Re: Poor Python died... looking for a reason
Not to change the topic of where this post was going and the > um < cough>
debate on temps but did anyone notice the location of the poster who's bp died??
It's San Juan PR. Now I have only been to PR about 4-5 times in all different seasons but very seldom does it get cold there. Mostly in the low 80's.
I am wondering how with a heat lamp it was only 85? And a whole lot of places do not have A/C. For the tank to get in the low 70's I think would be a tad hard.
Something seems off.
Re: Poor Python died... looking for a reason
That's something I also noticed when reading that book.
As a matter of fact, they do not provide any supplemental heating to their ball pythons except to brooding females.
They are also located in Texas, so the climate there is much more conducive to keeping reptiles.
Just goes to reinforce Adam's point that there are many ways to successfully keep ball pythons.
Re: Poor Python died... looking for a reason
Haha, Brad you're funny :) It's currently about 27 here(central TX) with ice and yuck everywhere. I want to go curl up with some my snakes in their warm tubs. "Anyone have an open tub in their rack I'd fit in?"
Mine are kept at a constant 84/95, humidity ranges from 52-60% and are happy, healthy, eating VERY well, etc. No one has neurologic problems, and no one has burnt bellies. Warm Balls are happy Balls are feeding Balls are breeding Balls. Which also makes for a happy Ball Keeper :-D
Re: Poor Python died... looking for a reason
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Originally Posted by SatanicIntention
Haha, Brad you're funny :) It's currently about 27 here(central TX) with ice and yuck everywhere. I want to go curl up with some my snakes in their warm tubs. "Anyone have an open tub in their rack I'd fit in?"
Mine are kept at a constant 84/95, humidity ranges from 52-60% and are happy, healthy, eating VERY well, etc. No one has neurologic problems, and no one has burnt bellies. Warm Balls are happy Balls are feeding Balls are breeding Balls. Which also makes for a happy Ball Keeper :-D
I'm just impressed with how many times you said Balls in that post!
Re: Poor Python died... looking for a reason
Yes, well, I aim to please! *giggle* :cool:
Re: Poor Python died... looking for a reason
Not to drag things too far afield from the great temperature debate (:P ) ....but something that came almost immediately to me when reading the original sad post...
He says he's had the snake for a year, but describes it as 15-18 inches long. That does not sound like a snake that is thriving and growing. My first guess would not be temperature issues (although I agree that they were likely cool enough to cause RI as well)....but I thought "parasites." The snake ate...but if internal parasites were leaching off all the nutrients, the poor thing would not have grown...and eventually starved to death. :(
But whatever the cause, I am very sorry for your loss.
Re: Poor Python died... looking for a reason
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Originally Posted by SatanicIntention
Haha, Brad you're funny :) It's currently about 27 here(central TX) with ice and yuck everywhere. I want to go curl up with some my snakes in their warm tubs. "Anyone have an open tub in their rack I'd fit in?"
Mine are kept at a constant 84/95, humidity ranges from 52-60% and are happy, healthy, eating VERY well, etc. No one has neurologic problems, and no one has burnt bellies. Warm Balls are happy Balls are feeding Balls are breeding Balls. Which also makes for a happy Ball Keeper :-D
Wow...and it was 75 degrees here yesterday in VA...the world must be coming to an end, I know it.
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Wow...and it was 75 degrees here yesterday in VA...the world must be coming to an end, I know it.
yeah i was thinking the same thing.it's been so cold here(like in the 30's-50's) that i think it's gonna be a new record since it never gets this cold in SoCal.
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Originally Posted by SatanicIntention
Yes, well, I aim to please! *giggle* :cool:
AKA having a BALL :P ,sorry i could not resist!
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I do have sympathy for anyone that chooses to challenge Adam on his board. :D
LOL I do to! Buuuut I also really like it when Adam doesn't beat around the bush and make it all worded sweet and nice. Sweet and nice is good but being blunt and honest is a good thing too. I'd rather have someone straight up tell me how something is, is supposed to be, or that I'm wrong, etc instead of acting nice and stepping on eggshells with what they have to or need to say/tell to me..
Have I gotten my feelings hurt/stepped on while being here? OH YEAH and I'll admit Adam and others have told me "off" on how stuff is and that hey I'm wrong and why I'm wrong. Did I listen to them - OH YEAH! Did I learn something from it - YUP! :)
