Papuan Pythons! (pics, dialup warning)

[Invictus]

Well, now that the deal is closed, I decided to finally post pics of my newest endeavor. These guys are very rare in Canada, but I managed to work out a deal for a 2.2 group. I have the males, the females will be coming to me at the fall TARAS show.

Everything I've read about Papuan pythons (Apodora papuanas) says that they are a docile and easy to handle species. Mine, however, are the devil. They lash at the glass if you walk by, and even try to tag your face when they are handled sometimes. Other times, they are mean while in the cage, and handle like corns when you take them out. Nonetheless, they keep you guessing, and keep you on your toes, that's for sure! They are one of the most GORGEOUS and fascinating species that I have ever worked with though.

Here they are, aptly named Satan and Lucifer:

Satan:

http://www.invictusexotics.com/images/Satan01.jpg
http://www.invictusexotics.com/images/Satan02.jpg

Lucifer:

http://www.invictusexotics.com/images/Lucifer01.jpg
http://www.invictusexotics.com/images/Lucifer02.jpg

Me with Satan:

http://www.invictusexotics.com/images/Ken_Satan01.jpg
http://www.invictusexotics.com/images/Ken_Satan02.jpg

Satan is quite a bit bigger than his couterpart, at about 7 feet total length.

I sure hope they calm down, because they do get quite big.... 10 to 14 feet.

Anyway, thanks for looking!

Ken

[LdyDrgn]

Very nice! Congrats, Invictus, I'm jealous! ;)

[bighillreptiles]

verry cool snakes i don't think i have ever seen them befor congrads on your new charges

[snakehunter]

FREAKIN SWEET I love the names too

[Andy_G]

You have my dream snakes! Put me down for babies! :)

[Invictus]

Well, that could be a while... the females mature very slowly, and from what I've heard/read, the females may be like Morelia Boeleni, in that they may need to be 8 years old or more to breed. But, we shall see. I can certainly understand why they would be a dream snake, they are fascinating... terrors though they may be. :D

[Oliverian]

Sweeeet! Hope I can catch a glimpse at the Calgary show! They look like huge rubber boas with python heads and tails. :D

-TammyR

[Tim_Cranwill]

Wow! Nice snag, Kenny! :D

Best of luck with them. :)

P.S. maybe they are so mad because of the GIANT hide box you've given them! :p :D lol

[justinO]

Amazing snakes!

Best of luck with them!

[Vanan]

Me with Satan:

Talking about yourself in the third person? tsk tsk. ;)

Nice snakes btw. Next time, slide the glass OPEN and stick your face in there when taking a closeup shot. :D

[Shad0w]

Nice snakes!

[Scales Zoo]

Those dirty closed glass shots really show what a wuss you are!

Open the sliding glass and take a decent picture man! Those are the nicest brown snakes I've seen in a while.

Ryan

[Jeff_Favelle]

Very cool snakes!!! :D

[Invictus]

Actually, Erin took the closed glass shots. Who is free handlng them in these photos? Hmmm... me. :D

These snakes are the combination of what we love in rainbows, white lips, and olives all in one. I couldn't be prouder.

[Katt]

Very very nice!!

[Nicki]

OH, those guys are beautiful!!! Congrats!

[Simon]

Awesome addition
those are just fantastic~

Hope that they'll calm down for you a bit!! Getting a 10 feet snapper isnt too fun.....LOL!!!

[JimmyDavid]

Nice snakes. If they are that nasty i'll pass on those. I have trouble with some of my retics as it is.
Good luck with them.

[Invictus]

It's interesting, I've been observing their "agression" for some time now. Last night I took Lucifer out, and he started bluffing - I'm talking gaping mouth, slow strike that a 3 toed sloth could dodge.... but before he calmed down to this point, he was hitting the glass full force. Satan is already calming down, and doesn't strike at the glass as often as he used to.

Jimmy, time will tell on these guys if the captives are as placid as the literature I've read suggests. I've heard of even F1 captive white lipped pythons being far more calm than their WC parents. These papuans are most certainly wild caught, so we shall see....

Thanks again for the comments everyone.

[SerpentLust]

Wow Ken, stunning snakes, I'm envious!