Newbie to the site & GOT MY FIST BP TODAY!!!

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Originally Posted by jfulcher

OK....! I got the heat set with a human heat pad for now... It's holding a good temp.

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Those tend to just shut off after awhile and will get more than hot enough to burn your snake.

You need to get a thermostat to control the heat or your going to have a burnt snake sooner than later. If you were unprepared and uneducated to properly care for the animal from the beginning, why did you get it? Same concept as having a baby without a car seat and diapers. Do what you can ASAP to get the temps dialed in PROPERLY for your animal.

... just trying to help and for the viewers wanting to get a Ball... BE PREPARED FIRST!!!!!

Congrats on the new snake(s).

However there are a few issues that I see.
1) Lack of thermostat. - This controls the heating pad, otherwise your heating pad can burn your snake. They can get up to 130+ degrees when unregulated.

2) You have 2 ball pythons in the same enclosure? Did you Quarantine the new snake? While it can be done, it's not recommended to house 2 ball pythons together for purposes other than breeding. Especially for new keepers.

3) I suggest blacking out the sides and back of your enclosure. It will make your baby feel more secure. The baby who hasn't eaten is probably stressed out from moving to a new place. So leave your snake alone for a week. Do not touch or handle him. Then try feeding him in his enclosure in a week.

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Originally Posted by jfulcher

So he was lonely... And I handle my snakes daily!

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Also, snakes don't get lonely. Anthropomorphizing is a no no. :P
BPs are solitary non-social animals.
Since you're handling your snakes daily, this is probably why your new baby isn't eating.

I'd be careful with the 2 snakes in the same enclosure. I tried this when i first got my BPs and it REALLY did not work out. They almost killed each other. Luckily i saw what was happening and separated them immediately. They say it "can" be done, but i STRONGLY advise against it. You may think it looks "cute" when theyre laying on each other but it actually is dominance for the best spot and it is stressful for them. Hope this helps a little, good luck with your new additions.

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Originally Posted by satomi325

Congrats on the new snake(s).

However there are a few issues that I see.
1) Lack of thermostat. - This controls the heating pad, otherwise your heating pad can burn your snake. They can get up to 130+ degrees when unregulated.

2) You have 2 ball pythons in the same enclosure? Did you Quarantine the new snake? While it can be done, it's not recommended to house 2 ball pythons together for purposes other than breeding. Especially for new keepers.

3) I suggest blacking out the sides and back of your enclosure. It will make your baby feel more secure. The baby who hasn't eaten is probably stressed out from moving to a new place. So leave your snake alone for a week. Do not touch or handle him. Then try feeding him in his enclosure in a week.

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THIS^. Very good advice.

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Originally Posted by satomi325

Also, snakes don't get lonely. Anthropomorphizing is a no no. :P
BPs are solitary non-social animals.
Since you're handling your snakes daily, this is probably why your new baby isn't eating.

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This is also very true. They don't like or want to be handled, they put up with it.

Just to add to the very good advice on setup that has already been posted here, please check out the site caresheet. Also, there are no such morphs as a "high yellow" or a "honey pastel", so I would take your pet store's input with an enormous grain of salt. You have a very nice-looking normal, which goes for $10-50, depending on the seller.