anyone seen an ugly ball?

i'm sitting her pondering... anyone seen an ugly ball python? i notice that everyone comments on how gorgeous each snake is and so... i thought i'd ask.

personally i haven't seen one although some seem kinda 'boring' to me. but then if i look at them closely... i see something of great beauty. ;)

Not really a BP but here's an UGLY dumerils boa from a few years ago.

I sold Fugly (that was her name) to someone who thought she was the most beautiful boa ever. :confuzd: I thought she was the ugliest one out of them all.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...s/dumeril1.jpg


For comparison, look at these 2.
Nice looking fella.:D
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...s/6a121ec7.jpg
Very pretty little girl.:D
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...s/DSCF0014.jpg

Hm.. well I've seen some pretty dull dark normals that I didn't care for at all.. not sure I'd say 'ugly', but I have seen some ugly snakes, yes.

That IS an ugly dumerils too.. haha.

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Originally Posted by SPJ

Not really a BP but here's an UGLY dumerils boa from a few years ago.

I sold Fugly (that was her name) to someone who thought she was the most beautiful boa ever. :confuzd: I thought she was the ugliest one out of them all.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...s/dumeril1.jpg


For comparison, look at these 2.
Nice looking fella.:D
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...s/6a121ec7.jpg
Very pretty little girl.:D
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...s/DSCF0014.jpg

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I think it's cool

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Originally Posted by SPJ

Not really a BP but here's an UGLY dumerils boa from a few years ago.

I sold Fugly (that was her name) to someone who thought she was the most beautiful boa ever. :confuzd: I thought she was the ugliest one out of them all.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...s/dumeril1.jpg


For comparison, look at these 2.
Nice looking fella.:D
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...s/6a121ec7.jpg
Very pretty little girl.:D
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...s/DSCF0014.jpg

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Ok, yeah... I've got to go along with Shelby on that one... That is a pretty ugly Dumeril's! :P I really like the last one!! But to answer the original question, I've never seen an "ugly" snake well I think glass snakes are ugly, but I've seen some I don't really care for the look of. I think the name is glass snake... I'll have to check on that... If anyone knows it looks like a lizard head on a snake body.

I can't remember for the life of me what they call it but it's that BP that everyone was talking about that had no heat pits and looked like it was missing patches of normal scales. It may have been interesting but for me personally, it was ugly as anything.

that was the "derma ball".

It's funny how breeders will line breed for one trait and some people will like the "ugly" snakes instead. For example, Bob Clark breeds for high pink colors in Argentine Boas, but my boyfriend likes the colorless ones a lot more, and would probably have liked that Dumerils... hahaha.

Also, I think some of the BP morph combo's can produce a pretty ugly Ball.

I haven't seen a ugly snake period, there are some that catch my eye and are amazing and some that are great to look at but not nearly as exciting as the others. We all see normal Ball pythons every day, so we see our fair share of very pretty normals and dull and boring ones, but never an ugly one, every imperfection out there, most of the time, enhances the snake's colors, pattern, etc, Right?

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Originally Posted by MARCUS ANTONIUS

Ok, yeah... I've got to go along with Shelby on that one... That is a pretty ugly Dumeril's! :P I really like the last one!! But to answer the original question, I've never seen an "ugly" snake well I think glass snakes are ugly, but I've seen some I don't really care for the look of. I think the name is glass snake... I'll have to check on that... If anyone knows it looks like a lizard head on a snake body.

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I think you're reffering to the legless lizard. If that is the case it really is a lizard without legs. I've heard of legless lizards being referred to as glass snakes. As far as ugly snakes, I've never seen one. Though I definately have my favorites when it comes to appearance.

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Originally Posted by frankykeno

I can't remember for the life of me what they call it but it's that BP that everyone was talking about that had no heat pits and looked like it was missing patches of normal scales. It may have been interesting but for me personally, it was ugly as anything.

