This story is not about a BRB, sorry. But, it is somewhat related to the 'snakes and women' thread.



I bought my mother a baby ball python for Mother's Day this year. Yes, I know, it is somewhat an unsual mother's day gift. However, my mother was with me at the local snake show and, at the time, holding my most recent purchase. Mom is obviously cool with reptiles - where did you think her daughter got it from? Anyway, Mom took her new baby home with it's new set up I bought her and the ball python manual. Well, 'Polo' as her new ball python is now called - must be the most spoiled snake on the planet. It is absolutely hilarious to see how much my mother loves this animal. Polo is perfect for Mom and Mom is perfect for Polo. I'm not sure who has who trained, but there is defintely a bond between those two. (Sometimes I think she loves the snake more than her only daughter, lol!)

Mom is very protective of her new baby and makes sure that Polo has the perfect temperature, just the right humidity, almost daily excersise, just the right kind of f/t mouse to eat, etc. As a matter of fact, I learned just the other night that Polo has a new jungle gym on which to climb on during her 'out' time. Mom knows Polo's every mannerism and Polo always gets excited when Mom comes in to check on her. I do not know of any other snake that actually likes to be rubbed, but Polo does. It is the wierdest thing. All of my babies either are ok with rubbing or don't particularly like it that much. But, Polo will arch her spine up when Mom rubs her back. Talk about spoiled rotten. Every time I call her I get to hear another story about what Polo has done recently. I am just glad that I could give my Mom such a great gift to keep her company. And I'm glad that a little baby ball python could be so lucky to get my Mom.



Hope you guys enjoyed the story - please feel free to share any like experiences that you may have had.

Erin

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