Yesterday I unexpectedly became the new owner of 2 full grown (or close to it) ball pythons. Animal control dropped them off at my work (a pet store) after finding them abandoned in an empty house. No one there really wanted them, so I brought them home.
They seem to be in good health. Neither one seems skinny and they're both pretty strong. Right now I have them in a big rubbermaid tub with their hide box and water dish. They came in a 55 gallon tank, but I can't get it out of my car on my own, so I'm waiting for someone to give me a hand with it. I'll have them in it by tonight hopefully. I can't put their heat lamp on the tub they're in right now, but I have them in a warm room.
They seem friendly enough, although one did bite me. I'm assuming it's just because she's hungry (who knows when they ate last). My pet rat was in the room as well, so I know they can probably smell her. Aside from that bite, they're both let me handle them a little. I'm pretty skittish with them though. I've never handled snakes this big.
How long should I wait to feed them? I'm was going to feed them in separate containers, to avoid any accidents or fights. Am I right to assume that the bite was just because she was hungry? They're stressed right now as well, being moved around so much. I know that BPs are supposed to be a rather friendly snake, and don't usually bite. Can I expect friendly snakes once they've had a couple weeks to adjust and a few meals?
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