We welcomed two new additions to the family last night! A north Mexican pinesnake(
P deppei jani) and a cincuate pinesnake(
P lineaticollis), both males imported all the way from Europe! These guys were produced by Al Stotton and have absolutely stunning parents so I'm excited to see how they'll develop as they grow. They're both 2015 babies hatched in July.
The cincuate, Fermi, is in shed and looking pretty blah but I'll be sure to take more photos after he sheds:
It might just be because he's in shed and currently in the "blind" phase, but he's a total spaz right now. Very squirmy and skittish. Not really defensive at all, though; no tail wagging or hissing or anything. He just tries real hard to squirm away.
And here's Pascal, the north mexican(differentiated from a typical Mexican pinesnake/
P deppei, as subspecies
jani):
The lighting in that room doesn't really do him justice so I'll try to get some better photos after he's settled in. He's already got significant orange tones in his head and neck and nice yellows towards the tail. This species is quite variable as adults, but normally the saddles become red towards the tail and black towards the head, and the base colour turns yellow while the head turns orange or red. This particular individual is one of what Al calls "hypoesque"
jani, meaning they seem rather hypomelanistic so he should grow up to be quite vivid and unique. He's got a lot of confidence and isn't scared of anything. He's quite relaxed in my hands and when surprised or agitated will stand his ground, rearing up his head and wagging his tail menacingly. He doesn't seem interested in biting anyone, though, except for one friend of mine in particular who got tagged twice(closed mouth tap, really).
Fermi is 30g and 20", and Pascal is 28g and 18", so they're real little and still on pinkie mice. I'll try to feed Pascal tonight and see what happens. They haven't eaten in a couple weeks, as they were fasted to prevent shipping complications, so I'm sure they must be hungry. Fermi will be fed as soon as he sheds.
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