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Fire X Fire!!!

MikeWilbanks Jun 28, 2005 11:42 AM


Here it is still in the egg. I had candled a few weeks ago and decided this was a leucistic, but wasn't absolutely positive until I cut.


The first thing I noticed after it came out of the egg was the eyes. They are jet black with bright red pupils. I had seen the red in some photos but just assumed it was a "red eye" photo.


Here is a close up photo of the pupil. It really looks evil!!


With one of the Fire siblings.


Here is the whole clutch. 5 eggs, 1 Leucistic, 3 Fires, 1 Normal.

Pure, pied white, no pattern and not one single yellow scale.

I have dreamed about this day since I got my first Fire. It is better than I had imagined it would be. I will be bringing this little gem to Daytona for everyone to see in person.
Constrictors Unlimited

Replies (35)

jeff favelle Jun 28, 2005 11:55 AM

That is pretty DAMN COOL!!!! That red iris is just INSANE!!!!

albinoboa7 Jun 28, 2005 11:55 AM

Congrats Mike, you have one beautiful snake there. The red pupils are pure Evil! Chad

RoyalVariations Jun 28, 2005 12:20 PM

Kyle
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jmartin104 Jun 28, 2005 12:25 PM

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BrianPotter Jun 28, 2005 12:48 PM

Congrats Mike.........Im way jealous!

Brian Potter
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Joe Compel Jun 28, 2005 12:49 PM

great pics....especially the eye closeup!
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Ballboutique Jun 28, 2005 01:16 PM

Sweet........Thanks for ALL the photos........
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uf_g8or Jun 28, 2005 01:33 PM

that is one wicked looking pupil!

Gorgeous snake.

Congrats and thanks for sharing.

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"Which of us has not been stunned by the beauty of an animal's skin or its flexibility in motion?"
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Herpquest Jun 28, 2005 01:48 PM

It proves one thing at least - we don't sell rubbish! Eric,Mike and Barry (UK)

BpMachine Jun 28, 2005 06:14 PM

AGREED!! Very Nice Big Bro!!!
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nephrurus Jun 29, 2005 01:11 PM

I didn't think I'd be as excited about the hatching of the leucistic as I was. But being there and seeing it slither out of the egg and being only 1 of three people to see this snake out of the vermiculite was simply amazing! I have a new appretiation for the FIRE project than I did, but I'm still going to give you a hard time...

It put alot of rumors and speculation to rest, just like we all knew it would.

ASFReptiles Jun 28, 2005 02:01 PM

Nice work!

Now I will do some calling out in fun. WHERE IS YOUR'S AMIR? I can do this since he and I are so chummy down here in Miami. I actually dislike when people start "hating" and show there jealousy instead of shutting their mouth and congratulate the breeder or owner and then start bragging of what they have. What a thread killer. IMO just read the thread and dont post if you dont have nothing good to say. Your momma should have smacked you a little more as a child.

Sorry Mike. But I didnt think you wanted to or would call Amir out yourself. CLASSY!

See how people read things and remember. You know I love you Amir, but really show us your Black Eye Lucy or keep your mouth shut.

GOD Bless
Andre
ASFReptiles

Congratulations again Mike! Continued Success!

See ya at the Orlando FIRE show? It needs your Fire! haha

Jeremy Stone Jun 28, 2005 02:04 PM

That is SOOOO cool Mike. MAJOR CONGRATS. You desearve it.

Jeremy

bustyballpythons Jun 28, 2005 02:38 PM

Killer Black-eyed Lucy!! How many more Fire x Fire clutches are you expecting up there??
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TSKinc Jun 28, 2005 03:52 PM

Way to go, that is very nice. Never doubted you would produce it!

Colette & Dan

CJBianco Jun 28, 2005 04:26 PM

Will you be my friend?

Chris
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cypresscreek Jun 28, 2005 04:32 PM

Good work Mike. The eye on that thing is wicked!
It's amazing how much the Fires look to the new one I just popped.

