I have been stalking for a couple of weeks as I though about buying, and subsequently bought and fell in love with, my first ball python. Her name is Ekans (like the pokemon... my 5 year old daughter picked the name). She is a Petsmart snake, and other than being a little underweight she is doing wonderfully! Petsmart said she is about 2 month old, and they had a tough time getting her to eat... but she ate like a champ for me twice so far and has gone from 65g to 74g in a week and a half (2 feedings).
She only balls up when I put her down
I love her colors!
Her belly is a little pink the last couple days, and she has several "loose" feeling scales. Im thinking we aren't too far from a shed.
She doesn't seem to realize she is supposed to be shy, or nocturnal... she spends about 70% of her time in her hides, but she also loves to climb her limb, especially for an hour or so after I get done handling her.
One last picture...
My 4 year old is crazy about her, and is very gentle. She doesn't even ball up when he holds her (with extensive assistance obviously...)
Anyway, that is our sweet girl Ek. Sorry for all the pictures, I'm just in love and think she is just about gorgeousyou guys have been such a help to me so far, and I look forward to actually being involved in the forums now!
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