just a few questions

hey,
im new here and i am looking to buy bp in late june, but first i have to find out alot about them. I already own a cornsnake and so how big in comparison would the viv i need be? Also are they similar in feeding(7-10 days) and shedding (1-2 months)??

Also is there anything i should look out for if im buying one privately??

Max

hey, welcome to the site.

I keep my ball pythons in 33'' x 17'' x 6'' rubbermaid tubs. Something of similar base size will do well for adults. Younger bps can be kept in smaller enclosure to reduce stress if desired, but I just put a few more hides in the bigger enclosure and it seems to work just fine. I feed once a week. Shedding just depends on the bp and how fast it is growing. Right now I see a shed about once every 1.5 months. Hope that helps :)

also, look for a bp breeder if you can and try to get a Captive bred animal. If you can not find a CB bp, then get a captive hatched. Try to avoid purchasing something that is wild caught....just bunches of trouble.

welcome max, there are some good caresheets here on this forum, check them out. balls do well feed weekly and kept warm 90-94 warm side/ 80-82 cool side. mine poop weekly sometimes bi-weekly and shed every 4-6 weeks.
getting the proper setup up and running before you buy will help you and your snake alot. i don't have any knowledge about breeders in the uk. buying from a private breeder vs a pet store or salesman is also a good way to get a healthy problem free snake.


vaughn

we feed our little guy once a week and he sheds about every 4-6 weeks, and right now he is only 2.5 feet so he is in a 20 gallon long tank.