Re: new here.. got a couple questions
I would suggest picking up an indoor/outdoor digital thermometer/hygrometer from walmart...usually costs $12-$15. They work great and will give you all the temp and humidty info you need.
The warm side of the enclosure should be 92-94, cool side 82-84, and humidity around 50-60%
Re: new here.. got a couple questions
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Originally Posted by Adam_Wysocki
You know me Shelby, I'm like the caped crusader of debunking ball python myths! ... Think I could get a "myth busters" like show on Animal Planet?? Although it would have to be only about ball pythons. :P
-adam
Why not type up a 'Common Ball Python Myths' article......I am sure if it would be an awesome addition to the journal section on your site.....and it would give me a cool place to link to instead of trying to explain stuff :)
Re: new here.. got a couple questions
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Originally Posted by daniel1983
Why not type up a 'Common Ball Python Myths' article......I am sure if it would be an awesome addition to the journal section on your site.....and it would give me a cool place to link to instead of trying to explain stuff :)
That is a wonderful idea, let's start with vitamins. LOL
Re: new here.. got a couple questions
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Originally Posted by StarLight3604
thanks for the replies.. I also forgot to ask about how I should keep the temps in the tank and humidity.. i do not plan on breeding him if that helps any.. at the moment i was given a 20 gallon tank with a heat rock, and some lights by someone i work with who had a BP but lost it.. I will be getting rid of the heat rock and replacing it with a undertank heater and i am planning on buying clips for the top so Groper (my BP) can't cat out.. what size tank is recommended for a 3 foot BP? I was thinking of getting him a 30 - 40 gallon tank but in the meantime the 20 gallon will do untill i get paid next week.
A 40 gallon "breeder" tank will be fine for your snakes entire life. Ditch the hot rock ASAP, they are a great source for thermal burns. 82-84 on one side 92-94 on the other measured with a digital thermometer. Small tight hide boxes on each side of the cage and a small water bowl and you'll be set.
-adam
Re: new here.. got a couple questions
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Originally Posted by daniel1983
Why not type up a 'Common Ball Python Myths' article......I am sure if it would be an awesome addition to the journal section on your site.....and it would give me a cool place to link to instead of trying to explain stuff :)
That's a great idea ... time is my biggest problem! :(
I'll get there. ;)
-adam
Re: new here.. got a couple questions
It's something I've read on the other forum I visit, plus something I have an opinion about. Doesn't mean I don't do it... I agree about the availability. If all that's available is weaned rats, the snake's gotta eat.
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?devil's advocate/on
I could see that solely from the angle of it simply being easier to feed a single prey item than trying to feed multiple/consecutive prey items. Simply logistical - what if it won't take the second feed?
/Off
(EDIT - arguably though that may be just "easier" and not "much better")
Re: new here.. got a couple questions
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Originally Posted by Shelby
Geez, you guys waste no time to pick each other apart.
Just feed your snake whatever it'll eat, and be happy.
Ignore the bickering, it's completely normal. :P
LOL, he espescially like to tare me up!:D its good though i need it:rolleyes: Adam know a lot he could really help you. and of course welcome to the forums!
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Originally Posted by ladywhipple02
It's something I've read on the other forum I visit, plus something I have an opinion about. Doesn't mean I don't do it... I agree about the availability. If all that's available is weaned rats, the snake's gotta eat.
I'd still like to see the evidence that it's "much better"? From my experience, I just don't see how anyone could say that.
-adam
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Originally Posted by Smulkin
?devil's advocate/on
I could see that solely from the angle of it simply being easier to feed a single prey item than trying to feed multiple/consecutive prey items. Simply logistical - what if it won't take the second feed?
/Off
(EDIT - arguably though that may be just "easier" and not "much better")
Easier I could understand ... "much better" boggles my mind? .... FWIW, I have 1 ball python out of 225-ish (that's a guess) right now that won't take multiple meals and even though she is 1700 grams she still only gets a single 40-50 gram rat per week .... and guess what? She's perfect in every way. :P
-adam