Congradulations

Tom Carlton

Tracy Barker Jun 28, 2005 04:58 PM

Mike absolutely beautiful. It looks like a piece of white porcelain. I just want to know, is its box on your bedside table-cause I think if I hatched that I'd be waking up every couple of hours just to look at it!!!

Tracy/VPI

MikeWilbanks Jun 28, 2005 05:38 PM

Thanks Tracy...I have not slept much since I cut the egg. I am just glad it came out and is perfect.

ginebig Jun 28, 2005 06:30 PM

Mike, I'm with Tracy on this, but since I don't have a real one to look at all night I guess I'll just have to add your pics to my favorites That snake is incredible.

Quig

bloodpythons Jun 28, 2005 05:29 PM

It is so perfect it looks FAKE!!!!

You must be stoked!!!!!

Kev
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MikeWilbanks Jun 28, 2005 05:51 PM

Thanks Kevin. This snake is absolutely perfect. I am anxious for you to see it in Daytona. I can't quit staring at it.

BpMachine Jun 28, 2005 05:53 PM

Kevin? Lmao!! Look at the name again! Now your in trouble!!
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MikeWilbanks Jun 28, 2005 05:57 PM

>>Kevin? Lmao!! Look at the name again! Now your in trouble!!
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She signed Kev. I just figured that Kevin was signed in under Kara's account.

BpMachine Jun 28, 2005 06:13 PM

OOPS I didnt read her/his post Sorry! LOL
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bloodpythons Jun 28, 2005 08:18 PM

That was all Kev. Although I am in 100% agreement that it's an awesome snake! Can't wait to see it in FL. Congrats Mike!

K~

P.S. If it's signed Kev, it's him. If it's K~, it's me.

>>OOPS I didnt read her/his post Sorry! LOL
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Corey Woods Jun 28, 2005 06:10 PM

np

louie1 Jun 28, 2005 08:46 PM

Are you bringing it to DFW EXPO? Please please please PLEASE I'm very excited I can only imagine what you are going through very nice. Please bring it to DFW

Louie

MikeWilbanks Jun 28, 2005 08:53 PM

>>Are you bringing it to DFW EXPO? Please please please PLEASE I'm very excited I can only imagine what you are going through very nice. Please bring it to DFW
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>>Louie

VoiceOfTruth Jun 28, 2005 10:05 PM

That's great.... I'm happy you finally proved yours out..... Now you can advertise White Lucy snakes for sale........

Oh Wait......... You've already done that.........

Congrats anyway..............

VOT

MikeWilbanks Jun 29, 2005 12:08 AM

That congrats means a lot coming from you but I don't recall advertising any Leucistics for sale. I advertised Fires and showed what they produce. This project was proven 2 years ago. The rules of genetics are very simple. I can't believe it is so difficult for you guys.

Let me know if you get any Motley Corns produced this year. I hope you don't slug out again. lol.

Mikey (The REAL Voice of Truth)

Herpquest Jun 30, 2005 06:13 AM

I couldn't help but notice how you never give any credit to the people who actually 'proved' the Fireball and Blackeyed Leucistic morphs, and have been producing the Blackeyed Leucistics consistently since 2002.
What's up 'MIKEY'?? does giving credit to the people who REALLY earned it, stick in your craw!!

MikeWilbanks Jun 30, 2005 04:15 PM

Look...We purchased our animals from you, sent our money and have worked to promote the project that we invested in. All you have done is confuse things and publicly embarrass yourself time and time again by displaying your complete ignorance of how genetics work. We tried to explain to you how the genetics worked and you continued to be the willing accomplice to a sabotage of your own project...brilliant.

I have produced as many Black Eyed Leucistics as you have and probably more Fires. So you get no more credit, get over it.

Hope to see you in Daytona!

Rock On Big Bro!!!

Mikey

Eric Sandoval Jun 28, 2005 10:11 PM
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