Help my ball pythons are weird help please?
Idk who came up it never put a small snake in a big cage I put my two balls in a 75 gal n they climbed all over the place they weren't stressed or anything they even sleep together under the same place keep in mind that I got both like 2 months apart n it's like their best friends even sisters idk y but when I took the bigger one away down to my parents house for a like 2 weeks n the smaller one of the two wouldn't eat n I really didn't no y but the min I put the bigger one BAC in the cage the smaller one ate n when they wanted to play hide n go seek we always it never failed found them in the same hiding spot together their only a foot apart in size but they are always together never apart anymore after that one time they get held at the same time they shed just a few days apart which is Kool n easy to tell when the other one goes But I wanted to know y my snakes are doin this when I read on the net that they don't no the difference I'm startin to think that's a lie goober went two weeks off feed TIL skull-viper was in the same cage again n everywhere I read snakes don't have feeling that also something I'm rethinking Anyone know y they r doin this I'm just wondering if they r used to each bein there CUZ we put my finances small snake in wit skull n skull looked a venom like who the heck r u where's goober someone help plz it's really weird
Ball Python Substrate Question?
Using 100% Eco-Earth is not good. It can become cold and too damp. If you are going to use it, blend a little of it with another substrate like repti-bark, cypress bed, orchid bark or aspen. The idea of blending is to tweak the substrate into giving it more humidifying qualities when humidity is an issue. I have used ZM's repti-bark with no real problem. Sometimes my snake's belly scales would become a little rough and there is a degree of dust in this substrate. Cypress bed, by T-Rex, is pretty good too. Just watch for occasional shards and remove them before you use it. That is what I have my ball pythons on right now. It is attractive, natural looking and compresses nicely over time. It is recommended for ball pythons and does hold humidity fairly well. I tweak-out this substrate when more humidity is necessary but, that is not very often.
Lots of questions about Ball Pythons?
a cage should be about a 50 gallon when full grown, switching cages is ok but not often like every week mayb every 2 to 3 months but not over and over, a 10 gallon with a lid is wise to start out with when u get a baby or juvenile ball python. they feed on mice when younger rats after aging 2 to 3 years old. baby ball pythons that r only a foot long or so will eat pinkies and fuzzies. pinkies are baby mice with out fur and fuzzies r young mice that r not yet adults. its up to u weather u want to feed ur snake frozen thawed out prey or live 1s. frozen u can get more quanity of and keep them in the freezer & live 1s i recomending gettting from the pet store once a week. dont try to breed the mice to save on the cost of going to the pet store every week cuz usually breeding the mice will take over the point of owning ur snake itll get out of control. they feed more frequent when a foot long or so because the pinkies r little and dijust fast. but when about two feet long its alright to feed a mouse a week. some people feed their snakes every 2 weeks but i recomend a regular once a week feeding. the temperature range of the cage should b a constant 75F degree to 80F throughout the day at night around 75f no lower.h the enclosure is simple. a simple tupperwear 5x5 inches or so but no less will do for any snake filled with a half an inch of regular tap water is ok. but make sure new water is offered everday. the bedding is an easy to clean newspaper or green felt material from the pet store ranging around $5. u can wash the a reuse em over and over for months long as they r cleansed with warm water until all feeses r gone. rocks from out side r fine long as washed therouly. branches i would buy from the pet store or an artificial tree cut up from walmart or some where that would have them. trees arnt a nesesity to the cage at first. but water will be occupied rarely usually one doesnt notice if their snake is even drinking or bath in it so dont b worried long as its there the snake will get it as needed. good luck and i hope i answered ur questions to the best i could and have fun with the new little friend!
Ball Python Help...?
It is rare to have an aggressive ball python, and it bites? but the way to get him over it would be to hold him everyday for at least 15 minutes a day. if you just got them I would give them both a few days to adjust to the new housing before handling. For feeding. have you tried holding a hair dryer to the thawed mouse to get it warm? ball pythons have heat seeking pits on the front of the face to help them hunt. also some snakes just won't accept frozen food. The bug may have been a tick, from what I hear a way to remove them would be by putting nail polish on it's rear because thats how the breathe and wait for it to pull its head out the get rid of it. you would have to keep and eye for more though because they are so tiny when they are babies they are hard to see. Here is trouble shooting site for ball pythons: http://www.kingsnake.com/ballpythonguide... Good luck I hope this helps you. -Edit- I forgot to mention if it is tick you should have them both seen by a vet because ticks can pass diseases to reptiles.
Ball Python - Belly scales are not healthy.?
