Proud Mommy

[Kat_RN]

My ball python, Daenerys, ate her first medium mouse last night! It was right up there with one of the absolute coolest things that I have EVER WITNESSED in my life.

As she grasped onto the head of the frozen mouse I was dangling in front of her with tongs, I was simply amazed, in awe of her, and impressed. She swallowed that sucker like a champ! It is really neat how a snake can compensate (to a reasonable degree, of course) for their prey! My husband took pictures (with the flash off, of course). I shared them proudly to my facebook where only one person, a fellow Herp lover, actually liked my picture. Everyone else said they were a bit grossed out by my pictures. However, I thought the whole experience was (and still is) so awesome. I am proud of my ball python. Especially since getting my snake, I realize that our scaly friends do not get as much love in the world as their furry counterparts.

It is such a shame, really. People are missing out. I love my snake. I also adore my beardie. I would choose them any day over any other pet. Yes, someday, I will get a family dog for my kiddos. However, I can proudly say, I am a herp lady.

Think about it: How many people can say, "Forget Animal Planet! Come over to my house to see some real "you know what"!". Ha!!

- The thoughts of a proud, beaming ball python mommy (my snake I just got only less than 5 days ago!).

P.S. I uploaded pictures of her first meal in my gallery on my profile. I gotta show her off!

[BeccaBurrr]

I 100% agree with you! I've watched my BP eat every meal I've given her, just because I simply love watching her do it! I've had friends come over disappointed that they missed watching her feed. They say "Next time, make a facebook event for it and I'll be there!" Whenever my buddy Jake is over during feeding time, we just plop ourselves down on the floor with our heads sticking over the side of her feeding box, watching in amazement!

[BeccaBurrr]

Nice pics too! I love when they stand their neck up to swallow the meal. Though, my favorite part is the little "num num num" mouth movement they make while swallowing the tail.