OMG, so I had the biggest amazing surprise of my life on Saturday at the Hamburg reptile show. My good friend Darren brought me one of my dream snakes. I'd never thought I'd see one of these things in the flesh, let alone be able to own it!!!
I am now the proud owner of a 2-3 year old female Popeia nebularis. These guys are exteremely rare, but can be hardy when acclimated well. They are pretty much always wild-caught and have a hard time getting accustomed to captivity. Darren had brought in 8 of these guys a few years back, and this girl is the only survivor, so he decided to let her go to me.
I can't stop looking at pictures of her awesome flat, long face, and staring at her in her cage when I get home. The electric blue highlights against her dark green scales, and those eyes....her eyes are blue at the edges, and blend into green and then yellow in the very center.
She also had the kindness to shed in the container at the show, so that when I got home I could see her vibrant fresh skin! Here are some pictures of her. She ate a f/t mouse for me last night, so I'm thinking she will do quite well for me.
Popeia nebularis- the Cameron Highlands pit (tree) viper
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