More blackhead python pictures

[Scales Zoo]

A few people asked about full body shots of our blackheads in another post.

http://www.ssnakess.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=48504


I took some of the male today, but did not get any of the female as my camera batteries went dead after 2 pictures of the male.

The male is darker than the female, and also looks a little darker than usual in these pictures, I wouldn’t be surprised to find him blue soon.

Anyways, here they are for those who asked

The male
http://www.scaleszoo.com/pics/ssnakess/bmale.jpg


He is getting close to the 6’ mark – not as thick as our female
http://www.scaleszoo.com/pics/ssnakess/bmale2.jpg


Here is the only shot I ever took of our female – she is a really big snake – over 6’ long and as thick as 6’ long boa
http://www.scaleszoo.com/pics/ssnakess/bfemale.jpg

Thanks for looking

Ryan

[Matt_K]

Awesome pics Ryan.. Even nicer snakes!!

[Ryan and Katie]

Wow!! Blackheads rule!

[BOAS_N_PYTHONS]

RYAN:

Wow what beauties, I want some......when will eggs be ready, wink wink.

Cya...

Tony

[Scales Zoo]

Thanks for all the nice replies.

TONY:

I have no idea if we ever will have eggs ready, as they are known as a tricky species to successfully breed, with very few people (as compared to other species) finding the key to repeated success.

I've read the females can lay their body weight in eggs (I assume after lay body weight), which are very large.

If we ever do get eggs, everyone will know really fast, haha.

Ryan

[Clownfishie]

Awesome Ryan :D Those snakes are just gorgeous... I'm green with envy over here... lol...


Jen

[jparker1167]

great pics ryan they are amazing looking snakes good luck hope you get some eggs

[LdyDrgn]

From what I've read, you would have more success with a reverse trio. Males need to combat in order to be ready to breed.

Good luck with them!

[Scales Zoo]

I'd heard that too, a few times, but then other breeders including Dave Barker told me they only use 1 male. It's not like I can just go buy another male anyways.....

Could always use a woma, and spray paint it too I guess (inside joke)

We've implemented a new technique that seems to be working, if it works with the blackheads in the future, I will write an article about it.

Ryan

[lakeridgekennel]

great pics ryan.
If you ever have any put me on the list for buying one of those gorgeous snakes i love them so much.
Sean

[vanderkm]

Very impressive pair - they really are incredible snakes - especially at that size,

best of luck with them

mary v.

[LdyDrgn]

Very cool, Ryan! I look forward to seeing the info :)