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I was thinking the same thing. :yes:

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Originally Posted by recycling goddess

i'm sitting her pondering... anyone seen an ugly ball python? i notice that everyone comments on how gorgeous each snake is and so... i thought i'd ask.

personally i haven't seen one although some seem kinda 'boring' to me. but then if i look at them closely... i see something of great beauty. ;)

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Yes i have seen a few over the years and thats why they are not in my collection lol.Everyone has a differant veiw at what is concidered UGLY though.

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Originally Posted by tigerlily

I was thinking the same thing. :yes:

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The Derma ball? Its not ugly !! It's Uniqe!


http://www.ball-pythons.net/forums/s...1&page=1&pp=10 Read!

UGLY BALL. :mad: If someone thinks this is not ugly, pm me as I can put this Black Eyed Ball into your hands very quickly. :) http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n...g?t=1166628289

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Originally Posted by stangs13

I haven't seen a ugly snake period, there are some that catch my eye and are amazing and some that are great to look at but not nearly as exciting as the others. We all see normal Ball pythons every day, so we see our fair share of very pretty normals and dull and boring ones, but never an ugly one, every imperfection out there, most of the time, enhances the snake's colors, pattern, etc, Right?

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Have you seen a wart snake? Some of them are borderline ugly.....ugly...but interesting!

Shame on you ED! She's..... diff..rent! :D
But she looks VERY sweet! :oops:

never saw a ball i didnt like until looking at that derma, but i am not big on kenyan sand boas personally

Wart/file snakes are really cool I think. I don't find them ugly at all.

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Originally Posted by Shelby

Wart/file snakes are really cool I think. I don't find them ugly at all.

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Ahh...but do you find them as pretty as a ball python?

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Originally Posted by tmlowe5704

never saw a ball i didnt like until looking at that derma, but i am not big on kenyan sand boas personally

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Aww.. come on.. how much cuter can you get?

https://ball-pythons.net/gallery/fil...2/8/george.JPG

https://ball-pythons.net/gallery/fil.../fredapr06.jpg

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Originally Posted by ECLARK

UGLY BALL. :mad: If someone thinks this is not ugly, pm me as I can put this Black Eyed Ball into your hands very quickly. :)

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Very generous Ed! ... Good man! :sweeet:

-adam

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Originally Posted by Mendel's Balls

Ahh...but do you find them as pretty as a ball python?

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Actually yes.. you know, I find their (file snake's) appearance to be like a dragon.. which is more exciting to me than a ball python. :)

I peeked at the Derma... I think it's KOOL! Struck the same "awwww" chord as a hairless Rat etc. I'm not saying one way or the other that it should be mass produced, as long as no one tells him he's missing scales, he'll never know he's strange looking!!! Right??? :confused:

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Originally Posted by Shelby

Actually yes.. you know, I find their (file snake's) appearance to be like a dragon.. which is more exciting to me than a ball python. :)

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Just checking...lol....wanted to make sure you werent just being nice....and that we were really talking aesthetics here!

For me, I love the shape and symmetry of the ball pythons' head, especially when they are young!

Ball pythons have very cute heads.. as far as pretty snake faces go it's hard to beat a green tree python.. talk about a dragon face. lol

It's all in the eye of the beholder! ;)

isn't it though! if only this kind of response could be given to all our neighbours and strangers on the street ;)

btw, a pic of the derma for anyone who didn't want to read those threads:

http://www.faunaclassifieds.com/pp_c...ct=7347&cat=10

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Originally Posted by iceman25

It's all in the eye of the beholder! ;)

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Don't you mean Bee holder.. LOL Sorry couldn't resist..

Some snakes catch my eye more than others, but I've never seen one and gone "OH GOD! What an ugly little critter!"

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Originally Posted by ECLARK

UGLY BALL. :mad: If someone thinks this is not ugly, pm me as I can put this Black Eyed Ball into your hands very quickly. :) http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n...g?t=1166628289

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what makes her ugly?

