Hi all.
Franco here ? long time listener, first time caller!
Given the recent breeding success of Roy Pails with his green tree pythons, I thought it worthwhile to point out the ramifications of this great achievement - although I'm sure you all know where I?m headed with this.
Firstly I'd like to personally congratulate Roy (although I'm fairly sure he's not a member of this forum) for cracking one of herpetology?s toughest nuts. It just goes to show that with a bit of time, patience and know-how that anything is possible.
I?m well aware that this accomplishment is by know means a first and has been surrounded by a great deal of controversy in recent years, however, judging by the comments made on the Pails for scales website it would appear that Roy has cracked the GTP nut (egg!!) in a monumental way. Looking at the titbits of information that Pails has been leaking to the public over the last couple of weeks it would appear that he has successfully hatched at least 102 of these beautiful serpents with more to come!. I for one will not be purchasing any of these hatchlings as the exorbitant price tag around the necks of these little beauties is presently a little beyond my means. However, given different financial circumstances I?d be lining up with all the other punters to secure a couple.
Irrespective of my current financial situation, I?ve been finding it hard to wipe the smile from my face of late. All of a sudden, these reptiles have been made available on a scale that I have not witnessed in all the time that I have been herping. For now (for me and probably most of you), I?ll have to sit back and wait for my chance to own what I consider Australia?s and possibly the world?s most prized python. I am however content as I know that in the not too distant future, these babies will mature and with the right care begin having babies of there own. Ultimately, some time down the track the price of the GTP may be just a little closer for you and for me.
I take my hat off to Roy Pails and would love to hear your views on this subject as I believe I?ve just scratched the surface!
Cheers
Franco
Franco here ? long time listener, first time caller!
Given the recent breeding success of Roy Pails with his green tree pythons, I thought it worthwhile to point out the ramifications of this great achievement - although I'm sure you all know where I?m headed with this.
Firstly I'd like to personally congratulate Roy (although I'm fairly sure he's not a member of this forum) for cracking one of herpetology?s toughest nuts. It just goes to show that with a bit of time, patience and know-how that anything is possible.
I?m well aware that this accomplishment is by know means a first and has been surrounded by a great deal of controversy in recent years, however, judging by the comments made on the Pails for scales website it would appear that Roy has cracked the GTP nut (egg!!) in a monumental way. Looking at the titbits of information that Pails has been leaking to the public over the last couple of weeks it would appear that he has successfully hatched at least 102 of these beautiful serpents with more to come!. I for one will not be purchasing any of these hatchlings as the exorbitant price tag around the necks of these little beauties is presently a little beyond my means. However, given different financial circumstances I?d be lining up with all the other punters to secure a couple.
Irrespective of my current financial situation, I?ve been finding it hard to wipe the smile from my face of late. All of a sudden, these reptiles have been made available on a scale that I have not witnessed in all the time that I have been herping. For now (for me and probably most of you), I?ll have to sit back and wait for my chance to own what I consider Australia?s and possibly the world?s most prized python. I am however content as I know that in the not too distant future, these babies will mature and with the right care begin having babies of there own. Ultimately, some time down the track the price of the GTP may be just a little closer for you and for me.
I take my hat off to Roy Pails and would love to hear your views on this subject as I believe I?ve just scratched the surface!
Cheers
Franco