Pics of LTR's - Page 2

eyespy · 12-04-02, 09:40 AM

I for sure didn't mean to insult you, I was speaking of folks in my area. About 600 boids are sold in my county annually, and about 400 end up in rescues. A truly dire scenario indeed!!

There is not a big herp market in my area, and many of the folks who would love to learn proper husbandry and handling of boids, crocidilians, venomous, etc. have nowhere nearby to learn the practical hands-on skills they need. It's a real problem.

Dom · 12-04-02, 10:59 AM

No harm done Eyespy .. I understand your point .. Just try not too generalize the whole lot of us when u are stricly talking about a particular situation ..

A very sad case indeed

eyespy · 12-04-02, 10:36 PM

Well, Dom, that's why I started my point by saying "In my area...." so as not to generalize. Again, I'm sorry to have made any implications on all herpers. Even though I run a rescue and see a lot of abuse, I also see many folks who are knowledgeable and capable and treat their animals with respect and proper care.

gonesnakee · 12-06-02, 04:17 PM

Hi Katt, I'll have to take some shots of Yolk (my male LTR from Katt) to show you how mean he thinks he is now. Along with his increased feeding has come major attitude. He is in strike pose almost always & likes to hiss at me with his mouth open! Quite often I'll be doing things & I can hear him hissing & striking out even though I'm no where near him. He is very observant to everything around him & considers me & everything else a "threat' to him LOL. It's kind of funny though because I just hook him & once in hand he's not bad. Just have to watch he doesn't bite the other one LOL. Mark IsBell - GONE SNAKEE!

gonesnakee · 12-06-02, 04:25 PM

You keep refering to "your area", but unless I'm blind or dumb (lol) I don't see a location listed. Where exactly is "your area"? Just curious. Mark IsBell - GONE SNAKEE!

eyespy · 12-06-02, 05:59 PM

Pennsylvania

Katt · 12-08-02, 02:10 PM

Again another post that went missing.

Glad to hear Yolk is doing well Mark! Sucks about his attutide though. His brother is so placid and calm, as are Sugar and my other female LTR. A mean LTR just isn't my gig.

Get some photos of him so we can see!!!

gonesnakee · 12-08-02, 02:56 PM

I'm sure Yolk will chill out a bit as he gets older. He's seen a lot of meals since he's been here & not so much handling. I'm sure he'll chill out more once he realizes that I'm not a threat, but the "good guy". His future girlfriend can be a handfull also. Hasn't tagged me yet but I'm sure she could if she really wanted to. Shes only struck at me once, but is extremely flightly & really fast. I think I'll call her "White Lightning", what are the odds againest being struck by "lightning" anyway L.O.L. It she had Yolks atttitude I'd be worried! Cheers Mark IsBell - GONE SNAKEE!

P.S. Katt I'll send some pics soon & post some once I figure it out.

gonesnakee · 12-17-02, 08:27 PM

<center><img src="http://members.shaw.ca/gonesnakee/LTR-OPENUPWIDEYOLK.JPG"width="600">

THIS IS "YOLK" MY MALE TEXAS L. RAT. HE THINKS HES TOUGH.

Katt · 12-18-02, 03:39 AM

Hahahaha!! Oh Yolk!! How hysterical!!!

Looking good!!

crimsonking · 12-18-02, 12:37 PM

Maybe it's the NyQuil!

gonesnakee · 12-18-02, 02:16 PM

Obviously the Niquils not working very good as a sedative! LOL!

Mark I. - GONE SNAKEE!