YR’s African Rock Pythons
wanted to create a thread for my boy Onix - once he gets established i would like like to make a progressive video series of me handling him over time to demonstrate that they can be socialized the same as burms, retics and other big snakes - he is over F3 so probably the perfect candidate for this
him:
https://ball-pythons.net/gallery/fil...c9a02f79d.jpeg
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YungRasputin
wanted to create a thread for my boy Onix - once he gets established i would like like to make a progressive video series of me handling him over time to demonstrate that they can be socialized the same as burms, retics and other big snakes - he is over F3 so probably the perfect candidate for this
him:
https://ball-pythons.net/gallery/fil...c9a02f79d.jpeg
I look forward to your updates. I think African Rock Pythons are beautiful.
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Congratulations and there is just something special about the name Central African Rock Python! Peaks interest and curiosity first then it goes to amazing animal / reptile that has all power. Can’t wait for the picture and video showcase. Thanks for sharing!
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Can’t wait to see the clip of Onix! That’s a terrific looking python. :gj:
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Albert Clark
Can’t wait to see the clip of Onix! That’s a terrific looking python. :gj:
yes when i can figure out how to convert i will post - might take still shots of handling next time or something - i will say after our first successful feeding tonight i can definitely see why they have their reputation because that bite power is incredible lmao
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YungRasputin
i have a small clip from our first handling sesh but when I tried to upload it it wouldn’t let me and idk how to convert it ...
I found this old thread with instructions on how to post video, but I haven't tried it myself. I'm anxious to see your beautiful boy in action.
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I couldn’t believe how many African Rock Pythons are available on Morphmarket. I’m really tempted but have to stay in control. Did Onix come from the Bob Clark collection? Lol.
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Albert Clark
I couldn’t believe how many African Rock Pythons are available on Morphmarket. I’m really tempted but have to stay in control. Did Onix come from the Bob Clark collection? Lol.
no, i actually have a friend who breeds them and they gave me pick of the litter - been wanting something from Bob for awhile but at present the stars haven’t aligned - not trying to be a “bad influence” but imo the key is finding a specimen with small genetics then using sexual dimorphism to your advantage eg: Onix’s mum is 12 feet, his dad is 9 feet, Onix is male so from all that i can assume 8-10 feet, max 11
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Homebody
I found this old
thread with instructions on how to post video, but I haven't tried it myself. I'm anxious to see your beautiful boy in action.
i’ll have to give it a looksie! many thanks!
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Bogertophis
I love his patterns & coloration- 'shy' doesn't hide any of that.
awe ty! me too! and the background of his lineage according to my personal friend who breeds them is his line is 100% normal - not even Albino or patternless - so it’s just 100% the pure beauty of the species
and the background on the pic is - when i first approached his enclosure he was giving me signs that he was up for handling but i noticed his water seemed low and he was soaking his tail in the dish so i decided to top him off but apparently pouring water on his tail was an offense because he gave a short hiss and then got bashful lmao he’s real funny like that
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YungRasputin
awe ty! me too! and the background of his lineage according to my personal friend who breeds them is his line is 100% normal - not even Albino or patternless - so it’s just 100% the pure beauty of the species
and the background on the pic is - when i first approached his enclosure he was giving me signs that he was up for handling but i noticed his water seemed low and he was soaking his tail in the dish so i decided to top him off but apparently pouring water on his tail was an offense because he gave a short hiss and then got bashful lmao he’s real funny like that
As I often say, "nature" gets it right- the natural beauty that survives is what I like too.
I can see where pouring water on his tail would be annoying- :rofl: And snakes never consider that was our best alternative for the situation, they're just so ungrateful...:D
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Wanik4
My strategy with my burmese has been to never let it strike at food to avoid any unnecessary issues. I lay Rats on rocks and he goes hunting... fun to watch.
i couldn’t do this with my Burms tbh - outside of my scrub python they're my most food snakes in my collection - i can’t even get the enclosure open before they’re popping they’re heads out haha
my strategy for safety has just been maintaining consistent feeding conditions eg: i always feed late at night in pitch black lighting, etc - that way both the Burms and Onix know that unless it’s dark there will be no foods of any kind given - which i feel that they understand the difference because there is a v clear difference between day time Burms and night time Burms - day time they loaf about or go swimming/soak - at night they’re in 200% hunting mode so i just leave them be - it’s like we have an understanding
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YungRasputin
i couldn’t do this with my Burms tbh - outside of my scrub python they're my most food snakes in my collection - i can’t even get the enclosure open before they’re popping they’re heads out haha
my strategy for safety has just been maintaining consistent feeding conditions eg: i always feed late at night in pitch black lighting, etc - that way both the Burms and Onix know that unless it’s dark there will be no foods of any kind given - which i feel that they understand the difference because there is a v clear difference between day time Burms and night time Burms - day time they loaf about or go swimming/soak - at night they’re in 200% hunting mode so i just leave them be - it’s like we have an understanding
My burm is always pretty quick to come by the glass when it's opened, but since I have tap trained him since day one I just put my hook on his head and he switches off right away. I also have never let him strike at a prey item, nor have I ever put my hand in his enclosure without removing him. I did my best with this snake to remove any triggers and it seems to have worked well. He's just a goofy happy snake that eats any rat you give him off a rock and has never even nipped or hissed in the least bit.
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Bogertophis
Love the name- AND her coloration!
many thanks! :D i honestly love her already - basically identical to my normal male behavior wise just bigger - was handling her right out of the bag with zero issues or negativity - was like i had been handling her for ages - she’s a bit spooked but i am sure that will go away once she settles