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Clyde's First Hopper ('06 Okeetee)

Eremita

Eremita

and cats...
Clyde's last thread is here, from last October. (Beginning a linked list - my sig will always point to the newest thread). His colors have really developed, and I think he looks great even with the normal-ish borders. I bought this over-$300 camera with no other intention than taking pictures of him, for which I blame all of you :grin01: , but it makes it all the more embarrassing that I post pictures so rarely.

Anyway, I bought a batch of 25 hoppers from The Mouse Factory, as he seemed ready for them and the pet shops around here don't carry them, and served him his first one yesterday. He's such a good feeder!

Thanks for looking,
-Sean
 

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His borders look exactly like what an Okeetee should. The "trend" towards ridiculously thick borders is the result of a breeding desire, not a natural tendency of the corn snake. In some instances specimens with thick borders have been given a breeding description such as Abbots Okee (from Lee Abbots project to produce thicker than natural borders) I wouldn't gage his desirability on border thickness alone. He looks great. If I may, is he a Love okee?
 
He is indeed. The first thread that I reference tells his story, as well as providing links for his parents. And thanks!

-Sean
 
Great photos, Sean. That first shot reminds me of the "head in a vise" scene from the movie "Casino", but I'm weird that way.
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regards,
jazz
 
Dang, when I first saw this thread, I thought it was Clem/hopper!
I was all set for a Red Skelton reference :grin01:
Gertrude says hi anyway.

Great pics Sean :cool:
 
Thanks, guys. I'll try to fit some intentional references in the next batch, maybe in less than 9 months this time. :)
 
He may not have the borders, of the thickest bordered Okeetees, but he is a beautiful boy nonetheless... I think he looks great.:)
 
Good point razor, my locality Okeetees have normal thickness boarders. I love the super chunky line bred Okeetee Phases, but there is definitely something to appreciate over a good locality corn.

Sean, what kind of camera did you buy? Looks like it takes great pictures. Try your hand at taking it with you places and just taking pictures of your friends, surroundings, whatever. A good camera is essential to life in my book.
 
GiantBlueberry said:
Good point razor, my locality Okeetees have normal thickness boarders. I love the super chunky line bred Okeetee Phases, but there is definitely something to appreciate over a good locality corn.

Sean, what kind of camera did you buy? Looks like it takes great pictures. Try your hand at taking it with you places and just taking pictures of your friends, surroundings, whatever. A good camera is essential to life in my book.
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Thanks, folks. I got a
Fujifilm FinePix S6000fd, because (for its price range):
  • It takes RAW photos if I want,
  • It works with Linux,
  • It's macro mode can get really close,
  • It gets good images at high ISO,
  • It takes regular batteries (wife's stipulation).

I also liked the fact that the manual focus and zoom are adjusted by rings on the lens, making for less of an adjustment from my film camera. It does not have any kind of picture stabilization, but that does not help when the subject is moving, and I figured I could get a tripod if it ever became an issue.

I've been happy with it, in any case. I tend to over-think any significant purchases, though.

-Sean
 
Sounds like it has some great features! The main thing I don't like about my point and shoot digital is that the macro range is a little further away then I'd like. I almost went with a fujifilm but didn't!

Ah well. Next step for me will be a digital SLR. I love my SLR, but I do not like it for taking snake photos. The process is so long. I'm addicted to taking a photo and getting it on my computer pronto!
 
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