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Old 12-25-2014, 10:14 PM   #1
Snakesitter
Franklin-Jadeite Baby Profiles (Litter 2014-B)

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Living Gems Reptiles is pleased to finally profile the babies from its 2014 “B” litter.

Born on October 13, 2014 to Franklin (a male of unknown age)…

Sire

Friendly


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…and Jadeite (a July 2010 female noted for her solid color and local origins, for bloodline diversity)…

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…the 15 babies in this litter range from bright orange to muted gold. They have amazingly consistent side crescents and a smattering of dorsal chains. A bare few reveal a surprise set of hidden genes for heavy dorsal borders and side stripes.

All have now shed twice and eaten at least six times (save two). As has been outlined in previous posts, all of these babies come from a disease-tested facility.

As with all LGR litters, we’ve done dozens of handling sessions for each baby, part of our commitment to start acclimating them to humans.

Over the following posts, please find a short profile of the babies in the litter. For each, a short description is provided, along with a selection of photos showing their development over the first few sheds, and noting any behavioral or physical quirks.

So grab a cup of your favorite brew, sit back, relax, and enjoy!

Thank you as always for reading,
 
Old 12-25-2014, 10:15 PM   #2
Snakesitter
Baby #01 (Female)

This little lady has two longer chains of four linked dorsal spots on her back, and four shorter two-spot links. Her side pattern is predominantly crescents, with one merged spot on her left, and two on her right.

Birth



Two Weeks (First Shed)



Two Months (Second Shed)

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Closeup


As of last weigh-in, this little gem measured 40 grams.
 
Old 12-25-2014, 10:15 PM   #3
Snakesitter
Baby #02 (Male)

This colorful little man has an impressive six linked pairs of two spots on his back. His side pattern has impressively bright and well-developed crescents, with two merged spots on his right, one of them containing a bullseye.

Birth



Two Weeks (First Shed)

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Two Months (Second Shed)

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As of last weigh-in, this little gem measured 41 grams.
 
Old 12-25-2014, 10:16 PM   #4
Snakesitter
Baby #03 (Male)

Alone among the major rainbow venders (at least so far as I know), Living Gems holds all its babies for at least two sheds to make sure everything is in good working order before a baby ships out. Sadly, this time there was a hidden issue, and Baby #03 passed away suddenly and unexpectedly in early December. As we always do with an unexpected death, we had a necropsy done to rule out any risks; and as suspected, the vet saw nothing dangerous. I suspect this little guy just happened to have a subtle internal defect that cut his life short. While I regret he never made it to adulthood, I’d much rather have this happen on our watch than yours.



RIP, little man. We will miss you.
 
Old 12-25-2014, 10:17 PM   #5
Snakesitter
Baby #04 (Male)

This baby boy is one of the two most colorful males in his litter. He has very even dorsal spots on his back. He has one linked chain of three spots, and two of two. His side patterns are uniform crescents.

Birth



Two Weeks (First Shed)



Two Months (Second Shed)

Right


Left


Top


Closeup


As of last weigh-in, this little gem measured 44 grams.
 
Old 12-25-2014, 10:18 PM   #6
Snakesitter
Baby #05 (Male)

This little guy has two pairs of linked spots on his back. His side patterns are uniform crescents.

Birth



Two Weeks (First Shed)



Two Months (Second Shed)

Right


Left


Top


As of last weigh-in, this little gem measured 44 grams.
 
Old 12-25-2014, 10:18 PM   #7
Snakesitter
Baby #06 (Male)

This small fellow show marked curiosity about people, and is unusually interactive. He has one pair of linked spots on his back. He also has some interesting small spots on his neck. His side patterns are uniform crescents.

Birth



Two Weeks (First Shed)



Two Months (Second Shed)

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Top


Closeup


As of last weigh-in, this little gem measured 42 grams.
 
Old 12-25-2014, 10:19 PM   #8
Snakesitter
Baby #07 (Female)

This vibrant girl is one of the two prettiest gals in her litter. She has one long dorsal chain of five linked spots on her back, one of three, and two of two. She also has thicker-than-normal borders for those spots…though not as thick as several of her surprise siblings. Her side patterns are strong, well-developed crescents.

Birth



Two Weeks (First Shed)



Two Months (Second Shed)

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As of last weigh-in, this little gem measured 51 grams.
 
Old 12-25-2014, 10:19 PM   #9
Snakesitter
Baby #08 (Male)

This baby boy is one of the two most colorful males in his litter. He has one chain of four linked spots on his back, and a whopping nine linked pairs. His side patterns are uniform crescents, save two merged pairs on each side.

Birth



Two Weeks (First Shed)



Two Months (Second Shed)

Side


Rear


Top


Closeup


As of last weigh-in, this little gem measured 49 grams.
 
Old 12-25-2014, 10:20 PM   #10
Snakesitter
Baby #09 (Female)

This vibrant girl is one of the two prettiest gals in her litter. This girl has five linked pairs of spots on her back. Her side patterns are uniform crescents, save one merged pair on each side.

Birth



Two Weeks (First Shed)



Two Months (Second Shed)

Front


Side


Top


Closeup


As of last weigh-in, this little gem measured 39 grams.
 

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