Chopper - 1995 California Kingsnake

[wax32]

This is my oldest snake, Chopper. He is 15 years old. I acquired him as a yearling in 1996 while living in Grand Forks, ND. Got him from the pet-store in the mall.

He has survived trying to swallow himself multiple times. He seems to finally be mellowing out in his old age, he hasn't tried that in over a year. He also stopped biting me recently. :grin01:

He just shed today so I figured I'd get a picture of him before he gets dingy again! His white bands seem to get dirty pretty easily. He eats 1 adult mouse once a week. Plus the occasional kinked corn hatchling.

 

[vetusvates]

That's hilarious, Dave. I'm glad he's stopped trying to eat himself and you.

 

[wax32]

That's hilarious, Dave. I'm glad he's stopped trying to eat himself and you.

Thanks Eric, I am too! I am guessing he is feeling older these days and realizing his own mortality!

 

[desertanimal]

That's pretty amusing. And a pretty long time!

 

[wax32]

That's pretty amusing. And a pretty long time!

Yeah, whenever non-snake friends see him they can't believe snakes live that long lol.

 

[Nanci]

He's so pretty! Is he named after Chopper the dog in Stand By Me? That's what that name always makes me think of!

 

[wax32]

He is named chopper because CHOMPER (which he is) sounded a little silly. I like that movie but don't even remember a dog at all LOL

 

[Nanci]

In the book there was some sort of really terrifying dog at the junkyard named Chopper. The creepy guy at the junkyard could sic him on specific body parts. I don't know if you want me to say it in your thread, I'll rep mail it to you!

 

[wax32]

Oh, yeah I remember! They had to go get a baseball out of there, that was funny.