new pics - Page 3

percey39 · 04-05-10, 08:44 PM

Haha sounds just like this guy except i cant just pick him up lol. Tiger snakes are highly venomous, they are number four on the list. I have read somewhere that if you get bitten and the venom goes straight into a vein, that its all over in 3 minutes. I dont know how true this is as i have only read it in a few articals, but i would not like to test the theory.

shaunyboy · 04-06-10, 06:25 AM

the snake in the 3rd pic has such a deep black.its pretty awsome that it will eventually turn gold.do you have any pictures of one after going through its colour change ? he also looks like he's got a bit of attitude in that pic mate.
cheers shaun

percey39 · 04-06-10, 06:37 AM

yeah its hard to believe the change as they are going an olivish colour now. I cant wait till it gets to the golden brown. I actually didnt breed these ones sorry shaun, so i dont have pictures of the colour changing. Im sure there is a pic of the sire in that other site in elapid lovers group.
I cant wait till the colour starts to change in mine. I will definetly update you with the pics along the way with mine

Predator678 · 04-07-10, 05:13 AM

Hey percey the 3 minute theory is interesting...i read in a book yesterday that a mambas venom can kill in ten..so i dont know how true or relible that is...

percey39 · 04-07-10, 06:06 AM

Yes it is interesting, i have heard of a few snakes with this potential to kill nearly instantly if they hit a vein (mambas were one of them). I have seen a friends cousin first hand after she was bitten by a tiger while hiking. I can tell you it was not pretty and she has since lost a lot of muscle tissue on her left calf, even after her skin graft. I can believe the theory with the vein, purely because of their rapid muscle destroying toxins. The heart would not appreciate the venom at all.

Predator678 · 04-08-10, 05:12 AM

for sure. so best to stay clear ! Not a snake to dance with ! Wacky stuff man !

percey39 · 04-21-10, 03:20 AM

Just thought i would throw up some pics of one of tigers that has just recently shed. This is one of the same ones in the earlier photos. The colour change is really starting to show now with each shed. I hope you like the difference in colour shaun, i will post pics after every shed if anyone is interested.

percey39 · 05-08-10, 07:45 PM

Just had to throw a pic of this guy after his shed. He's enjoying a feed, but the copper colour has really started to look unreal. Hopefully breed some of these this year as a friend has a good partner. If its successfull there should be some absolute stunners produced.

shaunyboy · 05-09-10, 10:44 AM

the pic's are much appreciated mate,quite a difference.will the one in the second last pictures scales go that copper colour or will they stay the colour they are now but get lighter ? really like that copper colour.

how long now till you get your red scrubby ?

percey39 · 05-10-10, 02:37 AM

cheers mate. I love the colour the scales have up the middle, but they will slowly change to a lighter shade than the current golden/brown around the neck. It looks like its a half gold/ half copper in real life, its quite odd to look at. I suppose anything can happen though. I hope that particular one of them stays pretty close to how it is now.

The red scrubby should be breeding soon. I cant wait to get my hands on a male. I will send you a link to see the one im talking about.

I am also picking up another two ( possibly 3 ) baby death adders next monday. One is a barkly's and the other is djarra locale. I will post pics as soon as i get them.

Terence · 05-10-10, 04:29 PM

Beautiful snakes but openly discussing the free handling of elapids is a recipe for disaster. Folks these are gorgeous snakes but in NOW WAY is free handling an elapid or ANY hot snake a good idea. You yourself may not worry but you may prompt someone to get killed. Folks there is equipment available for this. Not trying to flame you but I keep a few hots and DO NOT get in range EVER. Think of all the trouble we as herpers are dealing with now. Some kid in Florida gets choked because of stupid parents. Now we have congress trying to screw us all. Now say some kidm in Georgia reads this and goes out and grabs a copperhead or pigme rattler, has a serious allergic reaction and dies. Then what?

percey39 · 05-11-10, 02:39 AM

I completely understand your views and many others on this subject. I have in NO way suggested others do this. I always use a hook and i would have it no other way, sure there are some that COULD be picked up by hand, but that is out right stupidity. A venomous snake is not to be taken lightly. One false step could be your last.
Yes i regret ever mentioning free handling as it has only bought me grief and i whole heartedly accept that this could possibly encourage others to do this. To those comtemplating doing this PLEASE refrain from doing so.

Terence · 05-11-10, 10:40 AM

Right on, once again, I was not trying to start something up just trying to error to the side of caution. Have done some things with hots I won't do again, just don't talk about them publicly. At least here in the US. With several politicians trying to make a name for themselves at our expense, it is a touchy subject.

cheers

percey39 · 05-17-10, 03:56 AM

here is one of my new barkley death adders. I hope you like, i will be sure to get some more photos of this one and also the new djarra death adder aswell

Terence · 05-18-10, 01:35 PM

Beautiful. I have heard they are a fairly calm snake. Their name being somewhat of an Overkill. True?