(Still More) Baby Rainbows

[Snakesitter]

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Living Gems Reptiles is pleased to finally profile the babies from its 2013 “C” litter.

Born on December 13, 2013 to Franklin (a male of unknown age)…

Sire

Color
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Personality
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…and Agate (an April 2008 female noted for her strong color and bullseye-leaning pattern; she was an early model)…

Dam

Color
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Pattern (as a baby)
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…the 13 babies in this litter came late in the year, but special: as outlined in the “gigantababy” post of http://www.ssnakess.com/forums/epicrates/103930-gigantababies.html, they were enormous. (This was particularly interesting because even though they were large and late, their development implied premature: one had a small retained yolk, two skipped their first shed, and one had early digestive problems…all, thankfully, issues they seem to have grown out of.)

Thankfully, the extra time in the oven seems to have paid off. These babies have great color, and several of them inherited (and even improved on) their mother’s bullseye tendencies. Throw in some dorsal chaining and the extra size, and you have a winning combination.

All have now shed three times, eaten at least ten times, and had multiple “confirmations” their digestion is properly working. As has been outlined in previous posts, all of these babies come from a disease-tested facility.

As with all LGR litters, we’ve done dozens of handling sessions for each baby, part of our commitment to start acclimating them to humans.

On a sad note, Agate unfortunately underwent the odd color fade effect that gravid females sometimes do. While perfectly healthy, she was retired…but with recall rights in case the extra size turns out to be a genetic feature resulting in supersized rainbows.

Over the following posts, please find a short profile of the babies in the litter. For each, a short description is provided, along with a selection of photos showing their development over the first few sheds, and noting any behavioral or physical quirks.

So grab a cup of your favorite brew, sit back, relax, and enjoy!

Thank you as always for reading,

[Snakesitter]

This little man has unusually thin head stripes, and a lighter colored head than his littermates. He has two pairs of linked dorsal spots on his back. His side patterns are predominantly crescents, with four merged ocelli and one reverse bullseye.

Birth

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Two Weeks (First Shed)

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Seven Weeks (Second Shed)

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Twelve Weeks (Third Shed)

The formal profile series. One from the front…
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One from the side…
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And one from the top…
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As of last weigh-in, this little gem measured 65 grams.

[Snakesitter]

This little man is tied with #10 for possible male holdback, as the pattern pick of the two. He has four short stretches of two to three linked dorsal spots on his back. He is one of two bullseye-leaning babies in the litter: he has 21 bullseyes mixed in with his side crescents, and four merged ocelli.

Birth

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Six Weeks (Delayed First Shed)

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Eleven Weeks (Second Shed)

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Sixteen Weeks (Third Shed)

The formal profile series. One from the front…
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One from the right side…
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One from the left side…
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And one from the top…
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As of last weigh-in, this little gem measured 68 grams.

[Snakesitter]

This little gal is tied with #11 for possible second female holdback. She has strong color. She has four short stretches of two to three linked dorsal spots on her back. Her side patterns are all classic crescents, the only baby in the litter to perfectly adhere to traditional standards.

Birth

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Two Weeks (First Shed)

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Nine Weeks (Second Shed)

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Fourteen Weeks (Third Shed)

The formal profile series. One from the front…
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One from the side…
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One from the top…
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And a character shot….
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As of last weigh-in, this little gem measured 57 grams.

[Snakesitter]

This little lad is one of two dorsal chain babies in the litter, with six stretches of two to four linked spots on his back. His side patterns are predominantly crescents, with four merged ocelli and one reverse bullseye.

Birth

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Two Weeks (First Shed)

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Eight Weeks (Second Shed)

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Sixteen Weeks (Third Shed)

The formal profile series. One from the front…
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One from the side…
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One from the top…
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And a character shot….
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As of last weigh-in, this little gem measured 60 grams.

[Snakesitter]

This little lady is the pick of the litter by a long shot, with wins in every area. She has slightly thinner head stripes than normal that feature small breaks in the middle, giving the potential for reduced head striping. She has deep rich color, taken directly from her mother at her prime. She is tied for first in the litter for dorsal chaining, with nine stretches of linked dorsal spots on her back, including one five-spot stretch. She is one of two bullseye-leaning babies in the litter, with 23-24 of those marks mixed in with her side crescents, sprinkled with two merged ocelli. Finally, she has spunk -- she was the first of her litter to try and remove her keeper’s fingers.

Birth

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Two Weeks (First Shed)

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Seven Weeks (Second Shed)

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Fourteen Weeks (Third Shed)

The formal profile series. One from the front…
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One from the side…
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One from the top…
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And a character shot….
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As of last weigh-in, this little gem measured 60 grams.

[Snakesitter]

This little lass has four pairs of linked dorsal spots on her back. Her side patterns are predominantly crescents, spiced with an exotic mix of bullseyes (four or five), pearls (one), and merged ocelli (three).

Birth

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Two Weeks (First Shed)

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Seven Weeks (Second Shed)

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Twelve Weeks (Third Shed)

The formal profile series. One from the right side…
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One from the left side…
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And one from the top…
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As of last weigh-in, this little gem measured 65 grams.

[Snakesitter]

This little guy has seven stretches of two to four linked dorsal spots on his back. His side patterns are predominantly crescents, with three merged ocelli. He had some minor digestive issues early in life, but those seem to be getting better as he grows. We will adjust his price a bit if they persist.

