Ball python strike in slow motion...

[Johan]

Hey guys, I recorded my brothers ball python striking its food in slow motion using a high speed camera (240 fps). Just thought id share for those interested.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uyl6P9k-as0

[Alexandra V]

Wow, that's so cool! Thanks for sharing that, I've never seen a BP strike in slow-mo before.

[Skittles1101]

That's pretty cool! Thanks for sharing!

[eracer]

Love it. I'm new to this, and I'm still impressed that my Ball SLAMS the prey hard and fast, yet NEVER shows the least inclination to bite me.

I know I don't look (in either visible or infrared) or smell like a mouse, and when I see him slam his prey I'm glad for that.

I know other snakes have a reputation for striking at whatever comes into their enclosure - guess that just proves how 'smart' BP's are...

[Johan]

Love it. I'm new to this, and I'm still impressed that my Ball SLAMS the prey hard and fast, yet NEVER shows the least inclination to bite me.

I know I don't look (in either visible or infrared) or smell like a mouse, and when I see him slam his prey I'm glad for that.

I know other snakes have a reputation for striking at whatever comes into their enclosure - guess that just proves how 'smart' BP's are...

Ive read about quite a few balls that arent quite so nice . But yeah, they sure strike with some speed