this bright! Hoping to get good pics tomorrow sometime! Iris is going blue so her pics will have to wait... :)