Hello all! My name is Matthew and I recelty got back into keeping reptiles. Many years ago I had to give up my green igauna and a few other lizards because I went into the military. For years I have wanted to get a snake and I finally did my research for several weeks and decided to get a ball python. I have lurked around on this site for a bit and I can see that there are a lot of people here that really know what they are talking about. I found the cutest 10 month old normal ball from my local pet store (that deal mainly with reptiles) and went home and set my tank up. I got an under tank heater and ceramic heater above for basking and of coarse a water dish and hide.
I brougt him/her home and she opened right up and was a blast to hold, she was very interestred in everything. Then later that night she decided to poop and pee all over me and the bed, I think she was just saying she loved me. On day 2 (today) she was a little different, she had a bit of an attitude and even tried to strike at me. Now I hope that is just her still trying to settle in so I pretty much just left her alone. Anyway I hope to meet some really cool people here and I hope to learn a lot from everyone and eventually one day return the favor to another newbie. I do have a few questions though:
How long on average is a settle in time? I hope this bit of aggression won't last because she was so sweet on the first day.
It has been 6 days now since she last fed, should I wait another week for her to settle in, or should I try and feed her tomorrow? She is eating adult mice already.
Thank you everyone in advance for yuour help!!
When I do feed her for the first time should take her out of the tank, or feed her in the tank? There seems to be a big debate on that here.
Thank you everyone in advance for your help!!
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