ma baby ball python strikes at a fat mice lightning spees

{Due to their smaller size compared to other pythons and commonly docile temperament, these snakes are bred in captivity and have become popular as pets. | Juveniles tend to be more aggressive at first, but typically calm down as they get used to human contact. | Wild-caught specimens have greater difficulty adapting to a captive environment, which can result in refusal to feed and parasitic infection. | Longevity is 20-40 years, with the oldest captive specimen on record reaching 48 years of age. |Python regius is a non-venomous python species found in Africa. | This is the smallest of the African pythons and is popular in the pet trade. | No subspecies are currently recognized. | Adults generally do not grow to more than 90-120 cm (3-4 feet) in length, although some specimens have reached 152 cm and even 182 cm (5-6 feet), but this is very rare. | The build is stocky while the head is relatively small. | The scales are smooth and both sexes have anal spurs either side of the vent. |The color pattern is typically black with light brown-green side and dorsal blotches. | The belly is a white or cream that may or may not include scattered black markings. | However, those in the pet industries have, through selective breeding, developed many morphs: genetic mutations with altered colors and patterns. |Adults generally do not grow to more than 90-120 cm (3-4 feet) in length, although some specimens have reached 152 cm and even 182 cm (5-6 feet), but this is very rare. | The build is stocky while the head is relatively small. | The scales are smooth and both sexes have anal spurs either side of the vent. | In the wild, the diet consists mostly of small mammals, such as African soft-furred rats, shrews and striped mice. | Younger individuals have also been known to feed on birds. | Captives usually do well on domestic rats and mice, either live, pre-killed, or frozen-thawed. | Oviparous, with anywhere from 3-11 rather large eggs being laid (4-6 being most common). | These are incubated by the female underground and hatch after 90 days. | Sexual maturity is reached at 12-18 months for males, 24-36 months for females. | Age is only one factor in determining sexual maturity and ability to breed — weight is the second factor. | Males should be no less than 900g to breed, and females should be no less than 1500 g. |The color pattern is typically black with light brown-green side and dorsal blotches. | The belly is a white or cream that may or may not include scattered black markings. | However, those in the pet industries have, through selective breeding, developed many morphs: genetic mutations with altered colors and patterns. | This terrestrial species is known for its defense strategy that involves coiling into a tight ball when threatened, with its head and neck tucked away in the middle. | In this state, it can literally be rolled around. | Favored retreats include mammal burrows and other underground hiding places where they also aestivate during the dry season. |Found in Africa from Senegal, Mali, Guinea-Bissau, Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Benin, Niger and Nigeria through Cameroon, Chad and the Central African Republic to Sudan and Uganda. | No type locality was given in the original description. |The name ball python refers to the animals tendency to curl into a ball when stressed or frightened. | The name royal python (from the Latin regius) is based in part on the story that Cleopatra supposedly wore the snake around her wrist. |||||||||||||||||||||}

Note: THIS IS NOT THE CORRECT SIZE MOUSE! I got a few sizes too small by mistake, I fed him two more after this. A Royal Python this sized should be eating medium rats instead of adult mice. Featuring Special Guest Star, MY DAD!! *crowd cheers* He is the one holding the tongs in the hopes that my video turned out well.. It didn’t… lol No, there will not be a Live mouse feeding video, please do not request one. Sorry about the Quality of this video, I will make another one from a better angle. (Using my new tri-pod!!! WHOOHOO!!!)

