My name is Emily- I'm new to the ball python 'world' and am eager to learn and become more active.
After getting pretty rude responces based on personal opinions at 'another' forum Marla told me I should post here.
I now (finially!) own my first Ball. I've done quite a bit of rescue work through the years and have learned as much as possible. I know I still have a lot to learn but I have the basics down so my new snake- 6 yr old 3.5 foot boy 'Rad' is hapy and healthy, and will be going to the vet soon for a look over, and parasite sample just in case.
I have wanted a Ball for over 10 years. About 10 years ago I fell for pet rats and now breed show rats (running a well known rattery) and thought it was the end of my 'snake dream'. After doing research I found Gerbils- though harder to breed are just as successful of a diet and in talking to many people are the prefered diet of Balls. I own a few other 'conflicting species' including a dog bred to hunt rats, cats, birds (both finches and tiels), and rabbits so I feel secure that my 'zoo' should be OK and not conflicting... as long as there are no escapees.
Just wanted to give a quick intro before I more than likely go into lurk mode :)
Emily~ DreamEyce Studio and EaglesEye Rattery