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“they’re just friends, not EVERYTHING has to be so lesbian ugh” what planet do you live on where everything is lesbian. what is its name. where is it. what is its address. what are the directions. how do i go there

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Ghibli meets avatar by @amaramation. ✨

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I’m sorry but...ur telling me there’s actually people aged 30+ on here reading fanfic ... with whole families ..

I assume this is sarcasm lol

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Bought this, starting it tonight @insomniac-arrest

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Such an angel

#snake mom #woma python #snake

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Asami arrives next week

#snake mom #snake #woma python

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She hates me, but I still love her

#snake mom #snake #angry noodle

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Are you not afraid sometimes to be bitten or to be choked by your snakes?

Nope.

Biting comes with the territory; it’s to be expected at some point, but they don’t just do it apropos of nothing. A strike will come as a result of a feeding response, being startled, or being defensive, and if they get you, it’s called a ‘tag’. It doesn’t hurt much, usually. Being bitten is different than a ‘tag’. That would mean a snake mistakes a part of your hand for prey, and latches on, and that is much more painful. I’ve had a 12’ reticulated python nearly snap my wrist like that. So being bitten sucks, but I’ve learned to avoid being tagged or bitten. I have many years experience working with venomous snakes, so I use tools (the hooks and long hemostats you see in the pictures) to mitigate my risk of a bite, just as a matter of course, although all of my pet snakes are harmless. But no, I don’t fear it. I accept these animals for what they are—instinctive, primitive beings unlike mammals— and I like them that way.

I also don’t think much of fear, in general. It’s a liar.

As for being….’choked’? You’ll forgive me for a little laugh-snort, I hope. No, I’m in zero danger, and once I explain more, you’ll know why. It’s not your fault, fyi: there really is not a lot of education out there about snake behavior (which is why I worked doing just that for a number of years) and most people hear hyper exaggerated ‘facts’ about 35ft (😂) snakes and huge fangs and start freaking out. Snakes are not prehistoric monsters hell bent on eating people. They mostly want to be left alone. They wrap around you when you hold them because…they have no limbs. That’s how they hold onto a surface. A pet snake is not ‘choking’ it’s owner by wrapping around the neck: it’s trying to find a better perch on this large, warm ‘tree’ that won’t stop moving. Snakes don’t look at us and see prey…at least not snakes at this size.

Sure, okay, a large Burmese or Reticulated python could and has harmed a person by wrapping the neck, but bear in mind: none of my snakes are that size. It takes approx 12lbs of pressure to snap a human neck. Decompression of the chest is around 45lbs. That’s a lot of poundage and honestly, my snakes don’t weigh that much.

All of the incidents of large pythons harming or killing people have one thing in common: the snake was poorly kept, hungry and underweight. Often the large snakes are bought by dumbass dudes as a ‘penis extension’ technique and, because large snakes grow rapidly and cost a lot to feed and house, they often fail at basic husbandry. The animal then gets too large and restless for its improper enclosure and is often underfed because it costs a ton to feed them at that size (12-20’ is the average, with the larger snakes being far rarer) and the owner is slipping up in other ways, too. Drugs and alcohol have been found at the scene of about 80% of these deaths. So it’s not, necessarily, the fault of the snake. But who takes the blame in the eyes of the media and the ophidiophobic public? The giant, man-eating snake, of course. Never mind that they almost never, in fact, eat the person. That’s been recorded only twice. TWICE. All other reports are spurious and hard to back up.

The snakes I keep are not capable of growing to that size. There are thousands of types of snakes, and dozens of python species. The smallest python species is only 1’ long as an adult. Only a tiny percentage grow to a length/weight large enough to harm a human, and most python species are perfectly harmless pets.

In summation, I maaay have a tiny stick up my ass about the supposed ‘danger’ from snake pets, and I apologize for coming off defensive, if I did. It’s just…these are my pets. The same way that my dogs and cats are my pets. I love all animals and I am just fine with nature being nature, red in tooth and claw. I have worked with incredibly dangerous snakes that people consider killers…and have them calmly crawling over my arms (not that I’d recommend that to your average snake keeper). Snakes are not monsters. They don’t harm people just for the hell of it.

I hope this helps you to understand them a bit better! Try to find a place where you can hold a snake and see how wonderfully smooth and fluid they are. Maybe seeing them just be animals, without any kind of agenda to harm, will make you appreciate them in a whole new context. ❤️🐍

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Saw this beautiful pacific rattlesnake on a hike

#snake #venemous #rattlesnake #look but don't touch

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Beauty incarnate

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Happy Anniversary Korrasami! So thankful for these wonderful bisexual women of color. 

