So, I was fooled by the greatest dark wizard of all time.

This is my baby, Marvolo. I bought him from Norm over at Dino Reptiles (Great guy. He tricked my dad into thinking ball pythons grow 14 feet in length :rofl:) on June 14th. I decided I would handle him today. :)

http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x...marvolo027.jpg
From what is seen here, he's got some purdy eyes.
http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x...marvolo008.jpg

ANYWAY. While I was under the infamous trance admiring his stunning charm and dashing good looks, he flipped over on his belly momentarily.
http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x...marvolo014.jpg

And what?! A slit? On the belly?!
http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x...marvolo018.jpg
Of course my initial reaction consisted of screaming "What the HELL is that?"

I had seriously thought I had managed to burn the poor guy. I went straight to his tank, checked my thermometres and went on a massacre with my handy temp gun. I have his heating pad controlled by a dimmer switch (currently in the works of getting my filthy hands on a thermostat, by the way!) but still thought anyway that it was running like a million degrees. I thought I was about to have a heart attack as I couldn't seriously figure out what was wrong and how he possibly could have burned himself with. I don't think I had ever hated myself more than I did at that point for possibly being careless enough to let my new pet cook itself. So then, I logged onto this site and immediately sent pictures and info to the one and only dr del. :bow:
http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x...marvolo021.jpg

...who told me I was crying over Marvolo's bellybutton.
I had thought that the slit on his belly was a burn or scale rot. Something as ridiculous sounding as a bellybutton had not crossed my manic mind at the time. I'm sure at least some of you have had these kinds of scares, haha. Or at least I will think that to make myself feel a little less stupid...>.>

Anyway, here he is. Meet Marvolo the little normal male and my first ball python. "Mad props" as all the hip children say, to anyone who got the Harry Potter reference.
http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x...marvolo024.jpg
http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x...marvolo023.jpg

Thanks for looking. :) I hope anyone who doesn't own a snake yet remembers this little tale!

I believe that is where the umbilical chord was attached... it will go away.

Haha, yes I am aware of that now. :P Just thought I'd introduce him in a way more different than just "hey lookee at my new snake!"

Cute little guy, love the name to.:gj:

Haha, when I first got my Ball he had the slit from the umbilical cord and I had the same reaction.

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Originally Posted by Enser54

I believe that is where the umbilical chord was attached... it will go away.

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No it doesnt All my snakes still have them. Its a belly button as stated in the OP post. It will heal up and fade but will remain for the life of the animal. Although very difficult to see.

O8 Good to know that He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named isn't hurt! (And that he has a bellybutton. :D )

Too funny! I had to laugh, but props to you for being such a good scaly parent!

lol when i got my spider a couple months ago I got home and was like "These guys sold me a snake with a cut on its belly." lol i soon found out what it was.

That story made me actually laugh out loud! You have a way with words my friend. What a cute belly button! Congrats on your new baby :D

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What a fabulous little guy you have there!

Grats for going to dr del as well, he definitely knows what he's talking about. And grats for doing everything right!
Welcome to the world of ball pythons.
:gj: