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Snakesitter
08-10-11, 02:09 PM
It's new stock season at Living Gems Reptiles, and over the next few weeks I wanted to share with you some of the exciting new animals that have joined our ranks, both by purchase and (if all goes well!) holdback.

First up is a new, as-yet-unnamed, adult male. One of the *rare* specimens we have not had and raised since birth, he was acquired for the striking contrast between his background and pattern coloration. His age is estimated at six years (though he looks younger to me), and his weight -- as of his very first weigh-in with us this past July -- was 1221 grams.

Here he is as of his early July arrival at Living Gems:

Still in the arrival bag:
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Checking out my balcony after being freed:
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Checking out *me* after being freed:
http://premium1.uploadit.org/ViaWea/BRB2011Q1/41M-3.jpg

Inspecting his temporary quarantine home:
http://premium1.uploadit.org/ViaWea/BRB2011Q1/41M-4.jpg

Thank you for reading,
UwabamiReptiles
08-10-11, 02:49 PM
Great looking snake, I have been back and forth for a few years now about getting one of those guys. One of the prettiest naturally occurring snakes IMO. Congrats
stephanbakir
08-10-11, 03:10 PM
Grats on that find :)
Snakesitter
08-10-11, 03:22 PM
I agree Uwabami, rainbows are stunning creatures, one of the gems of the reptile world. They are not as hard to care for as some think, either.

Thanks Stephan, I count myself lucky to score him!
marvelfreak
08-10-11, 04:10 PM
Sweet BRB congrats! Very nice addition.
Uncle_Rev
08-10-11, 05:01 PM
Ok, now that is hella nice...
Snakesitter
08-12-11, 03:43 PM
Thanks Marvel, I agree!

Uncle Rev, LOL: well put!!! (And thanks!)
Nismo89
08-12-11, 05:24 PM
Your BRB pictures always make me drool. I can't wait to get mine. You have some absolutely gorgeous snakes there every single one of them is just stunning. Keep up the good work!
ladyjustice33
08-13-11, 12:31 PM
He is so pretty!!!! I may get a BRB later. Love my little columbian rainbow and have been looking at the argentine rainbow also.
Snakesitter
08-16-11, 07:01 AM
Why thank you, Nismo, that was very kind of you!

Ladyjustice, they are fantastic snakes. Please keep us posted on what you decide!