Re: Temp. Graidiante, why have it?
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Originally Posted by ReptileFan
Also tests show that Bps have difficulty feeling extreme heat ith thier belly scales so they would notice a 103 spike thats how they typically get burned. However they do detect heat much better with thier scales on the back which is why you rrarely see back burns.
Considering that ball pythons are a terrestrial species...all my logic and reasoning would actually lead me to infer that the exact opposite is true. Why would an animal that doesn't bask out in the open and feels its way around tight burrows be more sensitive on the part of their body that contacts the ground the least?
Re: Temp. Graidiante, why have it?
Some of them do become more use to you and will come around but some are just shy and don't like to be bothered. I have 2 girls that just WILL NOT come out of their hides...but they are still cool and I hope that with a little handling and "trust" they will become a little more active. :yes:
Either way...they are the coolest ;)
Re: Temp. Graidiante, why have it?
:) Of course! The book ball pythons of the world by the barkers states this as well as several other books and articles. They tested this several times asked around ect. to gather this info the barker book is a great book for any ball python keeper and it will tell you a ton of info.
Re: Temp. Graidiante, why have it?
if they are in tight burrows their back scales would probaly touch just as much. They dont need feeling to detect the heat they have labial pits. This is simply what i have heard/read
Re: Temp. Graidiante, why have it?
I've just got a random question that may or may not have to do with what you asked. Are both of your hides identical? I've read that BPs will choose security (a preferred hide) over thermoregulation...if you've got two different hides, it could make him choose to hide on one side over the other.
Re: Temp. Graidiante, why have it?
BTW...how old is your snake?
Re: Temp. Graidiante, why have it?
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Originally Posted by AzureN1ght
I've just got a random question that may or may not have to do with what you asked. Are both of your hides identical? I've read that BPs will choose security (a preferred hide) over thermoregulation...if you've got two different hides, it could make him choose to hide on one side over the other.
yup, they are 100% identical, they are the exacte same shape and size. and they actually face each other and are both located on the back wall of the tank. so if you look out of the hide you will be looking directely into the other one. I figured that made the most sense and would make him feel more secure then with the hides facing out to the room...I do plan to get some mroe plants to give him even more privacy to encourage him to come out of his little hide.
Re: Temp. Graidiante, why have it?
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Originally Posted by jeffnme
BTW...how old is your snake?
Really wish I knew, we tried to measure him/her (still havent gotten it sex'd yet) and its right around 20-21 inches.
Re: Temp. Graidiante, why have it?
There no edit button on post? I called my buddy who owns the pet store that gave me the snake and he said its about 6 months old.
Re: Temp. Graidiante, why have it?
with my snakes i have noticed that the nervous ones would come out more when they feel more secure. usually i keep handling to a minimum with these snakes and keep them away from traffic heavy areas. i also add a background to three sides of the enclosure to help with security. after keeping this up for months they become less shy. it works for me. maybe try it out.
