I agree on the Brazilian Black. I got rid of one in a trade years ago and I've regretted it ever since.
I've learned that Issa is probably a CH normal, and since he got lighter as he got older, I've always wondered if there was something special about him. He is now a light tan. Regardless, he's my first snake and my first ball, so he's not going anywhere.
Old photos
In shed
I've raised this guy from a 2 week old baby...he's not going anywhere either. Sarawak locality Borneo short tail python.
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