Posted By thecircusblog on January 30, 2010
This snake is a reticulated python, also called the “Regal” Python. They can grow up to 25-30 ft in length and are extremely dangerous. After a large meal they can go without eating for several months. In captivity, sometimes it becomes necessary to force feed them. Photo given to the circus blog from Jack Badal.
Posted By thecircusblog on January 30, 2010
This photo of Beatty was taken by Universal Studios. It was their publicity photo for the motion picture “Big Cage”. It was also used for the front cover of Beattys book “Big Cage”.
Posted By thecircusblog on January 30, 2010
It was said that this is the lion trainer that Clyde Beatty fashioned himself after. Peter Nelson 1923.
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Posted By thecircusblog on January 30, 2010
Peter Nelson on the John Robbin’s Circus 1923. He was considered to be one of the finest cat trainers of his time.
Posted By thecircusblog on January 30, 2010
Bert Nelson with one of many of his lions. This little girl’s name is Goldie and she was used in stage shows. Notice his little black pet kitty in his arms. This photo was taken in 1920 at Al G. Barnes winter quarters.
Posted By thecircusblog on January 30, 2010
This photo of the Vidbel’s Old Tyme Circus was taken in 1998. The photo was given to the circus blog by Pat Davison, America’s Favorite Juggler. Thanks Pat and thank your wife for finding the photo.
Posted By thecircusblog on January 28, 2010
Clyde Beatty and his wife Harriet. Photo was taken from his circus program 1947.
Posted By thecircusblog on January 28, 2010
This photo of Beatty was taken in 1928 on the Hagenbeck & Wallace Circus. What a great photo of lion and trainer
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