Quetzalcoatl !!!

[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!