Profile: Pika

[alessia55]

I see everyone else seems to have Profile threads about their snakes, SO I WANT ONE TOO. :D

Some of these pictures are in my introduction thread, but they're worth repeating.

Pika now weighs 73g! He's a male albino ball python. These pictures were taken this morning:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v651/alessia55/IMG01870-20110929-1025.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v651/alessia55/IMG01872-20110929-1025.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v651/alessia55/IMG01875-20110929-1026.jpg

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[youngster]

I LOVE the skinny neck then the big head! Makes em look so cute. I dunno why but I just love the head shape of BPs

[redsided]

Me too. Awesome snake!

[Kayla90]

Such a freaking gorgeous albino..

[youngster]

PS I also love the name Pika! Just reinforces the cuteness :P

[Nismo89]

Amazing looking snake! Adding that to my want list now.

[redsided]

Oh, and nice photos too!

[UwabamiReptiles]

Beautiful albino, nothing beats those cute little red eyes.

[alessia55]

Thanks for all the sweet compliments!! I can't wait to watch him grow!

[alessia55]

Ok peeps.... So at the last expo I went to I bought frozen fuzzy RATS that were the size of the frozen MICE Pika was eating, to switch him over to rats sooner rather than later. My other bp is an extremely picky eater (only live, only mice, no matter what). So I was a bit nervous about trying to switch Pika over to rats. Well, the good news is, HE DID IT! I just offered him the fuzzy rat, he took it no questions asked, and ate it like a pro. He's such a good boy :D :D :D

[millertime89]

good deal! I'm hoping to make that switch with Nero here soon, hopefully its as easy

[mattchibi]

Ok peeps.... So at the last expo I went to I bought frozen fuzzy RATS that were the size of the frozen MICE Pika was eating, to switch him over to rats sooner rather than later. My other bp is an extremely picky eater (only live, only mice, no matter what). So I was a bit nervous about trying to switch Pika over to rats. Well, the good news is, HE DID IT! I just offered him the fuzzy rat, he took it no questions asked, and ate it like a pro. He's such a good boy :D :D :D

I love it when our bp's make life easier for us :D Grats! Now I want an albino!! Probably wont get one for another few years, gonna get a het for albino and try my hand at breeding hehe, cheaper that way and good way to learn :)

[alessia55]

I love it when our bp's make life easier for us :D Grats! Now I want an albino!! Probably wont get one for another few years, gonna get a het for albino and try my hand at breeding hehe, cheaper that way and good way to learn :)

I wasn't planning on getting him but he was at such an incredible price I couldn't resist :p I was originally planning on breeding my adult bp Kaybe to try my luck with some super cinnamons.... but now I'm just going to stick to Kaybe and Pika as they are :)

[SkYyaMe1623]

He's looking good on that ashtray lol and as mentioned he's a gorgeous albino

I think my bumblebee is a little overdue for a nice photo-shoot...

[alessia55]

Update! Pika 1 month later! Looks how he's grown!! I got him weighing in at 53g, and he now weighs 108g!

I'm kind of obsessed with my snakes, so I tend to take/post a lot of photos.. I hope you don't mind too much and that you enjoy them as much as I do! :D

Here is one on that same little black & white tray from 4 weeks ago:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v651/alessia55/IMG_7858.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v651/alessia55/IMG_7821.jpg

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[millertime89]

wow! he sure is growing!

[Xochiquetzal]

He is gorgeous! Try your live feeder on the frozen thawed rat fuzzies , there is something about them that seems to work with even the most stubborn snakes!

[alessia55]

He is gorgeous! Try your live feeder on the frozen thawed rat fuzzies , there is something about them that seems to work with even the most stubborn snakes!

I'm gonna try this at his next feeding!! Thanks!

Edit: he needs MUCH bigger prey though; but I'm going to try this as a treat or something to see if he considers it

[alessia55]

Was bored, took a few photos of Pika:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v651/alessia55/IMG_8190.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v651/alessia55/IMG_8197.jpg

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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v651/alessia55/IMG_8211.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v651/alessia55/IMG_8214.jpg

Enjoy! Thanks for looking :)

[KORBIN5895]

I think you forgot the Chu!

[alessia55]

I think you forgot the Chu!

Hahaha! He is actually named after Pikachu LOL! It started off as a joke but then it actually stuck ;) :p

[alessia55]

Pika updated photos November 18, 2011

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v651/alessia55/IMG_8610.jpg

He weighed 53 grams when I bought him 6 weeks ago. Now he is 137 grams! Growing like a weed :)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v651/alessia55/IMG_8640.jpg

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[mattchibi]

Cant wait to show off my morphs when I get them ^^ He is stunning as usual!

[alessia55]

Thanks! :D

[youngster]

What do you use for a light tent? Or whatever you take pictures on

[snake man12]

Wow pika is a little cutie. Love his contrast

[alessia55]

What do you use for a light tent? Or whatever you take pictures on

I made a thread based on your question :) Check it out! (http://www.ssnakess.com/forums/photography-discussion/89131-what-i-use-photos.html#post649174)

[alessia55]

Finally! An update of Pika.

Lets go back in history a little bit...

Pika on September 29, 2011

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v651/alessia55/IMG01875-20110929-1026.jpg

Pika on October 23, 2011

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v651/alessia55/IMG_7858.jpg

Pika on TODAY, January 26, 2012

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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v651/alessia55/IMG_0118.jpg

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When I got him in September 2011 he weighed 73g, now he weighs 290g!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v651/alessia55/IMG_0123.jpg

Needless to say, he's my little pride and joy. This weekend I'll get some proper photos taken.

[alessia55]

Also, his yellow seems to have intensified a bit since I got him :)

[CK SandBoas]

Also, his yellow seems to have intensified a bit since I got him :)


I will concur, he is just getting better and better, what a stunner!:D

[theapexgerman]

yea yellow is more intense still look's pretty =D

[alessia55]

I love seeing the obvious growth spurts :D

November 18, 2011 to January 26, 2012

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v651/alessia55/pikagrowthcopy.jpg

[CK SandBoas]

I love seeing the obvious growth spurts :D

November 18, 2011 to January 26, 2012

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v651/alessia55/pikagrowthcopy.jpg

I just cannot get over the brightening of his yellow!:)

[OSMDEATHOWNER]

Gorgeous snake. Can't wait to get me an albino. Maybe next year ;)

[albinoTy]

I hope I don't offend anyone but i think albinos look the best might be a little bias cause i have one.

[alessia55]

I hope I don't offend anyone but i think albinos look the best might be a little bias cause i have one.

It's hard to offend like that on here ;) Everyone has different tastes. Obviously I like albinos too :D (he is mine after all hehehe)

[Nismo89]

He is a stunning albino. I'm hoping to get one sometime soon myself.

[alessia55]

He is a stunning albino. I'm hoping to get one sometime soon myself.

Thanks Brian :)

[millertime89]

he's a stunner, thanks for posting loads of pics of your two, I've got an idea you might like.

[alessia55]

he's a stunner, thanks for posting loads of pics of your two, I've got an idea you might like.

Awesome, Thanks Kyle, can't wait to see it!! :D

[Norm66]

Wow, I love the progress type pics. How the yellow changed! Sweet!

[OSMDEATHOWNER]

Whenever you breed pika, count me as a buyer!!!

[millertime89]

Awesome, Thanks Kyle, can't wait to see it!! :D

you should reply to the last tweet so I can keep working on it.