This is my Bredli. There are many like it...

Good looking group every which way, Rock!!!

Dang that Bredli is awesome!!!
Are the gloves a precaution with the Bredli or were you just already wearing them?

The others look great as well!!! I love seeing kiddos and animals, but especially love when the animals are snakes!!!

Thanks for sharing!!

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by hilabeans

Good looking group every which way, Rock!!!

---

Thank you! They're definitely cuties.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by craigafrechette

Dang that Bredli is awesome!!!
Are the gloves a precaution with the Bredli or were you just already wearing them?

The others look great as well!!! I love seeing kiddos and animals, but especially love when the animals are snakes!!!

Thanks for sharing!!

---

Thanks, Craig. I was already wearing the gloves outside when the kids asked to take the snakes out so I decided to grab Alpha as well.

That being said, I've worn them in the past with him because he moves faster than the BPs and I turn into a nervous handler. The gloves help me not worry but I'm trying to get over that. Its just in my head, he has never acted aggressively. He is a better snake than I am a snake keeper.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by rock

Thanks, Craig. I was already wearing the gloves outside when the kids asked to take the snakes out so I decided to grab Alpha as well.

That being said, I've worn them in the past with him because he moves faster than the BPs and I turn into a nervous handler. The gloves help me not worry but I'm trying to get over that. Its just in my head, he has never acted aggressively. He is a better snake than I am a snake keeper.

---

Hahahaha, gotcha!!!
As you know, Bredl's are very high up on my list for my next addition. So, the gloves piqued my curiosity.
If it helps you, roll with it, my man!!


Now this is a question out of my own curiosity and I have zero experience here, so I'm looking for other keepers experience...
Would the gloves be more likely to pull the snake's teeth out if it did strike and actually get a bite in?

Maybe I'm a little nuts, maybe I'm just used to pain (I've put my body through Hell between hockey, construction, cooking, and lots of stupidity), but I feel like I'd be more inclined to just take the bite on my bare skin in order to protect the snake's teeth.
I burn and cut myself at work often enough that it barely phases me any more and being tagged hurts less than a burn or cut from a $200 knife. So, being tagged doesn't scare me at all. That being said, I always take caution, but for the snake's benefit more than mine...
So, am I way off on this????

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by craigafrechette

Hahahaha, gotcha!!!
As you know, Bredl's are very high up on my list for my next addition. So, the gloves piqued my curiosity.
If it helps you, roll with it, my man!!


Now this is a question out of my own curiosity and I have zero experience here, so I'm looking for other keepers experience...
Would the gloves be more likely to pull the snake's teeth out if it did strike and actually get a bite in?

Maybe I'm a little nuts, maybe I'm just used to pain (I've put my body through Hell between hockey, construction, cooking, and lots of stupidity), but I feel like I'd be more inclined to just take the bite on my bare skin in order to protect the snake's teeth.
I burn and cut myself at work often enough that it barely phases me any more and being tagged hurts less than a burn or cut from a $200 knife. So, being tagged doesn't scare me at all. That being said, I always take caution, but for the snake's benefit more than mine...
So, am I way off on this????

---

Yes, I know you will be very happy with a Bredl’s python or any other Carpet.

The gloves I have are primarily leather so I don’t think it would be much of a problem for the snake. But, again, he’s never tried to strike at me so it’s about time to ditch them for good.

Honestly,, I’m not worried about the pain, just perhaps the shock of a strike and I don’t want to jerk away and drop him.

I don’t wear the gloves while I’m spot cleaning his enclosure and that is where I would most likely catch a tag. Perhaps others here have experience with bites on gloves or clothing.

https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...E080DE6C-M.jpg

https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...1E25EDFC-M.jpg

https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...A459E35A-M.jpg

https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...73B70F62-M.jpg

https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...D6C3A460-M.jpg

https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...EB0906E0-M.jpg

https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...19A3F75C-M.jpg

Heck yeah!! Absolutely awesome!! Great oics, thanks for sharing!!

One sexy snake so tempted to add a pair of Bredli to my collection

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by craigafrechette

Heck yeah!! Absolutely awesome!! Great oics, thanks for sharing!!