I don't see an ugly snake there .... I think she looks fine

I've never thought "Dirty joe" was that attractive of a ball python, but he's definitely unique.

http://www.ralphdavisreptiles.com/co...all_python.asp

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Originally Posted by ECLARK

UGLY BALL. :mad: If someone thinks this is not ugly, pm me as I can put this Black Eyed Ball into your hands very quickly. :) http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n...g?t=1166628289

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Ed you can send that beautiful, I mean ugly ball python over here...
I actually somewhat like the distorted markings...It's differen't

That fille snake is diffrent.... PM sent Ed.;)

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Originally Posted by Shelby

Ball pythons have very cute heads.. as far as pretty snake faces go it's hard to beat a green tree python.. talk about a dragon face. lol

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I agree...overall, I find python cephalization extemely beautiful, gotta love the placement of those heat pits.....so hot! LOL

They are all beautiful to me. There isn't an ugly snake on this earth. They are perfect. I would buy that snake in a second. I'm not much for "designer" snakes.

That Derma ball
http://www.reptileforums.co.uk/pics/derma2.jpg

Ed I don't think that snake is ugly, but that derma ball is hideous. It looks like it's infested with mites or ticks. :bleh: I know it's all about preferences, but that one will never be on my list. :no:

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Originally Posted by Pork Chops N' Corn Bread

That Derma ball

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Weren't the links posted good enough? ... Did you really need to post someone elses picture without giving them credit?

-adam

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Originally Posted by Adam_Wysocki

Weren't the links posted good enough? ... Did you really need to post someone elses picture without giving them credit?

-adam

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What links?

Wow that was mature. Give me bad Karma for posting it as an IMG without the credit. That was just uncalled for. Does anyone even know who owns that snake?

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Originally Posted by Pork Chops N' Corn Bread

Wow that was mature. Give me bad Karma for posting it as an IMG without the credit. That was just uncalled for. Does anyone even know who owns that snake?

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Justin Savkov. :)

EXACTLY.

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Originally Posted by iceman25

It's all in the eye of the beholder! ;)

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Originally Posted by ECLARK

Justin Savkov. :)

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Thanks for the name

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Originally Posted by Pork Chops N' Corn Bread

Thanks for the name

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I know Adam does.:P

Just soo used to working with color, I bought this Ball Python as a new morph out of Africa sight unseen. What a disappointment when I opened the box!


Different Strokes for Different Folks. :)

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Originally Posted by ReptiNut

what makes her ugly?

I don't see an ugly snake there .... I think she looks fine

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Originally Posted by ECLARK

Just soo used to working with color, I bought this Ball Python as a new morph out of Africa sight unseen. What a disappointment when I opened the box!


Different Strokes for Different Folks. :)

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I bet it was a dissapointment! I'd be really ticked if I paid alot for it.

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Originally Posted by stangs13

I bet it was a dissapointment! I'd be really ticked if I paid alot for it.

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I'd be ticked even if I paid a little for it!! lmao She still looks OK IMO.

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Originally Posted by Pork Chops N' Corn Bread

I'd be ticked even if I paid a little for it!! lmao She still looks OK IMO.

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He, looks ok. If it was a she I wouldn't have much of a problem for a little price, yes he still looks good.

I searched scaleless snakes & ran across pics of a scaleless texas ratsnake, it also had the scales on the bottom but not the top like the derma ball, .... there's supposed to be a scaleless gopher snake & I think a garter snake too


anyhow I wouldn't say they're ugly .... just different, unique

The only "ugly" snakes I've ever seen are the ones who are wild and sick or really badly scarred/mouth rotted. And even then it feels a bit meanspirited to admit. There's colors and patterns that don't impress me as much as others, but I can't look into the face of a BP or otherwise and call them ugly. Too much cute sweetness in those lil faces. :aww: