Piotr's1st Meal: 1 Large Hopper

Padawan started shedding for the first time since I bought him.

I was getting annoyed with the crappy macro my camera has - which surprises me every time - and it managed to catch this but the focus is at a terrible spot.

Veterinarian examining a Royal python's mouth (Python regius) during Frank's amphibian and reptile workshop at Boise State University. The snake is healthy. You can see the rows of teeth in the photograph. Photo by Garren (Garren Evans - April 15, 1971 - August 9, 2008) www.EcoSnake.com

You can almost hear him think.

I had a fun connection with this curious little Ball Python (Python Regius)

Kreature enjoying his meal.

Toffino ball python.

Snakey portraits with two hot babes!

Toffino ball python.

He eat about once a week.

Even got Mom to hold it--for a VERY brief moment!

(And she's being a real trooper about all of this!)

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I had a fun connection with this curious little Ball Python (Python Regius)

Ball python who's through sitting around.

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anyone who knows me remotely well knows that I have a HUGE phobia of snakes. I am terrified. when I'm surprised by one I'm usually so startled that I immediately start struggling to breathe, I panic, I cry, I basically really freak out.

I knew that Dusty owned a snake, but they failed to mention they were bringing her along for the shoot. I didn't notice her (the snake... Ophelia) curled up in Dusty's hand until after they had been standing in my living-room for a good 5-10 minutes. Needless to say my reaction was quite the same as it usually is and it took me a bit to gain my composure.

Shaking like a leaf I did my best to pet her as soon as I could to try to get myself used to being around her. I had a hard time concentrating for the first few shots but Dusty and the rest of the Rawhyde guys were very good with her, and didn't tease me about my fear and did the best they could to make me feel comfortable around her.

Somehow, by some unknown miracle, I held Ophelia in my hands... with Dusty coaching me to breathe and open my eyes the whole time, haha... and by the time we were back at my house after the shoot I had him gently place her on my shoulder where she sat for a few minutes as we watched a movie.

I never thought I'd say this, and I still fear most snakes... but Ophelia is an absolute sweetheart.

Scans of prints circa: 1990

Some snakes I've owned over the years.

Here is my little guy when he was a lot smaller

My ball, Puppy, exploring the yard

Toffino ball python.

Female Brooding eggs

This is the regular ball he has all the markers and can't be mistaken for any other my baby female looks just like him. hes 4.5 ft long my baby is right under 2 ft.

CB13 female fire morph ball (royal) python

You rule.

Adult male ball python.

My royal in his vivairum.

During shed cycle- opaque eyes, dull scales.

Notice the detail the HDR provided on the scales and fingerprints.

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A Boa Constrictor uncoiling itself from resting on top of a log.

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Isn't he a handsome fella?

Snakey portraits with two hot babes!

with Frank helping students understand more about amphibians and reptiles this weekend (September 21 - 22, 2013) at Boise State University. "Sheba" is a Royal (ball) python (Python regius). Royal pythons are native to west Africa. Photo by Scott.