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Old 08-27-12, 12:56 PM   #1
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Wink Atheris broadleyi CB 2011 female

I thought everyone might enjoy a few pictures of Xena, now that she is settled in. Xena is an Atheris broadleyi, or Broadley's bush viper. She was CB in 2011. I got her from my friend Shawn in Lancaster. She's a stunning little girl, very yellow...in fact, I'm not 100% convinced that there isn't a tinge of squamigera blood in her.
However, she is only semi-arboreal, and when she is angered (90% of the time) she flattens herself out like a pancake, both traits of broadleyi. She also has the blue tail.

Anyway, here she is:




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Old 08-27-12, 12:59 PM   #2
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Nice looking viper, Kim! Every time you post an animal here I can't help but remind you how great your taste is.
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Old 08-27-12, 01:01 PM   #3
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Thanks! I love these guys- their heavily keeled scales make them look like they are wearing little snake ghillie suits. LOL
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Wow... gorgeous. One of these days I am going to hop into my truck and come see you. I want to see these guys in person (while they are locked in their cages) Lol. I think a 5hr car ride is worth it..
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Wow, that's a beautiful snake... from a distance or in pictures!!!
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Very nice pictures and pretty girl. I'm curious what it looks like when she is flat like a pancake.... :P
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I am also curious about this pancake thing. Please capture it next time and show us
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Originally posted by Gungirl: Wow... gorgeous. One of these days I am going to hop into my truck and come see you. I want to see these guys in person (while they are locked in their cages) Lol. I think a 5hr car ride is worth it..
You are welcome anytime! We have a guest room so you don't have to drive back in one day.
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I will catch the pancake thing next time she does it...she only does it when really upset and I hate pissing her off, but it is unusual. She basically spreads her whole body flat like a hood. I've never seen anything like it.
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You are welcome anytime! We have a guest room so you don't have to drive back in one day.
Some time I will... Maybe when hubby goes on a hunting weekend outing with the guys I will head over your way. I will speak with him and then PM you to see if the dates will work out.
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Sounds good, Kat.
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Old 09-29-12, 04:32 PM   #12
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my mother says she begs to differ on the potato chips,
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Old 09-29-12, 07:18 PM   #13
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Lol, Snakeman. If your mom can eat one single potato chip, then she's got some impressive self-control. She's a stronger woman than I am, lol.
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Wish I photograph her myself
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She is one stunning Viper!!!
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