---

Thanks, Craig. He really seemed to enjoy it. Completely calm, slowly exploring the grass.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by rock

Thanks, Craig. He really seemed to enjoy it. Completely calm, slowly exploring the grass.

---

Excellent!! It's definitely fun to watch them in the grass, but I still can't help hovering right over them.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by craigafrechette

Excellent!! It's definitely fun to watch them in the grass, but I still can't help hovering right over them.

---

Yes, I gave him some space to explore on his own for awhile but I was always just a few steps away watching.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Deborah

One sexy snake so tempted to add a pair of Bredli to my collection

---

Thank you, Deborah! I agree, I think they are excellent. For me, he continues to get better and better.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Deborah

One sexy snake so tempted to add a pair of Bredli to my collection

---

Can't blame you there!! Definitely on my short list. One of my next 2 additions will be a bredli.

Dang Rock, what an awesome snake. how much would you say he has grown since you got him? sure seems like he did more growing in the last year, than in the first two.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Apiratenamedjohn

Dang Rock, what an awesome snake. how much would you say he has grown since you got him? sure seems like he did more growing in the last year, than in the first two.

---

Thank you! Yes, he has grown a lot this past year. I picked him up last March when he was about 1.5 years old and it's been steady growth ever since.

Length-wise he has grown a couple feet as he's now over 5. Weight has grown accordingly but I haven't weighed him in awhile so I am not sure of the exact amount.

Hey Rock, how you doing bud?
How's Alpha?

Wow, what a beautiful animal! Love those reds.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by RickyNY

Hey Rock, how you doing bud?
How's Alpha?

---

Hey Ricky, I just checked in and the first thing I saw was your new addition! Awesome, awesome, awesome. Fun to see a brand new 2018 hatchling! You have a real winner that you should really enjoy.

Everything is great on my end, thanks for asking. I'll admit that I had not been to the forum in a while as my daughter's equestrian progress and needs has me spending more time looking up horses and my son's sports has me spending more time at games and practices.

That said, all our noodles are happy and well. Alpha continues to grow and mature nicely. I've noticed that I tend to feed around every 3 weeks at this point, even during the summer, so he is still strong and lean, although, much more robust.

Looking forward to seeing more of your progress pics!

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by rock

Hey Ricky, I just checked in and the first thing I saw was your new addition! Awesome, awesome, awesome. Fun to see a brand new 2018 hatchling! You have a real winner that you should really enjoy.

Everything is great on my end, thanks for asking. I'll admit that I had not been to the forum in a while as my daughter's equestrian progress and needs has me spending more time looking up horses and my son's sports has me spending more time at games and practices.

That said, all our noodles are happy and well. Alpha continues to grow and mature nicely. I've noticed that I tend to feed around every 3 weeks at this point, even during the summer, so he is still strong and lean, although, much more robust.

Looking forward to seeing more of your progress pics!

---

Is great to hear that Alpha is thriving. Alpha is the reason I got Kenny, so thank you again. :gj:
Needless to say I'm Alpha's No. 1 Fan, so I'm hoping to see new pictures of him.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by RickyNY

Is great to hear that Alpha is thriving. Alpha is the reason I got Kenny, so thank you again. :gj:
Needless to say I'm Alpha's No. 1 Fan, so I'm hoping to see new pictures of him.

---

Sorry, Kenny, I missed reading this before. I'm happy to hear Alpha led to Kenny. Kenny is off to a great start and looks like he will be an amazing example.

I think anyone who has been thinking of Bredli should jump right now on Nick's Harris line offspring. They are stunning. Alpha is a cross of a Price bloodline female and a Lazik line Stonewashed male so it will be interesting to see how each of ours matures.

Happy New Year to everyone! Just a quick update as we roll into 2020. All the snakes are well and Alpha Omega continues to be a happy camper. This past year he has really lost his shyness and enjoys being out in his enclosure and interested in what’s going on around him. It’s always nice to walk into the room and see him.

I will post new pictures soon as we have been busy with our newest addition, our third child, a girl, born on Oct. 31st. Full house, indeed. Cheers to everyone and blessings for this new year!!

Congratulations!!! Wishing you and your family all the best in the new year and beyond.

Congratulations Rock!