Serpensortia ...? - Draco Malfoy and the Pertinacious Python (feat. Rae)

"I'll show you how it's done, Potter!"
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"Oi, get back here!"
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As the old saying goes: "You can lead a horse to water, but you cannot make him drink."

As the other, lesser-known saying goes: "You can conjure a snake from thin air, but good luck after that."

Still pretty adorable! :sweeet:

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Originally Posted by Bogertophis

Still pretty adorable! :sweeet:

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We try our best - or at least, one of us does. :rolleyes:

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Originally Posted by RedRabbit

We try our best - or at least, one of us does. :rolleyes:

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:rofl: Poor snake...modeling is hard work!

LOL Rae has such a sweet confused face it matches the captions perfectly. That last photo is perfect, "Rae out" haha. Too bad it didn't work out for Malfoy!

Also, I'm not sure if it's just the lighting or my computer screen, but I feel like I can almost see VERY faint bluish markings on Rae's sides? He might be a very cool snake to look at under a black light. Do you know what pairing he was bred from?

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Originally Posted by Luvyna

LOL Rae has such a sweet confused face it matches the captions perfectly. That last photo is perfect, "Rae out" haha. Too bad it didn't work out for Malfoy!

Also, I'm not sure if it's just the lighting or my computer screen, but I feel like I can almost see VERY faint bluish markings on Rae's sides? He might be a very cool snake to look at under a black light. Do you know what pairing he was bred from?

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Haha, Rae's derpy face is a more accurate representation of his personality than any of the more dignified photos I've wrangled out of him.

If I recall correctly, Rae's mama was a single gene Butter, while dad was Pewter Mojave Butter. For the most part, Rae looks pretty solid white, but occasionally I'll think I see something too and am never sure if it's just a trick of the light.

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Originally Posted by RedRabbit

Haha, Rae's derpy face is a more accurate representation of his personality than any of the more dignified photos I've wrangled out of him.

If I recall correctly, Rae's mama was a single gene Butter, while dad was Pewter Mojave Butter. For the most part, Rae looks pretty solid white, but occasionally I'll think I see something too and am never sure if it's just a trick of the light.

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I can totally see his sweet, derpy side in this photo! So adorable :D

Cool to know the pairing! Yes, he is definitely a very clean and beautiful BEL. I only recently learned that some pure white BELs can actually have patterns that aren't visible except under black light so I feel like I'm looking more closely at every BEL I see and wondering which ones might have patterns now. There's always something new and exciting to discover about snakes!

I showed my wife Rae and she asked me why I did not get this snake [emoji23] I was not expecting that response lol she said Rae is beautiful.


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Originally Posted by NewmanLovesSnakes

I showed my wife Rae and she asked me why I did not get this snake [emoji23] I was not expecting that response lol she said Rae is beautiful.


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Hahaha! :rofl:The compliment is extra appreciated from her, since I understand she's still coming around to the idea of pet snakes. Sounds like you may at least have her seal of approval for a blue-eyed lucy in your future? ;)

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I can totally see his sweet, derpy side in this photo! So adorable :D

Cool to know the pairing! Yes, he is definitely a very clean and beautiful BEL. I only recently learned that some pure white BELs can actually have patterns that aren't visible except under black light so I feel like I'm looking more closely at every BEL I see and wondering which ones might have patterns now. There's always something new and exciting to discover about snakes!

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I've seen examples of the patterns under black light too, it's SUCH a cool phenomenon! I also love how many incredible new things I've learned since I started keeping snakes.

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Originally Posted by RedRabbit

I've seen examples of the patterns under black light too, it's SUCH a cool phenomenon! I also love how many incredible new things I've learned since I started keeping snakes.

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I told my wife about that yesterday she said apparently she wants a Blue Eyed Lucy eventually lol she’s pregnant and hormonal so we will have to wait and do further recognizance lol


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Originally Posted by RedRabbit

I've seen examples of the patterns under black light too, it's SUCH a cool phenomenon! I also love how many incredible new things I've learned since I started keeping snakes.

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That's why we all keeping getting more snakes...it's our pursuit of education, how can that possibly be a bad thing? :D

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I told my wife about that yesterday she said apparently she wants a Blue Eyed Lucy eventually lol she’s pregnant and hormonal so we will have to wait and do further recognizance lol


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Still, that sounds pretty promising. Maybe you should get it in writing, while her mood lasts? :cool:

NewmanLovesSnakes, that does sound promising! :D And BELs are so affordably priced nowadays, too. I'm sure many of us would be happy to oblige with more photos and fun facts, if she - and you, of course - remain interested when the time (inevitably) comes for another new snake. ;)

And Bogertophis, you may be amused to know that my sister has recently been trying her darndest to talk me into considering a hognose, lol.

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Originally Posted by RedRabbit

NewmanLovesSnakes, that does sound promising! :D And BELs are so affordably priced nowadays, too. I'm sure many of us would be happy to oblige with more photos and fun facts, if she - and you, of course - remain interested when the time (inevitably) comes for another new snake. ;)

And Bogertophis, you may be amused to know that my sister has recently been trying her darndest to talk me into considering a hognose, lol.

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I would definitely love more than one and I miss my BP too. Probably my favorite species. I already price checked them and the price is not too bad honestly. 300 on the low end a 500 on the high.


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I think you both need a Trans Pecos rat snake too...they stay about 4' as adults & are docile* and nosy....very cute snakes! ;) (*at least I've never met one
that wasn't docile...mine have all been normal phase, in case that's a factor-) The normals are about the color of the snake in photo under my name, but that's not a T.P. ;) plus they have big goofy eyes, what's not to love?

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I think you both need a Trans Pecos rat snake too...they stay about 4' as adults & are docile* and nosy....very cute snakes! ;) (*at least I've never met one
that wasn't docile...mine have all been normal phase, in case that's a factor-) The normals are about the color of the snake in photo under my name, but that's not a T.P. ;) plus they have big goofy eyes, what's not to love?

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I do love Rat Snakes, that’s probably everyone’s first snake they encounter in the wild. I know for me it was. That being said my personal order of March would be either a Blue Eyed Lucy or Rubber Boa. If I was able to way way down the line get a 3rd snake I would most likely choose some type of King Snake. I love King Snakes and have for years. There my favorite native.


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Originally Posted by NewmanLovesSnakes

I do love Rat Snakes, that’s probably everyone’s first snake they encounter in the wild. I know for me it was. That being said my personal order of March would be either a Blue Eyed Lucy or Rubber Boa. If I was able to way way down the line get a 3rd snake I would most likely choose some type of King Snake. I love King Snakes and have for years. There my favorite native.


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I was thinking more along the lines of something your wife might relate to...docile & hatchlings are too small to be scary- easy to feed & not inclined to bite...but hey,
we all like different things.

I think I'll always get the strongest draw towards the heft and feel of pythons and boas, even if I may not ever realistically be able to own the really big ones like reticulated or Burmese pythons. With that said, if you were to plop a Mexican Black Kingsnake in front of me, or a Trans Pecos rat snake (especially a cool axanthic), or a Superconda hognose ... it would be exceedingly difficult for me to suppress my immediate "YES, I WANT IT" reaction.

I will say that, as far as family members go, if they have a hand in choosing a snake, it goes a long way toward increasing their bond with it. Ignis is the "first child" among my snakes, and I had almost all my first-time learning experiences with him, so I know I probably dote on him the most. However, my family came with me to the second reptile expo, and after following me as I scouted out every table that had blue-eyed lucies, both my parents took a shine to Ravus and urged me to choose him. He is now their favorite. I've haven't heard my mother baby-talk to our dog the way she coos over Rae, haha.

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I think I'll always get the strongest draw towards the heft and feel of pythons and boas, even if I may not ever realistically be able to own the really big ones like reticulated or Burmese pythons. With that said, if you were to plop a Mexican Black Kingsnake in front of me, or a Trans Pecos rat snake (especially a cool axanthic), or a Superconda hognose ... it would be exceedingly difficult for me to suppress my immediate "YES, I WANT IT" reaction.

I will say that, as far as family members go, if they have a hand in choosing a snake, it goes a long way toward increasing their bond with it. Ignis is the "first child" among my snakes, and I had almost all my first-time learning experiences with him, so I know I probably dote on him the most. However, my family came with me to the second reptile expo, and after following me as I scouted out every table that had blue-eyed lucies, both my parents took a shine to Ravus and urged me to choose him. He is now their favorite. I've haven't heard my mother baby-talk to our dog the way she coos over Rae, haha.

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That’s so cool that your parents love your little noodle too. My wife really took a liking to your blue eyed Lucy and albino and white animals fascinate me. I would pick up a Blue Eyed Lucy in a heart beat if she wanted one and was still serious about it. Even if she just wanted it to look at it occasionally I still could justify getting it and caring for it [emoji23]


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