The Emoji snake

THE HAPPIEST SNAKE IN THE WORLD. Some creatures (particularly domesticated cats and dogs) have been selectively bred to produce certain shaped faces, fur length, speed and colour. While some breeds have developed serious health issues because of this (bulldogs and persian cats, for instance), others are happily unaffected. Take this breeder’s python, for instance — he is the result of eight years of selective breeding (by the pythons, not the breeder... obviously) to produce this smiley-faced-Emoji snake from a naturally occurring pattern. Apparently being worth in excess of US$5,870, this reptile has a right to be happy with himself, we think!