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The one wrapped around his fingers was still a bit shy and possibly overwhelmed. He mentioned that some folks asked to hold or pet the snakes and he would allow them to pet the ones that were feeling more social. Being able to read snakes seems a gift.
"E-B" is a Royal (ball) python (Python regius) who was a gift from a friend on October 21, 1991. She was adult size then so she's most likely at least 35 years old. Her name is a result of an adventure she had about a week after I got her. I inadvertently did not close the door to her enclosure tightly and she escaped. I found her about two days later lodged in the wiring behind the temperature dials on my stove, which, fortunately, I had not used during that time. A friend suggested the initials "E" and "B" as an abbreviation for "Escape and Bake." She was probably attracted to the stove because, at the time, it was still warm and had some small, dark places where she could seek security. Royal pythons are native to west Africa, where "E-B" was probably captured and then imported to the United States, as Ball pythons were rarely bred in captivity 28 years ago. Photo by Frank.
of "Monty," a Royal (ball) python (Python regius). "Monty" is most likely between 35 and 40 years old. I've cared for him for 31 years. Royal pythons are native to west Africa where "Monty" was probably captured over 31 years ago. The documented lifespan for a Royal python in captivity is 47 years. Photo by Frank.
Yesterday, I had my first opportunity to photograph an event at our local zoo, as an official volunteer photographer! Here, a college student, participating as part of her education, offers children and adults a chance to touch the snake's skin. The zoo's education director, at the same time spoke about snakes.
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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as "Monty" takes a break in his water bowl. He's a Royal (Ball) python (Python regius) who most likely is close to 40 years old. Photo by Frank.
October 7 2017 at Reid Park Zoo. Tania's nephew and his wife visited us over the weekend and on Saturday morning we went to the zoo.
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This is Cocoa, one of my two ball pythons (aka royal pythons). In 2009, when I decided I wanted a ball python, I wanted to get one that needed re-homing rather than buy a new little baby from a pet store. A few days after I got Clem from KC Reptile Rescue, someone responded to my ad and I couldn't say no to Cocoa. Her personality is very different than Clem's and she's bitten me more than once, but... that's snakes for you, I guess. ;-)
Here she is in the "feeding tub" after eating a delicious disgusting rat.
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I finally decided to get set up and wrangle the ball pythons for a few hours for the macro. Sometimes they just will not sit still! After trying to knock over my setup and multiple escape attempts, Six decided to sit still enough for me to try some low key lighting. Of course she moved whenever I adjusted the lights so I'll save my low key studies for inanimate objects :)
This is my new pet snake. She's a Ball Python to be exact.
I decided on the name Athena, because I've always been interested in Greek mythology, and I felt she deserved a regal name. (Her previous owners had called her Henrietta.)
I've been handling her a lot, because I want her to have a good temperment, even though she already does. And though she isn't very exciting (except when she eats- now that's interesting), she's fun to have around. And in my crayon box occasionally.