The library wanted a pet that would be conducive to the library but without things such as pet dander and other allergens. Rocksssanne fit the bill.
Rocksssanne, a female ball python who came to the Round Rock Public Library in Texas back in 2020 at an estimated three years of age, has retired from her duties at the library.
“Rocksssanne has been a fixture of our library, teaching kids and adults alike about patience, curiosity and the beauty of the natural world,” Youth Services Manager Theresa Faris said in a statement announcing her retirement. “She’s earned some peace and quiet in her golden years, and we’re thrilled to celebrate her extraordinary legacy.”
The library wanted a pet that would be conducive to the library but without things such as pet dander and other allergens and don’t require attention during closing hours and Rocksssanne fit the bill. This in addition to her being a friendly animal with the guests.
Rocksssane will enjoy her life outside the public view in a quiet space in the library. Her former viewing area will feature an aquarium with fish native to the Brushy Creek.
Rocksssanne is retiring after 25 years with Round Rock Public Library in Texas. Photo via https://www.roundrocktexas.gov/
The snake’s retirement will be celebrated for several weeks in January and February 2025. Special activities will occur during her retirement celebration.
Ball Python Information
Ball pythons are one of the most popular snakes in the hobby and come from western Africa. They are widely captive-bred throughout the United States. They grow to about five feet in length and can live for 30 years or more. If you keep a ball python, or any snake, please ensure that its enclosure is escape-proof. The ball python requires specific care requirements and with the exception of ball python breeders, should be kept in a minimum 50-75 gallon equivalent enclosure, depending on the size of the snake. A 4′ x 2′ x 2′ enclosure is ideal. The bigger the enclosure, the better. And contrary to popular belief, this species does climb. Other morphs in addition to the piebald morph include axanthic, clown, labyrinth, jungle, pastel-jungle, tiger, spider, banded, black, black-backed, ghost, narrow-striped, wide-striped, ringer, black-and-white, high-gold, tyrosinase-positive, caramel albino, tyrosinase-negative, albino, leucistic, just to name a few. The possibilities in creating new morphs of this species is seemingly endless.
