Slump...

So since the next group of eggs will not be hatching for a while, I've decided to do some expose's on an animal a day, while in turn also updating you with the minor happenings here at my establishment.

Today is feeding day, and cleaning day. I'm going to be looking forward to a couple of hours of that, and then... cleaning!!! (It never ends, people)

Anyway, this is my Pewter female.

She is a product of a Cinnamon and a Pastel breeding by my friend Tom Baker. She is an 07', and she is a pig!! I am really excited to work with her when the time comes for breeding. She should throw some killer animals.

EARTHQUAKE!!!

So it happened yesterday...

My house is around 5 minutes MAX from the epicentre.

I was at work at the time, but rushed home to check on everyone as soon as I had a chance.

A couple of baby tubs rocked open, but no escapees.

A few things on the ground, but other than that, we were all good!

I was definately suprised though... Was not prepared if it were longer or harder. I may need to look into a couple of things for emergencies sake.

Anyway, I took a couple of photos of Chipo next to her half-sibling. (Chipo is saying "Neener neener")



She is definately interesting, and as are all of my critters, safe and sound. WHEW!!

BLARG

I haven't been feeling too hot these past couple of days, but I keep on trucking!

Yesterday was cleaning day, and I have come to the conclusion once again that as soon as you finish cleaning, no matter how long it takes you, snakes take it upon themselves to mess up anything they possibly can.

Is it a thankless job?

Not quite.

I've been trying really hard to get things in order, and yet... chaos ensues.

So, babies are growing and shedding, food is being offered, and basically, things are getting back to growing stages. There are no more eggs due for a while, and no more pippers until next month.

It is time to enjoy the lull for a while, and maybe get my act together for Anahiem, which is fast approaching on the 6th and 7th of September. So much to do!!!

Yeah...

Wish me luck


BTW: Props to Gulf Coast Reptiles, the creators of the Albino Super Black Pastel!!! Was a pet project of mine, and am now really glad to see it in the flesh!!

OUT OUT OUT!!!

Well, after a long wait, creatures have emerged.

Black Pastels: 1.1 and 1.1 Normals



Spiders: 0.1 and 2.0 Normals



Poss Het Clowns: 1.3 poss hets (look at how small the froggy girl is compared to her siblings!!)




Chipo has also shed out (finally)... She is absolutely special in more ways than one. I'm curious to see what she produces later on in life.





Yeah, so things keep on trucking...

Peek-a-boo!

Alright, so I managed to get some adorable pics of the hatchlings pipping.

One of those awesome sights you can't help but be like "awwwwwww"





Peek-a-boo!!!

So this morning, two out of the four are out. 1.1 poss het clown. Remember that the froggy looking one is also a poss het clown, so I think I'll be keeping her to make sure everything is okay.

The others are still snug in their caverns. Maybe by tonight, they will be out.

No one else is coming out either... The spider clutch is still just chilling in there. Black Pastel clutch has not pipped.

Its one of those times where you just wanna sit there in the incubator and poke the eggs until they pip.

We shall see..

I wish I had my camera....

So today, all of the poss het clowns that are still in the egg have popped thier noses out at the same time.

Unfortunately for you all, I did not have my camera when I saw it, and I had to rush out of the house before I could try and take any photos.

Its a heartwarming sight.

Maybe tonight, it will still be the case and I can get some photos.

Other than that, things are running as usual.


Time seems to be ticking away, and things are progressing.

Anahiem is coming up soon on the 6th-7th of September.

Daytona (which I cannot make) is on August 22nd-24th. (I hope someone out there who does go can share some pics of what I'm missing!!!)

Tinley is October 11th-12th, and I am trying my hardest to get out there.

And Chantilly, November 15th-16th...

Lots of fun stuff!!!

The season is beginning for crazy fun!

I'm getting excited

Late night update

Sorry for the late update.

Here we are, Weds.

When I got home today, I checked the clutches, and my poss het clown clutch had pipped. The little one came out today, and it was again, a runt.

She has a weird head too, but she is very pretty.. 25 grams.







I also fed today, and have had really good luck with everyone pretty much eating, other than the females who just laid eggs.

I'm again pretty satisfied with that, considering that this means everyone will be nice and plump for next year.

Anyway, thats all for now.

More tommorow morning, same bat time, same bat channel :)