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dannybgoode
03-27-17, 01:41 PM
Oh lordy - have seen a pair of these for sale from impeccable lineage and by gosh they're about the prettiest snake I've ever seen.

Common name is the Sorong bar neck python or amethystine python (note there are 5 distinct sub species of amethystine python).

Main issue is they're almost the exact opposite of cheap but will I ever see a pair again?!

Oh what to do!
dave himself
03-27-17, 01:45 PM
Get them bought mate stunning pythons ;)
Tsubaki
03-27-17, 02:03 PM
Buy them and give them to me?? :D
dannybgoode
03-27-17, 02:29 PM
£1k for the pair but I'm getting the feeling that's actually a good price. They're simply sublime and I've been told by an independent source these are as good as they get.

Pics of parents and the pair. Darker one is the male.

http://www.dannybower.co.uk/photos/Scrub3.jpg
http://www.dannybower.co.uk/photos/Scrub4.jpg
http://www.dannybower.co.uk/photos/Scrub1.jpg
http://www.dannybower.co.uk/photos/Scrub2.jpg
dave himself
03-27-17, 02:34 PM
Mate they are awesome get them bought your crazy if you don't :eek:
EL Ziggy
03-27-17, 02:39 PM
Gorgeous scrubs! I like them but have heard they can have quite the attitude.
dannybgoode
03-27-17, 02:40 PM
Don't know how well you know your scrubs Dave but these are direct descendants of Frank Schofield stock so very gold with sublime contrast.

Just trying to do a deal as we speak...
Scubadiver59
03-27-17, 02:55 PM
Heck, I'll fly over and drive you to pick them up!! :D
dannybgoode
03-27-17, 03:17 PM
Done-they're mine I tell you. Breeder is going to get a few more feeds in them and bring them to the next expo we have here in the UK in June.
Scubadiver59
03-27-17, 03:22 PM
Sweet...congratulations! :bouncy:


Done-they're mine I tell you. Breeder is going to get a few more feeds in them and bring them to the next expo we have here in the UK in June.
dannybgoode
03-27-17, 03:24 PM
They'll be a challenge for sure but I am in contact with a few keepers who can help out.

They're a snake to be respected though-not super aggressive but you cannot let your guard down with them...
saturnascends
03-27-17, 04:46 PM
Beautiful!! Gotta love impulse buys.
regi375
03-27-17, 10:31 PM
Danny, if you wanted someone to stop you, you came to the wrong place. Lol
dannybgoode
03-27-17, 11:01 PM
Beautiful!! Gotta love impulse buys.

Not entirely an impulse buy but I know what you mean.

Trouble is with the rare stuff you have to move quick when it comes up. These are my ultimate snake-as far as I want to go in the hobby-this is the first time I've seen a pair for sale.

Sure they're sometimes available at the main expo in the UK but not this blood line. Theres only one person over here who works Frank Schofield snakes and his are the best.
dave himself
03-28-17, 01:22 AM
Mate I've heard of Frank and I have to say I'm a tad jealous. Also not all scrubs are that bad, we had a pair in the shop a while back. The female was a pleasure to work with, but the male was a wee bit flighty and unpredictable, but not what you would call overly aggressive. Plus both were juveniles :)
dannybgoode
03-28-17, 01:49 AM
Mate I've heard of Frank and I have to say I'm a tad jealous. Also not all scrubs are that bad, we had a pair in the shop a while back. The female was a pleasure to work with, but the male was a wee bit flighty and unpredictable, but not what you would call overly aggressive. Plus both were juveniles :)

Came to an agreement on price which meant I simply couldn't pass!

I had them described as a quicker stronger more intelligent carpet. Treat them with respect and learn their moods and you'll be fine.

I'm assuming your jealousy isn't so consuming so as not to want progression pictures :) - they are stunning!
dave himself
03-28-17, 03:43 AM
Came to an agreement on price which meant I simply couldn't pass!

I had them described as a quicker stronger more intelligent carpet. Treat them with respect and learn their moods and you'll be fine.

I'm assuming your jealousy isn't so consuming so as not to want progression pictures :) - they are stunning!

Congratulations mate :), the one's we had were as clued in as retics and very quick. One whiff of food and feeding mode was very hard to switch off, even though we had them hook trained, and if there's no regular updates posted of these you'll be bombarded with PMS :D
dannybgoode
03-28-17, 04:19 AM
They're going to keep me on my toes that's for sure as will the olives to done extent.

Ever so excited about them though it must be said!
sattva
03-28-17, 06:13 AM
Congratulations Danny... I'm a little jealous also...
dannybgoode
03-28-17, 06:29 AM
Thanks Sattva - that's in now. Bar a couple of small colubrids (rufous beaked snake and a true olive house snake) I can't think what else I'd want.

The only other large snake I'll get is a true Bcc but finding one of proven locality will be very difficult these days...
eminart
03-28-17, 06:52 AM
Somebody stop me

LOL!

Congrats on your new snakes! I love seeing more "different" stuff.
dannybgoode
03-28-17, 07:01 AM
LOL!

Congrats on your new snakes! I love seeing more "different" stuff.

It was never going to happen! I'm a member on a couple of groups where people own an array of scrubs and, like with the olives, once I saw a pair for sale that was it.

I might not get the opportunity again for years on this particular line-holy grail of Sorong Barnecks these snakes.