OT...Blaize's new pet..PIC HEAVY

[MercedesMama]

So here is Blaize with his new pet. It's a Ball Python him and Daddy got while Mommy was at work last night. His name is Ash.

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h91/BlaizenJ/DSC00015.jpg

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[Riptora]

Always loved ball pythons best for snake pets! Very good pets as far as snakes go. I hope your hubby did LOTS of homework beforehand because keeping a cold blooded animal is very very complex. For one, they get stressed EASY, so I would not let the cute snake get handled too-too much just yet, as they tend to take a long while to adjust to new homes. Even so much as to not eat for weeks-months depending on the level of stress. There's a lot to learn having a cold blood in the house! I'de start looking for a good snake vet now, because they are VERY hard to find and you may need one down the line!

Good luck! He/she is a very pretty snake! Looks very healthy, so the pet store/breeder will be a great place of reference for future inquries! http://www.game-dog.com/forums/images/icons/icon10.gif

[chloesredboy]

how cool.no offense but make sure he washes after its around his face like that as they often have sallmonella on their skins!

[MercedesMama]

Thanks to you both. This is by far not our first reptile or snake to say the least. Joey has had many snakes in the past. Before I was pregnant we had an 8' Red Tail Boa. She was great. We've also had Burmese(my personal favorite) Reticulated Python, and many others. We have a great reptile vet about 15 min away if we need. Thanks so much for the info!

[chloesredboy]

Sorry if i came across as know it all or something wasnt my intentionjust sharing my two cents!do you feel bad when you have to feed them cute little rats and bunnies?i would like to have a snake i just couldnt do that ,i love rats.

[MercedesMama]

Sorry if i came across as know it all or something wasnt my intentionjust sharing my two cents!do you feel bad when you have to feed them cute little rats and bunnies?i would like to have a snake i just couldnt do that ,i love rats.
No, you didnt come off as a know it all. I appreciate the concern/info. I used to feel bad, but not anymore. This one just eats small rats. Nothing compared to the Chihuahua sized rats we used to feed our old one.

[chloesredboy]

the look on your sons face in the second and thirds pictures is making me smile,he looks so serious and proud of himself.He is a cutie!

[14rock]

LOL rock on! Keep that ugly chi out of the picture, it looks a meal for the new pet! I miss the hell out of my old Ball -"Monty".

[FearlessKnight]

LOL rock on! Keep that ugly chi out of the picture, it looks a meal for the new pet!
LOL...hey now, when I first saw this that ugly lil chi was the only cute animal there...I am so scared of snakes. Just looking at that pic makes my skin crawl to no end!

Glad he is enjoying it though! Better there than here!

[Verderben]

Cool snake! They make good pets as long as you keep up with handling them everyday. I had one for a really long time and he was fun, very friendly too :)

[MercedesMama]

LOL rock on! Keep that ugly chi out of the picture, it looks a meal for the new pet! I miss the hell out of my old Ball -"Monty".You back off my Chi! Thanks for all the comments! Blaize is very proud of his snake. As a matter of fact when I came home from work last night he told me all the "rules" of snake handling. Dont touch their face. Dont move to fast. Dont yell real loud. Dont put your face in his face. Wash your hands. It was so cute. He followed me around for an hour explaining every detail about the process of buying the snake, all the rules, how he got the name, it was hilarious.
This is for you haters............


http://www.game-dog.com/gallery/files/4/6/8/1/PIcsofDogs018.jpg

[chloesredboy]

You back off my Chi! Thanks for all the comments! Blaize is very proud of his snake. As a matter of fact when I came home from work last night he told me all the "rules" of snake handling. Dont touch their face. Dont move to fast. Dont yell real loud. Dont put your face in his face. Wash your hands. It was so cute. He followed me around for an hour explaining every detail about the process of buying the snake, all the rules, how he got the name, it was hilarious.
This is for you haters............


http://www.game-dog.com/gallery/files/4/6/8/1/PIcsofDogs018.jpgoh my god! im rolling!that is ugly as sin.LOL!

[Patch O' Pits]

I bet your son is thrilled

[MercedesMama]

I bet your son is thrilled
He is. Very much so. He loves that snake.

[laurajean]

Very nice snake..best of luck with him...