My first trade

[Strutter769]

So, a while back we purchased a Suri who we'd hoped was in shed (as the seller had advised) and would improve visually. Well, that wasn't the case, and a couple days ago I was able to find someone wanting to trade a Rainbow for her! :shocked:

So today both the seller and I drove two hours to make the deal. This girl (The BRB. Seller was a guy.) is in my best guess/understanding 2-3 yrs old, and the sweetest snake I think I think I've ever handled. I need to think of a name that reflects that. OK, without further adieu:

Is it just me or are these head markings really bold?

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa458/Roy7692/2012-06-27_15-29-01_339.jpg

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa458/Roy7692/2012-06-27_15-16-54_541.jpg

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa458/Roy7692/2012-06-27_15-16-22_129.jpg

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa458/Roy7692/2012-06-27_15-17-14_31.jpg

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa458/Roy7692/2012-06-27_15-17-08_207.jpg

Are all her markings thicker than average, or is it just that I'm not used to juveniles?

[Strutter769]

Not done yet.

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa458/Roy7692/2012-06-27_15-18-57_502.jpg

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa458/Roy7692/2012-06-27_15-19-17_220.jpg

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa458/Roy7692/2012-06-27_15-19-52_470.jpg
Love the almost florescent crescents.

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa458/Roy7692/2012-06-27_15-24-39_475.jpg

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa458/Roy7692/2012-06-27_15-26-59_320.jpg

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa458/Roy7692/2012-06-27_15-28-48_138.jpg

[Strutter769]

Thanks for looking!

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa458/Roy7692/2012-06-27_15-32-47_323.jpg

Can't get enough of the crescents!

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa458/Roy7692/2012-06-27_15-33-06_894.jpg

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa458/Roy7692/2012-06-27_15-33-31_457.jpg

[Strutter769]

The title was to read "My first *trade*"

[alessia55]

The title was to read "My first *trade*"

Fixed that for you :)

Great trade, IMO. She's beautiful :yes:

[snake man12]

Yes good trade

[KSTAR]

Looks great!

[jaleely]

lol maybe it's just the type of snake...but...they all look the same to me! Don't punish me! lol
I really can't tell the difference between all the BRBs. They are nice snakes...but they all look so similar!

[Strutter769]

I agree, Melissa, to a point. You have to pay attention to certain nuances, like background color. This girl (she really needs a name so I can stop calling her "this girl") you can see has a nice red tint behind orange spots. Some Rainbows seem to match spots and primary color, while some are orange, brown, chocolate, I've even seen a bronze color! Yeah, I'm trying to get some of those genes!! That guy is super cool too!

[Snakesitter]

I think "This Girl" looks great, Roy! Nicely traded!

[Strutter769]

I think "This Girl" looks great, Roy! Nicely traded!

Thanks Cliff. Do you think any of her markings are more bold, or pronounced than "normal?"

[Rainbowsrus]

Hey Roy, IMO a good trade!

Yes, her markings are bold, may be a Peruvian or have Peruvian blood. Next time she sheds nie for you, save it and I'll show you how to count scale rows. Might tell you something and might not.

[Kingsnakechris]

Very nice!! I'd def. Say that was a good deal!

[DeesBalls]

very nice!! i need to stop seeing pics of BRB, i just may get me a male :) lol.

[Strutter769]

Thanks everyone. I'm very happy with her.

Dave, I'll definitely reach out to you when she sheds. It'll be a while, last one was just three days ago.

[Snakesitter]

Her markings are definitely on the heavy side, but that does happen with some Brazilians. I have a female who looks very much like her markingwise, and she is absolutely a Brazilian! Still, scale counts can't hurt....