{Due to their smaller size compared to other pythons and commonly docile temperament, these snakes are bred in captivity and have become popular as pets. | Juveniles tend to be more aggressive at first, but typically calm down as they get used to human contact. | Wild-caught specimens have greater difficulty adapting to a captive environment, which can result in refusal to feed and parasitic infection. | Longevity is 20-40 years, with the oldest captive specimen on record reaching 48 years of age. |Python regius is a non-venomous python species found in Africa. | This is the smallest of the African pythons and is popular in the pet trade. | No subspecies are currently recognized. | Adults generally do not grow to more than 90-120 cm (3-4 feet) in length, although some specimens have reached 152 cm and even 182 cm (5-6 feet), but this is very rare. | The build is stocky while the head is relatively small. | The scales are smooth and both sexes have anal spurs either side of the vent. |The color pattern is typically black with light brown-green side and dorsal blotches. | The belly is a white or cream that may or may not include scattered black markings. | However, those in the pet industries have, through selective breeding, developed many morphs: genetic mutations with altered colors and patterns. |Adults generally do not grow to more than 90-120 cm (3-4 feet) in length, although some specimens have reached 152 cm and even 182 cm (5-6 feet), but this is very rare. | The build is stocky while the head is relatively small. | The scales are smooth and both sexes have anal spurs either side of the vent. | In the wild, the diet consists mostly of small mammals, such as African soft-furred rats, shrews and striped mice. | Younger individuals have also been known to feed on birds. | Captives usually do well on domestic rats and mice, either live, pre-killed, or frozen-thawed. | Oviparous, with anywhere from 3-11 rather large eggs being laid (4-6 being most common). | These are incubated by the female underground and hatch after 90 days. | Sexual maturity is reached at 12-18 months for males, 24-36 months for females. | Age is only one factor in determining sexual maturity and ability to breed — weight is the second factor. | Males should be no less than 900g to breed, and females should be no less than 1500 g. |The color pattern is typically black with light brown-green side and dorsal blotches. | The belly is a white or cream that may or may not include scattered black markings. | However, those in the pet industries have, through selective breeding, developed many morphs: genetic mutations with altered colors and patterns. | This terrestrial species is known for its defense strategy that involves coiling into a tight ball when threatened, with its head and neck tucked away in the middle. | In this state, it can literally be rolled around. | Favored retreats include mammal burrows and other underground hiding places where they also aestivate during the dry season. |Found in Africa from Senegal, Mali, Guinea-Bissau, Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Benin, Niger and Nigeria through Cameroon, Chad and the Central African Republic to Sudan and Uganda. | No type locality was given in the original description. |The name ball python refers to the animals tendency to curl into a ball when stressed or frightened. | The name royal python (from the Latin regius) is based in part on the story that Cleopatra supposedly wore the snake around her wrist. |||||||||||||||||||||}

This video is not that great.. So, I’m going to do another one using the new tri-pod I got, that way it will be clearer and easier to watch… Sorry for the blurriness!!

