My very first snake!

Hey everyone...figured I oughta post some pics.
Don't have a name for him yet, but this is the albino ball python I bought on August 13th. He hatched on July 11th, and he had eaten 3 meals by the time I got him. First pic was taken the day after I got him into his new home.
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h1...ugust14004.jpg

His home is a 29 gal. tank.
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h1...n/IMG_7116.jpg

The top reading on the Accurite digital thermometer/hygrometer I bought is from the temperature probe buried under his substrate on top of the glass tank bottom immediately above the UTH. Prior to getting a dimmer for the UTH the temperature on the hot-spot was 110 degrees F (now down to a more reasonable 95 degrees F thanks to the dimmer I bought).
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h1...n/IMG_7121.jpg

I control the UTH temperature using a lamp dimmer I bought at Home Depot.
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h1...n/IMG_7124.jpg
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Since I use a UTH, I don't normally use the heat lamp.
As you can see, I've covered most of the tank lid in the hopes of upping the humidity.
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h1...n/IMG_7126.jpg

Was hoping to get some pics of him tonight (first pic you saw ^^^ was from my wife's cell phone, so I wanted to get some better ones on the digital camera), but he was hunkered-down.
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h1...n/IMG_7117.jpg

And of course when he did start to come out of his hide I went all paparazzi on him and made him shy away from the camera, but I managed to get a couple shots of him.
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h1...n/IMG_7119.jpg
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h1...n/IMG_7120.jpg
There he is ^^^ retreating from my flash-photography intrusion.

Finally...thanks for having me here...this forum's great and I'm learning a lot! :)
Vine

I am a huge fan of the albinos! Great looking snake and congrats on your new friend!! I love his pattern - his markings are wicked clear - almost looks live a lavender albino in a few of those shots!

Cheers!

Nice looking albino! The pictures where his head is sticking out is just freakin adorable!

Congrats :)

Albino! I love albinos, good choice! :gj:

Thanks guys! :)

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I am a huge fan of the albinos!

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Hehe, figured you did based on your avatar pic...which I've actually been meaning to ask you about, as it catches my eye every time I come across your posts! :cool:

Ever since I've worked at a snake breeding company and said I wanted a ball python my wife was totally against the idea. Well, with some persistence I was able to 'convince' her into letting me have one---and I had always found from the thousands of ball pythons at work that the albinos were generally the most docile (I like their 'personalities' best, as it's a far cry from the big boas I work with on a daily basis :snake2::omfg: lol), and since the males tend to stay smaller this is the only snake my wife would agree to. :bow:

Thanks again for the comments. :)
Vine

Awesome albino! My guy comes next month - can't wait! Many congrats!

Congrats on the new Albino. :gj:

Awesome & welcome to the fold.

Congrats on getting your ball python. My first ball python was an albino also.
Set up looks great! Be careful with the overhead lamp drying things out, especially when your snake goes into a shed cycle.

Here's a pic of my big 2003 girl with some neighborhood boys.
http://i685.photobucket.com/albums/v...nakes004RE.jpg

One more compliment.

THIS IS AN EXCELLENT THREAD!!!

Pictures, explanations, etc.!

Welcome to the forum!

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Thanks guys! :)

Hehe, figured you did based on your avatar pic...which I've actually been meaning to ask you about, as it catches my eye every time I come across your posts! :cool:

Ever since I've worked at a snake breeding company and said I wanted a ball python my wife was totally against the idea. Well, with some persistence I was able to 'convince' her into letting me have one---and I had always found from the thousands of ball pythons at work that the albinos were generally the most docile (I like their 'personalities' best, as it's a far cry from the big boas I work with on a daily basis :snake2::omfg: lol), and since the males tend to stay smaller this is the only snake my wife would agree to. :bow:

Thanks again for the comments. :)
Vine

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I wish I worked for a snake breeding company!! Im jealous. LOL

Very cute! Congrats on the first snake, good choice! :gj:

Many thanks for the warm welcomes, comments, and compliments. :)
JulieInNJ...looking forward to seeing some pics when your albino arrives! :sunny:
JasonBowden...that's a big girl, thanks for sharing that pic. And of course thanks a bunch for your kind words as well. :aww:

I like to get into detail with lots of pics for in case it can help others getting started on putting a suitable setup together. Tonight is feeding night, so I'll see if I can get some more pics of the little guy.

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I wish I worked for a snake breeding company!! Im jealous. LOL

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It's an interesting job, that's for sure!
Not everyone can 'stomach' it, as you've gotta be comfortable working with larger snakes...and getting bit. :O
Vine

I usually don't dig Albinos, but that one is really nice!!!!

welcome to the forum! you've got a great looking snake

Thanks. :)
When I was at the Daytona show I spun the PetSmart wheel and won a mini critter-cage thingy, so it has come in handy...
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h1...n/IMG_7150.jpg

Can you guess what happens next? lol
Vine

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Can you guess what happens next? lol
Vine

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^^^well, I can see the suspense is obviously killing everyone :sleepy:

So I'll just have to let the pics tell the story!
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h1...n/IMG_7154.jpg
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h1...n/IMG_7157.jpg
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Little fella always likes to get in close, and he does it ever so stealthily...moving barely a millimeter at a time. Just as you think he's moved in and ready to strike, he holds off...the tension is palpable...
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h1...n/IMG_7159.jpg

...until suddenly...
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h1...n/IMG_7175.jpg

Now he's grabbed it by the rump, but after trying to eat it tail-first he finally realizes it's just simply not going to work, and wisely decides to let go...
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h1...n/IMG_7183.jpg
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That's better!
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h1...n/IMG_7186.jpg
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h1...n/IMG_7193.jpg

If you look closely you'll see where he's got a piece of the Care Fresh substrate stuck to his teeth, which is what precipitated the 'yawn':
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h1...n/IMG_7195.jpg

That's all folks!
Like I said, he's a real stealthy little fella, and he really does take time to carefully stalk down his prey. I'm thinking a name along the lines of 'Hunter' would be good, but I'd rather something a little less common...time to break out the thesaurus, me thinks, hehe.
Vine

nice!!and that is first snake..i wonder what next..lol

Thank-you, slackerz!
I just love watching the little fella stalk/hunt his prey, hehe.
Vine