Tiger

[TJ]

This is the barred tiger I gave my wife a few months ago. It occupies a central place in our living room and jumps in the hope of food whenever we approach the tank

 

[william]

he's beautiful, i've noticed my paddle tail suddenly becomes awake, and moves towards me when i go near the tank, incase i happen to have a worm or slug for him

 

[pin-pin]

Tim, you've convinced me to get your camera (and animals...

). I'll be saving up towards it instead of my next piece of scuba equipment.

Beautiful shot and quite a beautiful tiger.

 

[shaun]

I wish I could give my girlfriend salamanders as gifts. That would make Christmas a lot more exciting

 

[john]

Beautiful photo and beautiful tiger. Please tell me that you have given it substrate in which to burrow ?

 

[TJ]

 

[TJ]

 

[TJ]

Thanks. Yep, sure's a beauty.

Can place of origin be guessed by the patterns or coloration?

John, what you see in that pic is just the top of a shelter which she often climbs up on to dramatize her desire for food, food and more food.

 

[john]

Ah, excellent

.

Regarding pattern and origin, yes, to some extent. The Colorado barreds that I've seen on a few occasions all seem to share a common theme of patterning and colouration. I don't know how those from other states look though, so I can't make an identification for you. Your one does look like the Colorados I have seen, perhaps a little more vibrant than most though.

 

[TJ]

Interesting. I never had much interest in tiger sals (despite bring from Colorado!), until I got this one. And the only reason I got it was that my wife really enjoys active feeders. She didn't take to it much at first, but it's among her favorites now. I chose it from about 15 juveniles that were all the same size, on the basis of its having the nicest markings. As I recall, the ventrum is also nice on this one!

 

[john]

Ah yes, surprisingly bright venter .

 

[TJ]

 

[john]

That's a familiar sight .

 

[mark]

Nice, this doesn't have much to do with the topic, but are Colorado Tigers as hard to breed as some of the other tigers? Thanks!

 

[pamela]

Hi Tim!

Yes, it seems that colors, and patterns, are different in different locations. I just reviewed a tiger page on the internet (will forward it to you when I find it (forgot to bookmark it). Anyway, there are incredible differences. I love the silver/gray black ones - really unique. Later.

 

[john]

Pamela - I think you've misunderstood Tim's point. He's talking about variation within subspecies, based on geographic location.

 

[mark]

I live in Colorado, and the ones I have seen look just like the one at the top.

 

[john]

They do look generally similar, but I wouldn't bet on that one being from Colorado - it's got more pale markings than most Colorado tigers I've seen, and it's more yellowish too.

 

[pamela]

Hi there! John - that is what I was talking about - but then again - I cannot express myself as those that are educated (in such fields) - please forgive me. I am still soooo new to the amphip world - (I am a mammal person - good acumen, still remaining formally uneducated. I am intimidated by this site, as the majority of subscribers are extremely experienced, and educated. Still, I press on. Thank you!