My last hope...

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Originally Posted by BallPythonGeek13

half logs are great what are you talking about i mean you don't want to get one from out side but other wise if you get say a zoo med one there great!

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r u joking

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Originally Posted by BallPythonGeek13

half logs are great what are you talking about i mean you don't want to get one from out side but other wise if you get say a zoo med one there great!

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Actually, they are a bit too open, and rarely touch a ball python on all sides and on top of them when they are inside it. They don't provide much security.

Tight, and I mean TIGHT hides provide better security.

Here's an example of a perfectly sized hide for one of Ed's snakes.

http://www.ball-pythons.net/forums/s...ighlight=Hides

thats a VERY old post!

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Originally Posted by Beto510

thats a VERY old post!

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But still has great information! :gj:

how long did u have him before you force fed? I had a similar problem with my ball, got it on sale at petland for $40. he wouldnt eaty for weeks (approximately 7) and i was freaking out, but i stuck with him and made my husbandry as spot on as possible, and he eventually started eating perfectly,
i ALWAYS get a strong response within 15 seconds, the other day the mouse was in his cage for less than one second before he struck it.:D

make sure you stick to a routine for feeding, that you use GOOD hides, keep temps and constant and at the proper levels, if u think he might ahed then raise humidity to about 70% and he will shed. mine looked like he was ready to shed for 10 days and one day i lifted up his hide, and there it was, a very nice complete, one piece shed. Ur tank might be large too, i have mine in a 10 gallon glass, my ball was also small when i got him, about 16 inches long. Hope that helps, he will come around

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Originally Posted by rabernet

Actually, they are a bit too open, and rarely touch a ball python on all sides and on top of them when they are inside it. They don't provide much security.

Tight, and I mean TIGHT hides provide better security.

Here's an example of a perfectly sized hide for one of Ed's snakes.

http://www.ball-pythons.net/forums/s...ighlight=Hides

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I use the Large Exo Terra cave for my o5 male.. And its tight...:gj:

Reptile Cave

PT2851 Reptile Cave Small
PT2852 Reptile Cave Medium
PT2853 Reptile Cave Large
PT2854 Reptile Cave X-Large

just a quick update, i got pyote his tub today and im gonna be setting it up today. :) My hope is coming back for this little guy.

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Originally Posted by Beto510

zoo med half logs actually any half log is not good at all for a ball python they need to have only one opening in order to feel secure they prefer dark places they feel they can't be found in

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i have my baby BP in a half log and she does great i have it against the back of the tub and the sides touch her including the back...and let me tell you her feeding response is crazy she eats every 7 days like a champ and is putting on weight great

having trouble getting your snake to eat? -- http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showthread.php?t=99703

Where do I get those turtle shells looking hides? those are awesome!!