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    my first snake

    hi my name is joshua. i am looking for my firts snake. is the ball python a good snake to have as a first time snake owner??

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    Re: my first snake

    definately, i started late last year with two cornsnakes. i quickly grew bored of them and traded them off for my first BP. Ive been addicted to them ever since
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    Re: my first snake

    What on earth are you doing up at this time of day?LOL

    Yes, ball pythons make great first snakes. I think you should check out the care guides first. Get your enclosure set up before getting your snake. If you get a baby or young ball python, a ten gallon aquarium would be fine for at least a year. I'd use a under tank heater with a reostat(dimmer switch) to control the heat out put of the heater. If you use a screen cover, it needs to be covered up to about 90% with plastic sheeting or aluminum foil. This will keep in heat and humidity.

    When you get your snake, don't handle much at all for about a week. It's best to keep handling for short sessions only. I sometimes have mine out for 30 minutes or so if I'm hanging out at the computer desk or something. After feeding, most care sheets say to not handle for 48 hrs.

    Good luck! If you have any questions just post them and you'll get help pretty quick on this forum.

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