I was offered a FREE normal ball for doing some computer work for a guy, good old barter system...

My question is, though I trust that the guy is knowledgeable about snakes, that his methods may be a little strange...

He uses NO heat...Just room temperature...
So I'm wondering if this 2 year old ball that I'm getting will have any adverse health issues, stunted growth, attitude change because he's been raised at 22 C his whole life...

Now, the ball is appartently breeding, has a very strong feeding response, is an OK size, well I think...

The only thing I see different is that instead of yellow green saddles, he has much more yellow...

My point is, I want to know if keeping him at these temps for his life would have any long term negative side effects... Even if he eats and breeds and grows fine...

As well, being "rubbermaided." Would this create a different character than, say, one who grew up in a viv, with more stimulation?

Is anything beyong the point of "rehabilitation?"

Thanks,

Dustin (MSN: dusterdust@hotmail.com)