Friday, September 19, 2008

Python

I went with friend to the monthly markets at Lync Haven just south of Cape Trib. It's a motel with bistro and a small wildlife park. I got to pet an adorably kangaroo, my first close encounter with these iconic and amazing Australian animals. Later, Scott brought one of their two captive pythons inside and let a small group of us get to know her.
Stroking a healthy python is a wonderful sensation. The sinuous power of her body was tangible. Her scaly skin was silky smooth and room temperature to touch. I couldn't get enough of her, and for the first time I understand the attraction of keeping a pet snake.

1 comment:

Carol said...

Have you seen this little video on letterpress? http://www.dannygregory.com/2008/09/freedom_of_the.php
So pleased to hear you liked the python so much. They really are wonderful animals and you've described it so well; the silky smooth skin and warmth - not at all cold and scaly. I've been away so just catching up on your posts. Very taken with your corals. Hope that video address came out okay.