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Over two months ago my single female ball python laid seven eggs without any interaction with a male python ever in her life. This is not very common, but known phenomenon in word of (some) reptiles (and some other groups of animals), called parthenogenesis. You can see her portrait with eggs here: www.flickr.com/photos/peterapas/51341593411/in/dateposted...
Unfortunately three eggs were undeveloped and I was able to put just 4 of them in incubator. Despite perfect condition, another three eggs 'died' on different stages of 60 days of incubation process. But one survived and two days ago this little baby hatched.
I had different species of reptiles for most of my live, successfully breeding many of them. But so far this was first parthenogenetic offspring ever produced by my animals. I hope that the little fella will shed skin around two weeks from now, then will eat his or her first meal and then... will stay with us, as we plan to add next ball python to our collection.
This photo was taken at a pet store. At first the pet store worker told me that I couldn't take any photos, but then she said that I could as long as I didn't get the displays in the photos. I told her that I just wanted to take photos of my kids holding the snakes and I told her that I would photograph away from the displays. She said the reason for this rule is because they had someone come in pretending to be from P.E.T.A. and saying that they weren't taking good enough care of the pets on display. It appeared to be a very clean, well kept pet store to me. I guess you can't blame the pet store for having to make the rules they do.
"Monty" is most likely between 35 and 40 years old. He was an adult when I began caring for him 29 years ago in 1987. He's a Royal (ball) python (Python regius) and, given his age, would have been wild caught in his native west Africa. Royal pythons are called "ball" pythons because when frightened they curl into a ball to protect their heads. They are among the smaller pythons rarely exceeding 4 - 5 feet in length. The longetivity record for a Royal python is 45+ years. Photo by Frank.
Pentax K-S2, Kalimar 35-70/2.8
For the Pentax Forums Single in January Challenge
This is Cocoa, my female ball python, soaking up some heat from the black lamps in the enclosure she shares with Clem (a male). I've been having a lot of frustration with the ball pythons this (and every) winter - the decreased daylight cycles always trigger them to get a sort of brumation attitude in their minds and they don't eat well. For Cocoa it's OK since she keeps her body mass pretty well, but Clem gets very slim and I worry about him... Not sure I'm willing to commit to ACTUALLY brumating them.
Anyway, the shot kinda sucks since it was a long exposure and she wasn't holding completely still. Plus I smashed it with noise reduction... 'cause I can.
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.
Strobist: Bare SB26 at about 6:30, roughly 2 feet up.
Meet Thanatos (our new danger noodle aka Ball Python). This is video of him exploring in his new enclosure on his first night home. :)
This little guy is typically extremely timid- however, once we took him out of his tank, he was extremely laid back and easy to handle. He also took some awesome shots!
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.
is a Royal (ball) python (Python regius) who I've cared for since October 10, 1991. She was named "E-B" because shortly after I got her she escaped and was found four days later in the wiring in my kitchen stove. A friend suggested naming her "E-B" for "Escape and 'Bake." "E-B" is most likely at least 30+ years old. Photo by Frank.
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.
Pentax K-S2, SMC Pentax-M 35/2.8, Vivitar DF-383 flash
For the Pentax Forums Single in July Challenge
A studio shot of the snake with some autumnal leaves gathered from outside!
The name "royal python" (from the Latin regius) is based in part on the story that Cleopatra supposedly wore the snake around her wrist.
Taken on a day in Angi Nelson's reptile studio.
EXPLORED #488 on 21/11/2012.
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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checking out the camera. She's a Royal (ball) python (Python regius). Royal pythons are nnative to west Africa. Photo by Frank.