Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Ball Python

For years now, I've been dreaming of owning a ball python.  They're gorgeous.  They eat mice (SUPER cool to watch the mouse go down, down, down the snake's body).  They're laid-back.  You can take it out and hold it, or not, whichever you prefer.  You only feed it once every 2 weeks, and over the Winter you may not have to feed it at all.  They're what I consider the ideal pet.


And now we own one.  I'm super excited.  The kids love him, too.  And even Rob thinks that he's pretty.

But he needs a name.  We're making a mega list and in about a week we'll pick one "as a family" (meaning the kids can tell me what they like, and I make the final decision).

Miciah has already come up with Malfoy, Snape, and Lucius.  Guess what she's been into lately.  Though I don't know why she didn't come up with Draco, cause that's a better name than all 3 of those.  And I really like the name Sid, but that was taken by a friend who already owns a ball python.  Though Nixon might be a funny name for a snake, and Lucifer would be an awesome name, but it's kinda cumbersome.

So let me have it.  What are your best snake name ideas?

(P.S.  We got him from a guy who rescues animals.  He gave us the snake, cage, lid, water bowl, hide, and heat lamp for $75.  That's crazy awesome!  You can check out his page here.)