Keep reading

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As seen outside of Winnipeg

#canada

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I did a thing

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Well hello there

#snake mom #rosy boa

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It’s a really good time to be an Avatar fan right now, with a LOT of content coming our way soon. So much that it’s hard to keep track of…

So here’s a classic korranews masterpost with everything you need to know.

⛰️🔥🌪️🌊 The Road Ahead: an Avatar mega update

— September 2018

First up, in case you missed it, the following recent-ish stuff is already out!

All three parts of The Legend of Korra: Turf Wars graphic novel trilogy

The Legend of Korra: Pro-bending Arena, a super cool table top game with detailed figurines of a bunch of the characters

Secrets of Elvendale, a fantasy series on Netflix animated by Studio Mir

Pins!!! Check their online store because there’s about a million new ones (I need to make a whole masterpost just for that…)

The trailer for The Dragon Prince, a new animated fantasy series from the head writer of ATLA

The 2018 Korra FCBD comic

ATLA in true 1080p HD on Blu-ray and digital download!!!!!

And coming soon…

Imbalance

A new ATLA graphic novel trilogy, with a brand new writer and artist! The story covers a burgeoning bender-nonbender conflict in an industrial town, a very intriguing potential first link to the founding of Republic City and bridging the seventy-year gap to TLOK.

Part 1 comes out this year, on December 12th. Part 2 follows on April 16th 2019, with Part 3 expected in approximately August next year as well.

See all the detailed info we have so far, and keep up-to-date, with our #imbalance tag.

Team Avatar Tales

An anthology of comics following Team Avatar on various never-before-seen adventures! We don’t know a lot yet but this should be a very nice collection of stories.

This anthology hits shelves on January 2nd, 2019.

#team avatar tales

Turf Wars library edition

If the ATLA trilogies’ library editions are anything to go on, this volume collecting all three parts of Turf Wars should be a stunning hardcover with plenty of cool behind the scenes info, art, and extras.

You can get it on March 26th, 2019.

#turf wars

An Avatar’s Chronicle

This scrapbook-type release dealing with Korra looking back on her journey so far is going to be filled with gorgeous, full illustrations and posters, in-universe letters, inserts, mementos, keepsakes, photos, and more. It should also have some new stories and moments with the characters. Sounds cool!!

It comes out on May 21st, 2019.

#an avatar’s chronicle

The Rise of Kyoshi

This one technically isn’t ATLA or TLOK… we’re venturing into new territory?!?!

A big surprise we very happily got hit with recently, The Rise of Kyoshi is an upcoming epic YA novel series about the origins of Avatar Kyoshi from a humble corner of the Earth Kingdom, starting her journey to legendary greatness.

It’s going to be two books, with the first hitting shelves on July 16th, 2019. When Book 2 comes is anybody’s guess, but a year later in summer 2020 is a potential ballpark.

#the rise of kyoshi

The next Korra trilogy

This is the one we know least about, but what’s exciting is that we know it exists at all! Korra’s story isn’t over yet: we have confirmation that a new graphic novel trilogy is happening. The rumor mill says we might finally be seeing the Fire Nation, but only time will tell…

We can hopefully expect some concrete information about this at NYCC in October. As for a release date, expect at least a few months between the end of Imbalance and the start of this, so late 2019 at the earliest, but probably 2020.

#korra comics

Oh, and one last thing…

FUNKO POPS ARE COMING

That is all.

— ⛰️🔥🌪️🌊

So there you have it, the full slate! Novels, graphic novels, comics, merch, books of all kinds… yep, it’s a good time to be an Avatar fan. (Next week in particular might have a lil something in store for you… 👀)

Who knows what else is just around the corner?! Whatever it is, it’s clear that this franchise is still going strong and won’t be stopping any time soon. Good news for us!!

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9 months old, 44grams.

#sand boa #snake mom

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🔥 Huge news: we have confirmation that more Korra comics are coming!

It was up in the air, but it is now officially confirmed that Korra’s story will be continuing in a new trilogy of graphic novels, with a brand new artist illustrating, and Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra co-creator Michael Dante DiMartino continuing as writer.

There has been a lot of talk– for years– about visiting the Fire Nation in Korra’s era. Based on multiple sources it’s highly likely that we could finally be getting that soon! It’s been one of those hot ticket items forever so hopefully it’s actually happening this time. 🔥🔥🔥

We estimate that the new Korra comic trilogy will begin in late 2019.

Until then, there’s Turf Wars Part Three, the conclusion of the current Korra trilogy, out on August 22nd, followed by Imbalance, Team Avatar Tales, and An Avatar’s Chronicle.

This confirmation comes via a Tumblr post by Irene Koh, the departing artist of the Turf Wars trilogy.