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shedding his skin by soaking, "Richard" is a Royal (ball) python (Python regius). Idaho is not so humid as west Africa, where Royal pythons are native, so so some water helps. Photo by Frank.
I took some photos of some of Lamont's (my brother) critters last night for him. He breeds these, so these are some variety of rare colors and whatnot. So the crazy-strange colors that you see are really how these guys look; they're not retouched.
The best shot I could get of Gus from the side. It's hard to take a close-up of a moving snake when you only have one hand to steady the camera!
My two Ball Pythons, Cocoa on the left and Clem on the right.
Guess I should have been paying closer attention to the water level in their dish...
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.
One of 4 royal pythons my boyfriend and I have, this is the lemon pastel. Another photo of one of the other snakes..... www.flickr.com/photos/sarahb365/2375454900/in/photostream/
Model: Julia Phoenix
MUAH: Kristopher Osuna of Perfection Artistry
Assisting Photographer: Travis Williams Photography
Photographer: Paul Davis
This is my beautiful adopted Ball Python, his name is Asmodeus " king of demons". But he's actually reallllly lovely :D
08/28/2010 -- A few weeks ago, I mentioned here & there that we had gotten a snake. He's a Ball Python... just a few months old & we have (finally) named him Orton. A little explanation: In the Vanover house, wrestling is a big thing because both of my boys love it.. and, well, practice it. Randy Orton is one of Sean's favorite wrestlers & he always mimicks RO & does the "Viper" move where he bangs his hands on the floor, etc. He also demonstrates on Gunner (which is HILARIOUS... especially when Gunner fights back)!
Anyway, he told me one day that he was going to name said snake, "Viper"... which I made fun of because duh, it's not a Viper. Then a few hours later (obviously after much much thought), he decides to call it "Randy" lololol. More aggravating on my part, toward him.. & I finally just suggested that he called him Orton, and needless to say, it stuck.
So here is our Ball Python, Orton, who is BEAUTIFUL to photograph -- but any other time, you will not find me near this thing & short of a picture, keep my distance from it! I don't like the way snakes do their tongues... so of course, in the first picture he had to try and scare me away by rattling it back and forth. Okay, enough snake talk! You've met him now.. -waves and runs-
"Monty", Royal (ball) python (Python regius) appears to "float" atop the "Pendleton" blanket. Photo by Frank, taken with a Leicaflex SL camera.
The tattoo sketch on.
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.
tinks is my ball python!
i love snakes! i use to have an albino cali king snake, pearl. but she ran away =(.. needless to say my neighbors weren't very excited, and i never found her.
buuuuut, now i have a very adorable ball. and i love her! <3
The ball python or python regius is a nonvenomous python species found in Africa. This is the smallest of the African pythons and is popular in the pet trade, largely due to its typically docile temperament. No subspecies are currently recognized.
The name ball python refers to the animal's tendency to curl into a ball when stressed or frightened. The color pattern is typically black or dark brown with light brown or gold sides and dorsal blotches. The belly is a white or cream that may include scattered black markings.
This python is known for being a picky eater and may not eat for months, particularly during the winter breeding season. Ball pythons will not eat when they preparing to shed.
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is a Royal (ball) python (Python regius) who is 20 years old this year (2017). Royal pythons are native to west Africa. Photo by Frank.
as "E-B" soaked for a while today in order to finish shedding her skin. She really is beautiful and couldn't resist a picture. "E-B" is a Royal (ball) python (Python regius) who is ,most likely 30 - 35 years old. I've cared for her for 28 years. 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.
My python recently shed a nearly whole skin. I like the nostril detail. This photo was taken from the underside of the skin.
This little guy had the greatest puppyface.
He was very interested in climbing my face and sitting on my glasses.
My pet Ball Python, "Puff" outside getting some exercise. She is a female and about four feet long. She doesn't mind being held. She has an interesting skin texture and patterns, called "eyes". Look closely and you can see individual scales.