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I have fallen in love with the Sonoran boas. They are so fiesty, curious, hardy and OMG - - they do love to eat - - with such gusto and noise making!!

Thanks for looking..

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Linda Hedgpeth
lindafh@frontiernet.net
Sierra Serpents

But, I have to say, the one in the middle is to die for!! Wow. I hope they are male and female...for I want a pair that look just like the middle one...
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Delusions of Grandeur feed the EGO...

What magic words did you speak to get them to stay put like that long enough to get pics taken???
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Delusions of Grandeur feed the EGO...

>>What magic words did you speak to get them to stay put like that long enough to get pics taken???
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>>Delusions of Grandeur feed the EGO...
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Linda Hedgpeth
lindafh@frontiernet.net
Sierra Serpents

Anyhoo....I put a bowl, tub, etc. up-side-down over whoever I'm gonna take pics of. Whatever you put over them should be just a hair larger around than they are, coiled....so that they are forced to stay coiled. I put a weight on top so they can't nose out underneath. Then I leave them alone for about ten minutes....less time for the really mellow ones. Then I get everything ready...lights, camera, etc. I take the bowl off and they will stay like that pretty well. I gently move them with my fingertips if their heads or a tail is hidden. If one gets nervous and starts to head for the hills, I "gently" bump them on the nose until they change their minds and turn back to face the camera. It works pretty good. Some of my Colombian babies will hold a position for a long time.

>>>>What magic words did you speak to get them to stay put like that long enough to get pics taken???
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>>>>Delusions of Grandeur feed the EGO...
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>>Linda Hedgpeth
>>lindafh@frontiernet.net
>>Sierra Serpents
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Linda Hedgpeth
lindafh@frontiernet.net
Sierra Serpents

is darn sure right. I didn't think anything would has "pissy" as a Nic but my Sonorans take the cake for sure.

Those are very beautiful snakes you have Linda.
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Greg Holland
GM HERPS
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They are just beautiful. I didn't realize they had soooo much color. My Sonorans are leopard hets (tons of color but also alot of black) and I have never seen the hypo Sonorans up close (still haven't), but your pictures are great. Are they really smooth feeling like the leopards? I just love that.
As far as all that noise when they eat... you must be warming the rats up too much and they are just blowing on them to cool them down.
Kathy

post pics of our pair later today or tomorrow. They sure are neat little snakes!
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Chris & Alliey
www.bloodyleopard.com
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THOSE ARE REALLY MAKING ME CHANGE MY MIND!!!
Those two are beautiful!! What markings!!
You've done it again. I never liked leopards. Then I saw yours and fell in love with them. Now this?? Is there any end to your diabolical subliminal tactics? LOL!
John
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"To be the best..........You must lose your mind."

hehehe.....

Seriously, these little guys are the coolest! I have two older ones that I will get pics of soon. They are just as nice, but they all have a little different look. The older ones are more mellow than the babies who are definitely "finger killers" I get such a kick out of them. The light colored one wants to kill me every day. I pick her up and kiss her for punishment. Next time we meet (to exchange babies) I'll bring them. They are a hoot!

>>THOSE ARE REALLY MAKING ME CHANGE MY MIND!!!
>>Those two are beautiful!! What markings!!
>>You've done it again. I never liked leopards. Then I saw yours and fell in love with them. Now this?? Is there any end to your diabolical subliminal tactics? LOL!
>>John
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>>"To be the best..........You must lose your mind."
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Linda Hedgpeth
lindafh@frontiernet.net
Sierra Serpents