almost done in time (DUW)

[tjteach14]

So I had just finished throwing together a new rack, still have to order flex watt and a new thermostat when I got a call about a ball python that needed a new home. luckily I had some extra supplies laying around to set up a temporary tub while I wait on my new supplies. My new snake room has been inhabited a bit quicker than anticipated. However our new arrival seems to be settling in.

they say its a she, when I tried popping "she" was a bit tense so I'll try sexing again when we are settled in and relaxed. She was pretty cold and a bit dry when I picked her up. but all is good at this point in time.

here's a couple of shots. she weighed in at 1100g, a bit light for a 5 year old but she was only being fed mice!


sorry for the big pics, I didn't get a chance to resize yet.
http://www.ball-pythons.net/gallery/...newgirl004.jpg

http://www.ball-pythons.net/gallery/...newgirl002.jpg

[SatanicIntention]

She looks to be of good body weight from what I can see. Feeding mice or rats really doesn't matter, what matters is the care they are receiving and if their environment is appropriate to allow them to thrive and grow. If hers wasn't, then she wouldn't be at her full potential.

I have a ball that I rescued when she was around 4 years old. She was only 780g but had good muscle tone. She was only being fed one small mouse a month. She gained over 1500g from May 06 to December 06 on 3-4 mice a week and hasn't quit eating since She's now around 2200g and doing just fine on 3 medium adult mice a week.

Just feed her appropriately sized rodents every week and she should gain some weight. Some females are built small though, as genetics will determine that and not food consumption.

[Michael314]

Doesn't your snake push the lid off of the top box, I have to tape mine down (the lid, not the snake).

[tjteach14]

I have the lid cliped down...this was taken right after I put her in and they weren't on yet.