Help! I found a ball python in the wild

Huh?

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Originally Posted by cweimer4

Congrats on the tank find and everything, glad to see the snake is doing well. I give u kudos. I wont let my ball anywhere near my neck. It just takes a trip and your adrenaline to rush before he/she squeezes and a snake the size you have there would easily take 3 grown men to get him off.. IF they were able to.

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Umm no. No it wouldn't.

It would take one average person to reach out and gently unwrap him. :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

This isn't a burmulated annaconda we're discussing here - it's a ball python. :rolleyes:


dr del

plexie noce but i bows a lot easier.. I got a snake cage I build tha the snakes can just about push the plexie and pop it out ifit was nnot for the fact I made theit areally tight fit.. the fram actually twisting cause i got o push on it to move it and now the cage is no longer square.. but it ok it only got ot last about 2 -3 years then it scrap. whe nthe old pair die off from old age.. this a cor nand ablack rat by the way and beennig my care since about 95 and both were already adult sized in length and thickness. so I guesing about 20 + years in age.

I love that you posted how he is doing. He is so beautiful and looks very content. I think I even saw a little snakey smile! :rolleyes: You should be so happy with yourself that you saved this very handsome man. :gj:




As for the person stating about the neck...:O are you flippin kidding me! I mean really...are you on the :8:

My BP's wrap around my 9 year olds neck and there is no problems and they will never be so strong that my son cannot take him off. And that is 9...not even an adult. Sorry to be so passionate about that...but it is statements like these that just add fuel to the fire.

Awwwwwww, what a sweetie! It's great to see him bonding so well to you! And his new tank is GORGEOUS! Wow, you got an awesome deal!

And as for anyone scared about a snake wrapping around their neck too hard, here's a tip on how to easily remove a python: start from the tail and unwrap. Easy as pie.

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Originally Posted by Jenn

Dear god I hope you're joking!!!!

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Not joking, they are a lot stronger then you realize. Even at a young age.

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Originally Posted by dr del

Huh?



Umm no. No it wouldn't.

It would take one average person to reach out and gently unwrap him. :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

This isn't a burmulated annaconda we're discussing here - it's a ball python. :rolleyes:


dr del

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If your adrenaline starts rushing they sense it and think your prey. Then theyd do the same to you as they do to a mouse. everytime u exhale itll squeeze harder. Once that happens one average size person cant gently unwrap its grip from your neck. (This coming from a breeder herself)

This is a really good story! Hope you and your BP work out. As for the person that said it would take "three grown men to unwrap" a BP from someones neck:colbert::confused::colbert: MY 9 yrs old daughter has a male BP thats about 36" long and she has no problem at all removing the sanke from her neck, arm, or hand! Just my 2cents

yay finally an update :) bout time :P

anyways keep on posting man!

I just found a ball python to, but this is insain!!!!!! He is a mojave!!!!!! I am so lucky:D!!!

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Originally Posted by cweimer4

If your adrenaline starts rushing they sense it and think your prey. Then theyd do the same to you as they do to a mouse. everytime u exhale itll squeeze harder. Once that happens one average size person cant gently unwrap its grip from your neck. (This coming from a breeder herself)

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Where are you getting this information....the only reason I ask....(Im not trying to be mean at all) is because it simply is false. I just wondered if you have read this somewhere as I would really like to review it. Trust me when I say this as I am not only a paranoid mommy with my human child...but the animals too. I would never of agreed for my son to have a BP had that been true. It is also the reason that I will not allow him to have a Burmese or a Boa. Just me....

Eventide is sooo right...the only thing you do is grab them by the tail and unwrap. For that matter...they probably would not like it but you could grab it by the head and unwrap. While BP's are very strong...they are very strong for their size. Their size being the key.

I just don't want for you to be worried about something that is really not possible.

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Originally Posted by cweimer4

If your adrenaline starts rushing they sense it and think your prey. Then theyd do the same to you as they do to a mouse. everytime u exhale itll squeeze harder. Once that happens one average size person cant gently unwrap its grip from your neck. (This coming from a breeder herself)

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Whomever convinced you that this is the truth needs to be sat down and given a good talking to. This is completely illogical and untrue. No matter if your adrenaline is flowing off the scale or not...in which case I'm not even sure if this is a situation where i'd be HOLDING a ball python or any snake for that matter...They are not so stupid that they would take you for a food item. rushing adrenaline does NOT change the snake's perspective of how big the thing it's wrapping itself around, is.

Not only that but, regardless of your false knowledge, they are NOT strong enough to need 3 grown men to unwrap them from anything. Doesn't happen.

rethink who you go to for your information. You aren't going to have an entire forum of long standing owners, breeders and enthusiasts telling you the complete opposite of what ONE person convinced you, if it were the truth.

