Athena, my eyeless normal Update thread.

So, it's been a while since I posted pictures of her. I adopted her from Pat at Action Reptiles.

She eats like a horse, and is now well over 1000 grams.

Here she is in all her reduced pattern glory:

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She is very gentle and sweet, and is well on her way to being an ambassador snake for people who don't like snakes.

Gale

Awww...too cool! Thats a great job for a handicapped snake!! Thank you for not putting her down!

You know I think she's amazing Gale, thank you for the update and pictures! :love:

She's amazing and nice job of giving her a shot! 'Disabled' animals can make the best ambassadors because people are more fascinated by them. I have to admit, she is downright adorable. Almost like a snake that's constantly squinting. :)

Leigh,

You aren't the only person here who adores her. She has a lot of fans here and on Facebook as well. I remember when Pat posted pictures of her and the other hatchling who were hatched with deformities. I fell in love with her at first sight, and told Pat I'd be happy to give her a home.

Once she had eaten on her own a few times, Pat sent her to me, and I lost my heart the moment I unpacked her. She's always been a good eater, and she is always on the go. She is by far one of the most gentle of my snakes, and I will never give her up.

Gale

I like her and her reduced pattern!
Just curious: do you plan to breed her?

That is a question I've been asked many times. Under certain circumstances I might, but since there is a distinct possibility her deformity is genetic, I feel it isn't worth the risk. Not just to any potential offspring, but to her as well.

She certainly is a beautiful animal, and I have thought more than once I'd love to see her babies. But then I ask myself if I could deal with her babies being born with defects, maybe even having to put one down. The answer is no.

I have enough breeding animals to enjoy, and she will forever remain my pet/ambassador.

Gale

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Originally Posted by angllady2

That is a question I've been asked many times. Under certain circumstances I might, but since there is a distinct possibility her deformity is genetic, I feel it isn't worth the risk. Not just to any potential offspring, but to her as well.

She certainly is a beautiful animal, and I have thought more than once I'd love to see her babies. But then I ask myself if I could deal with her babies being born with defects, maybe even having to put one down. The answer is no.

I have enough breeding animals to enjoy, and she will forever remain my pet/ambassador.

Gale

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As i thought about it before i asked the question my train of thought followed a similar path. Her babies would probably be nice but it could be genetic so its probably not worth the risk. I think Ben Siegal has two eyeless bps, so maybe it is more than just a randomn occurence...?

I remember you posting about Athena, but have not seen her until now. I'm glad to see that she is doing so well. :gj:

She's absolutely gorgeous!! You are doing an awesome job with her :gj: