Buffy the African Rock Python (progression thread)

Hello everyone. I recently got back into the hobby and purchased a 2021 female African Rock Python. (No it's not my first giant snake). Here I will post occasional updates so anyone who enjoys this species can watch her grow. I've also made an IG page for her so follow it!! :D

IG page is @buffy_the_rock_python I'm gonna try to be active on it and post often.

This is from the day I got her:
https://ball-pythons.net/gallery/fil..._instagram.jpg

I fed her and fed her and then she went into shed:
https://ball-pythons.net/gallery/fil...1777630877.jpg

Before:
https://ball-pythons.net/gallery/fil...13_185620.jpeg

After:
https://ball-pythons.net/gallery/fil...919_145844.jpg

https://ball-pythons.net/gallery/fil...919_145747.jpg

https://ball-pythons.net/gallery/fil...919_145817.jpg





Gorgeous isn't she???

She's a beauty!

Thank you, I think so too. She has very bright yellows and a slight iridescence when she's in sunlight.

So small and cute. But we all know that won't be for long. ;)

Gorgeous baby regardless, look forward to seeing her growth.

Here's a picture from yesterday

https://ball-pythons.net/gallery/fil...921_194059.jpg


Not a lot of action on reptile forums, I've noticed.. not like other forums I go on for my other hobbies.

Follow Buffy's account on IG, it's buffy_the_rock_python

Little pic dump of Buffy


https://ball-pythons.net/gallery/fil...925_163915.jpg

https://ball-pythons.net/gallery/fil...925_163924.jpg

https://ball-pythons.net/gallery/fil...925_164444.jpg

https://ball-pythons.net/gallery/fil...925_164504.jpg

She's small but I offered her a small rat today (not a rat pup, a small rat) and boom! She pounded it. She's nice and full now with a big lump in her belly. Just sucks that now I can't handle her for a couple of days.

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Originally Posted by amtz.zero

She's small but I offered her a small rat today (not a rat pup, a small rat) and boom! She pounded it. She's nice and full now with a big lump in her belly. Just sucks that now I can't handle her for a couple of days.

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Well, you "could" but it would be self-punishing. :rofl:

How is her attitude?

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Originally Posted by bcr229

How is her attitude?

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She has never even struck at me. Sometimes she's a little hissy but I never hesitate and just reach into her cage to grab her and she quiets down right away. Outside of her cage she is 100% cool. I've been touching her head every time I handle her to get her used to it and she definitely not head shy because of it. Super tame. I couldn't ask for a calmer snake.

I handle her for about 10 minutes daily so at this point she's pretty used to it and just crawls all over my arms curiously tongue flicking and just exploring. She's calm enough that I'll let my toddler hold her for a short while.

Not a lot of activity on this giant snakes forum :( but I'm gonna keep posting updates on Buffy just because :D

Getting some size to her:

https://ball-pythons.net/gallery/fil...010_132222.jpg

DM me if you want her IG account :D

How long is she now? She's quite pretty.

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Originally Posted by Bogertophis

How long is she now? She's quite pretty.

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Thank you! She's a little over 3 ft now and in the middle of a shed cycle. She's growing fast!:)

Absolutely breathtaking!

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Originally Posted by Homebody

Absolutely breathtaking!

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Thank you! Here's a couple more recent pics:

https://ball-pythons.net/gallery/fil...024_160024.jpg

https://ball-pythons.net/gallery/fil...021_123053.jpg

Goodness, she's already grown so much. :O

Couple more pics:

https://ball-pythons.net/gallery/fil...031_115525.jpg

https://ball-pythons.net/gallery/fil...031_115234.jpg

Let me know what ya think :D

More pics:


https://ball-pythons.net/gallery/fil...117_123812.jpg

https://ball-pythons.net/gallery/fil...117_123800.jpg

https://ball-pythons.net/gallery/fil...117_123621.jpg

https://ball-pythons.net/gallery/fil...117_123039.jpg

This pic is awesome! Very pretty snake

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Originally Posted by amtz.zero

https://ball-pythons.net/gallery/fil...117_123039.jpg

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Lucky tree, to be hugged by such a pretty serpent. :D

She has such an incredibly cute face! And what beautiful markings and colouring

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Originally Posted by AutumnVanilla

This pic is awesome! Very pretty snake

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Thank you!

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Originally Posted by Bogertophis

Lucky tree, to be hugged by such a pretty serpent. :D

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Haha thanks everyone!

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Originally Posted by AutumnVanilla

This pic is awesome! Very pretty snake

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Does she behave similar to a BP or is she more interactive? You is beautiful.

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Originally Posted by Skyrivers

Does she behave similar to a BP or is she more interactive? You is beautiful.

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Her personality is very "BP-like" yes. She seems very curious when I have her outside. And she has never struck at me :D

Here's some recent pics:

https://ball-pythons.net/gallery/fil...128_141727.jpg

https://ball-pythons.net/gallery/fil...128_141616.jpg

Buffy is looking amazing.

She is so stunning! The lighting and her colours in the second pic are amazing

Thank you guys :D

Hey! Any latest pics of Buffy?? :snake:

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Originally Posted by Grotska

Hey! Any latest pics of Buffy?? :snake:

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^second this, bump

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Originally Posted by YungRasputin

^second this, bump

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Yes, any pics of the setup and lighting/heating?

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