Possible plans ok?

Thank you. While I was at walmart last night I looked at the sterlite tubs there. The only little thing I dont like about planning to purchase an animal as shy to space as a BP at a show( which is where I want to get one) , is you never know what you're going to come out with. I can say I want a hatchling but a yearling could really catch my attention and nothing is stopping me from leaving with it. That's why Im sort of trying to plan on the slightly bigger side. But for the sake of the animal it looks like Im going to have to stick with my plans of a hatchling and get a smaller tub (if I get a BP at all). Also, the email hasnt been brought up. He read it, but hasnt said anything.

If he still hasn't brought the e-mail up (I'm replying like, half a day late :P) he's probably waiting for you to tell him to his face everything you said in the e-mail, to see if you really meant it all. Kinda like a test lol. I came home one day with a couple snakes without ever mentioning it to my dad, and he said that since I was working and making my own money, it's my decision on what to spend it. But, now that I've got so many, I've got to pay the electricity bill because of my space heater and then all of the heat pads, etc. lol.

And if you're worried about getting a yearling or a bigger BP, just go buy a smaller tub, and when you see that bigger ball, picture the small tub and walk away :D

I though about that last night. He's sick right now,so Im going to wait until later in the week to bring it up. I also have 1 fish from when I was like 7 that's still alive and kicking. Im trying to get my friend to take it for his community tank. That'll get rid of the annoying water sound in my room and the little extra cost of running it. I wish my dad was like that. I told him I'd give him some money towards the bill! Oh well. We'll see how it turns out. If it doesnt end good I'll eventually turn into a 3 year old over time and beg! :bow: J/k

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If it doesnt end good I'll eventually turn into a 3 year old over time and beg! :bow: J/k

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:D:D :gj: best of luck!

haha you sound like me as a kid! I was always trying to bring new animals home, but unfortunately my house was always too small. Then finally we moved and now things are different, but I got some tips for you. First, like you said, try to down size the collection. Maybe part with something you don't want. Second, really sit down with him, and talk responsibly. Don't get all excited when he starts to say no, cuz it will happen. I'm pretty sure he isn't worried about the electric, probably costs like 5 doallars a month tops lol. Just be patient give him some time to think it over, and have sometime to not be getting nagged at lol.

But yeah, you might want to look into a few more things before you get your snake. One thing is the temp of your home, cuz that is a bit cool. Ambient temperature is pretty important with these guys, and if you can't keep it above 75 you might run into porblems down then line. Having the flexxwat on both sides might not work without setting the other side at 90 or so as well...you'd be surprised to how little UTH's do in regards to ambient temp. Look into a space heater for your room, but again costs of running something like that might be something your father is against. I know I was having this same probelm, cuz thats what my home runs at, I keep them in my bedroom, and I have a space heater right in front of their tubs. Besides rasing the temp in the room, insulating is the only other method your gonna have.

Another thing to express to your dad is the maitenece involved for BP's really isn't that much...People on here might disagree with me, but honestly I don't think it is that hard. As long as you do plenty of research you will be fine. Cleaning is simple, feeding is easy, and cheap for the most part, and after you have all the supplies it's pretty much smooth sailing. Just stay on this website in case you run into problems though, cuz everyone is very helpful on here. Also ball's are a great begginer snake due to their docile nature. Maybe he thinks its some big snake thats just going to end up being a head ache because it won't be tame or something.

Also, go with a baby my friend. It really is fun watching them grow and if your going with bins its not like you going to be spending lots of money on enclosures, get a 15qt for the hatchling, and bump it up to a 32 qt once they get bigger and so on. Another act of good measure would be to set the tank up prior to your purchase. You don't want to be running into temp/humidity problems while you have your snake, best to have all that worked out before hand. If you wanna see my tubs and how I got everything set up, let me know dude, I'll be happy to help!

Good Luck!!

~Alex

What kind of thermostat were you planning to use to control the flexwatt? It can get extremely hot if it is not controlled. If you're going to run flexwatt on both sides of the tub you're going to need to have a thermostat for each side.

lmao dude that is exactly what i was just gonna write !! Soooo weird!!! But yeah man, thermostats are deffinately a MUST with them. When I got my snake, I used a rheostat at first, but they really are a pain. If the temp in your room fluxuates a lot then, there really not a good idea. Actually, dont get one period. Just get a thermostat. But something you should know before buying one. BEWARRE OF IDIOTS! There really aren't too mant pet shops around me that sell thermostats, or even know what they are. Chances are if you go to petco, petsmart, or something like that, and you ask for a thrermostat, they will most likely bring you to the thermometers. Order online, and buy one that is worth a damn, don't waste your money on piece of crap ones. Also!!! When you buy thermometers, buy the one from walmart that is three in one. Its a hygro, a thermo, and probe thermo as well. So you get your ambient temps, hot side temps, and your humidity levels all on one thermo, 11 bucks too, cant beat it!!

Thank you! I was planning on getting 2 Ranco thermostats from reptile basics.The ambient temp was also something was trying to figure out. I have my leopard gecko cage on one of those wire shelves. The space over it is clear and it is noticably warmer on the top when I put my hand up there. Im thinking that will bump the ambient temp up to where it needs to be.

Hi, well your passionate and sound dedicated! As you have already got a good collection of Exotic pets, your Dad sounds quite cool in his defence, some parents won't even allow their kids any pets .full stop,and a lot of parents would rule out snakes, spiders etc because of the usual fears and misconceptions that ppl have towards anything they don't understand, so your a lot luckier than some. My mum would not let me have a motorbike , i wanted a motorcrosser, ..even now as an adult, she says that she'll disown me if i ever get a bike:colbert:!!!

Hope you get your python sometime soon, i have a norm and a bumblebee.speaking of wanting things badly...my rep shop has a scrub python for sale for £150 (cheap)...my fav snake ever!! but i know im not experienced enough or have the room for a snake that may get to 11ft................BUMMER!!!!:taz:

It doesnt looke like Im getting one any time soon guys. My mom knew I wanted one before X-mas and she just told me how they were arguing becasue she was going to take me the the Maryland expo to get one and my dad wouldnt let her. He told her flatout he doesnt like them, I have enough, and I dont need anymore. If she couldnt get him to give in there's no way I will. He's still sick so I've not talked to him yet. Honestly, I dont think he'll take it seriously anyway. She said he just laughed when she told him i want a BP. Oh well guys, I'll see what he has to say to me when he feels better. :(