Pink!

[Ivalynfyre]

Hikari post-shed. As in she shed on Sunday, and I took these on Tuesday and Wednesday.
I'd like to say.. that salmon/pink/orange-y color on her head was not there before this shed..

http://i1154.photobucket.com/albums/p526/Ivalynfyre/Hikari%20the%20Boa/DSCF2387.jpg
http://i1154.photobucket.com/albums/p526/Ivalynfyre/Hikari%20the%20Boa/DSCF2386.jpg
http://i1154.photobucket.com/albums/p526/Ivalynfyre/Hikari%20the%20Boa/DSCF2385.jpg

This is just comparing sheds. The darker, wider shed is Hikari's, and the thin and long one is Navajo's. Navajo is approximately 2 feet long, so Hikari is shorter than her.

http://i1154.photobucket.com/albums/p526/Ivalynfyre/Hikari%20the%20Boa/DSCF2384.jpg
http://i1154.photobucket.com/albums/p526/Ivalynfyre/Hikari%20the%20Boa/DSCF2382.jpg
http://i1154.photobucket.com/albums/p526/Ivalynfyre/Hikari%20the%20Boa/DSCF2372.jpg
http://i1154.photobucket.com/albums/p526/Ivalynfyre/Hikari%20the%20Boa/DSCF2374.jpg

[Ivalynfyre]

http://i1154.photobucket.com/albums/p526/Ivalynfyre/Hikari%20the%20Boa/DSCF2393.jpg
http://i1154.photobucket.com/albums/p526/Ivalynfyre/Hikari%20the%20Boa/DSCF2395.jpg
http://i1154.photobucket.com/albums/p526/Ivalynfyre/Hikari%20the%20Boa/DSCF2397.jpg
http://i1154.photobucket.com/albums/p526/Ivalynfyre/Hikari%20the%20Boa/DSCF2399.jpg


Off topic, I'd like to show how I keep my tubs escape-proof.
http://i1154.photobucket.com/albums/p526/Ivalynfyre/Other/DSCF2403.jpg
Binder clips yay!

[rmfsnakes32]

Good idea on the tubs!

[Ivalynfyre]

Thanks! I didn't want to risk anyone getting out.

[Wildside]

Binder clips? Genius!

[lumpbump]

Nice snake! I have a normal BCI that has tons of orange, pinks, and purples in him. His tail was the most vibrant in his litter which is why I chose him. Some of the info I gathered on pastel type boa's were just selectively bred from the nicest looking normals over years and have had their coloring emphasised. Anyone heard of a "het" pastel?

[Ivalynfyre]

Weee. I really need to be more active on this forum. I should make some friends, lol.

Anyways, thanks! I chose her because I saw pink, lots of it, and she didn't seem to have a whole lot of 'baby grey' on her.. Little Hikari's tail is turning a burnt orange color, I kind of prefer it over the red.

I actually got the binder clip idea from a member on ssnakess, I don't know who it was that had the clips on their tub, but I know they had/have red tailed green rat snakes..

[moshirimon]

I prefer the orange/brown tails as well. You've got a beautiful boa. Love the pinks! I've got a pretty unique looking boa too with some crazy pinks and "hypo shaped" saddles. I am still looking for a good explanation to them lol

[jaleely]

sweet! looks like a bolivian boa kinda.
i can't get binder clips to stick on any tub! you're lucky!

[Wildside]

Nice snake! I have a normal BCI that has tons of orange, pinks, and purples in him. His tail was the most vibrant in his litter which is why I chose him. Some of the info I gathered on pastel type boa's were just selectively bred from the nicest looking normals over years and have had their coloring emphasised. Anyone heard of a "het" pastel?

Pastel's are line bred.

[Ivalynfyre]

Thanks, everyone. I'll be feeding her(and the rest of the reptiles) tomorrow, and I'll take some pictures. Her colors were much less bright the last time I handled her, she may be going into shed again.

[Ivalynfyre]

A few feeding pics as promised..

http://i1154.photobucket.com/albums/p526/Ivalynfyre/Hikari%20the%20Boa/DSCF2483_zps2de6d0db.jpg
http://i1154.photobucket.com/albums/p526/Ivalynfyre/Hikari%20the%20Boa/DSCF2484_zpse760393c.jpg
http://i1154.photobucket.com/albums/p526/Ivalynfyre/Hikari%20the%20Boa/DSCF2485_zpsbcbb9f8d.jpg
http://i1154.photobucket.com/albums/p526/Ivalynfyre/Hikari%20the%20Boa/DSCF2494_zps3fe6beee.jpg
http://i1154.photobucket.com/albums/p526/Ivalynfyre/Hikari%20the%20Boa/DSCF2503_zpsc7fb4529.jpg
http://i1154.photobucket.com/albums/p526/Ivalynfyre/Hikari%20the%20Boa/DSCF2509_zpsfd989d0c.jpg
http://i1154.photobucket.com/albums/p526/Ivalynfyre/Hikari%20the%20Boa/DSCF2516_zpsecf2df4a.jpg
http://i1154.photobucket.com/albums/p526/Ivalynfyre/Hikari%20the%20Boa/DSCF2514_zpse774141d.jpg

I like taking pictures, heh.