{Due to their smaller size compared to other pythons and commonly docile temperament, these snakes are bred in captivity and have become popular as pets. | Juveniles tend to be more aggressive at first, but typically calm down as they get used to human contact. | Wild-caught specimens have greater difficulty adapting to a captive environment, which can result in refusal to feed and parasitic infection. | Longevity is 20-40 years, with the oldest captive specimen on record reaching 48 years of age. |Python regius is a non-venomous python species found in Africa. | This is the smallest of the African pythons and is popular in the pet trade. | No subspecies are currently recognized. | Adults generally do not grow to more than 90-120 cm (3-4 feet) in length, although some specimens have reached 152 cm and even 182 cm (5-6 feet), but this is very rare. | The build is stocky while the head is relatively small. | The scales are smooth and both sexes have anal spurs either side of the vent. |The color pattern is typically black with light brown-green side and dorsal blotches. | The belly is a white or cream that may or may not include scattered black markings. | However, those in the pet industries have, through selective breeding, developed many morphs: genetic mutations with altered colors and patterns. |Adults generally do not grow to more than 90-120 cm (3-4 feet) in length, although some specimens have reached 152 cm and even 182 cm (5-6 feet), but this is very rare. | The build is stocky while the head is relatively small. | The scales are smooth and both sexes have anal spurs either side of the vent. | In the wild, the diet consists mostly of small mammals, such as African soft-furred rats, shrews and striped mice. | Younger individuals have also been known to feed on birds. | Captives usually do well on domestic rats and mice, either live, pre-killed, or frozen-thawed. | Oviparous, with anywhere from 3-11 rather large eggs being laid (4-6 being most common). | These are incubated by the female underground and hatch after 90 days. | Sexual maturity is reached at 12-18 months for males, 24-36 months for females. | Age is only one factor in determining sexual maturity and ability to breed — weight is the second factor. | Males should be no less than 900g to breed, and females should be no less than 1500 g. |The color pattern is typically black with light brown-green side and dorsal blotches. | The belly is a white or cream that may or may not include scattered black markings. | However, those in the pet industries have, through selective breeding, developed many morphs: genetic mutations with altered colors and patterns. | This terrestrial species is known for its defense strategy that involves coiling into a tight ball when threatened, with its head and neck tucked away in the middle. | In this state, it can literally be rolled around. | Favored retreats include mammal burrows and other underground hiding places where they also aestivate during the dry season. |Found in Africa from Senegal, Mali, Guinea-Bissau, Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Benin, Niger and Nigeria through Cameroon, Chad and the Central African Republic to Sudan and Uganda. | No type locality was given in the original description. |The name ball python refers to the animals tendency to curl into a ball when stressed or frightened. | The name royal python (from the Latin regius) is based in part on the story that Cleopatra supposedly wore the snake around her wrist. |||||||||||||||||||||}

I tryed to upload this earlyer but it would not upload anyways this is me feeding my red tail boa and my ball python on 4/2/10 hope you like it thanks for watching

{Due to their smaller size compared to other pythons and commonly docile temperament, these snakes are bred in captivity and have become popular as pets. | Juveniles tend to be more aggressive at first, but typically calm down as they get used to human contact. | Wild-caught specimens have greater difficulty adapting to a captive environment, which can result in refusal to feed and parasitic infection. | Longevity is 20-40 years, with the oldest captive specimen on record reaching 48 years of age. |Python regius is a non-venomous python species found in Africa. | This is the smallest of the African pythons and is popular in the pet trade. | No subspecies are currently recognized. | Adults generally do not grow to more than 90-120 cm (3-4 feet) in length, although some specimens have reached 152 cm and even 182 cm (5-6 feet), but this is very rare. | The build is stocky while the head is relatively small. | The scales are smooth and both sexes have anal spurs either side of the vent. |The color pattern is typically black with light brown-green side and dorsal blotches. | The belly is a white or cream that may or may not include scattered black markings. | However, those in the pet industries have, through selective breeding, developed many morphs: genetic mutations with altered colors and patterns. |Adults generally do not grow to more than 90-120 cm (3-4 feet) in length, although some specimens have reached 152 cm and even 182 cm (5-6 feet), but this is very rare. | The build is stocky while the head is relatively small. | The scales are smooth and both sexes have anal spurs either side of the vent. | In the wild, the diet consists mostly of small mammals, such as African soft-furred rats, shrews and striped mice. | Younger individuals have also been known to feed on birds. | Captives usually do well on domestic rats and mice, either live, pre-killed, or frozen-thawed. | Oviparous, with anywhere from 3-11 rather large eggs being laid (4-6 being most common). | These are incubated by the female underground and hatch after 90 days. | Sexual maturity is reached at 12-18 months for males, 24-36 months for females. | Age is only one factor in determining sexual maturity and ability to breed — weight is the second factor. | Males should be no less than 900g to breed, and females should be no less than 1500 g. |The color pattern is typically black with light brown-green side and dorsal blotches. | The belly is a white or cream that may or may not include scattered black markings. | However, those in the pet industries have, through selective breeding, developed many morphs: genetic mutations with altered colors and patterns. | This terrestrial species is known for its defense strategy that involves coiling into a tight ball when threatened, with its head and neck tucked away in the middle. | In this state, it can literally be rolled around. | Favored retreats include mammal burrows and other underground hiding places where they also aestivate during the dry season. |Found in Africa from Senegal, Mali, Guinea-Bissau, Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Benin, Niger and Nigeria through Cameroon, Chad and the Central African Republic to Sudan and Uganda. | No type locality was given in the original description. |The name ball python refers to the animals tendency to curl into a ball when stressed or frightened. | The name royal python (from the Latin regius) is based in part on the story that Cleopatra supposedly wore the snake around her wrist. |||||||||||||||||||||}

All of my royals.

