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Something you don't see everyday.
KYBAcon
Oct 09, 2005 03:07 PM
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hortulanus_bites
Oct 10, 2005 12:37 AM
Now that is one insane looking melanistic ETB!
coolhl7
Oct 10, 2005 07:18 PM
Mike, That is one beautiful ETB.....Have you sold him yet???
more photos, please!!!!
TimOsborne
Oct 10, 2005 09:27 PM
Cool.. ask and you shall receive!
I have been fortunate enough to photo Mike's snake.. and can show some more of him..
coolhl7
Oct 11, 2005 11:44 AM
Tim, Thanks, great photos, but as you well know, no photo can do these bad boy melanistic ETBs justice since their true colors really come alive in the sunlight. I hope somehow that male finds a mate and we can get some neos on the market. Norm
kybacon
Oct 15, 2005 03:25 PM
Tim, I didn't know you were on these forums. I really like this one you took of him.
TimOsborne
Oct 15, 2005 10:46 PM
I am lurking everywhere Mike.. actually I have been reading the frog stuff for a bit.. I just added 8 more to the collection.. some tigerlegged monkeys and some clowns..
BTW.. that is one of my favorite pics too.. I still dont think I have one that has done that snake justice though, it is a nice speciman..
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Pyrate
Oct 26, 2005 08:53 AM
Anybody know if the black pigment is genetic or not?
ghireptiles
Oct 26, 2005 07:43 PM
Black pigment has been proven genetic many times. Tony Nicoli is probably the most well known with his 'Dark Phase' line of emeralds. Historically they start out looking like normal babies and as they grow they develop more black. There are also a couple of lines of emeralds from Europe in the private sector that turn very, very black over time. The animal posted has genetic black pigment in my opinion! Hope this helps....
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