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He's about 2.5" Hand picked by the Mr. Richards.
I've been working on getting rid of the algae on his shell.
I'll be taking new pics of him and my setups this weekend when I get my new 125 Gallon tank up and running.

I'd call him ( Jon aka turtleman ) about them if you're really interested.
You should also email "turtlesox" here on the KS forum.
She has LOTS of beautiful pinks and almost all of her turtles have the golden shells~ I have two from her, and they are equally as amazing as "turtleman's," stock. She's always been great about sending pics and is just a great person to deal with!

I had several conversations with each of these folks before I ordered. They both wanted to give me the best turtle from the stock that they had at the time.

Richards is the Ally Snap wizz'ard & a really cool guy.
Martha (turtlesox) is an absolute sweet heart, and a friend
She rules!! Both of them REALLY care about the species, and their conservation. I should also mention that Jon and Martha are
good friends too... small world in these parts.

Jom's written a few articles on alligator snappers~ the easiest one to get if you haven't seen it is in a copy of last years "REPTILES," magazine. Just do a google search for "reptiles magazine" and go to their site. You can order the back issues direct from them. I believe his article is in August or October 2004 issue. It has a common snapper on the cover and the story is
called "Watch out they bite!" There's other interviews and things about Jon on the web so you can google him too to find out more about him.

Just remember that the really crazy looking pinks are more expensive, *usually* are a bit more aggressive than the regular colored already are, and can also be more sensitive to their captivity depending on how established they are.
That statement goes for any hatchling or yearling Ally Snaps though.

Post some pics when you get a chance~
I'd really like to see the lil' buggers!


P.S. great on setting the water at 80F.
You might want to try setting it at about 82-83F.
Do it one degree a day. They usually grow bigger faster the warmer the water. They'll also be less prone to getting sick(cold).
If they climb out of the water~ move them to the big gulp cup with extra food and keep them there, and keep track of fish counts.

Here are a couple of pics of my bigger Gold ~n~ Pink "RA"
I got her from turtlesox~ I love this turtle!
The pics don't even come close to doing this girl her true color justice, but enjoy!

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