This guy was my start into ball pythons in 2008. He's a horrible eater but he's gorgeous. Got him at a petco before I joined the forum (the forum saved his life) a horrible mite infection that back then required ivomec injections once a week.
I'd kept garters, racers, rats etc my whole life but had no idea what world I'd be getting into so at 8 years old and a sturdy 1300g here's my buddy Furio. The start of my addiction 100% belongs to him. While I'm not a fan of not buying from trusted breeders I still consider him one of my best investments I've ever made.