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exwizard
12-16-11, 04:15 PM
I acquired Merlin along with his sister/clutchmate Vanessa early last year when they were still the typical bitey babies but didnt stay that way for long. Through frequent handling I was able to tame both these snakes down to puppy dog status. The first pic was taken last year when he was chillin on my arm. This year in spring I took him outside for a couple more pics and the last pic was taken just a few weeks ago as he was chillin on my shoulders. As you can see, hes grown quite a bit and continues to do so. currently, he's about 5' long and 3 lbs., not bad for a 2 1/2 year old.
marvelfreak
12-16-11, 04:24 PM
He looking good.
exwizard
12-16-11, 05:04 PM
Thank you. Yeah my '09 Macks are some of my favorites in the whole collection.
alessia55
12-16-11, 10:30 PM
Wow he's grown a lot!! Those outdoor pics make him look huge! Nice pics :)
exwizard
12-18-11, 08:43 AM
Yeah he has grown and continues to do so. Hes so fun to pull out of his tub and play with. All my macks are puppy dog tame which is one of several reasons I enjoy them so much. Ty for the compliment.
exwizard
01-14-12, 04:45 AM
Just took this pic yesterday when I had Merlin out in one of my handling sessions.
Norm66
01-14-12, 07:35 AM
Very nice. He's very cool. :)
marvelfreak
01-14-12, 09:00 AM
His getting big and looking sweet. More pics please.
exwizard
01-14-12, 02:16 PM
More pics coming as soon as I can take them. Maybe the next ones will be of Vanessa who is just as sweet.
marvelfreak
01-14-12, 05:46 PM
More pics coming as soon as I can take them. Maybe the next ones will be of Vanessa who is just as sweet.
Sounds good. can't wait to see them. How big do they get?
exwizard
01-14-12, 10:18 PM
Most of them get to be around 6'-7', however they can get up to 10' long. I know of someone here in town with one over 10' so it is possible. Vanessa is pushing 5' and Merlin is well over that and they are only '09s so I wouldnt be surprised if both of them got over 8' long in a few years.
exwizard
03-06-12, 05:24 PM
This pic was taken of Merlin just a few minutes ago. Hes so relaxed yet always checking things out.
Trent
03-06-12, 06:23 PM
Nice pics!!
exwizard
03-06-12, 06:26 PM
Thank you. Yeah he loves being out. :)