B-TFO 2 radiateds by Zovickian

[Kapidolo Farms]

I've recently had much correspondence with Dr. William H. Zovickian, and with his permission is the posting of his original published account of breeding Radiateds, as well as two more recent care sheets authored by him.

I have some sentimental attachment to the article as it was published in the ITTS journal, which followed the HISS journal article. But the HISS publication is the original, and so . . .



The rest are thumbnail attachments here in this post.

The most recent up to date care sheets are in following posts, I have exceeded the TFO max file size for this individual post.

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The newest care sheet authored by Dr. WH Zovickian. This is detail rich, with text and images.

 

[Benjamin]

Great article and pictures, thanks for posting.

Maybe someday..

 

[mikeh]

Thanks for the article. I was just doing some readings on Radiatas as I am considering getting one, but wasn't sure if they do well indoors in smaller spaces. Glad the article went into details of indoor housing. From what I gather it appears the husbandry is simpler then I thought prior to reading.

 

[AnnV]

Re: RE: B-TFO 2 radiateds by Zovickian

Great article and pictures, thanks for posting.

Maybe someday..

Ditto!

 

[Redfoot NERD]

These 3 were still young when I visited Bill a few years back.. Jan. '07 - when I got their these pics were taken.. and 4 hours later they hadn't moved any! They sure are pretty rocks!!!










He told me a few months back that there is a matched pair in there and is { as I recall } incubating eggs from them -
try to imagine the babies!!! -



Here's your chance Benjamin!!!

These above were in a very simple set-up and fed nothing exotic.. in his finished basement!

Thanks for the articles.. I'll read them for sure...

 

[N2TORTS]

 

[shanu303]

WOW!!! these look like they aren't real....

 

[N2TORTS]

Those are Dr. Z's as well . The first two in the upper left are the ones Terry was showing in this same thread ....along with some other beauts , off spring and syblings. I own 2 of his gene lines with another from Ben who is also a top notch Radi Breeder.
J~

PS:
( and there is another Radi care sheet from the Dr. a little more current than 1973~ ) You can write him and he will send it to you, his ads are all over kingsnake.

 

[Benjamin]

These 3 were still young when I visited Bill a few years back.. Jan. '07 - when I got their these pics were taken.. and 4 hours later they hadn't moved any! They sure are pretty rocks!!!










He told me a few months back that there is a matched pair in there and is { as I recall } incubating eggs from them -
try to imagine the babies!!! -



Here's your chance Benjamin!!!

These above were in a very simple set-up and fed nothing exotic.. in his finished basement!

Thanks for the articles.. I'll read them for sure...

Man sometimes I think I'm just in the wrong timezone... Knoxville, Chattanooga, Atlanta right there. Then somebody to "gift" me one.

 

[bouaboua]

I've recently had much correspondence with Dr. William H. Zovickian, and with his permission is the posting of his original published account of breeding Radiateds, as well as two more recent care sheets authored by him.

I have some sentimental attachment to the article as it was published in the ITTS journal, which followed the HISS journal article. But the HISS publication is the original, and so . . .



The rest are thumbnail attachments here in this post.

The most recent up to date care sheets are in following posts, I have exceeded the TFO max file size for this individual post.

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The newest care sheet authored by Dr. WH Zovickian. This is detail rich, with text and images.

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Thank you for the posting. It is great information. If one day..........

 

[Spectrum Reptiles]

 

[Tom]

I missed this thread the first time around. Fascinating story! These pictures and words tell one heck of a story. I found the current care sheet and its pics very informative and interesting. Daily soaks for the first 4 years? Very interesting. Lots of very interesting stuff. The diet he feeds, the supplements, the UV/lighting combo... I think some people would consider his methods "un-natural", but WOW, look at the results. I think this thread is a good way to open some minds. Including mine.

Thank you for posting these Will, and thanks to Bill for allowing us to view his work and learn of his methods.