{Due to their smaller size compared to other pythons and commonly docile temperament, these snakes are bred in captivity and have become popular as pets. | Juveniles tend to be more aggressive at first, but typically calm down as they get used to human contact. | Wild-caught specimens have greater difficulty adapting to a captive environment, which can result in refusal to feed and parasitic infection. | Longevity is 20-40 years, with the oldest captive specimen on record reaching 48 years of age. |Python regius is a non-venomous python species found in Africa. | This is the smallest of the African pythons and is popular in the pet trade. | No subspecies are currently recognized. | Adults generally do not grow to more than 90-120 cm (3-4 feet) in length, although some specimens have reached 152 cm and even 182 cm (5-6 feet), but this is very rare. | The build is stocky while the head is relatively small. | The scales are smooth and both sexes have anal spurs either side of the vent. |The color pattern is typically black with light brown-green side and dorsal blotches. | The belly is a white or cream that may or may not include scattered black markings. | However, those in the pet industries have, through selective breeding, developed many morphs: genetic mutations with altered colors and patterns. |Adults generally do not grow to more than 90-120 cm (3-4 feet) in length, although some specimens have reached 152 cm and even 182 cm (5-6 feet), but this is very rare. | The build is stocky while the head is relatively small. | The scales are smooth and both sexes have anal spurs either side of the vent. | In the wild, the diet consists mostly of small mammals, such as African soft-furred rats, shrews and striped mice. | Younger individuals have also been known to feed on birds. | Captives usually do well on domestic rats and mice, either live, pre-killed, or frozen-thawed. | Oviparous, with anywhere from 3-11 rather large eggs being laid (4-6 being most common). | These are incubated by the female underground and hatch after 90 days. | Sexual maturity is reached at 12-18 months for males, 24-36 months for females. | Age is only one factor in determining sexual maturity and ability to breed — weight is the second factor. | Males should be no less than 900g to breed, and females should be no less than 1500 g. |The color pattern is typically black with light brown-green side and dorsal blotches. | The belly is a white or cream that may or may not include scattered black markings. | However, those in the pet industries have, through selective breeding, developed many morphs: genetic mutations with altered colors and patterns. | This terrestrial species is known for its defense strategy that involves coiling into a tight ball when threatened, with its head and neck tucked away in the middle. | In this state, it can literally be rolled around. | Favored retreats include mammal burrows and other underground hiding places where they also aestivate during the dry season. |Found in Africa from Senegal, Mali, Guinea-Bissau, Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Benin, Niger and Nigeria through Cameroon, Chad and the Central African Republic to Sudan and Uganda. | No type locality was given in the original description. |The name ball python refers to the animals tendency to curl into a ball when stressed or frightened. | The name royal python (from the Latin regius) is based in part on the story that Cleopatra supposedly wore the snake around her wrist. |||||||||||||||||||||}

Today my Ball Python Luther died for un established reasons. I believe his heart ruptured, but the cause is unknown. It all happened in the course of a few hours.. RIP I love you so much and this is the second time my most loved reptile has left me..

