Welcome to Scott Austin Reptiles! 

Eighteen years old and armed with my father’s camera Dan Sutherland (snakekeeper) gave me an exclusive tour of their facility in Palmdale, CA. I had just recently discovered the ball python world and now I was going to experience it first hand. This was in the beginning, albinos had been around and just recently the pied and axanthic mutations had just been proven genetic. Fast forward ten years and I still mainly keep ball pythons. Although some more interests have come along the way since then. The albino reticulated python caught my attention in the late 90’s, and after purchasing my first one I discovered how intelligent they were. Although they demand respect at all times I still talk highly about how rewarding it is to keep such a large animal. I have kept and bred eight different species of reptiles ranging from corn snakes to leopard geckos. I find that the reticulated and ball pythons are the most rewarding for me.

This is a demanding hobby of mine that keeps me busy year round. The winter season keeps me thinking of all the new babies coming. While the spring and summer brings all the new hatchlings to life. Sometimes I wonder why anyone would do these kind of things until this time. Nothing can bring a smile to my face more then watching tiny heads poking from their eggs. I have a strong passion for my animals which makes me strive for better quality animals. 

-- Scott Austin