Re: lookin for some friendly advice
Re: lookin for some friendly advice
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Originally Posted by Rapture
It also might be in your best interest to research other set ups than glass aquariums with screen lids. There are easier, more space efficient, and more affordable ways. :) I'll never go back to tanks again. :D
Are you talking about the transparent rubbermaid tubs?
Re: lookin for some friendly advice
Re: lookin for some friendly advice
lol. cool. I already use some smaller ones for my tarantulas. I have a giant vietnamese centipede in a large one that may be suitable for a BP. A few well placed holes for ventilation and some velcro straps attached for added security and presto.
Re: lookin for some friendly advice
The plastic housing really is wonderful for BP's. We have all of ours in them and just love how easy they are to maintain and how well these particular snakes do in them. Since you mention wanting to breed at some future point you might want to consider a nice 06 pastel male and/or an 05 normal female (or even a nice 04 if you could find one for a reasonable price). That would give you a bit of a lead on growing the female up to breeding weight then pairing her to the male pastel (co-dom morph) at some point down the road.\
Welcome to BPNet and to the world of p. regius addiction LOL
Re: lookin for some friendly advice
You should definately do what feels right.. I know that it is tough though, when you are snake shopping. What I would do, is just do a ton of research, ask a million questions (or dig up older, relevant posts; this is another awesome way to learn.)
Are you planning on breeding? If not, there really is not much investment-worthy reasoning to buy a morph; if you can get as much enjoyment out of a normal BP as you could from morph, why spend the extra $$? You are basically paying for genetics that can be used to breed more like-patterned snakes. Unless you just have to have a certain morph, than who cares what you have to spend on it. :)
I highly, highly agree with your statement regarding reputable breeders; I would never advise a beginner to get a pet-store snake under most circumstances. Not knowing their exact source, or sex, isn't a great way to start off; but if you're researching 8BallPythons, you are on the right track there!