Howdy there

[xBlaziNx]

Okay so this is my first ever owned Royal Python (Ball Python) (Python Regius)

Anyways, i got it from a friend because she wanted to get rid of it for whatever reason, anyways my question is how should a tank setup look for a python? Arabella is about 2.5-3 foot long. I will upload a tank picture and a picture of the beautiful Arabella once i can i just wanted a proper idea for a tank setup.. Thank y'all!


Edit:
Also is it normal for a Python (or any type of snake) to just remain still after feeding? She has hardly moved since i fed her earlier, just wondering if it is normal behavior or not..

[AlexisFitzy]

Hello welcome to the forum! This thread should be perfect for you.

http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showt...-With-Pictures!

This is the perfect checklist to make sure everything is...in check lol. And that's perfectly normal for a snake to be still after a meal. They like to sit and digest for a while. I hope this is helpful


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[Mr. Misha]

You beat me to it.

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[xBlaziNx]

Thank you very much! My girlfriend was concerned because Arabella hasn't moved at all since she got comfortable after her meal. I got her to move her head but after that she has been still for roughly an hour or so. I told her it can take up to 72 hours for it to digest its food in-which their using all their energy to digest the meal, which can make it stay still but i wanted to confirm my story lol.

Also thank you for the link I'll be sure to check it out shortly! Uploading a video of Arabella eating for a few friends to see whom have never seen a snake eat before lol. Kills me how it takes 200+ minutes for a 8 minute video to upload to YouTube. (I would love to say that is due to our internet, curse you Verizon DSL! lol)

[xBlaziNx]

This is Arabella by the way y'all

[AlexisFitzy]

Haha tell your girlfriend that she wouldn't be too eager to run a marathon if she just ate a big meal either lol but Arabella looks great, I really like the name to by the way.


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[Dandelioness]

Yep, totally normal! In fact, you might not see her moving around much at all - that's how ball pythons like to do things, and more than that, if it's during the day time, she's probably sleeping. I like to leave mine alone for ~48 hours after they eat. If she's still, she's feeling comfy, so no need to worry. Balls are not active snakes, although some will lurk around at night.

[xBlaziNx]

Oh she is moving around a lot this morning lol, she is a very active lady.. Trying to figure out a way to escape her tank i am sure because she is always up by the screen.. I will post pictures of the tank setup and stuff after work. I looked at the link and by far is my setup any-wheres close to that one :/

Edit:
Thank you, the name choice was my girlfriend's pick lol. She is prego with our first born so if she wanted to run a marathon i would laugh even after a full meal haha

[Tigerhawk]

Welcome to the forum. You will find a lot of helpful people here. Just a word of caution. Ball pythons are addictive you can't have just one. If you hang around this forum it will only make it worse.

[xBlaziNx]

Oh trust me i know lol, already talking about our next one but uploading some more pictures to a new host now to share. One is the tank which isn't even close to what the link posted above suggested, but it's a work in progress..