Greg's picture frenzy

[EasternGirl]

John has some lovely, and big snakes. Glad to see that they are in good hands! Thanks for the pics.

[gregmonsta]

The sirtalis girls, formally named:

Marina



Rusty

[EasternGirl]

Lovely...Marina looks a little skinny in the neck...like Seeley...is she a problem eater? Or is that just the angle of the pic?

[gregmonsta]

Lovely...Marina looks a little skinny in the neck...like Seeley...is she a problem eater? Or is that just the angle of the pic?

Both girls were/are actually low on weight as they seem very low on bodyfat when handled. John had been convinced they were trying to brumate but it turns out they were gravid. Part of the concerns I mentioned in the other thread. They are both rather 'flat' at points of contact and the fact that Rusty looks thicker in her pic is because you are looking at the 'gravid' hindquarters. Both are eating for me so some of the strain will hopefully be lifted but I'm expecting to see slugs and stillborns rather than live snakies.
Marina has fed 3 times since she arrived and is definitely not fussy - she's had trout, salmon, pinkies and fluffs.
Rusty has had 2 meals of fish only - 2 small pieces of salmon the first time and a healthier amount the second time.
One thing to note is that they seem to be doing better apart for the time being. The 2' tank was definitely too small for the both of them.

[mikem]

love the brown on rusty!

[EasternGirl]

Yep...She's gorgeous...she reminds me of Cee Cee...their faces look so much alike! Rusty is darker though. I can't really tell by that pic of Marina, but I think Cee Cee is more the color of her.

[guidofatherof5]

"A sirtalis by any other name would smell as sweet"

[EasternGirl]

Well, I'm glad that you are getting them to eat. Sounds like they are doing really well with you.

[gregmonsta]

New Fawn moment ... my big beautiful parietalis lovely.

[Stefan-A]

Very nice.