2011 Alabama Tessera F1 clutch (SMR Okeetee Tessera X WC Alabama)

Here is part of the Mica/Taz clutch (Tara has the others). I have six of the babies in house, one of which is *literally* in house.

Mica07T (Tessera) escaped from me on 6/30, as I was cleaning (his) bin. He flew out & before I could catch him, he ended up on the floor, went behind the rack & went under the molding where it meets the carpet. (He-I think he's a male) is one of the non feeders. He had refused five meals offered, prior to escaping. (Maybe he knew that tube feeding was next).

I really hope he turns up (alive), but the odds are not good.
I have named him "Indiana" for Indiana Jones.

Here are the other 5 I have.
First is Mica01T (I think is a female)-this one is sentimental to me, because (she) is the first baby I have bred & hatched.
Next is Mica02AZ (I think is a female)-one of the three Aztec patterned babies, that we are calling "Taztecs". The Tessera gene has an effect on the pattern, without actually being a Tessera.
Then there is Mica03N (I think is a female) who has great borders, very pretty coloring coming out & a little bit of patterning.
Here is Mica10M(is a male) that has a bit of a Motley patterning, & this is the one with an "X" on the head. This was one of the non feeders. He refused 5 meals, & then I tube fed him twice, very small amounts since he hadn't eaten yet. After the second tube feeding, I left a small pinkie in his bin overnight, & it was gone in the morning! Woot! I skipped feeding him last night because he's starting to turn blue. I hope he continues to eat. (Fingers crossed).
One more Tessera, is Mica12T(I think *hope* this one is a male).
This one has been a better eater for me.

The theory of why so many of this clutch are problem feeders is possibly because mom was WC (captive the past 4-5 years).

Look how different the tessera's are in color vs. the Taztec and the one underneath. Would be neat to chart color variations in Tessera clutches with normals, if only to see if tessera alters colors as well as patterns.

Awesome looking clutch...Wow, your first hatchling was a tessera? Way to set the bar, Heather!

Wow! They look great! Still crossing my fingers that little "Indiana" shows up... ><

Hey Heather, congrats on that clutch. It will be interesing to see how they turn out with the Bama color influence.

Looking forward to seeing progression on them.

Walter,
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Does the first miss a scale on its nose?

chris68 said:

Look how different the tessera's are in color vs. the Taztec and the one underneath. Would be neat to chart color variations in Tessera clutches with normals, if only to see if tessera alters colors as well as patterns.

Awesome looking clutch...Wow, your first hatchling was a tessera? Way to set the bar, Heather!

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I will be using this thread as a progression thread, so you guys can see how they grow up.

Thanks Chris!

Rishi said:

Wow! They look great! Still crossing my fingers that little "Indiana" shows up... ><

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Thank you!

Walter Smith said:

Hey Heather, congrats on that clutch. It will be interesing to see how they turn out with the Bama color influence.

Looking forward to seeing progression on them.

Walter,
:crazy02:BOUT' CORNS !!

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Thanks Walter! I have a feeling the F2's are going to be where we see the real Bama influence.

Blutengel said:

Does the first miss a scale on its nose?

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Do you mean the white on the nose? If so, not, that's just the markings....cool, huh?

Here's more pics of the Mica babies at my house
Mica01T
Mica02AZ
Mica03N (sorry about poop & blurry pic)
Mica10M
Mica12T (turning blue)

chris68 said:

...Would be neat to chart color variations in Tessera clutches with normals, if only to see if tessera alters colors as well as patterns.
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I've taken notice of how the Tessera genetics seems to affect the non-Tesseras in a clutch.. From observations it seems to enhance the depth and distinction between colors. The animals seem brighter, sharper and better defined. It's as though Tessera improves the looks of normal siblings as well. I sold some normal siblings last year and the buyers have brought them back for me to see. They are growing into handsome snakes. They stand out among their non Tessera influenced cousins. It will be a fun thing to follow.
Congrats on a great clutch!

Terri

nwheather said:

Do you mean the white on the nose? If so, not, that's just the markings....cool, huh?

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I meant the spot in between those four cream colored scales on the nose of the first one, it looks like there is an empty space to me.

Thanks Terri! I have noticed that too with these two clutches. I will keep a couple sibs to see how they turn out, & will probably do some test breeding with them as well.

Ah, Blutengel, I think it's lighting.

These babies all ate tonight! (Except 12T, who's in shed). One more meal & I'll sex them.

So I sexed 12T, since he's eaten a few consecutive meals already, & he's a boy! He proceeded to musk & poop on me. LOL

I'm hoping 01T is a girl, since I lost the 3rd Tessera from this clutch.

Congratulations! That's so awesome!!

Thanks Lyndsi! I'll be making 03N available soon.

More pics of the Alabama Tessera keepers at my house

The first two are Allie, my female Tessera keeper (first bred & hatched baby of mine)

The next two are Devon, my female "Taztec" keeper (Normal sibling that has a Tessera influence on the pattern...we've named tehm "Taztec's")

The last one is Stone, (formerly known as "baby X", for the "X" pattern on his head)-Stone is starting to turn blue. I will add more pics when he sheds.

*These aren't the best pics, but I tried to get some with natural light.

Next is Zavion, my male Tessera keeper.
He did not particularly like the phot shoot & rattled his tail from under the water bowl.

Some recent pics of my Alabama Tessera clutch keepers

In order: Allie, Stone, Devon & Zayvion.

Nice Heather. The Tessera's head and nose looks to have some Sunkissed influence...wouldn't that be a nice surprise!

Thank you Danny! That would be cool!

Here's some updated pics.

First is Zayvion, the largest of the Tessera babies.
Allie was the first to hatch, & while she's not growing as fast, she's still eating & growing.
Stone is the Motley-looking baby, with the "X" head pattern. He has been a finickey eater, but he's been eating more regularly & has the attitude to make up for it.
Check out the ground color on Devon (Taztec)! I'm loving the combination of the Alabama & Tessera together.