{Due to their smaller size compared to other pythons and commonly docile temperament, these snakes are bred in captivity and have become popular as pets. | Juveniles tend to be more aggressive at first, but typically calm down as they get used to human contact. | Wild-caught specimens have greater difficulty adapting to a captive environment, which can result in refusal to feed and parasitic infection. | Longevity is 20-40 years, with the oldest captive specimen on record reaching 48 years of age. |Python regius is a non-venomous python species found in Africa. | This is the smallest of the African pythons and is popular in the pet trade. | No subspecies are currently recognized. | Adults generally do not grow to more than 90-120 cm (3-4 feet) in length, although some specimens have reached 152 cm and even 182 cm (5-6 feet), but this is very rare. | The build is stocky while the head is relatively small. | The scales are smooth and both sexes have anal spurs either side of the vent. |The color pattern is typically black with light brown-green side and dorsal blotches. | The belly is a white or cream that may or may not include scattered black markings. | However, those in the pet industries have, through selective breeding, developed many morphs: genetic mutations with altered colors and patterns. |Adults generally do not grow to more than 90-120 cm (3-4 feet) in length, although some specimens have reached 152 cm and even 182 cm (5-6 feet), but this is very rare. | The build is stocky while the head is relatively small. | The scales are smooth and both sexes have anal spurs either side of the vent. | In the wild, the diet consists mostly of small mammals, such as African soft-furred rats, shrews and striped mice. | Younger individuals have also been known to feed on birds. | Captives usually do well on domestic rats and mice, either live, pre-killed, or frozen-thawed. | Oviparous, with anywhere from 3-11 rather large eggs being laid (4-6 being most common). | These are incubated by the female underground and hatch after 90 days. | Sexual maturity is reached at 12-18 months for males, 24-36 months for females. | Age is only one factor in determining sexual maturity and ability to breed — weight is the second factor. | Males should be no less than 900g to breed, and females should be no less than 1500 g. |The color pattern is typically black with light brown-green side and dorsal blotches. | The belly is a white or cream that may or may not include scattered black markings. | However, those in the pet industries have, through selective breeding, developed many morphs: genetic mutations with altered colors and patterns. | This terrestrial species is known for its defense strategy that involves coiling into a tight ball when threatened, with its head and neck tucked away in the middle. | In this state, it can literally be rolled around. | Favored retreats include mammal burrows and other underground hiding places where they also aestivate during the dry season. |Found in Africa from Senegal, Mali, Guinea-Bissau, Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Benin, Niger and Nigeria through Cameroon, Chad and the Central African Republic to Sudan and Uganda. | No type locality was given in the original description. |The name ball python refers to the animals tendency to curl into a ball when stressed or frightened. | The name royal python (from the Latin regius) is based in part on the story that Cleopatra supposedly wore the snake around her wrist. |||||||||||||||||||||}

We show you a room by room tour of our snake breeding facility. From the ball python room to the big python and Boa room, we walk you through it all. Kel also gives you our version on mtv’s Cribs snakebytestv Sytle!

