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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.
One that will be on my wall sometime soon
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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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I was working in the garden. It was a lovely day so I wondered if Apophis, my Royal Python, would like to investigate our pear tree.
because there are perhaps very few pictures of snakes "playing" accordions. "Princess" is a Royal (ball) python (Python regius), who hatched from her egg in 1997. Accordion was crafted by Monarch in 1953. Photo by Frank
Model: Natascha
To combine studio with snake shootings was always kind of a dream for me.
The Python regius (Ball python, Königspython) got its Latin (and German) name from the fact that Cleopatra had those snakes around her wrist very often.
BTW: It is the snake of the model
. . they had fun. .. .
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Yesterday was "Spooktacular Nature" at Limberlost State Historic Site, Geneva, Indiana
The yellowish tint is from the light in the cage. There are two pythons, a male and female.
This tragedy occurred when a live rat was left unsupervised with a ball python overnight. The snake had to be euthanized as the wounds were too severe and extensive. Please do not leave live prey with your snake without supervision.
checking out the camera. She's a Royal (ball) python (Python regius). Royal pythons are nnative to west Africa. Photo by Frank.
This young lady is likely more worried that Dina will plop out of her hands than she is worried that Dina will harm her; I recognize that look!
(Pretty smart, too -- while Dina is a professional grabber, she does suddenly just relax and forget to hold on, plopping right into your lap!)
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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.
of "Monty" because he's most likely almost 40 years old and good to have pictures of him. He's a Royal (ball) python (Python regius). Royal pythons are native to west Africa. I've cared for him for 30 years. Photo by Frank.
from "Princess." She is a Royal (ball) python (Python regius). Royal pythons are native to west Africa. Photo by Frank.
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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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was getting some exercise tonight so a picture seemed appropriate. His story is unique in that I've cared for him since June 3, 1996 when he was a neonate. He had previously been owned by an elderly gentleman who was carrying the little snake in his coat pocket at the airport where the gentleman.was going to take the snake to relatives in California (Air travel conditions have changed since 1996). Sadly the gentleman had a heart attack while at the check in counter and passed away and the little snake was given to me. He was named "Nippy" because of a propensity for trying to bite which is unusual for Royal (ball) pythons (Python regius). Amazingly I just realized after taking this picture that he's 20 years old and I've cared for him almost all of that time. Photo by Frank.
Here's me, in the first picture, wearing the scarf that Charlie's step-grandmother (I think that is what we would call her...) gave me for Christmas. It's warm and soft and cozy.
Today we went to Chili's to meet up with Charlie's dad. Melissa, Charlie, and I all had a nice lunch there (although my steak was definitely more cooked than "medium" like I asked). The first picture is a shot I took while we were waiting in the car for Charlie's dad to get there.
It was really great. Charlie gave me a gift certificate to Dick Blick (they sell art supplies. ART SUPPLIES, YAY! He said he wanted to definitely support my new endeavor in school which I'm starting in January) and Melissa a Visa gift card and Charlie an acoustic-electric bass, which has been a wish list item for a long time.
All was good.
The second half of this picture is Stella in my hand while we're watching A Christmas Story which I hadn't ever seen before. Overall, that movie was kinda dumb. Hah. I mean, there were parts I liked, but overall it just frustrated me. >_<;;
Charlie and I are continuing on a classic-Christmas-movie marathon with The Santa Clause and probably Nightmare Before Christmas and Eight Crazy Nights (even though it's a Hanukkah film and that was a few weeks ago OH WELL) Home Alone and Muppet Christmas Carol and Elf and apparently Gremlins because it takes place during Christmas???
So yeah. MERRY CHRISTMAS EVE! We're gonna go to my parents' place tomorrow for the traditional Chinese Food Take-Out Feast, as I previously mentioned.
This is pretty good. Haven't had a really nice Christmas in a few years. The other year it got ruined by some unfortunate things. And last year, it wasn't anything special, but also it wasn't anything horrible. Here's to a good Christmas tomorrow.
