Things you wish you knew before getting a ball python

Hey so I plan to get a ball python sometime in the future and I was wondering what are some things you wish you knew before getting a ball python or just getting a snake in general

Thermostats are necessary, when I first got my snake I didn't know that you needed one. They'll prevent your snake from,getting burned by the uth and you'll be able to change the temperate it runs at

No Aspen for Beeps. Ever. Lol, horrible for the humidity.

That they are like potato chips. Can't have just one [emoji15]


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Nothing really unexpected happened for me since I did a lot of research and followed the caresheet on this forum like the bible LOL.

I wish I had bought a herpstat right off the bat instead of buying three hydrofarm/jumpstart thermostats (the $30 ones). The herpstat lasts forever and is so accurate and reliable, being a dimming type thermostat.

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That they are like potato chips. Can't have just one [emoji15]


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This, this and more this....

Got my first one and within 2 months i have 5 now.

following the feeding guide and having regular weigh-ins really ease the mind and help you know if you and the snake are on the right track.

Glass is a pain in the glass!
Snakes have moods
They live 30 years
You never want only one (you have no idea how hard it is to have only one right now)
Coconut fiber is the wonder substrate that works wonders
Ball pythons can be trained and are not pet rocks
Ball pythons love the floor and will do anything in their hypnotic snake powers to have you put them on that floor... resist!
Patience in the beginning is hard to do but worth the effort.
Do not fear new technologies in the hobby / Do not fear change. Information gets updated and knowledge is fluid. Learn with it and don't be rigid when a new way of thinking comes along (I am looking at you bioactive movement you tempting succubus!)

I have to say have a thermostat. I have been grilled -and verbally abused in some cases- on Facebook for not having a thermostat. Not alot of helpful people on there if your new and inexperienced. Another thing i wish i knew beforehand is how addictive snakes are!! Like seriously, i had one and was really happy with her. Now i have 3! Lol.

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No Aspen for Beeps. Ever. Lol, horrible for the humidity.

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This! I had problems with aspen humidity-wise like most people do, AND ugh it's SO messy! And I have carpet too, every cleaning day was a nightmare.

Also, no worrying where worrying is not due. When I first got him 'omg why didn't he eat' 'why isn't he going in his warm hide' 'why is he just sitting there'. It was endless lol. If you have too notch husbandry(and you should), then don't worry too much.

Handling too much! Unfortunately, I am someone who did this when I first got my snake, and luckily I didn't stress him to the point of not eating but still. Your snake can live up to 40 years, there's gonna be lots of time to handle him in the future.

As for not being able to have just one, that depends on you! I don't see myself ever getting another snake, ball python or not. But thats just me, many people here can't stand having just one, from what I've read, lol.