{Due to their smaller size compared to other pythons and commonly docile temperament, these snakes are bred in captivity and have become popular as pets. | Juveniles tend to be more aggressive at first, but typically calm down as they get used to human contact. | Wild-caught specimens have greater difficulty adapting to a captive environment, which can result in refusal to feed and parasitic infection. | Longevity is 20-40 years, with the oldest captive specimen on record reaching 48 years of age. |Python regius is a non-venomous python species found in Africa. | This is the smallest of the African pythons and is popular in the pet trade. | No subspecies are currently recognized. | Adults generally do not grow to more than 90-120 cm (3-4 feet) in length, although some specimens have reached 152 cm and even 182 cm (5-6 feet), but this is very rare. | The build is stocky while the head is relatively small. | The scales are smooth and both sexes have anal spurs either side of the vent. |The color pattern is typically black with light brown-green side and dorsal blotches. | The belly is a white or cream that may or may not include scattered black markings. | However, those in the pet industries have, through selective breeding, developed many morphs: genetic mutations with altered colors and patterns. |Adults generally do not grow to more than 90-120 cm (3-4 feet) in length, although some specimens have reached 152 cm and even 182 cm (5-6 feet), but this is very rare. | The build is stocky while the head is relatively small. | The scales are smooth and both sexes have anal spurs either side of the vent. | In the wild, the diet consists mostly of small mammals, such as African soft-furred rats, shrews and striped mice. | Younger individuals have also been known to feed on birds. | Captives usually do well on domestic rats and mice, either live, pre-killed, or frozen-thawed. | Oviparous, with anywhere from 3-11 rather large eggs being laid (4-6 being most common). | These are incubated by the female underground and hatch after 90 days. | Sexual maturity is reached at 12-18 months for males, 24-36 months for females. | Age is only one factor in determining sexual maturity and ability to breed — weight is the second factor. | Males should be no less than 900g to breed, and females should be no less than 1500 g. |The color pattern is typically black with light brown-green side and dorsal blotches. | The belly is a white or cream that may or may not include scattered black markings. | However, those in the pet industries have, through selective breeding, developed many morphs: genetic mutations with altered colors and patterns. | This terrestrial species is known for its defense strategy that involves coiling into a tight ball when threatened, with its head and neck tucked away in the middle. | In this state, it can literally be rolled around. | Favored retreats include mammal burrows and other underground hiding places where they also aestivate during the dry season. |Found in Africa from Senegal, Mali, Guinea-Bissau, Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Benin, Niger and Nigeria through Cameroon, Chad and the Central African Republic to Sudan and Uganda. | No type locality was given in the original description. |The name ball python refers to the animals tendency to curl into a ball when stressed or frightened. | The name royal python (from the Latin regius) is based in part on the story that Cleopatra supposedly wore the snake around her wrist. |||||||||||||||||||||}

This is the panda pied ball python (eg super black pastel piebald). It was produced in 2008 by Ian G from Outback Reptiles. This video was taken by Colin Weaver at the 2008 Chantilly NARBC reptile trade show.

{Due to their smaller size compared to other pythons and commonly docile temperament, these snakes are bred in captivity and have become popular as pets. | Juveniles tend to be more aggressive at first, but typically calm down as they get used to human contact. | Wild-caught specimens have greater difficulty adapting to a captive environment, which can result in refusal to feed and parasitic infection. | Longevity is 20-40 years, with the oldest captive specimen on record reaching 48 years of age. |Python regius is a non-venomous python species found in Africa. | This is the smallest of the African pythons and is popular in the pet trade. | No subspecies are currently recognized. | Adults generally do not grow to more than 90-120 cm (3-4 feet) in length, although some specimens have reached 152 cm and even 182 cm (5-6 feet), but this is very rare. | The build is stocky while the head is relatively small. | The scales are smooth and both sexes have anal spurs either side of the vent. |The color pattern is typically black with light brown-green side and dorsal blotches. | The belly is a white or cream that may or may not include scattered black markings. | However, those in the pet industries have, through selective breeding, developed many morphs: genetic mutations with altered colors and patterns. |Adults generally do not grow to more than 90-120 cm (3-4 feet) in length, although some specimens have reached 152 cm and even 182 cm (5-6 feet), but this is very rare. | The build is stocky while the head is relatively small. | The scales are smooth and both sexes have anal spurs either side of the vent. | In the wild, the diet consists mostly of small mammals, such as African soft-furred rats, shrews and striped mice. | Younger individuals have also been known to feed on birds. | Captives usually do well on domestic rats and mice, either live, pre-killed, or frozen-thawed. | Oviparous, with anywhere from 3-11 rather large eggs being laid (4-6 being most common). | These are incubated by the female underground and hatch after 90 days. | Sexual maturity is reached at 12-18 months for males, 24-36 months for females. | Age is only one factor in determining sexual maturity and ability to breed — weight is the second factor. | Males should be no less than 900g to breed, and females should be no less than 1500 g. |The color pattern is typically black with light brown-green side and dorsal blotches. | The belly is a white or cream that may or may not include scattered black markings. | However, those in the pet industries have, through selective breeding, developed many morphs: genetic mutations with altered colors and patterns. | This terrestrial species is known for its defense strategy that involves coiling into a tight ball when threatened, with its head and neck tucked away in the middle. | In this state, it can literally be rolled around. | Favored retreats include mammal burrows and other underground hiding places where they also aestivate during the dry season. |Found in Africa from Senegal, Mali, Guinea-Bissau, Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Benin, Niger and Nigeria through Cameroon, Chad and the Central African Republic to Sudan and Uganda. | No type locality was given in the original description. |The name ball python refers to the animals tendency to curl into a ball when stressed or frightened. | The name royal python (from the Latin regius) is based in part on the story that Cleopatra supposedly wore the snake around her wrist. |||||||||||||||||||||}

