Ball python strike in slow motion...

Hey guys, I recorded my brothers ball python striking its food in slow motion using a high speed camera (240 fps). Just thought id share for those interested.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uyl6P9k-as0

Wow, that's so cool! Thanks for sharing that, I've never seen a BP strike in slow-mo before.

That's pretty cool! Thanks for sharing!

Love it. I'm new to this, and I'm still impressed that my Ball SLAMS the prey hard and fast, yet NEVER shows the least inclination to bite me.

I know I don't look (in either visible or infrared) or smell like a mouse, and when I see him slam his prey I'm glad for that.

I know other snakes have a reputation for striking at whatever comes into their enclosure - guess that just proves how 'smart' BP's are...:P

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Originally Posted by eracer

Love it. I'm new to this, and I'm still impressed that my Ball SLAMS the prey hard and fast, yet NEVER shows the least inclination to bite me.

I know I don't look (in either visible or infrared) or smell like a mouse, and when I see him slam his prey I'm glad for that.

I know other snakes have a reputation for striking at whatever comes into their enclosure - guess that just proves how 'smart' BP's are...:P

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Ive read about quite a few balls that arent quite so nice :D. But yeah, they sure strike with some speed :)