Solana - Our Scaleless Sunglow Motley Corn

[Team Slytherin]

I just realized I’ve creeped on this thread, but haven’t told you how STUNNING this animal is!! Seriously. You found a unicorn.

[dakski]

I just realized I’ve creeped on this thread, but haven’t told you how STUNNING this animal is!! Seriously. You found a unicorn.

Thank you Team Slytherin!

I think she is a unicorn! Her brother looks similar, but doesn't have the red factor gene prominent (although I believe he is het for it). He won't be quite as bright and doesn't have the red eyes. Don Soderberg at South Mountain Reptiles is keeping him.

Don said he bred the parents for three years and this is the first year he got a scaleless sunglow motley. He, obviously, got two, Solana, and her brother.

He believes she was the only one for sale in the world. Not even sure if any others exist right now. I imagine, with time, there will be more, but the timing was right for me to get her now.

I believe he said the odds of getting her were 1/32. She visually hits on 4 recessive traits! Sunglow, red factor, scaleless, and motley. WOW!

Additionally, she is totally docile and calm from out of the egg. I know 99% of corns calm down as they get a little bigger and realize you aren't going to eat them. However, Don says she's already a sweetheart and shows no signs of defensiveness. Figment was the same way when I got him at 9G - sweetie to this day.

I think she's amazing and cannot wait to see her in person tomorrow and watch her grow. I will keep everyone posted with updates and pictures (probably more than you all want ).

[dakski]

She's here! I got the message from Fedex that she came in at 8AM, but the Fedex location doesn't open until 9AM. Needless to say, I was the first one there and through the door at 9AM!

Got her home and she is safe and sound and gorgeous. Don sent an autographed copy of his book as well (per my request). I could not have had a better experience with him and South Mountain Reptiles - review coming soon.

I have some pictures below without flash - didn't want to scare her. She is so rich and colorful. I though Katie's blue eyes were the end of me, but she may have competition . Also, as advertised, a total sweetie. Very calm and deliberate in her actions. No tail rattling, hissing, etc. She let me pick her right up and curled around my fingers. She's tiny!

Hard to believe she's going to be Figment's size!

Without further ado, please welcome Solana to the family.

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