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Can't wait to see how this little dude matures up!. I'll try to concentrate on getting some nice super close-ups of his bright red tongue soon.

~Doug


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"Better to be silent and thought a fool, than to open mouth and remove any doubt!"

Doug, I bet that turns out to be a killer!
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Todd Hughes

Thanks Todd!,...that is certainly what I'm thinking too!

~Doug
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"Better to be silent and thought a fool, than to open mouth and remove any doubt!"

Dang, that's a good looking snake!

Tim

Thanks, Tim!.......I really think he's a nice example as well.

~Doug
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"Better to be silent and thought a fool, than to open mouth and remove any doubt!"

A couple thoughts, Doug.
(I have to say them as I think of them, since I have so few!
I even had a thought last week, but it passed. )
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First, great animal... If it turns out anything like Mark's breeders, it will be a real looker as an adult.
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Second.. Keep us posted as it developes. I can see the eye is already beginning to red up.. Another hallmark of everglades..
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Third.. I'm interested to see if it completely looses its dorsal blotches, or not?????
Example: My male from SW Lake Okeechobee retains some blotching.
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Regards, Bill McGighan

LOL!!, I like the "had a thought, but it passed" thing!

Yes, I don't have a pic of the male, but the mother is certainly a nice looking example of rossalleni.

I definitely plan on taking successive shots from time to time to capture his ontogenic change as he matures, I really like documenting that sort of thing.

Also, as you can see, his mother has slightly visible pattern remnants as well, similar to the one you posted. From the info I gathered from Mark, she was captured in Hendry County. You have probably already seen this pic of her, but just in case, here is the mother of the youngster.

best regards, ~Doug

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"Better to be silent and thought a fool, than to open mouth and remove any doubt!"

A neonate everglades that orange can only mean one thing!!!

A screaming orange adult, you will keep us posted!!!

Great snake, free no less no ? AWESOME!!! When what appears will be one of the most colorful rat snakes in your collection was a gift!!!!

Great snake!!!

>>Can't wait to see how this little dude matures up!. I'll try to concentrate on getting some nice super close-ups of his bright red tongue soon.
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>> ~Doug
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>>"Better to be silent and thought a fool, than to open mouth and remove any doubt!"
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Thanks,

I opened my mouth and out flowed a melody black.

HAHA!...thanks!, Frank, I must agree, very colorful indeed!

Yes...FREE!, Mark was kind enough to simply offer him to me at the Daytona show for the low, low introductory price of some friendly conversation..LOL!

I will certainly post his progression from time to time for you guys.

best regards, ~Doug
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"Better to be silent and thought a fool, than to open mouth and remove any doubt!"

Doug:

That is already a screamer. Two bad I cannot step forward in time 2 years to see it nearing adulthood! Darn!

Matthew

Thanks a bunch!, Mathew....yes, it's hard to imagine it being any MORE rusty orange so early on..LOL!

Definitely not your so-so "everyday" run of the mill example! I think I might have to invest in a good quality pair of sunglasses in the near future..LOL!

thanks again!, ~Doug

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"Better to be silent and thought a fool, than to open mouth and remove any doubt!"

Must have gotten plenty of Beta carotene in the egg! LOL

Matthew

n/p
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"Better to be silent and thought a fool, than to open mouth and remove any doubt!"

Definitely keep us updated. That is one beautiful animal, and I'd love to see it age!

Thanks a lot!,....yes, I certainly will document and post his coloration as he matures.

best regards, ~Doug
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"Better to be silent and thought a fool, than to open mouth and remove any doubt!"

Awesome color on that little guy.
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Randy Whittington

Thanks, Randy!......ain't it the truth!!..LOL!

~Doug
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"Better to be silent and thought a fool, than to open mouth and remove any doubt!"

Hey Doug. Looking forward to seeing the color change. I know you’ve got the photo skills to get a good picture of the eye- I think you will see them get more orange too! That might also be cool to document.

That's a big "10-4"!!, I plan on doing that as well.

Thanks for your confidence in my photo skills!,...I seem to get some acceptable shots from time to time,...as you know, it can be real tough sometimes..LOL!

later!, ~Doug
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"Better to be silent and thought a fool, than to open mouth and remove any doubt!"

Absolutly FABULOUS! One of my most fav's. !!! Nice as some hypos I've seen. Keep sharing!