Hi everyone! Somebody on another forum recommended this site to me, since I was planning to get my first snake... I finally got her today, and wanted to introduce myself and the new family member. She is a baby (about 6 months old) Ball Python, born in West Africa, and has the most gorgeous markings. She also seems to have a very sweet personality, really gentle and calm so far, and is definitely a GIRL.

As for myself, I am a 32 year-old woman from San Francisco... I work as a librarian (branch manager), and have a dog and 2 cats in addition to the new snake. I met the guy from East Bay Vivarium in Berkeley when he did a children's program at my library, and he said to come by and talk about getting a snake - since I told him I'd ALWAYS wanted one. It took me 6 months to get over there, but now I am finally the proud owner of a Ball Python. I look forward to meeting everyone here, and know this place will be very useful to me! Here's the baby... any name ideas?