Incoming - Elaphe climacophora

[dannybgoode]

Inspired by Sylphie I have finally sourced a Elaphe climacophora - Japanese rat snake. It's from the same breeder as the Natrix and again will be picked up next month at the expo.

One of the babies and one of the parents. Simply sublime snakes...

http://www.dannybower.co.uk/photos/Japrat1.jpg
http://www.dannybower.co.uk/photos/Japrat2.jpg

[dave himself]

Oh that's really nice to ;). Are you off to Hamm mate

[dannybgoode]

Oh that's really nice to ;). Are you off to Hamm mate

No just Doncaster. I've developed quite good access to breeders of some near species. Possibly one more from this breeder then I really do need to hold off until I know whether the super secret snakes are on.

[toddnbecka]

I love my pair, both are great to handle. Blue phase? The baby pic colors look a bit odd though, mine weren't yellowish when they were small. Now that they've grown out they have a great metallic sheen to their scales.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v628/toddnbecka/Snakes/P1060692_zpshxdmbd9f.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/toddnbecka/media/Snakes/P1060692_zpshxdmbd9f.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v628/toddnbecka/Snakes/P1060690_zpsddxrynok.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/toddnbecka/media/Snakes/P1060690_zpsddxrynok.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v628/toddnbecka/Snakes/P1060683_zpszwaut727.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/toddnbecka/media/Snakes/P1060683_zpszwaut727.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v628/toddnbecka/Snakes/P1060682_zpsszkcsd0a.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/toddnbecka/media/Snakes/P1060682_zpsszkcsd0a.jpg.html)

[dannybgoode]

I love my pair, both are great to handle. Blue phase? The baby pic colors look a bit odd though, mine weren't yellowish when they were small. Now that they've grown out they have a great metallic sheen to their scales.

Yes, blue phase parents - very lovely. I think the colour of the baby is more because it's a crappy phone picture than anything else.

[TRD]

I remember some post 1-2 months ago that you completed your collection... guess that didn't hold for too long :D

Ratsnakes are just amazing animals in general and I love that natrix, would really like one.

[dannybgoode]

I remember some post 1-2 months ago that you completed your collection... guess that didn't hold for too long :D

Ratsnakes are just amazing animals in general and I love that natrix, would really like one.

I think I said 'for now' :).

And the Natrix didn't bit because it's so small :D

[EL Ziggy]

Your collection continues to grow impressively Danny. I love the diversity of species that you keep. The new addition is another stunner.

[dannybgoode]

Your collection continues to grow impressively Danny. I love the diversity of species that you keep. The new addition is another stunner.

Thanks zig. I'm very pleased to have found this one and this and the Natrix were a mere $60 or so each so an excellent price as well.

I really will be stopping though soon. There is a snake I've got my eye on in the local store, these two and the bonus surprise mystery snakes (I can only get a pair) and they really that has to be it for a good while.

I have to consider space and money going forward. I can absolutely afford to keep what I have in the manner in want to keep them but I have to be mindful of going too crazy! The damned stats, UV, vivs etc are a fair amount on their own!

[EL Ziggy]

I know what you mean Danny. The snakes are often less expensive than the enclosures and other necessary equipment. I've got one more critter on my radar but I have to wait at least a few months. It'll be well worth it though. :)