The Granite Game

[Lexcorn]

Well, there seems to be quite a variation in this cultivar.........or, it may indeed, be my lineage that is a little unusual.

A variation within any cultivar is not, in itself, unusual. However, I have a theory on these guys which may be 'proven out' this year.

First up is Mama -


... this lady has thrown some awsome hatchlings, some of which will be test bred this Breeding Season.

She is the 'other half' of the Anery h. Char, Hypo, Bloodred purchased in 2001.

The Sire is the male from the "Raspberry Ripple" thread -


Both parents are photographed at approx. 2years of age. They have, since, matured into much darker animals.

[Lexcorn]

Now follows some 'shots' of the 1.2 Granite 'Keepers' from 2005.

These 'guys' were chosen for their obvious differences. Which would you say were the females?

Ist - Granite


This may be considered the 'standard' colouration that one may expect from the Granite cultivar.
Although I was not overly keen on this babe, whilst a hatchling, the colour is becoming more & more appealing as the animal matures.

Next - Granite


Beautiful pale pinks & very defined silver grey background colour.

Next - Granite


Another pale example which I find very attractive. The background is a stronger gunmetal grey.

Now, these sub-adult colours could be a simple case of selective breeding. Both Mama & Papa are quite a stunning pair themselves.

I shall leave you to deliberate

Lex

[Corns.nl]

I know what you're getting at, but i won't spoil the fun
Shall i place a pic of the Anery h. Blood female i got from you?

Arjan

[Lexcorn]

Original post by Corns.nl
Shall i place a pic of the Anery h. Blood female i got from you?

Hey Arjan,

You are welcome to post photo's of the stock that you have from me...........she is related & it is, after all, a Granite Thread

Your Granite boy would be a nice addition to this subject.

Lex

wow they are beautiful snakes hun if your breeding Granite this your then i'll have to get a pair

[Lexcorn]

Here are the 'guys' .........all is revealed.

Darkness:- female


Pale....ness? - female


Bullet:- male


The lineage goes back to 'Orion' (or, indeed, his brother - another story).

Of the two brothers (Imported 1997), one male matured into a much larger individual. This difference seems to be passed onto the progeny as the dark female is a mere 330 gram whilst her sis. is 415 gram.

Obviously, feeding has influenced the growth rate of the pale female. However, her desire to be up-graded onto larger food items did proceed at an earlier stage.

Yes, it could just be an individual 'thing'. But, the history is being repeated with a couple of Pewter males (keepers 2006), one larger even although the feeding schedule is the same.

The point being. I am considering mating the pale female this year, against my normal rule of waiting until 3 years of maturity (+ the appropriate weight of over 400 grams).

Another interesting clutch to watch

Lex

[Corns.nl]

I shot some fresh pics of the Granite male and the 'odd' Anery het. Bloodred female today.

Arjan

Granite male:








Anery het. Bloodred female:

[Joanna]

They are beautiful and I love the pink tinge in them.

[Serpwidgets]

Originally Posted by Lexcorn

Of the two brothers (Imported 1997), one male matured into a much larger individual.

Are they 1997 hatch from Kathy Love?

[Layla]

I must admit I do like the paler indivuals myself.
Arjan your little Grantite boy is lovely...with a great appetite...a trend in Lex's snakes I think hehe