…almost! There are 4 more that aren’t in this video. I’ll make a video of them soon The snakes in the tubs were only in there because I was cleaning out their tanks, and it made it easier to see them for the video =) Don’t worry, I love my animals way too much to treat them like that! Nala: 1 year old African Grey Belle: 1 year old Buff Tabby Mowgli: 1 1/2 year old Ball Python Kahlua: 1 1/2 year old Red Tail Boa 13 turtles: Baby Red Ear Sliders Squirt: Baby Sulcata Tortoise Oreo: 1 1/2 year old 50/50 California Kingsnake Lilly: 2 year old Yorkie/Chihuahua mix Sammy: 3 year old Min. Pin/Chihuahua mix Toby: 3 year old Chihuahua Raja: 13 year old Maine Coon Jasmine: 8 year old Chinchilla Ursula: 2 year old female breeder, 100% het Albino Red Tail Boa Medusa: 2 year old female breeder, 100% het Albino Red Tail Boa Kaa: 2 year old male breeder, 100% het Albino Red Tail Boa Sorry if it takes me a while to comment back. I’m working and going to college full-time, and only check this account about once a month. Thanks for your patience!! I really appreciate your comments, subscriptions, and 5-star ratings! Thank you guys so much!!

{Due to their smaller size compared to other pythons and commonly docile temperament, these snakes are bred in captivity and have become popular as pets. | Juveniles tend to be more aggressive at first, but typically calm down as they get used to human contact. | Wild-caught specimens have greater difficulty adapting to a captive environment, which can result in refusal to feed and parasitic infection. | Longevity is 20-40 years, with the oldest captive specimen on record reaching 48 years of age. |Python regius is a non-venomous python species found in Africa. | This is the smallest of the African pythons and is popular in the pet trade. | No subspecies are currently recognized. | Adults generally do not grow to more than 90-120 cm (3-4 feet) in length, although some specimens have reached 152 cm and even 182 cm (5-6 feet), but this is very rare. | The build is stocky while the head is relatively small. | The scales are smooth and both sexes have anal spurs either side of the vent. |The color pattern is typically black with light brown-green side and dorsal blotches. | The belly is a white or cream that may or may not include scattered black markings. | However, those in the pet industries have, through selective breeding, developed many morphs: genetic mutations with altered colors and patterns. |Adults generally do not grow to more than 90-120 cm (3-4 feet) in length, although some specimens have reached 152 cm and even 182 cm (5-6 feet), but this is very rare. | The build is stocky while the head is relatively small. | The scales are smooth and both sexes have anal spurs either side of the vent. | In the wild, the diet consists mostly of small mammals, such as African soft-furred rats, shrews and striped mice. | Younger individuals have also been known to feed on birds. | Captives usually do well on domestic rats and mice, either live, pre-killed, or frozen-thawed. | Oviparous, with anywhere from 3-11 rather large eggs being laid (4-6 being most common). | These are incubated by the female underground and hatch after 90 days. | Sexual maturity is reached at 12-18 months for males, 24-36 months for females. | Age is only one factor in determining sexual maturity and ability to breed — weight is the second factor. | Males should be no less than 900g to breed, and females should be no less than 1500 g. |The color pattern is typically black with light brown-green side and dorsal blotches. | The belly is a white or cream that may or may not include scattered black markings. | However, those in the pet industries have, through selective breeding, developed many morphs: genetic mutations with altered colors and patterns. | This terrestrial species is known for its defense strategy that involves coiling into a tight ball when threatened, with its head and neck tucked away in the middle. | In this state, it can literally be rolled around. | Favored retreats include mammal burrows and other underground hiding places where they also aestivate during the dry season. |Found in Africa from Senegal, Mali, Guinea-Bissau, Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Benin, Niger and Nigeria through Cameroon, Chad and the Central African Republic to Sudan and Uganda. | No type locality was given in the original description. |The name ball python refers to the animals tendency to curl into a ball when stressed or frightened. | The name royal python (from the Latin regius) is based in part on the story that Cleopatra supposedly wore the snake around her wrist. |||||||||||||||||||||}

