I've loved snakes since I was a little girl, and now I'm in a good position to keep a docile one. I have some questions after doing research (sorry if this post is long).
The room the BP would be in has baseboard heaters in it. Can these make controlling the temperature in the tank more difficult?
Is UTH the best way to go for ambient heat? I gather that this works best with a glass tank because of the space between the heat mat and the glass.
Do BP's need regular vet checks for general health?
How well do they travel? For instance, if I went to visit family 12 hours away, would a BP handle a trip in the car alright or is it better to leave it in its familiar place and have someone check on the snake while I'm gone?
Can anyone recommend a particular breeder in NJ, or nearby? I've noticed that many breeders will ship their snakes. How do BP's handle being shipped?
I've read that BP's vary in their preferences for being handled. Does this depend a lot on how they've been raised? What are the signs of a snake that doesn't like to be handled? While I'm obviously not after a big cuddling pet, I'd like to enjoy having my BP hang out with me at times without stressing it.
Female or male? I've read that males will sometimes go on hunger strikes while it's breeding season. This doesn't bother me, but is one gender more amiable or "easier" than the other?
And for food... it needs to be thawed and warmed (not cooked) before feeding. Does this produce a bad smell at all?
Thank you!
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