Profile: Peridot

[Snakesitter]

This week we profile another new Living Gems Reptiles acquisition, Peridot. Peridot is a July 2010 (barely!) female who was the top pick in her litter. She was named only a few weeks ago, as with all our females not only for a precious gem, but also for a hallmark behavior. When in her cage, she likes to poke just her top few inches out of the top hole in her hide, ending up looking much like a submarine’s periscope. So, Peri-scope --> Peri-dot. As of month end December, Peridot weighed all of 49 grams.

Upon her arrival in November 2010, at three months old:

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Having a snack in December 2010, at four months old:

(This is the tasteful pseudo-art shot.)

Periscope up! in early January, at five months old:

Don’t you wish all spyglasses were that cute? ;-)

We look forward to charting her growth as the year continues.

Thank you for looking,