Re: Completely New! Need help!
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Originally Posted by
Emily Hubbard
So glad you are here and want to do what is best for these animals!
As stated, once a week feeding is a good schedule. The prey's hips should be as wide as the widest part of the snake. Little snake, little food, big snake, big food.
Ball pythons need humidity between 50-60%, and up to 75-80% while they are in shed. If you are using a heat lamp exclusively, I can almost guarantee the humidity is too low.
BPs MUSTMUSTMUST have a water dish, like all animals. The water should be changed daily to every other day, or as soon as the snake gets it dirty. If you can only provide heat with a lamp, place the water dish under the lamp to increase humidity. Switch to an under tank heater on one side if you can.
Make sure they have a heat gradient, a hot and cold side, and a place to hide on each side. The hides should be JUST big enough for the snake. They like to cram themselves into tiny places to feel secure. Shoe boxes are fine for the bigger ones, but try something smaller for the little guys. If the are at a pet store, there should be plenty of hides for sale! Grab some off the shelf and say it's good marketing to show them in the display habitats. :) It is!
I applaud you for caring! Pet shop animals NEED keepers who research and care about their well being. A healthy snake is much more likely to be adopted. Maybe even one of them by YOU, trust me, they win you over fast!
Good luck!
I guess I forgot to add, there are water bowls and the water is changed daily.