My spider ball python, sniper died this morning in my hands, due to scale rot. I did everything I could to save him, and it wasn’t good enough.

{Due to their smaller size compared to other pythons and commonly docile temperament, these snakes are bred in captivity and have become popular as pets. | Juveniles tend to be more aggressive at first, but typically calm down as they get used to human contact. | Wild-caught specimens have greater difficulty adapting to a captive environment, which can result in refusal to feed and parasitic infection. | Longevity is 20-40 years, with the oldest captive specimen on record reaching 48 years of age. |Python regius is a non-venomous python species found in Africa. | This is the smallest of the African pythons and is popular in the pet trade. | No subspecies are currently recognized. | Adults generally do not grow to more than 90-120 cm (3-4 feet) in length, although some specimens have reached 152 cm and even 182 cm (5-6 feet), but this is very rare. | The build is stocky while the head is relatively small. | The scales are smooth and both sexes have anal spurs either side of the vent. |The color pattern is typically black with light brown-green side and dorsal blotches. | The belly is a white or cream that may or may not include scattered black markings. | However, those in the pet industries have, through selective breeding, developed many morphs: genetic mutations with altered colors and patterns. |Adults generally do not grow to more than 90-120 cm (3-4 feet) in length, although some specimens have reached 152 cm and even 182 cm (5-6 feet), but this is very rare. | The build is stocky while the head is relatively small. | The scales are smooth and both sexes have anal spurs either side of the vent. | In the wild, the diet consists mostly of small mammals, such as African soft-furred rats, shrews and striped mice. | Younger individuals have also been known to feed on birds. | Captives usually do well on domestic rats and mice, either live, pre-killed, or frozen-thawed. | Oviparous, with anywhere from 3-11 rather large eggs being laid (4-6 being most common). | These are incubated by the female underground and hatch after 90 days. | Sexual maturity is reached at 12-18 months for males, 24-36 months for females. | Age is only one factor in determining sexual maturity and ability to breed — weight is the second factor. | Males should be no less than 900g to breed, and females should be no less than 1500 g. |The color pattern is typically black with light brown-green side and dorsal blotches. | The belly is a white or cream that may or may not include scattered black markings. | However, those in the pet industries have, through selective breeding, developed many morphs: genetic mutations with altered colors and patterns. | This terrestrial species is known for its defense strategy that involves coiling into a tight ball when threatened, with its head and neck tucked away in the middle. | In this state, it can literally be rolled around. | Favored retreats include mammal burrows and other underground hiding places where they also aestivate during the dry season. |Found in Africa from Senegal, Mali, Guinea-Bissau, Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Benin, Niger and Nigeria through Cameroon, Chad and the Central African Republic to Sudan and Uganda. | No type locality was given in the original description. |The name ball python refers to the animals tendency to curl into a ball when stressed or frightened. | The name royal python (from the Latin regius) is based in part on the story that Cleopatra supposedly wore the snake around her wrist. |||||||||||||||||||||}