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  • 06-09-2013, 04:26 AM
    Konotashi
    New Here, From Arizona!
    Hi, everyone!
    I live in Mesa, AZ. I'm 20 and I'm a mom to two insane ferrets (Alice and Cooper), the world's most awesome Pomeranian (Ozzy) and the most chill cat Earth has ever seen (Matrix).

    I used to have a ball python many years ago (I was about 8 years old) named Bryttani, but unfortunately, she passed away from unknown circumstances while she was at my dad's house. Reading up on their care, I realize that I did EVERYTHING WRONG. Glass aquarium with a screen top, no heat source, no humidity management, kept her on pine shavings, etc. :(

    I'm hoping to get another ball python in the future, but I'm going to go talk to an academic adviser on Monday about becoming a vet tech. I'm going to (hopefully) enroll in classes as soon as I can, so depending on how hectic life gets with college and working, that will dictate when I'll be able to get my snake. I know they're low maintenance, but with the other pets I have, I want to be sure that I can give my future snake just as much love. :)
    I'm hoping that I'll be able to work in an exotics hospital. As much as I love cats and dogs, the exotics - ferrets, sugar gliders, birds, reptiles, amphibians, etc. - just have a special place!
    Hopefully all goes well so that I'll be able to bring home a python from next year's reptile expo.

    In the meantime, I'm going to do all the reading I can to ensure my snake gets the best care! I'm really hoping to get a female, since (according to what I've been reading), they grow to be larger than the males.
    This time, I'm going to be sure I do everything right, unlike with Bryttani. RIP, girly. :(
  • 06-09-2013, 05:35 AM
    Mike41793
    New Here, From Arizona!
    Welcome! I wouldn't think adding a bp would throw your schedule out of whack too much, no matter how hectic it is. She would only require a total of like 30min a week of your time haha. Good luck!
  • 06-09-2013, 05:42 AM
    Konotashi
    I guess that's true! Haha. I guess the big thing would be coming up with the money for one! Which, as most people know, might be difficult for a poor college kid. xD
    And of course, I don't want just a normal colored BP. I really like mojaves, pastaves, axanthics, lesser platinums, butters/butter pastels....
  • 06-09-2013, 05:45 AM
    Mike41793
    New Here, From Arizona!
    Just start saving now, you'll get there soon enough. Males of the morphs are cheaper. I know you said you want female, but thats something else to consider. Some males can get pretty big too.
  • 06-09-2013, 06:09 AM
    Konotashi
    Re: New Here, From Arizona!
    If the price difference is significant (or if a male happens to be too gorgeous to pass up), then I GUESS I can live with having a snake that's a tad bit smaller. ;)
  • 06-09-2013, 07:31 AM
    rocknhorse76
    Welcome. Go see Jared at Reptile Mogul in Tempe. He'll steer you in the right direction!
  • 06-09-2013, 08:04 AM
    Konotashi
    I'll definitely drop by! I'll probably call ahead of time to see if he's got any lesser platinums (is lesser the short term for that?) so I can see one in person. I've only ever seen them in photos online!
    Of the colors I posted above, I've only seen a mojave in person! (Which I LOVED). :)
  • 06-09-2013, 08:09 AM
    rocknhorse76
    Not sure what morphs he stocks, as I'm more of a boa guy, but I know he has a lot of bp's. Arizona Reptile Center in Mesa, and Predators in Phoenix are also good shops, but Jared is a great guy!
  • 06-09-2013, 08:26 AM
    Konotashi
    AZ Reptile Center is where I saw the mojave! (Along with quite a few other snakes and critters).
    I have the next few days off, so I might go around and do some 'window shopping.'
  • 06-09-2013, 08:47 AM
    Mike41793
    New Here, From Arizona!
    Yea lessers are awesome, i love my girl. Buying online is an option too. :gj:
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