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Just a follow up. Will and I went six for six on our clutch of KY locale northerns this year. These snakes are now two months old and doing well. Above one of our males.

A sibling female. We are quite sure that this is the only clutch hatched from this locale on the planet this year. It is an honor to have the opportunity to be working with these animals.

A couple of distinctive characteristics of these snakes is the heavily blotched belly and the yellowish coloration. Very unique and interesting snakes.

Thanks to all those that have inquired on our progress and sorry it took so long.

Phil

Wow one on the neatest projects going.
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“Nothing is at last sacred but the integrity of your own mind.” Emmerson

Thanks Tony - that means much to me coming from you.

Phil

I know that I'm often seen as a locality detractor but not when the project is with such a distinct and isolated population that is in such need of preservation effort. This is some of the most meritorious work being done by a breeder at this time IMHO.
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“Nothing is at last sacred but the integrity of your own mind.” Emmerson

It sure has taken a lot of time and effort to get this project started and we are very excited to be finally making more progress. Thanks for the kind words Tony. We really appreciate it!

Phil

They are some beautiful snakes Phil, best of luck with that project.
Greg c

Thank you Greg!

Phil

Phil,
Thanks for the long-anticipated update. Your program is surly one of the best around. Very inspiring! Best of luck to you for the future.
Cheers,
--Brian
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--Brian Scott

Thank you Brian. We feel very fortunate to be working with these animals and are excited that we are making progress.

Phil

Every pit as awesome as I would have hoped. They look big and robust for two months. Patterns super clean and bright...WOW!!! Such wonderful treasures. Thanks for the follow-up Phil.

Thanks Brad. All the youngsters are doing great and feeding very well. Personality wise they seem to take after their mom - very firery disposition and not the least bit friendly lol! Our male is as laid back as could be and you would never guess that he was hatched in the wild. The female on the other hand resents any intrusion what so ever with extreme violence. Not only will she bite repeatedly as she is being held she also will bite and chew to inflict as much damage as possible. The biting and chewing part is something I have not seen in any other Pit that I have kept.

Phil

Kind of at a loss for words to do those justice. Just simply WOW.
Thanks for the update on this very special project. Great work & best of luck with them in the future. Hopefully one day we'll be able to work with this locality up here in Canada.

Thanks! It would be really nice to bring in some additional genetic material to our project but we at least have a foundation to build upon.

Phil

Phil, excellent on all levels.

Thanks Rich. We look forward to raising these little ones up and seeing how they develop.

Phil

They are such beautiful animals Phil. The yellow ground color is so unique. Hope to see you guys again in the near future, if we decide to come up to Ky. next year. It's been several years, but I Had an awesome time herping with you all, and is an experience I will always cherish. Steve

Thanks Steve. Man, that was a lot of fun. You are always welcome to drop on by and stir up a few herps with us.

Phil

HI Phil

Nice change from the norm. I dig the colors and pattern on those guys.

Jason

Thanks Jason - they are very much a different looking pine snake.

Phil

Outstanding Phil! I said it a hundred times if I've said it once, those are my favorite northerns hands down. One of the most handsome snakes alive IMO. Great job and take care.

Jeremy
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Jeremy Pierce
Shade Tree Exotics
shade-tree-exotics@att.net

Thanks Jeremy. They are indeed a very handsome snake. Thanks for the kind words.

Phil

Great job Phil, missed your posts and commentary! Very nice pines!
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Todd Hughes

Thanks Todd. Things have been busy but I have been lurking when ever I have had the chance lol! Its good to see this forum as active as it is.

Phil

Very cool, Phil. A belated congrats is in order. I really took notice of how awesome these snakes are @ a recent show in Pasadena when I met Metalpest and saw one of his big beauties.

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