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Ball or Royal pythons (Python regius) are possibly
the most popular snake species for reptile hobbyists in America. They are an extremely
beautiful species having a wide variety of color and pattern mutations. They are
easy to keep, very docile and rarely bite. They make fantastic pets and are a
great teaching tool for schools. But, where do ball pythons come from? Have you
ever seen pictures or film of them in the wild? No? Then, read on!
In
1997, Dr. Steve Gorzula led a field team to survey ball
pythons in Ghana, Africa and to develop a management plan for their sustainable
use. Since submitting their report to CITES (Convention on International Trade
in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora), Ghana, Togo, and Benin have exported
approximately 1.5 million ball pythons to the international pet trade, with 85%
of them destined to the USA alone.
Did you know that the international
pet trade of ball pythons was almost shut down? Did you also know that this survey
is the reason why you can now acquire ball pythons today? |
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Ball
pythons rarely bite, but this one bit Owusu. He was so proud! It is a kind of
“initiation” when someone starts working with snakes and then gets their
first bite. |
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We
were in a remote part of the Volta Region catching ball pythons and discussing
the differences between male and female scorpions when a local woman appeared
out of nowhere and got the shock of her life! She ran away without dropping the
water she was carrying on her head. |
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The
largest clutch that the team found in the wild had 15 eggs. Later on, another
female laid 17 eggs in captivity.
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The
15 eggs were being incubated by a very large female that measured 186 cm. Three
smaller males were also with her in the same burrow. |
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The
trappers are teaching Dr. Steve Gorzula how to handle an emperor scorpion. These
scorpions rarely sting but they will nip you with their pincers. |
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This
African python was found in a water pipe next to an office. They are a lot harder
to handle than ball pythons. |
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Dr.
Steve Gorzula is examining African green snakes. He starts to reminisce about
when he was a teenage reptile hobbyist in South London. |
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While
inspecting the exporters’ installation Dr. Steve Gorzula got carried away
emotionally when he got covered with chameleons!
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"In
the late 1970’s and early 1980’s, Steve Gorzula’s research into
the biology of caimans was comprehensive, insightful and a standard reference
used by other researchers working with other crocodilian species. He later extended
this work into a simple but highly effective management model for the conservation
and sustainable harvesting of caiman. This model is still used in Venezuela today
and applying has led to a demonstrably sustainable management system. The pioneering
mark that Steve Gorzula left with crocodilians in Latin America can never be erased." |
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Professor
Grahame Webb, Chairman
Crocodile Specialist Group IUCN |
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"Steve
Gorzula is one of the most enthusiastic herpetologists I have ever met. He is
unique in extending his interests in snakes and reptiles to the many peoples around
the world who use them for food or other purposes. I wish there were more conservationists
like him." |
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Jon
Hutton
Fauna and Flora International |
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"I
love this video because it's raw and uncut and I thank Dr. Gorzula for making
this video available because there's nothing like it anywhere. I'd like to see
those Hollywood "Snake Master" guys try to catch venomous snakes using
just their bare hands like they do in this video! Two thumbs up! " |
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"All I can say is WOW, this is
amazing! I've never seen anything like this before and I'm very happy I bought
this DVD. I've learned so much more about ball pythons that I had no idea about
beforehand. Thank you!" |
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