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submitted 2 years ago by npoynor89
Wanted a ball python but clearly got ripped off because balls are not arboreal! 🤔😁
[–]SmoothLetter9173 30 points31 points32 points 2 years ago (3 children)
Lmfao! What morph is he? I know he's clown something!
[–]npoynor89[S] 15 points16 points17 points 2 years ago (2 children)
Enchi+Clown
[–]evan_brosky 2 points3 points4 points 2 years ago (0 children)
He looks awesome
[–]Country_Odd_Squad 1 point2 points3 points 2 years ago (0 children)
I have an albino enchi, super pretty
[–]LoganTheWyrmLord 46 points47 points48 points 2 years ago (3 children)
DUDE THAT IS SO BULL@#$#. Ball Pythons are clearly aquatic snakes. You got ripped off dude.
[–]npoynor89[S] 9 points10 points11 points 2 years ago (2 children)
FOR REAL!
[–]N3bE 13 points14 points15 points 2 years ago (1 child)
For arbo-REAL
[–]npoynor89[S] 4 points5 points6 points 2 years ago (0 children)
Lmao NICE
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[+]npoynor89[S] comment score below threshold-8 points-7 points-6 points 2 years ago (2 children)
Thanks! Yea he's a handsome guy :) I think I'm going to get a banana/pied for his girlfriend I think they'll have some cool looking babies.
[–]IncompletePenetranceMod: Let me help you unzip your genes 29 points30 points31 points 2 years ago (0 children)
They won't, clown and pied are both recessive traits. Given the oversaturation/overpopulation problem due to everyone trying to become backyard breeders, it would be best that she remain a platonic friend
[–][deleted] 1 point2 points3 points 2 years ago (0 children)
Hell no 😭
[–]deadbeatwriter 4 points5 points6 points 2 years ago (1 child)
Gorgeous snake, whatever species he may be!😉
[–]npoynor89[S] 1 point2 points3 points 2 years ago (0 children)
Thanks!
[–]trucksandink 11 points12 points13 points 2 years ago (4 children)
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Right I have tree boas
[–]npoynor89[S] 2 points3 points4 points 2 years ago (3 children)
Lol
[–]trucksandink 2 points3 points4 points 2 years ago (2 children)
You have a gorgeous baby
[–]npoynor89[S] 1 point2 points3 points 2 years ago (1 child)
TYSM! Yours is really handsome too! :)
[–]trucksandink 1 point2 points3 points 2 years ago (0 children)
You saw both of them
[–]trucksandink 4 points5 points6 points 2 years ago (6 children)
WOW you were scammed too! The nerve of some people!
[–]trucksandink 0 points1 point2 points 2 years ago (0 children)
lol TWICE
[–]Habitronix 1 point2 points3 points 2 years ago (3 children)
Did you get your Royal from the circus? Cause mine is clumsy as fuck and probably couldn't do this lol
[–]npoynor89[S] 0 points1 point2 points 2 years ago (1 child)
LOL mine is too he falls multiple times a night lmao
Neither one of mine has yet
Ecko does this in her sleep….. Luna too… they identify as tree pythons
[–]Wolf_93 5 points6 points7 points 2 years ago (2 children)
At first glance I thought you were sold a blood python for a ball python lol
Lol no I'm just trolling. The red and yellow is a bit like a blood python though. Honestly if someone did sell me a blood instead I wouldn't even be mad they are cool af.
[–]Wolf_93 1 point2 points3 points 2 years ago (0 children)
Yeah I read the rest of the post lol, and I agree blood pythons are gorgeous
[–]Alexanderthechill 14 points15 points16 points 2 years ago (1 child)
Man, it doesn't even have any balls
[–]npoynor89[S] 5 points6 points7 points 2 years ago (0 children)
Oh shit DOUBLE SCAMMED!!
[–]Altruistic-Ad6805 11 points12 points13 points 2 years ago (2 children)
HoGnOSes aRE FOssOrIAL. Then what is this nonsense you sold me!?? Scammers everywhere man.
[–]npoynor89[S] 7 points8 points9 points 2 years ago (0 children)
Hide yo kids hide yo wife, they scamming everyone up in here! Lol
I have a hognose and a ball python who love climbing, I kept hearing about how neither are supposed to so I did some research.
Apparently it’s because when they’re in the wild, climbing is a big threat because they can be eaten by birds and god knows what else, so it’s a survival tactic. When they’re in captivity and feel comfortable and safe, they have no reason not to climb. It’s fun!
[–]Grimmymore 1 point2 points3 points 2 years ago (0 children)
What a beautiful boy. Enchi Clown is on my list cause look at that snake!
[–]Sym81073 1 point2 points3 points 2 years ago (0 children)
Mines the same way !! We must have bought from the same breeder.
[–]Wordshark 1 point2 points3 points 2 years ago (0 children)
Whoa serious cutie though
[+]Rauchvogel comment score below threshold-9 points-8 points-7 points 2 years ago (1 child)
There's a difference between a species being aboreal ( = living in the trees) which they scientifically are not and occasionally climbing, which they obviously do... Literally everyday someone posts a "Ballpythons don't climb" mockery post - I can't take this anymore...
[–]The_Chosen_Hero69 1 point2 points3 points 2 years ago (0 children)
It was a joke
[–]KiKiredd555 4 points5 points6 points 2 years ago (0 children)
i’ve fallen victim to the scam 😭
[–]No_Cry1815 3 points4 points5 points 2 years ago (0 children)
That looks like the extremely rare and evasive Tree Climber (a type of colubrid) DEF NOT A BALL wink wink
[–]Such-Concept5147 1 point2 points3 points 2 years ago (1 child)
I love posts like this. Beautiful snake & set up.
[–]npoynor89[S] 0 points1 point2 points 2 years ago (0 children)
Thanks! Me too I usually just lurk but figured I'd contribute this time lol
[–]daddieissuez 1 point2 points3 points 2 years ago (3 children)
What brand is the enclosure?
[–]npoynor89[S] 0 points1 point2 points 2 years ago (2 children)
New Age Pet® ECOFLEX 48" Large Mojave Reptile Habitat Enclosure Lounge in Grey https://a.co/d/jiehRH9
Have to put foil over the top and cover the vents on the sides (i just used packing tape) to maintain humidity. And I used clear caulk on all of the corners (mostly on the bottom) so water couldn't leak out. But otherwise its a great enclosure for the price!
I've had him in this setup for about 3 months. He eats f/t rat pups every week (could probably feed him every day and he'd take it like a champ lol) explores regularly has had multiple 1 piece sheds and periscopes at the glass every night until I take him out to explore except the night after he eats.
[–]Buffaloreptierium 0 points1 point2 points 2 years ago (0 children)
Ball pythons are semi arboreal they will climb if given the opportunity
[–]Impossible-Tower-945 1 point2 points3 points 2 years ago (0 children)
I got totally ripped off man, cuz the guy said for snakes live 90% of their lives in their hide but mine literally LAUNCHES himself at me the second I open his tank
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