'06 Lavas

**Michelle** · 01-11-07, 08:19 PM

These pics are a bit dark but the colors are pretty nice. Gotta learn how to use this new camera better...lol. There are two Lavas shown, however the second *might* be an Amel Lava. As I found out in '05, they are hard to spot!
The first gal held out for a month, the second gal held out for 2 months! Now they are finally eating well. They will be outcrossed to regain strength to this line.

**vanderkm** · 01-12-07, 02:35 PM

Very nice - great to see pictures of lava youngsters. Are they are result of close inbreeding - is that the reason for an outcross to improve vigor?

Would be interesting to see comparison pics of the amel lavas with lava - a morph I am definitely interested in getting,

mary v.

**Michelle** · 01-12-07, 11:28 PM

Actually these were the results of two parents that were not from the same clutches at all....but from the same breeder. I specifically asked for snakes from different parents and thats what I got....but for some reason these were weak. I have a new male Ice Ghost now and plan to outcross him to an Okeetee and then these girls when they are old enough.

**Tom Thompson** · 01-21-07, 05:12 PM

Great looking hatchlings! I'm happy to hear they are now eating!The last photo looks amel to me.

**Joni Garcia** · 01-21-07, 05:19 PM

Nice looking Lavas!