New show pickup!

[Lolo76]

I just went to the San Diego Super Reptile Show, and came back with a new little girl... she's an '08 Stimsons Python, and was a holdback that he decided to sell here. I negotiated a good price for her, and think she and James will make some beautiful babies!

Btw, she will be in a hotel room with me until tomorrow or Tues, and is set up in a 6qt tub I brought... I also have a heat strip but no thermostat/dimmer, so the seller said she'll be fine without for a few days - it's pretty warm here. Seems to be settling in fine, and I'm planning to call her "Veruca" (Salt) to go along with my themes:

[Elise.m]

Omg, I LOVE her eyes! She's gorgeous! Congrats!

[Nocturnal]

Nice pickup

[Lolo76]

Thanks to both of you! I love her eyes too, but not sure if they'll stay that color (my other Stimsons has green eyes)... anyone know??

[Lolo76]

P.S. She appears to have a really nice temperament so far, and was totally comfortable with me... not surprising, since my other one (James) is the most mellow snake ever!

[ballpythonluvr]

She is gorgeous!

[Lolo76]

Thanks! He said she was "pick of the clutch," and her color/contrast really is amazing for an '08...

[j_h_smith]

You don't see too many Stimpson Pythons for sale in Maryland. They are beuatiful snakes. Usually have a very good temperament too.

Great snake!
Jim Smith

[hud556]

Its great to see more Antaresia they are addictive...

[Lolo76]

Thanks, and yes they are addictive! You also don't see many of them around here (at least not up in Northern CA), which is why I was excited to find such a pretty girl at the show... I saw a few other Stimsons there, but they were tiny '09s and not as attractive. If all goes as planned, you will hopefully see some babies from her in about 1-2 years.

Btw, they really do have wonderful temperaments, at least from my experiences. I didn't even know what this species was, until Skiploder (from this forum) offered James when I went to buy a rack from him. This guy is such a sweetie, and LOVES to burrow himself in my hair...