This never gets old. Of course, I'm probably seeing this scene a little differently than you are. Aside from my fascination with reptiles, it's pretty entertaining to watch the silly faces they appear to be making when their jaw is unhinged and is hanging off to one side.
The tattoo, finished, cleaned and dried, before the first application of ointment. 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.
Received my Animal Plastics T-10 cage for my son's ball python the other day. Ordered on Nov 7th, received on Feb 14th, pretty much right on target with the estimated ship date when ordered.
I went with glass doors, locks, LED lighting, Herpstat 2 and I had Bob from Pro Products ship them a RHP (don't recall the size, went with one size up from what Bob recommended. It's massive!).
I keep my home in the low 70's and it's been locked into whatever temperature I set the Herpstat to without issue. Humidity is a bit high as I just put in two bags of fresh Forrest Floor but I've been opening the door to rearrange so that should help it dissipate.
Extremely impressed with this Animal Plastics cage, the build quality is fantastic as were the instructions and I was blown away by the packaging and how fast it got to me once it left their doors. Had it fully assembled in less than 45 minutes and gave the silicon four days to cure and for the fumes to air out.
I've loaded it up with 6 plastic commercial hides of various sizes, silk/plastic flora and some cork bark flats and tubes (which I'll keep an eye on for bacteria..) and a water dish on both the "hot" and "cool" side. Monitoring temps and humidity with a pair of Accurites. If I were a snake kept in captivity, I'd want to live here.
While the Herpstat 2 worked great when I needed both a CHE and a heat mat in the glass tank I was previously using, I could have went with the Herpstat 1 for this one. It has the option to control the light cycle for you, I just wish it had an instant on/off button as well. So rather than use that, I've just got the LED plugged into a light switch. The light is only turned on when viewing, feeding or cleaning and it's nice and bright - but unfortunately not dimmable. Once we rearrange the room, I'll try to get the leopard gecko's tank closer so I can use the other output to control the CHE heating that.
To sum it all up, very satisfied with my purchase - Ali from Animal Plastics was an absolute pleasure to work with, keeping me updated with the latest status and Bob at Pro Products was incredibly helpful
This is my second ball python, Eros, who technically belongs to my hubby since he bought him shortly after I got Artemis :)
Eros is kinda shy but doesn't mind being held. He usually tends to stay in his cave til it's realllllly dark outside, unlike Artemis, who's the social butterfly & roams around much earlier.
Exactly 6 years ago today, our wonderful, sweet, handsome baby boy Griffin was born!
Six year old Griffin is now a "big boy", has a loose front tooth (top right) and had the time of his life yesterday at his birthday party!!
We had about 16 children over to enjoy a show by Reptileman who educated us about all kinds of reptiles. He brought a tortoise, snakes, a caiman, a blue tongued skink, and an iguana to the party. He brought a cobra, a water moccasin, a copperhead, a corn python, an indigo snake and a few others. (The vipers are all de-venomized). Reptileman is amazing. He has a reptile zoo and does lots "shows" a year at libraries, schools, company meetings, etc. We felt very fortunate that he was available to come for Griffin's Birthday Party.
We learned about each animal and some of them were even able to be touched and held by the children. Griffin is seen here with his new friend, a ball python.
He doesn't know it yet but after breakfast, we'll go to the pet store and get his very own gecko.
It was a marvelous celebration for our AMAZING 6 year old boy!!!
Happy Birthday Griffin!!
Love, Mommy, Daddy, Henry & Margot
So here's a weird picture of me holding my new child Stella. :)
I am sure she'll show up more later in the week. Probably in better composition.
Not much going on today. We're kind of chilling for a while because of how long and stressful yesterday was. Heh.
Snake therapy is very helpful. <3
helping while "Monty's" enclosure is being cleaned. "Monty" is a Royal (Ball) python (Python regius) who is most likely 40 years old. Royal pythons are native to west Africa. Photo by Frank.