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Did you know that snakes yawn? Yep, Zorro is yawning!
This animal image has more views, by far, than any other I have uploaded to Flickr. At the time of this writing, it has 18,700+ views. I would sincerely appreciate comments as to how you found this image and why you think it has so many views. THANKS!
to show "Princess" to students at Boise State University Amphibian and Reptile Workshop June 11 - 12, 2016. "Princess" is a Royal (ball) python (Python regius). Photo of "Princess" with Frank and Scott by Amanda.
Benin. West Africa.
Ouidah
In most parts of the world snakes are feared, but in Benin they are revered. Royal pythons are worshiped in Benin, especially in Ouidah. The good news is that royal pythons are not dangerous, but the bad news is that these sacred reptiles are welcome Beninese households where they are fed when the doors of the temple are opened at night. There is no fear when the locals welcome these slithering pythons into their living rooms like an honoured guest.
The Temple of Pythons is a small room of twelve square meters that houses 50 adult royal pythons.
Mhina bit me for the first time. I've had her for 6 yrs so I'd say that I was long overdue! lulz
I counted 26 teeth marks...not bad considering how many they have. :)
.because he's between 35 and 40 years old and it's a good thing to have pictures. He's a Royal (ball) python (python regius). Royal pythons are native to west Africa. Photo by Frank.
looking as if she's about to live up to her name, a rarity in Royal (ball) pythons (Python regius). She was a neonate when I got her June 3, 1996. I think this is the first picture I've taken of her. I can't believe she's 18 years old. Royal pythons are native to west Africa. Photo by Frank
Benin. West Africa.
Ouidah
In most parts of the world snakes are feared, but in Benin they are revered. Royal pythons are worshiped in Benin, especially in Ouidah. The good news is that royal pythons are not dangerous, but the bad news is that these sacred reptiles are welcome Beninese households where they are fed when the doors of the temple are opened at night. There is no fear when the locals welcome these slithering pythons into their living rooms like an honoured guest.
The Temple of Pythons is a small room of twelve square meters that houses 50 adult royal pythons.
.says, "Hello!" She's a Royal (ball) python (Python regius). Royal pythons are native to west Africa. Princess hatched from her egg in my home August 3, 1997. Photo by Frank.
The tattoo, outline done. Tattoo by Mos Eisleys of Grand Rapids.
The tattoo is a rod of Asclepius, which, for me, has taken on a special significance in my past several years of studying mythology and, ultimately, tied into me the philosophy I've been building on all my life. To me, it doesn't just represent medicine, but the human spirit of creativity and ingenuity and that this spirit is something that should be feared by any who seek to control and rule men, like the gods feared Asclepius' medical ability. Effectively, if there are gods, that they ought to fear men, since our power, in reality, greater than their power over us. Some see the myth as a lesson than men cannot change the natural order of the world--I see it as saying that humans do have the ability to take complete control of our fate, and that no one should have a right to stand in our way.
The model, of course, is our snake, Augustus (he does have those skull patterns), who can also be seen on this Flickr.
of "Monty's" scales. He's a Royal (ball) python (Python regius). Find "Monty's" head. Photo by Frank.
Pentax K-30, Accura Diamatic 135/2.8, extension tube(s), Vivitar DF-383 flash
My two ball pythons, Clem (left) and Cocoa (right).
For the Pentax Forums Single in March Challenge
When I took this photo in 2011, Pythagoras was routinely on public view. However, he was disturbed by visitors banging on his enclosure's glass, and requests to stop were routinely ignored, so he now lives off-show. There's still a ?daily? session during which he's brought out to be held, though.
The tattoo, wth the darker colors of the snake in. Tattoo by Mos Eisleys of Grand Rapids.
The tattoo is a rod of Asclepius, which, for me, has taken on a special significance in my past several years of studying mythology and, ultimately, tied into me the philosophy I've been building on all my life. To me, it doesn't just represent medicine, but the human spirit of creativity and ingenuity and that this spirit is something that should be feared by any who seek to control and rule men, like the gods feared Asclepius' medical ability. Effectively, if there are gods, that they ought to fear men, since our power, in reality, greater than their power over us. Some see the myth as a lesson than men cannot change the natural order of the world--I see it as saying that humans do have the ability to take complete control of our fate, and that no one should have a right to stand in our way.
The model, of course, is our snake, Augustus (he does have those skull patterns), who can also be seen on this Flickr.
Copper in his tank. He has done some crazy maneuvers in there and has even managed to find a way to crawl out a few times.
Ground shot for the Earth Day! Got close to Ma Earth to get this one :-)
It has been a long week at work, with not much time to flickr. I came home Friday evening and I see my neighbor taking his pet for a walk, and the pet was, a python!
I have always wanted to get ophid shots, but I am scared of them in the wild and I really dont want to shoot them boxed in :( When I saw this guy basking in the evening sun in his backyard, I was like WOW! I grabbed the camera, went up introduced myself (new neighbors) and asked if I could get a shot. They were kind enough to let me do it.
Our ball python. I think it's a she, and I think she's about a year, but it's hard to say as we picked her up at a local pet store as opposed to a breeder - which we will never do again, as this poor girl came with an awful mite infestation that took months of patience and care to be rid of. She's doing awesome now though, and is really quickly getting up to size! I'll be getting her (?) sexed in the near future.