The young snake was barely over forty centimeters long. Its slender body could slip delicately between Camilla’s fingers or coil around her wrist. Sometimes it would remain motionless for long periods, in contact with her skin.
The young girl was immediately captivated. She named her new companion Dorato , a name that naturally evoked the golden hues of his scales.
Her mother, on the other hand, greeted this arrival with more reserve. The presence of a reptile in the house raised concerns, but Camilla was determined to show that she could handle the responsibility.
She proved to be particularly attentive to the needs of her python. She monitored the parameters of its environment, controlled the humidity and temperature of its terrarium, and constantly ensured the cleanliness of its living space.
This daily attention eventually reassured his family. Dorato gradually occupied an important place in the house, while Camilla developed a
