Quetzalcoatl !!!

[Humanzee]

Thanks everyone for the comments on Quetzalcoatl! He's a pleasure to have around, even though his shyness means that I rarely see him unless I take him out to do maintenance on his enclosure or for feedings and such. Occasionally he'll come out to soak in his water dish which is big enough for him to completely submerge himself in (they love to be in the water since they are closely related to anacondas, although they don't get nearly as big).

AvaJoy, his name means "Feathered Serpent" (basically) and this was the name of one of the ancient Aztec gods, which was said to be extremely beautiful.


Snoefie, I'm glad to hear that your ball python is doing better! I also have a ball python. I find it very helpful when you first see them turn opaque to bump up the humidity in their enclosure to about 75% to 85% until they shed. Mine always sheds his skin in a single piece when I do this, just like pulling off a sock!

[AvaJoy]

AvaJoy, his name means "Feathered Serpent" (basically) and this was the name of one of the ancient Aztec gods, which was said to be extremely beautiful.

I'm glad you gave name origin, as I am enamoured with unusual names and always like to know from where, what or whom they were derived. I have many Indian artifiacts from South America including charms of the different Gods and sculptures. My parents (long deceased) lived in S. America for 20 years before I was born, and brought home many interesting items. If Aztec is not S. American, I am sorry to be ignorant, but would like to think it is. Thanks again!

[Humanzee]

IIf Aztec is not S. American, I am sorry to be ignorant, but would like to think it is. Thanks again!

It is Central/South American. The Aztecs were focal to Central America (Honduras/Mexico) but their cultural influence overlapped into the South Americas. This is also part of the reason I chose this name for him, since his species is indigenous to South America so it seemed to fit culturally.

[AvaJoy]

It is Central/South American. The Aztecs were focal to Central America (Honduras/Mexico) but their cultural influence overlapped into the South Americas. This is also part of the reason I chose this name for him, since his species is indigenous to South America so it seemed to fit culturally.

Oh, I can't believe I was right!! My Father was an avid photographer and I have soooo many pictures he took in S. America. I don't recall ever seeing one of a snake, but there could be and I will have to look whenever I have the time to go through all his slides/photos again. Many are in black and white (parents lived in Ecuador & Guatemala (sp.?) back in the 1940's and earlier) but some are in color. He even took movies. If I ever do find a color picture of your snake I would love for you to have it! Thanks again for nominating your beautiful snake, and so glad that "Q" was chosen as POTD for all of us to enjoy!