ATB update - Page 2

ding ding · 03-27-12, 09:05 AM

it will probobly be due to the fact of feeling unsupported, even my big common boa, who is the softest snake i own will thrash about like a mad man if i dont pick him up right.

i dont know how big yours is but wit my big female i used to distract her with one hand as i mentioned before then use the other to slide in underneath through the coils so when you lift they tighten up onto you kinda without realising it then your a big warm perch lol.

the best tiome to try is when they are on the ground, trying to get these guys off perches is stressful for everyone involved lol.

heres a couple of pics of the big girl, she was a good 6-7ft easy and reasonably calm, only ever got me once and i still kick myself for parting with her!

Trent · 03-27-12, 09:12 AM

Sweet looking snake!!

**lady_bug87** · 03-27-12, 09:13 AM

she's absolutely stunning he's a yearling maybe 2-3ft he is thick enough to take hoppers. when I went to give him his morning spray he gave me a warning hiss. So I nudged him with my finger and saw his head pop up he is definitely living up to his name sake lol

Gungirl · 03-27-12, 09:23 AM

Wow.. I love the big girl. I think we need more pics please!!

ding ding · 03-27-12, 09:42 AM

thank you very much, your wish is my command gungirl, as if by magic lol!

sadly thats all i have of her, on the lookout for another bright one but they are few and far between over here unfortunately...

and lady bug he sounds like your typical atb. your best bet is just show no fear, open tank, dont stop and admire just go straight in no messin about and just grab him, gently of course, and pull him out before he knows whats happening. as soon as you hesitate they have the upper hand and you prob will get tagged.

if you do manage to get him out, keep at arms length. these guys have a very big strike range and your warm breath makes a nice big target, that wee black baby of mine has near got me on the nose a couple of times lol...

Gungirl · 03-27-12, 09:44 AM

Thanks for the extra pics.. she is such a hottie!

ding ding · 03-27-12, 09:46 AM

no worries, never need an excuse to show her off lol...

**lady_bug87** · 03-27-12, 09:47 AM

Too bad you're across the pond Crowley has amazing colouration blood red with black diamonds and stripes he hasnt been sexed yet but we're thinking male I've had some offer a breed loan but its still up in the air if I will breed him out

ding ding · 03-27-12, 09:54 AM

just seen your thread on crowley and my my isnt he gorgeous. hes an absolute smasher you have there, i love the red in these guys, makes them look proper evil.

i would be very weary of lending stuff out tho unless you can fully trust where its going. and with atb's being polymorphic there is no garauntee that he will pass on his colours to the young. tis a big risk!

**lady_bug87** · 03-27-12, 09:56 AM

That's why I've turned the offers down,

he definitely is living up to his name sake i may get him a mate and try my hand at breeding him

ding ding · 03-27-12, 10:19 AM

personally i wouldnt unless i really knew the person, just too many things to worry about.

yea go for it like, im hoping i have a pair as i wana have a crack at breeding myself. they are very easy to breed from what im told. mine are still too small to sex but both are around the same age, give or take a month or so and have ate the same since i have had them but there is a very noticable difference in size between the two so hopefully thats a good sign.

BarelyBreathing · 03-27-12, 12:10 PM

She's amazing.

ding ding · 03-27-12, 12:42 PM

thank you very much.

**millertime89** · 03-28-12, 07:57 PM

Thanks for sharing. I had to double check to make sure you weren't someone I know locally that has some very similar ATBs.