Scale rot will usually initially show up as ulcerations on a snakes belly, reddish brown in color. It will begin to compromise and errode the scales on the snakes underside with large blisters not being uncommon. You shouldn’t confuse a reddish colored belly with a snake preparing to shed as both scale rot and shedding are often marked by red underbellies on many snakes. Snakes won’t tell you they’re hurting so you need to learn to observer for your self. If you notice the scale rot before blisters begin to form you will often be successful in treating the condition by taking some simple steps. 1.) Get the temperature right 2.) Get the humidity right 3.) Get the tank cleaned up 4.) Use triple anti-biotic ointment (WITHOUT painkiller) 5.) A bath in a betadine solution (10% betadine) If you don’t catch it until blisters are forming it is necessary to take a trip to the vets. It might even be necessary before they form, but only you know your own snake well enough to know what it needs. You should always err on the side of caution when it comes to dealing with your pets health. That’s why it is always important to chose a vet for your snakes before an emergency happens. EDIT: I don't see any open scales or blistering. I saw some red in the first picture though. Some snakes turn red before they molt. Keep an eye on him, he seems to be in good condition. I'll provide you with links that have information on how to care for your snake.
Which ones better Ball python or corn snake?
As you are able to in all probability guess opinion is split! As a reptile breeder for over 20 years i'd propose a corn snake as your first and doubtless in basic terms snake, they're extra allert and actalertan ball pythons are, they seem to be somewhat extra forgiving so a strategies as husbandry is going( you will desire to be somewhat the professional very immediately ) and there are so plenty extra morphs obtainable that don't call for huge fees.An albino does not would desire to be lacking all shade despite if strickly speakstrictlyue albino does, yet you would be surprised at what diverse shade transformations there are obtainable. there is an exceptionally basic reason of this in that corn snakes are a maximum possibly stored snake! think of approximately it. Corn snakes will require a good number of dealing with although, and no remember if that's a juvenile which you're questioning of having and not an person then get your self some forceps by using fact corn snakes strike at thier prey so theiryou wont see it coming, and that i do no longer opt for you to get bit and it positioned you off dealing with your new puppy. Ball pythons on the different hand tend to pass somewhat slowly while dealt with yet do require a sprint extra wisdom earlier attempting to abode them interior the optimal circumstances. ultimately the alternative is yours and what ever you opt for would be suitable for you, it somewhat is then your interest to ascertain it somewhat is acceptable to your new puppy. good look and ask a good number of questions once you do get your snake, you will quickly be the single answering questions then.
Why did my ball python bite me?
Hold on. Did I misunderstand? You let your snake roam in your room? I've never heard of that.... ever. Is it safe? Is it warm enough and humid enough in your room? Don't get me wrong, I'm not criticizing you, I haven't owned my bp for 2 years yet, but that's so weird.... I agree with some of the other answers, he could be hungry, you could have scared him, he could almost be shedding, but if you've had him for 2 years.... I'm no expert, but I know that baby ball pythons are supposed to be kept in a small enclosure because they can get really freaked out in anything much bigger... this may be the same thing, maybe all that space was freaking him out. Just a guess, but I think it all fits. If I were you, I'd try keeping him in his cage unless you're holding him, and if he bites you again that clearly wasn't the problem. I'm truly interested in you leaving him out all night, could you "add details" to this question explaining? That's interesting, after all my research I've never heard of that.
How do I feed my Ball Python?
your completely fine to move your python, i myself always feed mine in a different tank but my reason behind it is if you feed you python in the same tank well you keep dropping that food in there well hes gunna get accustomed for you to drop food in and you never kno when hes gunna stride your hand thinking its food, and if your to worried about picking him up after he eats because he might bite well dont be too afraid. there bites dont hurt at all they have tiny needle teeth ball pythons DO NOT have fangs and if that still concerns you put on a sweater and a glove they wont be able to bite through it... one last thing start feeding him/her mice not pinky's also dont listen to that guy ^^^^^ DO NOT feed ur snake 2 a week feed him 1 a week to once ever week and a half
Everything you know about ball python breeding..?
That would take ages. If you don't know what follicles are, then you haven't done enough research.
Ball Python problem, Please Help!!?
They don't eat, because they are stressed out by being housed communally. Ball pythons do not need or desire companionship and should always be housed separately. It sounds like since you want to save money on a vet, you're also cutting costs by not providing proper housing for each individual snake. Add to that, you had no quarantine practice in place when you added the fourth snake to the mix, and you're paying for it now with the death of an established animal. Any new animal that comes into my collection is quarantined away from the rest of the collection for no less than 90 days. Any new animals come into QT, the clock starts over for all of them in QT. First, you MUST take them to the vet to find out what's going on with them. If they are smelling, it sounds like they've got burns or scale rot that you're not taking care of. And if you don't know if you have much time left - why aren't you sitting in the vet's office right now? These are NOT disposable pets! No one here can diagnose your animals online, only a qualified vet can do it. Take them to a vet, and then get them separated. Do not buy any more ball pythons until you are prepared to care for them properly by housing each one in their OWN enclosures. I love these animals, and it really upsets me when I see someone treating them so casually and trying to save a buck instead of doing what's right by the animal. If it were a dog or a cat that you were neglecting, you would be charged with animal cruelty for not getting proper veterinary care. Since it's a snake, the general population doesn't care.