I'm new without a clue about snake eggs, help!

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Originally Posted by beastmistress

I would say she is only suffering from what EVERY ball python owner knows--ball pythons are known for being grouchie eaters-going months at a time.

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Interesting. All of my Balls eat every week, and they're all in separate cages. :confuzd:

No offense, but I'm going with what my vet told me and he said it is perfectly fine to have them together as long as they don't endanger each other, which has not happened. If they bred (which I'm assuming they did) I'm guessing that would explain why they didn't eat. I know plently of people who keep mutliple ball pythons in the same tank. I will candle the eggs and remove what is not fertile. I'm not really interested in arguing this point anymore. Thanks for the advise.


Lyndsey

Ok, let us know if they eat. Good luck with the babies.

One last thing though. I wouldn't trust your vet in that case. Not all vets know much about ball pythons. Find a reputable breeder and ask them. They are probably much more experienced than a vet giving bad info.

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Originally Posted by beastmistress

No offense, but I'm going with what my vet told me and he said it is perfectly fine to have them together as long as they don't endanger each other, which has not happened. If they bred (which I'm assuming they did) I'm guessing that would explain why they didn't eat. I know plently of people who keep mutliple ball pythons in the same tank. I will candle the eggs and remove what is not fertile. I'm not really interested in arguing this point anymore. Thanks for the advise.


Lyndsey

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Lyndsey, we are not trying to argue any point. You asked for advise and we gave it to you. If your vet couldn't even properly sex a ball python, what makes you think they are qualified to give you advise on their care? We have some great ball python breeders here and you want to act like we don't know anything. Ask your vet how many ball pythons they have owned and how many they have had the pleasure to breed.

We are here to help you make your ball python's life a better one, but you have to believe we are not lying to you. :)

The guys and girls on this site can definitely be trusted when asked questions like this. not all vets can be trusted. my sister recently worked for a vet that performed unnecesary opperations on animals who did not need them at all. some people unlike all of us here are out there to make a quick buck so u can rest assured that all questions u ask here will be answered truthfully and backed by years and years of experience. good luck with your eggs! I hope everything works out for u.

I'm getting advise I DIDN'T ask for. I asked for breeding advise (which if you notice I'm not arguing with), not basic care. I got the first one, Wilson, almost two years ago and she's done nothing but thrive since she came here. I am confident with my vet, b/c who can tell me, in their life, they have never sexed a snake wrong? Accident? I appreciate all the wanted and UNWANTED help but I have found that this is most definately not a learning site but a 'lets see who we can make feel stupid and brow beat into doing it 'OUR' way' site. Not every ball python has eating issues but my local pet shop (which I'm not confident in and does not sell snakes) but even they know to constantly ask, have you ever seen the ball python eat? They can have eating issues. I'm sorry I came into this board and stirred up so much mess. I'll be going out the same way I came in.

Lyndsey

Lyndsey, we are not trying to stir up mess withyou. This is the best site about learning on the net. This unwanted advice that has been given to you is not something you should ignore.

Make sure you get an incubator ASAP, but I'm pretty sure you can make your own.

If you dont believe us then try some other sites and ask around. I guarantee you will see similar comments and suggestions. Ask your vet if they keep snakes. just because you knowledgeable in treating doesn't mean you know anything about keeping them. If nothing else, do some research about their natural habitat.

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Originally Posted by beastmistress

I'm getting advise I DIDN'T ask for. I asked for breeding advise (which if you notice I'm not arguing with), not basic care. I got the first one, Wilson, almost two years ago and she's done nothing but thrive since she came here. I am confident with my vet, b/c who can tell me, in their life, they have never sexed a snake wrong? Accident? I appreciate all the wanted and UNWANTED help but I have found that this is most definately not a learning site but a 'lets see who we can make feel stupid and brow beat into doing it 'OUR' way' site. Not every ball python has eating issues but my local pet shop (which I'm not confident in and does not sell snakes) but even they know to constantly ask, have you ever seen the ball python eat? They can have eating issues. I'm sorry I came into this board and stirred up so much mess. I'll be going out the same way I came in.

Lyndsey

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You are way off base, everything was told to you to HELP YOU!!!!!! All you had to say was thank you and quit responding. You decided to argue the fact that it was fine for snakes to "cuddle". I have owned snakes for over 16 years or more and know how little most vets know about snakes FIRST HAND. There are so many misconceptions out there about ball pythons because the vets are still reading care instructions from the 70's.

I am truly sorry you feel that trying to help you with the care of your snakes is not needed. You are more than welcome to be a part of this site, just don't expect us not to comment on care we do not agree with.

Sincerely,
The guy Who Tried To Help

no, you are getting advise you need. it just so happens you didnt ask for it because you dont know you need it.

please dont feel like we're bullying you. we're trying to tell you whats best for the snakes and the eggs. just because you dont like what you hear doesnt mean we are picking on you.

seperate the snakes. keep them at 92-94 warm, 82-84 cool, and 50-60% humidity. give them two identical hides on each side of their enclosures that fit them tightly so they feel secure, THEN you'll have a couple of feeding snakes. there's no reason for a ball python to not eat this time of year unless it's been overfed, which i doubt yours have.

just because i vet knows how to treat illnesses doesnt mean he knows proper husbandry. to treat an illness you do not need to know how to care for the specific species of snakes. trust me.