So, a year or so ago, I was reading a post here on a so called "Giant" BP. I found out that in certain locations in Africa, the balls do get bigger than normal. A LOT bigger.
So I went on a research frenzy. Saw pictures and read stories of a scattering of what I call the Ghana Giants. And I knew I wanted one. Can you imagine ? A 7000+ gram ball python ?
I emailed a handful of people who had them, and found out they are always imports, and no one can predict when they will or won't get any. So I determined to wait, be patient and not give up hope.
Fast forward to a week ago. I constantly scan the classifieds and breeder sites hoping to see anything on a Giant ball. Turns out there is a place in Germany that has them, but having them sent here is complicated and expensive.
Then suddenly, I find an ad on Kingsnake from Outback Reptiles, they've received a shipment of gravid balls, and some of them are the sub-saharan giants. So I contacted them and with some minor begging and pleading with hubby, I buy a giant and have her sent to me.
She arrived at 9:49 this morning. I hope for some eggs from her soon, good thing I've already got my incubator running for my own collection. She's got a beautiful scarred face and I just love her already. She's not in the 7000 gram range yet, but I have high hopes!
Here she is:
Gale
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