Hi,

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Originally Posted by cweimer4

If your adrenaline starts rushing they sense it and think your prey. Then theyd do the same to you as they do to a mouse. everytime u exhale itll squeeze harder. Once that happens one average size person cant gently unwrap its grip from your neck. (This coming from a breeder herself)

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I'm sorry but every single part of this is completely untrue. :(

Tell your breeder she needs to read up on these snakes because her information is utter nonsense. :colbert:

Trust me I know how strong these animals are - and how strong they aren't.


dr del

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Originally Posted by cweimer4

If your adrenaline starts rushing they sense it and think your prey. Then theyd do the same to you as they do to a mouse. everytime u exhale itll squeeze harder. Once that happens one average size person cant gently unwrap its grip from your neck. (This coming from a breeder herself)

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I'm sorry - but you are incorrect. I'm also a breeder. I put ball pythons around my neck all the time. Sometimes they squeeze, I start to remove them starting from the tail, none will ever be stronger than I am (and I'm a woman).

There is no documented case of a ball python EVER strangling someone to death.

He's looking so good, and I'm so glad that you decided to keep him! Call me any time if you have any questions!

I think I can post a picture of that lid if you like. I'll get a pic tomorrow. It was very easy to build, wasn't expensive, and worked perfectly.

The hardest part was drilling the plexiglas so it wouldn't crack, you have to start out with a super fine bit and step up slowly or you'll ruin the plexiglas.

It is very sturdy, not overly heavy, and best of all it really helped my humidity in the large glass tank.

Gale

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Originally Posted by cweimer4

If your adrenaline starts rushing they sense it and think your prey. Then theyd do the same to you as they do to a mouse. everytime u exhale itll squeeze harder. Once that happens one average size person cant gently unwrap its grip from your neck. (This coming from a breeder herself)

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put your hand on your neck. breathe in, breathe out. no change in size. It is your chest cavity that 'heaves' and whatnot.

This is one of the more outlandish posts I've seen defended. Seriously, BPs are less dangerous than kittens.

Good to see this happy update and that photo. :)

If you do get fake plants from a craft store, don't make the mistake I did by getting the type with round links holding it together like a garland. My li'l BP got badly trapped in a link and woke me up with the sound of his thrashing.

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Originally Posted by rabernet

He's looking so good, and I'm so glad that you decided to keep him! Call me any time if you have any questions!

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thanks~! I still want to get him sexed but I want to get him comfortable first. I picked him up this morning and put him in the tank and he scooted around in there like there was no tomorrow!

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Originally Posted by Patricia

Good to see this happy update and that photo. :)

If you do get fake plants from a craft store, don't make the mistake I did by getting the type with round links holding it together like a garland. My li'l BP got badly trapped in a link and woke me up with the sound of his thrashing.

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that must have been so scary :tears:

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Originally Posted by straydog1980

thanks~! I still want to get him sexed but I want to get him comfortable first. I picked him up this morning and put him in the tank and he scooted around in there like there was no tomorrow!

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He should settle down in a couple of days. If he still stays very active during the day - constantly roaming - he's stressed out by the larger enclosure. Add more hides and coverage at that point to help him settle.

It's normal for him to be exploring a new home and look for "weak spots" for escape, but once he's satisfied his initial checking things out, he should retreat to one of his hides.

I'm free on weekends, and sexing isn't too stressful - whenever you're ready!

FINALLY, I CAN STRETCH!

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Originally Posted by straydog1980

FINALLY, I CAN STRETCH!

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Lookin good!!!

Just a couple quick comments first, wow on the killer BP theory. Of course thats completely untrue but I want to comment on the misconception we humans have. We are large strong animals. Civilization has made us weak and mostly thats not a bad thing. There is a point though, where you have to look at the animal you are afraid of and realize that you could kill it with your bare hands easily if your life depended on it. I care for my BP dearly but I could easily break her neck if I needed to. A cat is a monster compared to a BP. You have nothing to fear from either unless you are a rodent.

A quick note on your husbandry. Your snake wants a hide that is small and literally hides it. If you can see the snake the snake would probably like something a little more secure feeling. If you search this site you will find some great DIY hides as well as hides you can buy. I use reptile basics hides and like them a lot.

oh, he was only out and about to explore his new home. He's already receded to the large hide I made in the corner for him. Now he just lays in there most of the day with his head poking out, unless he's thirsty.

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Originally Posted by straydog1980

oh, he was only out and about to explore his new home. He's already receded to the large hide I made in the corner for him. Now he just lays in there most of the day with his head poking out, unless he's thirsty.

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Its hard to tell from pictures but it looks like the there is one whole side of the box that is open. Maybe thats just in the picture but a good hide should be tight with an opening just big enough for your snake to get in and out.

The only hide you can see in the picture above is no longer in the enclosure. I've got a new one, larger than that.

