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I would like to apologize to my fellow posters and Kingsnake.com for the exchanges that happened last week between me and a few others. I broke the TOS and engaged in personal attacks and for that Im truly sorry. I look forward to great conversation, exchange of info and lots of pics of everyones snakes...yes even the hand feeding ones

To keep it on topic here are 3 S. Georgia Eastern Kings all from the same clutch. These were produced by Will Still and show how within one clutch the many Flavors you can hatch out. I have 13 eggs cookin from my 2nd clutch that should hatch real soon so new pics will be forthcoming
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One I hatched out this year from this line. Its Zee's snake that Im gonna keep for him until he gets back home.

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Sweet! I love the top one with the lighter orange. Derek

Yeah he is a nice one. Another I sold off for some reason ??? lol He was probably the closest in looks to his Father. Speaking of his Pop here is a pic. This snake belongs to Will Still and is the best IMHO thats ever hatched from the Enge/Still line of S.GA Easterns. Im hopin I get a clone of this guy in my clutch or Will does in his...

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apology accepted now did that particular king hatch out that black&white or was it orangish/red like others from that line?, thats one fine looking getula for sure. im just curious if like floridana&goini that the orange/red wash fades away as they age ,,,,,,,,,thomas davis

The male of Wills that I posted above is more of a straw yellow I think that pic makes it look white but its not. According to Will he wasnt a high color baby more average on color yellow with some pink/orange highlights.

Yes the orange fades. Some more than others and some keep a substantial amount of orange into adulthood. Here is my male as a weeks old hatchling and as an adult.

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did you use a macro lens for the top pic?
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Paul Weaver
Carolina Herps

Thanks I appreciate the compliment ! I use the Macro setting on my digital (Nikon Coolpix 4300)Here is the same snake but I think a better pic. Ive also included another macro shot for ya !
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Paul Weaver
Carolina Herps

Great shot of the egg Keith! Do you take all of your pics indoors? I think I remember you stating some time ago that you create natural looking backgrounds for your shots. If so, you mind if I ask what settings you use?

I take 90% of my pics outside but lately Ive been taking them inside of the babies as they are so squirmy I dont want them getting loose. I do build "sets" using whatever I can find in the woods or my yard. I usually just put all my set pieces on a large piece of plywood thats sitting on a saw horse so its elevated to get those eye level shots.

Keith
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I love those reds & oranges. And it's pretty cool that some of them retain an overall "Georgia Peach" color into adulthood!Can't get enough of them!!! I SURE HOPE you post pics of the other 13 when they hatch!

Dem' dare keengs sore ees sum' goood lookin' sanakes !

Hey Keith, E-mail me your address (just in case) so I can send you some compensation for feeding the little guy (so he can grow up to be BIG and STRONG!!!)

Zee
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"I am an expert on everything, but I know so little and have so much to learn!" -Carsten "Zee" Zoldy-

Not only do you take outstanding pics Keith, but you have outstainding animals to take pics of. And if I'm biased because I think eastern kings are the greatest serpent since sliced bread, consider me guilty, LOL

Steve