Maria Pics

[EasternGirl]

When I discovered Hermes liked to sit in my shirt pocket, it was the day before Christmas...we were getting ready to go to church for Christmas Eve Mass...I said to my mom, " I could probably just take him with me in my pocket to church. He really likes it in here...I don't think he'll come out...". Now that would have made Catholic Mass much more interesting if a snake decided to start slithering along one of the pews while we were listening to the sermon...

[katach]

I got some good pics of Maria after she was put back in the tank from her little adventure. Here they are.

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[guidofatherof5]

Good looking snake. In the last photo, is that a scar about 3/4 of the way down the body?

[EasternGirl]

She's looking good! Thanks for the pics!

[katach]

Yes. She had it when we got her. That's why I don't think I'll be breeding her. I don't want to risk her health. I wish I could breed her as she is so pretty!

[guidofatherof5]

Yes. She had it when we got her. That's why I don't think I'll be breeding her. I don't want to risk her health. I wish I could breed her as she is so pretty!

I understand your concerns.

[EasternGirl]

She is a pretty girl! But I think you are doing the safe and wise thing by not taking the risk.

[kueluck]

I like the mocha coloration. Very classy looking. Is she a Northwestern?

[kibakiba]

Yes she is a northwestern. Sorry for answering the question for Kat, but I know her snakes pretty well since she's one of my best friends.

[ConcinusMan]

She looks plenty healthy enough. I don't think that breeding and bearing young would be any higher risk for her than any other healthy female. The scar appears to be an old superficial wound. Purely cosmetic.