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First pics

Matt J Jun 24, 2006 08:49 AM

Hey All,

Sorry if I'm coming across as a melodramatic/egotistical maniac with this clutch of Borneo's. To say I'm 'passionate' about keeping reptiles is an understatement. I think after 14 years (keeping full time) I'm more interested now than ever before in my life, so please forgive me if I ramble and post pics like crazy, etc... I'm just WAY happy they are hatching!

Anyway... Here are a few pics of new 'Ultra' babies from this clutch of 29 eggs.

I think in the end I'll wind up with 25 live and 4 dead in egg. How many special babies? Not sure... so far three are confirmed 'Ultra-Breit' babies. I think there are like 9 still in their eggs and I have no idea what they are yet!? But, I'm not going to hold my breath for really any more as I'm pretty certain this larger clutch will actually be lower in 'Ultra' count compared to last season. I'm still VERY happy with the results so far. More than anything else, I'm happy to reproduce the trait as it gives me 100% confidence that it's truly genetic (not a fluke random event last season). Now, how does it pass? Well, that's still part of the mystery!

Matt

A 'normal' sibling is in the pic for comparison.
This snake reminds me of a 'Green Burmese' Python:

Another 'Ultra'. Not as dramatic, but will still be a nice animal in my opinion:

Replies (8)

Amelia Jun 24, 2006 09:08 AM

Very very nice..I can't wait to see all the rest of them so I can pick through them lol.
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-Amelia
ES Tropicals

jmcghee Jun 24, 2006 12:52 PM

That first ultra is unreal!!!! Keep us posted... you can never put up too many pics

timrash Jun 24, 2006 01:08 PM

Awesome!!!!
Congrats I love these guys.

Tim
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Tim Rash
www.nocturnal-creations.com

FrankR Jun 24, 2006 01:41 PM

I think thats a genetic trait, I know you are planning to breed two of the ultra's together to see what you will get, lots of potential in this project, good luck and I will look forward to seeing the results, can't wait!!!
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Frank Roberts
R&R Herpetological Frank Roberts & John Rodriguez

Roberts'Realm of Reptile Research

jordanm Jun 24, 2006 01:47 PM

That first one is a real looker Matt, congrats man. Cant wait to see the rest of those buggars crawling about!

J
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"It's my snake, I trained it, so I'm going to eat it!" - Mad Max, The Road Warrior

Greg Gibbs Jun 24, 2006 02:30 PM

Hey Matt....I want the one in the first photo!!!! Outstanding man!!! Very glad to see this happening again man!!!
A huge congrats buddy!!!!
Greg Gibbs

Matt J Jun 25, 2006 05:35 AM

Hey Greg!

>>....I want the one in the first photo!!!!

Uh oh... So do I!

>> Outstanding man!!! Very glad to see this happening again man!!! A huge congrats buddy!!!!

Thanks SO much, Greg! I'm really still 'floored' by it all. I know it's not like as if an albino poped out, but I think these things are just plain KILLER! Who would've thought...

Are you going to make Daytona this year? If so, let me know. I'd be happy to get you back into Borneo's man!

I hope the GTP are treating you well. I STILL cannot get my monster female to reproduce. She's nearly 7 feet now. ARG!

All the best, Greg!

Matt

Greg Gibbs Jun 25, 2006 10:17 AM

Hi Matt,
The chondros are treating me pretty good Thanks!!!Have hatched a few this year,with one more clutch in the incubator.
I am very glad the Borneos are produceing these for you,coulden't happen to a nicer guy!!!
I think I would have to breed 2 of the Briets back to each other at least once,no telling what that would produce!!!!
Hope to make it back to Daytona this year,if nothing comes up I will.And I will come by and say hi.
Again,Congrats dude!!!!!!!
Greg

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