Re: Getting a ball python, have a few questions
anyone know a good breeder? just in case my friend's mom falls through.
i'm in orlando and would much rather drive and go pick a snake up than have it shipped. If BPs are as easily stressed as they say i'd rather transport it myself.
Re: Getting a ball python, have a few questions
There is a few people on this board from Orlando that might know.
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Doesn't that support my point?
The other thing is that it's probably easier to control the temps, and have a nice gradient, in a larger enclosure.
I don't think it does, for this reason. Since they are in their hide a vast majority of the time, why do they need a 75 gal tank? or even something much larger.
On larger enclosures I don't think so. I have heard the exact opposite from experienced herpers. I live in South Florida where the humidity outside is a constant 70-90% most of the year. That being said I have a 20 gal long and in order to maintain temp/humidity I have foil covering 80% of my screen top and I still have to mist to keep it at 60%. For sheds I have to put a towel on top of it to be able to keep humidity around 70%. In a larger enclosure I feel this will be much harder.
Re: Getting a ball python, have a few questions
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Originally Posted by jwarriner
Doesn't that support my point?
The other thing is that it's probably easier to control the temps, and have a nice gradient, in a larger enclosure.
It's actually much harder to control temps and overall environment in a large enclosure.
BUT....to anyone who can't/won't be swayed by the words of those who have tried it and moved on to tubs or smaller enclosures....I say GO FOR IT. :gj: Get your ball python the biggest glass tank you can afford and fit in your room. Enjoy it! And if it works out for you, that's awesome. Not ALL ball pythons are completely shy and timid. You could very well get one that doesn't care a whit about the size or openness of its enclosure. And you may enjoy the increased amount of hands-on attention required to maintain the environment and to keep it clean.
And if you should happen to end up with a ball python that refuses to eat for weeks and months on end....maybe....just maybe...consider the idea of a smaller tank or tub. ;)
Re: Getting a ball python, have a few questions
You can put your snake in any size enclousure you like as long as you know and understand the potential problems... I keep my snakes in larger enclosures then probably 99% of the people on here and have never had a problem eat, shedder, pooper whatever. Most important part of owning a ball python is heat/humidity. When people give out their advice on here its based off of what is going to work 100% of the time. Can you choose a different route and get the same results? sure you can but that is a decision a BP owner with experience should make... Once youve got it down and know pretty much everything invovled in taking care of BP you can make whatever changes you would like... with that said when people give out advice its with the impression the owner knows nothing.
Im not too sure about your comment on "more exensive cleaning"... Takes me just as long to clean out a 4x2x1.5 cage as it does a 66qt tub... Temp gradient isnt challenging either... if its glass.. yes much harder... wood/plastic... same as a tub.
I say stay away from glass and get a big tub(96qt)... when/if you feel your snake has outgrown his tub you can build one out wood or buy a plastic cage.
