The Snake Keeper Blog

Well the first snow arrived in the mountains this week. Today was my first day coming to the office that I was really cold. The bad part about that is it really is not cold yet. But being that the days are getting shorter and cooler that means breeding time is upon. Heck we do not even have all our eggs hatched out yet and we are talking about getting boas together and pair up the balls as well soon. The building is in good shape now from this last year. I will have to get some pictures of the improvements. I actually have a guy coming over today to put up a couple extra lights to help with the lighting. Along with the helix controls to get the light cycle as we want it to be. Never needed it here in this building but now that the skylights are covered up it is the best way to keep the day/night cycle correct.

My time is so tight right now but I want to start a “snake of the day” offer on our available page. It may not be every day I get a new one up but lets see how it goes. It should always but up at the top of the field.

We are going to Chicago so plans are on the way for that one. That is always a fun place to go. We really enjoy the people there. We missed last year but we look forward to seeing everyone this time around. If you are looking for any boas or balls let us know and we will be sure to bring them along.

Well it is over! Yes our ordeal with the neighbors and the city has come to an end. All I will say about it here is the city settled with us so now we can move on. We are happy where we are and our snakes are safe.

As for the last year there is so much going on we could talk about. We are down to about our last 45 clutches or so to hatch out and then we will be winding down the hatching season just in time for the breeding season. Hard to believe but the leaves have been changing on the trees here for weeks now and the days are getting shorter. Shorter days mean the snakes are getting signs of the season.

Well I still have to adjust out lighting. We just the roof of our building coated in urethane to better insulate the building. Now our sky lights are covered so we have no natural light. I have to set up sensors to trigger the lights and heat now. But I brought it all with me from California so just need a few hours to set it all up and we will be set to go.

We have produced some fantastic animals this year. A few you have seen already and some you have not. Now that I can gets this page going again. I will try to show you what has been going on. It will be a little slow though as there is also so much work to be done. Getting ready for a show this weekend in Salt Lake City. If you live around the Utah area stop in and see us.