Black Diamond Herps

Black Diamond Herps BDH is a family owned breeder of large pythons and boidae. We produce healthy, high quality animals and build lasting partnerships.

We are committed to strengthening the community through education, responsible ownership, and conservation awareness.

The longer we keep reptiles, the more I realize the goal isn't to impose my will on nature. It's to create the condition...
06/13/2026

The longer we keep reptiles, the more I realize the goal isn't to impose my will on nature.

It's to create the conditions for it to thrive, then appreciate the privilege of witnessing it.

06/12/2026

Out here doing God's work one snake at a time.

06/10/2026

New podcast just dropped.

We’re breaking down the major differences between the large species market and the ball python market — red flags, responsibility to the community, breeding decisions, and realistic marketing strategies.

Full episode link is in the comments. Watch it once, twice, or ten times… there’s a lot to unpack.

06/07/2026

You can take the herper out of the field, but you can't take the field out of the herper.

This clutch was a reminder that setbacks are inevitable, but not without a silver lining. The story began with a young p...
06/02/2026

This clutch was a reminder that setbacks are inevitable, but not without a silver lining. The story began with a young pairing and poor timing on my part, resulting in a small clutch of five eggs that never inspired much confidence. Despite the odds, one egg persisted through the entire incubation period. Unfortunately, this little one didn't make it across the finish line.

While this wasn't the outcome we hope for, moments like these are part of working with nature. Every clutch teaches us something, and every generation provides valuable information that helps guide future pairings.

What makes this animal special is that it represents the third generation of us reliably producing "pattern-ish" African rock pythons. This fully striped, patternless phenotype continues to show up in our lineage, giving us confidence that we're working with a heritable trait rather than a random anomaly.

With two more females due to lay this month, we're equal parts humbled and excited to see what the next chapter brings. Sometimes success isn't measured by what hatches—it's measured by what you learn along the way.

Not exactly what we're aiming for, but the effort is undeniable.
06/01/2026

Not exactly what we're aiming for, but the effort is undeniable.

Good gawd she's thick! 🥴
05/26/2026

Good gawd she's thick! 🥴

Ctrl+C, Ctrl+V.No paternity test needed. 🧬💯
05/22/2026

Ctrl+C, Ctrl+V.
No paternity test needed. 🧬💯

05/20/2026

I can’t be the only one who drinks too much caffeine before cleaning enclosures and suddenly my fight or flight response kicking in every time something moves.

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Grovetown, GA
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