Python aggression.

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Originally Posted by Kaorte

Well, I am 99.9% sure the aggression is because he is housed with another snake. That will not change unless they are separated. If you really want to keep the aggressive one, try plastic housing. It is cheap and easy:
http://ball-pythons.net/modules/Sect...warticle&id=40

If you really can't manage it, try to put him up for adoption.

Personally I think it is a tad bit irresponsible of you to have two snakes when you cannot care for them both. I think it is also not so good that you are more willing to get rid of him than you are to give him all you can give.

And no, their "fangs" cannot bite through gloves. They can barely get through skin :P

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I am giving him what I can. But of course I am not willing to let him bite for however many times it will take just see if it might cure his case of aggression. I will be buying a tub for him probably.

Btw I have been taking care of them both fine. I'd just rather be able to handle them both. They love to eat ;D

Ball pythons don't have traditional fangs, they just have teeth. If you need a picture i can find one.

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Originally Posted by cinderbird

Ball pythons don't have traditional fangs, they just have teeth. If you need a picture i can find one.

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See I had know idea of this. I am a ball python lover and yes I am still learning about these creatures. And also yes, I am one of those people that spontaneously bought one at the local pet store. But buying them has changed my view on animals.

And I picture would be great.

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Originally Posted by Joe Cope

See I had know idea of this. I am a ball python lover and yes I am still learning about these creatures. And also yes, I am one of those people that spontaneously bought one at the local pet store. But buying them has changed my view on animals.

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even if it was a spontaneous purchase, you are looking to educate yourself on these animals and that is the BEST thing you can do for them and yourself.

there is SO much info out there and coming here starts to let you wade through it. each keeper does things differently. I know the way i keep my snakes now is much different than a few years ago when i got my first one. its all about what works for you, your budget and your collection.

In the end, another snake lover can only help the hobby.

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Originally Posted by cinderbird

even if it was a spontaneous purchase, you are looking to educate yourself on these animals and that is the BEST thing you can do for them and yourself.

there is SO much info out there and coming here starts to let you wade through it. each keeper does things differently. I know the way i keep my snakes now is much different than a few years ago when i got my first one. its all about what works for you, your budget and your collection.

In the end, another snake lover can only help the hobby.

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Yes, I have had my first BP for probably five months now. And my second for about 3 months. And I have come to love them. I know the basics of them. And I have found feeding them inside there cage or in a small container with a lid is most effective. Feeding them in the tub is a big no no for me. The tub is too big and way too cold it seems.

But I plan to improve the way I care for them. And I will separate them. But no one has given me the yay or nay for the divider idea.

Thank you for being kind and not assuming I am irresponsible for silly things...

A divider will also work. :) :gj:

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Originally Posted by Kaorte

A divider will also work. :) :gj:

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Do you have an idea how to design such a thing?

If not I will just make my Dad make one :P

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Originally Posted by Joe Cope

Do you have an idea how to design such a thing?

If not I will just make my Dad make one :P

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The first thing that comes to mind (at least from my artistic mind) would be a piece of sand blasted (frosted) acrylic. Then just use some sealant to hold it in place. That way the divider is secure and they can't see each other. :)

I feel you I really do. It's hard when you get attached to a snake to let it go. I had a snake(white lip python) that I loved dearly and she was awesome. She never bit or struck at me, but I couldn't give her the requirements she needed or the attention, So I gave her to somebody who had the accomodations for her. I still miss her dearly but i'm sure shes a lot happier now. I hear you on the money part, and space. Tub's like mentioned before are a cheap way, or you can go on craigs list and find cheap aquariums. 20 Gallons are fine and pretty in-expensive. Hopefully everything works out for you though.

Yeah, I feel like a total newbie though. Which I am. But this forum has helped a lot and I plan on soon not being a newbie any longer. I fed the little one today and she/he didn't even attempt to bite me which is a good sign. She/he only ate one fuzzy though. She/he wouldn't have a second. I will try again tomorrow. Which I probably shouldn't :P But I'm sure she/he will eat it.

Thanks everyone. You all will probably see me a lot on here now. :)