MY FIRST SNAKE!!!

[Golden Gate Geckos]

I am soooo in love with this boy! I have always wanted a GTP, but my husbands is afraid of snakes. He finally 'caved in' when I fell in love with this yearling male from Cathy Maynard at the NARBC Show last weekend.

I haven't decided on a name yet... maybe you could help me? I looked up several Indonesian (New Guinea) names and their meanings, and so far I narrowed it down to these:

Muluk - praised, exhaulted, worshipped
Malik - master
Chahaya - light, giver of light

Here is my new boy!!!

 

[T&KBrouse]

Congratulations, Marcia!!!! He's beautiful!
Welcome to a whole new world of addiction!

 

[bohannbj]

How about Con from the Jungle Book.

 

[Halley]

Very nice Snake!

 

[chondrogal]

Congratulations!!! Heck of a first snake if you ask me!!! I know you are so going to love him, can hardly wait to see how his color change finishes up, you've got several fun months ahead!!

Did I hear "addiction"? Oh boy....... be careful, it can get real bad!

Forgot my two cents on the name!! Chahaya, giver of light.... spot on!!

 

[Mike Greathouse]

How about Con from the Jungle Book.

Wasn't the snake named Kaa?
The rogue tiger was sher khan if I recall correctly.

Regardless, that's a beautiful animal, Marcia.
Enjoy him, whatever name you choose.

 

[David Loftin]

Aww congratulations Marcia! I know you have wanted one for so long.

 

[KelliH]

I'm so happy for you, he's gorgeous! I like the name Malik.

 

[Golden Gate Geckos]

Thanks for the comments! I get 'goose-bumps' when I look at him! I totally love him. I have waited for 5 years to have him... and I am excited to watch how his color(s) develop over the next year.

Some people say that a GTP is not a good snake for first-time snake keepers, so I worry that I will not do him justice. I do have to say that the "chondro" people have been overwhelmingly supportive and gracious about holding my hand for the next few months as I discover all these new ideas and methods of keeping this magnificent animal.

I can do geckos in my sleep... so it is a little un-nerving for me to be out of my element. But, I know I will someday be in a 'new' element with my beloved new boy. I have dreamed of him for so many years...

 

[nwheat]

He is absolutely gorgeous, Marcia!!! :banana:

I know you'll just love having him around! :sweetheart:

 

[T&KBrouse]

Well, they can be a bit of a handlful, but we all have faith in you. You are going to absolutely love him!
Congratulations again!!

 

[Ian S.]

Huge congrats! What a beauty for a first snake.... good choice! Have you seen the albinos? What a godly animal.

 

[Golden Gate Geckos]

HE ATE!!! HE ATE!!! His second night here, it only took him 15 seconds to snag his first meal!

 

[T&KBrouse]

LOL!! Thats wonderful! Sounds like he's settling in nicely!

 

[dprince]

That's so awesome!!!! See, you're practically a pro.

 

[PacHerp]

awesome!!!! Glad to hear the little guy is settling in! I'm not surprised though... after all... you are the gecko whisperer... why not the snake whisperer too?

 

[nwheat]

Hurray!!

 

[Golden Gate Geckos]

Cathy sent me his neonate and juvie photographs:

 

[Nigel4less]

Oh Good lord Marcia, welcome to the Dark Side
Also when do you plan on getting him a girlfriend?

 

[Golden Gate Geckos]

I have talked to a few chondro people about his name, and they all like "Chahaya" or 'bringer of light'. So that's his name! (I'll probably use the nick-name "Cha-Cha", or just "Cha").