My new rescue girl

[Cupid]

I found a lady that rescued a reticulated python from a petstore, and now I have her. lol. She's will be my first snake that is over 8ft ( my biggest was my boas) so I'm pretty excited. She's about 6-7ft long right now, eating large rats. I don't think she was handled much as she freaks out slightly when taken out of the bin, but she's getting better.

Anyways, this is Mary. I plan on making her a large enclosure by the start of next year.

[ElliotNess]

Absolutely gorgeous.. know what genes are in play.

[Divinity]

She's stunning, please do post more pictures when you can .

[ballpythonluvr]

Such a pretty girl!

[BPavery]

One of the most beautiful snakes I have ever seen. I'm not lying.


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[reptileexperts]

Just playing giant snake police for a second - do you have the required permits for the state of Florida? They are pretty sketchy for owning reticulated pythons there if I remember correctly . . ..


And confirmed here -

http://myfwc.com/license/captive-wil...es-of-concern/

Please be careful with the giant snake hobby by showcasing responsible ownership. Reticulated Pythons are listed as a species of Concern in the state of Florida and can not be purchased or acquired for personal procession post 2010 unless proper paperwork is acquired which is difficult to get:

There are currently no reptiles listed as reptiles of concern.

Former reptiles of concern are now listed as conditional species. Conditional reptiles are not allowed to be acquired for personal possession. Reptile dealers, researchers and public exhibitors may apply for a permit to import or possess conditional snakes and lizards.

People who owned one of the following species, now listed as conditional species, before July 1, 2010 may keep their animal for the remainder of its life. These pet owners must maintain a valid reptile of concern license for these animals.
◾Indian or Burmese python (Python molurus)
◾Reticulated python (Python reticulatus)
◾Northern African python (Python sebae)
◾Southern African python (Python natalensis)
◾Amethystine python (Morelia amethistinus)
◾Scrub python (Morelia kinghorni)
◾Green anaconda (Eunectes murinus)
◾Nile monitor (Varanus niloticus)

Anyone who possesses a former reptile of concern and can no longer keep their animal may relinquish it at a Nonnative Pet Amnesty Day event or to a licensed reptile dealer. A map of licensed reptile dealers is available online.