I don't think that the glassy polish black of a normal mussurana can be improved upon either... but the spotted white and all white mu's are really so cool. It is a long term project of my own to get a nice "spotted cow" looking mu. I don't think I'll have the patience to work 20 years to get my own all white.



I think that frequent handling is fine and probably a good idea to keep the animal used to handling. I just avoid ANY contact at feeding time. Especially if they are really hungry. Yikes.

Doug T



>>Doug, you keep drawing folks into mussurana keeping. But I hope the burn marks on that hatchling heal okay. A typical mussurana from the Argentine group you and others acquired from Glades a few years ago needs no improving on. Having said that, an adult that retained the hatchling colors and pattern would be stunning. I'm just learning how to keep these "peanut-heads" and appreciate the notes on your web-site and the advice given by others. Mike, your guy is doing great. Eats every three days. Looks beautiful after a recent shed. I handle him at least twice a day to maintain a good rapport for when he's a six-foot peanut-head.

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