Re: Ball python stress and tank size?
There is a small temperature gradient, I’m trying to improve it today. The humidity is about 57 so it’s good. She also has a decent amount of substrate but I’m also adding more today as she showed how much she likes to burrow by digging her once small and cramped hide into the large one with two entrances it is today. I’ll be adding more inside the hide and around it. She simply seems to enjoy exploring almost as she’s eating fine and doesn’t look stressed or scared when she sees me anymore. But I’m also new to this and am probably wrong.
Re: Ball python stress and tank size?
She is usually calm and I’m happy with that, what has me worried is she is also usually awake and ready to explore the world. She seems to enjoy being handled and out of her hide most of the time unless she has eaten. From what I’ve read it’s a bad sign but she seems healthy and happy. I’m really glad to have such kind people on here to help too so thank you for that :)
Re: Ball python stress and tank size?
Large tank sizes are generally fine but you have to make your snake feel secure, esp if they are shy. The larger the tank, the more hides and clutter you need to put in. Little snake in a big tank with nothing in it = stressed out little noodle - lots of cover, branches, foliage, hides will go a LONG way to helping your snake enjoy the space she is offered :)
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Re: Ball python stress and tank size?
I don’t think she is shy, she enjoys being out and exploring from what I’ve seen. She especially loves to climbs on anything she can whenever she can. That was part of the initial reason for this thread as she almost seems to sprang more time exploring and playing with the new cord she using to climb than sleeping now adays. It isn’t frantic escape movements and she doesn’t use her tongue that much anymore, she just wanders around happily.
Re: Ball python stress and tank size?
My young female is that way. Loves to climb, is not shy in the least, very active and curious. As soon as she is healthy I fully intend to give her a large tank to live in. I honestly think you need to just know your snake, see when they're stressed, know how to tell their stress and accommodate what you think they would like. As long as husbandry needs are met, that's what matters
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Re: Ball python stress and tank size?
After I posted that she ate and took a two day nap. She has graced me with her snoot sticking out her hide to see if she wants to try and explore again. The advice you guys gave me made life so much easier. Thank you guys :) I’ll keep you posted on developments