Total newbie questions

I would get a hatching. I was told that they are a bit nippy, but I recently got mine shipped all the way from California to Arkansas off of LLLReptile, and she is amazing. I wasnt going to hold her for a few days, but she crawled up my arm when I was putting fresh water in her cage the second day I had her, and I hold her everyday now. They are amazing little critters!

I have a question for ne one who wants to answer lol. My snake is soaking in her water bowl. I know they do this sometimes just because, but I am only misting my cage with a spray bottle. I was told this would work, but I am just worried about her drying out. Any one know if she is soaking bc she is too dry or because she just. :(

or because she just wants to is what that was supposed to say.

I'm in Delaware (Delawhere?)

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Originally Posted by AmandaRisher

I have a question for ne one who wants to answer lol. My snake is soaking in her water bowl. I know they do this sometimes just because, but I am only misting my cage with a spray bottle. I was told this would work, but I am just worried about her drying out. Any one know if she is soaking bc she is too dry or because she just. :(

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Soaking is not usually a good sign. Ball pythons don't normally soak in their water bowls unless something is wrong.

Thoroughly check your snake over for mites. That is the first reason why a ball python would soak.

Also, make sure your hides are adequate. Some snakes will soak in their water bowl if their hides aren't adequate. Half log hides provide no security and should not be used for hides. Find some tight fitting hides that are low to the ground and have a small opening. Your snake should barely fit inside.

Your snake will not just "dry out" due to low humidity. They will just have bad sheds and wrinkly skin. As long as your humidity is above 50%, your ball python will be perfectly fine.

Anywhere near Baltimore?

http://www.reptileinfo.com/Rescue.aspx

I always thought I would adopt my first ball python, because I figured if I got an older one then I would be in for maybe a 20 year commitment vs. a 40 year. But then a breeder gave me a baby as a gift. :rolleyes:

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Originally Posted by CritterVet

Anywhere near Baltimore?

http://www.reptileinfo.com/Rescue.aspx

I always thought I would adopt my first ball python, because I figured if I got an older one then I would be in for maybe a 20 year commitment vs. a 40 year. But then a breeder gave me a baby as a gift. :rolleyes:

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Not too far, couple hours. Wow, they have several available! Also looks like they attend the MARS show. I do plan to drive over to Havre de Grace to check out the shows, but the last two for this year are Saturdays I'm working. I'm going to check and see if I can switch with someone so I can go. Thanks for the info.

There are definitely reasons for it as most people covered.Also, double check your temps make sure its not too hot on the hot side and throughout your enclosure. Every time i pull my snakes from their hides i shoot them with a temp gun to check their body temps.

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Originally Posted by Kaorte

Soaking is not usually a good sign. Ball pythons don't normally soak in their water bowls unless something is wrong.

Thoroughly check your snake over for mites. That is the first reason why a ball python would soak.

Also, make sure your hides are adequate. Some snakes will soak in their water bowl if their hides aren't adequate. Half log hides provide no security and should not be used for hides. Find some tight fitting hides that are low to the ground and have a small opening. Your snake should barely fit inside.

Your snake will not just "dry out" due to low humidity. They will just have bad sheds and wrinkly skin. As long as your humidity is above 50%, your ball python will be perfectly fine.

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not that it be bad to check for those things but snakes do just do things just because, if soaking is a bad thing, then i sure got things all screwed up since i've owned snakes. they could just be treating themselves for the shed to come. I do got a ball python that loves water. she one of the few when i give them a bath, she swims around instead of scrambling to get out. she plays in her water bowl alot, i don't see it, but if you fill her bowl up too far her cage is soaked in the morning lol. all my other bp hate water, but shes an odd one. and yes im sure their all 100% mite free

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Not too far, couple hours. Wow, they have several available! Also looks like they attend the MARS show. I do plan to drive over to Havre de Grace to check out the shows, but the last two for this year are Saturdays I'm working. I'm going to check and see if I can switch with someone so I can go. Thanks for the info.

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You're welcome. Good luck with getting your new pet!