Mona the monster...

She's actually a sweetheart, but I've never owned such a large snake before - so Mona seems like a beast!! She ate her first meal (since arriving) on Saturday, so I decided to take her out tonight... ain't she purty?? :)

Weighing in at 1779g - that's a big Chanukah cookie, LOL
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I used a tape measure after she moved from that position, and she's almost 48 inches (4ft) long...
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Beautiful big girl!

lol she sure is big. any idea how old she is?

Beautiful snake, I love the name!

My first Ball Pythons name is Mona as well. She is an 05 CH.
Here is a pic of her with her first clutch of eggs she laid last year.
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Originally Posted by Qetu

lol she sure is big. any idea how old she is?

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Not sure exactly, but she laid a clutch this past season - so I'm guessing she's an '06 or older? I got her off a breeder (J&J Reptiles) from this site, so we can always ask him! ;)

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Originally Posted by kellysballs

Beautiful snake, I love the name!

My first Ball Pythons name is Mona as well. She is an 05 CH.
Here is a pic of her with her first clutch of eggs she laid last year.

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Wow, how many eggs were there? She's really pretty, and has a very interesting color... is she a normal or morph?

The name Mona/Ramona just popped into my head when I saw her, and seems to fit perfectly - it's a good snakey name, LOL. :) It's also what I wanted to name my cat, but was talked out of it by my roommates (ended up calling her Bindi). Anyway, thanks for the comments and picture!

if she were a fish they would classify her as a LUNKER:)

Very nice :) Know her age? she's a bit small in length ( in my opinion) for that weight But she is one beautiful hunka cookie ;) :)

I love the monsters! The bigger they are the more I love them. BPs are awesome as is, but when they're full grown and just a solid heavy snake, maaaaan. I love it. Sure hatchlings are cute, and sub-adults and 3-4 year olds are cool, but it's the thick bodied ones that put a little strain on your arm when you hold them that I <3. By that time they're so much friendlier too, no? Or is that just my personal experience? Either way, I love your girl!

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Originally Posted by Kysenia

if she were a fish they would classify her as a LUNKER:)

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I'm a city girl, so I had to look up that term... and yes, she would qualify as a "lunker" LOL. :D

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Originally Posted by xXxFluffyEmoxXx

Very nice :) Know her age? she's a bit small in length ( in my opinion) for that weight But she is one beautiful hunka cookie ;) :)

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Thanks! She's probably between 3-4 years old, but I'd have to ask her breeder to know for sure. So, you think she's a little on the chubby side? I thought the general "rule" was about 500g per foot, so I was actually thinking the opposite. She's only eaten one meal since arriving, of 3 adult mice since they were out of small rats... next week I'll find a rat, and try to get her on a regular schedule/prey. She was living in a breeding rack until now, so hopefully she'll get more svelte with a little exercise. ;) She is a FEISTY one, and has no qualms about cruising around the floor!

P.S. That weight was taken 2 days after the meal, so she was a bit full...

We have a few big ones- a male and two girls- love them!

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I love the monsters! The bigger they are the more I love them. BPs are awesome as is, but when they're full grown and just a solid heavy snake, maaaaan. I love it. Sure hatchlings are cute, and sub-adults and 3-4 year olds are cool, but it's the thick bodied ones that put a little strain on your arm when you hold them that I <3. By that time they're so much friendlier too, no? Or is that just my personal experience? Either way, I love your girl!

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Mona says thank you! I don't have much experience with adults, so to be honest I was a bit intimidated at first. :oops: I opened the bag when she arrived, and this GIANT snake popped out like "watch out lady, here I come...." LOL. She is definitely a friendly girl, though, and I quickly realized she is completely harmless. I also learned quickly how to hold her, since she squeezes fast if you put her around your neck or arm - works much better to fling her over the shoulder (while supporting the head) like a purse. I haven't handled her too much at this point, but so far I agree the big ones are fun.

Speaking of heavy-bodied snakes, you reminded me of my first time buying one (Delilah). I was looking at Rosy Boas and Corns, then my eyes widened when they brought out a BP... I kept going back & forth, until the owner finally said "I can read people well after all these years, and I knew you'd like a heavy-bodied herp - get a Ball Python." He was right! :)

She is beautiful and congrats on your new addition :gj:

Wow, she's huge!! :gj: I take it she likes food? :P

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Originally Posted by Crazy4Herps

Wow, she's huge!! :gj: I take it she likes food? :P

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LOL... yes, she certainly does! The breeder told me she's an aggressive eater, although somewhat shy about it (doesn't like to be watched). We gave her 3 adult mice last Saturday, and she took them down like they were appetizers. :D

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LOL... yes, she certainly does! The breeder told me she's an aggressive eater, although somewhat shy about it (doesn't like to be watched). We gave her 3 adult mice last Saturday, and she took them down like they were appetizers. :D

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Man my biggest female doesnt like to be watched either. I did the zombie dance for her on monday and she wanted nothing to do with it. She was hungry though, but didnt feel like eating from my hands was necessary. I put the ASF 6 inches away from her and as I was sliding the tub in she had him coiled.

A few more pictures from this evening...

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For perspective - here she is next to my 370g girl
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And with the (42lb) dog walking past... don't worry, he's super protective and gentle with them! :)
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WOW! She is a big girl!

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Originally Posted by Isis

WOW! She is a big girl!

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Funny thing is, I used to think Delilah (the 370g) was big, and now she feels like a baby hatchling... LOL. But I've seen people on here talk about 2000-3000g BPs, and I can't imagine how ginormous they look!! :O Anyone have pictures of a BP that large?

Here's to hoping she produces a BIG clutch for me next year... :gj: I'm planning a breeding with Toby, my beautiful little pastel, if he's big enough by that point. I picked Mona for her high white, blushing & reduced pattern, which should match well with a light pastel.

Wow Mona is no monster she is a goddess lol great lookin girl

Maybe I should have named her Athena instead... :D

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Funny thing is, I used to think Delilah (the 370g) was big, and now she feels like a baby hatchling... LOL. But I've seen people on here talk about 2000-3000g BPs, and I can't imagine how ginormous they look!! :O Anyone have pictures of a BP that large?

Here's to hoping she produces a BIG clutch for me next year... :gj: I'm planning a breeding with Toby, my beautiful little pastel, if he's big enough by that point. I picked Mona for her high white, blushing & reduced pattern, which should match well with a light pastel.

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This weekend I personally saw what had to be a 5000-6000 gram female

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This weekend I personally saw what had to be a 5000-6000 gram female

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Holy cow!! You didn't get a picture, did you? :weirdface

I wonder what the record is for a BP.......

Here's the reason she won't often be allowed around our necks... look at the size of her body versus my neck! And I'm not a tiny woman, LOL. :oops:

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Very Nice,she's a biggun!