I grew up keeping various smaller snakes, mostly corn snakes and king snakes. As I got older, I became more and more involved with athletics and strayed away from my interest in keeping reptiles. I've always had a passion for them, but unfortunately I didn't always have the time.
Now that I'm older (and more responsible), I've decided to get back into keeping snakes. Once I committed to it, I decided to go with a snake that has always captivated me (and scared the crap out of my mother and grandmother).. the Ball Python! They've come a long way since I last researched them as a young boy and I'm absolutely thrilled become more involved with them.
I went to the Repticon show in Jacksonville, FL and picked up a male pastel and a female spider. I had no intention on breeding them, I just thought they looked beautiful. As I do more and more research, I am starting to consider breeding them out eventually. I'm in no hurry and I'm not out to make a profession out of it, but I think I'd enjoy dabbling in it as a hobby.
Anyways.. enough about me! I've included a few pictures of my snakes and their current display tank.
Thanks for looking!
Jonathan DeFau
Jacksonville, FL