Birth

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Five Weeks (Delayed First Shed)

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Ten Weeks (Second Shed)

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Fifteen Weeks (Third Shed)

The formal profile series. One from the right side…
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One from the left side…
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One from the top…
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And a character shot….
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As of last weigh-in, this little gem measured 53 grams.

[Snakesitter]

This little gal has six short stretches of two to three linked dorsal spots on her back. Her side patterns are predominantly crescents, with two merged ocelli. She is the most enthusiastic feeder of her litter, always ready to rumble at mealtime.

Birth

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Two Weeks (First Shed)

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Six Weeks (Second Shed)

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Fourteen Weeks (Third Shed)

The formal profile series. One from the front…
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One from the side…
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One from the top…
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And a character shot….
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As of last weigh-in, this little gem measured 58 grams.

[Snakesitter]

This little lady has five short stretches of two to four linked dorsal spots on her back. Her side patterns are predominantly crescents, with five merged ocelli.

Birth

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Two Weeks (First Shed)

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Ten Weeks (Second Shed)

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Sixteen Weeks (Third Shed)

The formal profile series. One from the front…
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One from the side…
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And one from the top…
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As of last weigh-in, this little gem measured 66 grams.

[Snakesitter]

This little man is tied with #02 for possible male holdback, as the color pick of the two. He has unusually thin head stripes, and a lighter colored head than his littermates. He has strong body color. He has six short stretches of two to three linked dorsal spots on his back. His side patterns are predominantly crescents, but thin ones, with two merged ocelli.

Birth

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2897/13956062214_f5a234e278_z.jpg

Two Weeks (First Shed)

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Eight Weeks (Second Shed)

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Twelve Weeks (Third Shed)

The formal profile series. One from the right side…
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One from the left side…
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And one from the top…
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As of last weigh-in, this little gem measured 58 grams.

[Snakesitter]

This little lass is tied with #03 for possible second female holdback. She has strong color. She has six short stretches of two to three linked dorsal spots on her back. Her side patterns are predominantly crescents, with three merged ocelli.

Birth

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2897/13932628912_cb1b67aef4_z.jpg

Two Weeks (First Shed)

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2906/13955796103_a159415386_z.jpg

Six Weeks (Second Shed)

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7304/13932627202_d0cd70dafd_z.jpg

Eleven Weeks (Third Shed)

The formal profile series. One from the front…
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7021/13956175834_4b22969fe4_z.jpg

One from the side…
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7110/13955792473_dd374f80f5_z.jpg

And one from the top…
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As of last weigh-in, this little gem measured 60 grams.

[Snakesitter]

This little gal has four stretches of linked dorsal spots on her back, with one five-spot chain placing her tied for first in the litter. Her side patterns are predominantly crescents, with one pearl and two merged ocelli.

Birth

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Two Weeks (First Shed)

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Seven Weeks (Second Shed)

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Fourteen Weeks (Third Shed)

The formal profile series. One from the front…
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7392/13932684652_580729f0e8_z.jpg

One from the side…
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7038/13932682051_2ea39f025a_z.jpg

One from the top…
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And a character shot….
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As of last weigh-in, this little gem measured 53 grams.

[jpsteele80]

Good looking BRB's, very nice colorations on them

[Snakesitter]

This little lad has nine short stretches of two to three linked dorsal spots on his back. His side patterns are predominantly crescents, with one bullseye and two merged ocelli. The most premature of his litter, he was born with a small retained yolk, but it never slowed him down: he eats and shed fine, and has as much personality as any of his littermates.

Birth

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Two Weeks (First Shed)

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Eight Weeks (Second Shed)

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Fourteen Weeks (Third Shed)

The formal profile series. One from the front…
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One from the side…
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2917/13955918343_a4a425657e_z.jpg

One from the top…
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And a character shot….
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3831/13955919963_e49755d8d2_z.jpg

As of last weigh-in, this little gem measured 55 grams.

[Snakesitter]

Thank you, JP! I appreciate it!

[Charis]

Wow! I think this might be my favorite litter so far, they are all so pretty. I love their bullseyes!

[Kera]

Wow. Gorgeous, you really capture their iridescence well. :)

[Snakesitter]

Thank you! I was very happy with this litter.

[Snakesitter]

Thank you! Just keep in mind for every picture I post, I've taken at least three to get a good one!

[Kimmie]

wauw so beautiful!! I cannot wait to get such beautiful buggers :D

[Snakesitter]

Rainbows are great pets, Kimmie. :-) Thank you for looking, and check please out our FB page if you want to see more picts!

[Karighan]

Your snakes are gorgeous; I have a particular love for the BRBs and hopefully sometime in the immediate future will be purchasing one from you.

[Snakesitter]

Why thank you, Karighan! I'd be delighted to assist you when the time comes. In the meantime, I'd urge you to check out our Facebook page, as it contains additional photos as well as our master list of available babies.

[kboa]

Wow cliff I'm still in awe every time I see your litters!

[Snakesitter]

Why thank you, kboa! I really appreciate that.

[KarenL]

What outstandingly beautiful snakes! I'm starting to see one in my future - maybe next year after my husband has gotten a little more used to our colubrids! I tried to open your website to check out prices but for some reason it's not working for me.

[Snakesitter]

Thank you, Karen! We will be here whenever you are ready.

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