It only has one opening, with all other sides covered. It's not "tight" per se, he can move pretty freely in there, but it certainly isn't stressing him out. He's very comfortable in there. Usually when I get in in the morning, all I can see is his head. As soon as I turn the light on he starts to poke his head out. He spends most of the day just sitting with his head near the opening.

I also finally measured him this morning. He's right at 36 inches. Is that full grown?

naah not full grown....At only 3 feet you should see some size increase in the future. Especially if it turns out to be female :P i love this thread...such a good ending for that snake, it would have ended much worst had you not found it

ooo i did have one quick question

i saw in one of your earlier posts you had mentioned the snake ''clicked" at you when you stroked it....this is a common first sign of Respiratory infection....would have seemed understandable for him to have gotten a RI from being lost outside...have you heard any other noises coming from him? any more clicking or raspy sounds...he seems comfy enough with you now to not be hissing...so of course if he is as quiet as a mouse then you may have helped him just in time for his own immune system to kick in :banana:

Any update? Just read the ENTIRE thread and I am hooked!

Agreed, total win, require update!

I would also like to see an update on how your "wild" ball python is doing. Just finished reading the thread up to now, very interesting and cool story.

I know that this is a very old post but great job by you resueing a ball python. Do you still have the little guy? If you do, how is he doing?

Sending a pm telling him to check thread would work better. he hasnt been on in like 10 days so i doubt he will see this

I work for a Pest Control company myself...I wish one of my techs would find a BP. They do bring me spiders. I once had a wolf spider but had to free her because of baby spiders...then had a black widow female for over 6 months

Yea! With Kaorte's help I brought this back! :banana:

LOL. Anyways I'm really hoping for an update soon my self!

I know someone must have his number! :D

kinda funny i searched for this thread last night.... and was about to try to bring it back to life but didnt!

Move a Coke machine - get a Ball Python! Why can't I have luck like that? First, though VERY late - you've restored my hope in humanity. Congrats on all you have done and were willing to go through with an open mind. Seems like it paid off. Throughout the thread you could see how you were getting more and more attached to it.

Anyways Straydog what is goin' on?

Has the wife decided that it could move home and become a true total family member yet?

Has Kismet been sexed?

Inquiring minds want to know! Can't keep a thread like this goin' for this long and let it die now! How's the little guy/gal doing? I'll check back later...

PS - Kismet is fine, but I would have named it "Cola"!

This is great! the events truly do unfold like a movie... i just read through this whole thing... soo funn

and now we are at the part where the show just ENDS and we are all left in suspense... wondering what will happen next.

and straydog! that is awesome! great job on everything!

lol i wish I could get that lucky sicne i am moving a coke machine everytime I redo th reptile room I loveto be finding bll pythons all the time :banana:

I'm almost tempted to PM him just to see what is going on...

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Originally Posted by mrmertz

I'm almost tempted to PM him just to see what is going on...

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do itttt

I just finished reading this thread and even though it's months old I just wanted to say Cheers! to a fellow rescuer. Awesome story!

Very cool story :D Great job on saving the little guy, I'd love to move a coke machine and pick-up a new pet...

Well I PM'ed him just now. We'll see what happens...

Awesome thread!

I read the whole things and have some comments if I could.

1) Killer ball pythons? :D :taz::snake::taz:

2) How is the little guy doing?

3) Did you convince the wifey yet?

4) Has he been sexed?

5) You goin' NOWHERE!! lmao

6) Do we need to hunt you down and lock you up next to a computer just to get updates? Apparently you dont realize how obsessed we snake keepers can be :D I'll give you 3 days.. Then your a marked man :D

7) Your awesome for saving this little guy.. Thanks!

Im glad he just didnt freak out call animal control then when they show up see him sitting on the snake with its head cut off :rolleyes:

Aww, poor little guy! Good thing you found him :)

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Originally Posted by mrmertz

Move a Coke machine - get a Ball Python! Why can't I have luck like that? First, though VERY late - you've restored my hope in humanity. Congrats on all you have done and were willing to go through with an open mind. Seems like it paid off. Throughout the thread you could see how you were getting more and more attached to it.

Anyways Straydog what is goin' on?

Has the wife decided that it could move home and become a true total family member yet?

Has Kismet been sexed?

Inquiring minds want to know! Can't keep a thread like this goin' for this long and let it die now! How's the little guy/gal doing? I'll check back later...

PS - Kismet is fine, but I would have named it "Cola"!

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Cola is doing great, thanks! (I renamed him, because your name is way better)

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The wife is still not convinced for me to bring him home, but everyone in the office has adopted him :D

All my employees really like him, and even my boss likes to watch when he gets fed. I'm still the only one that handles him, but he gets no shortage of love or attention in my office!

He has not been sexed, I'm nervous to do it myself and even though Rabernet has offered it would be difficult to meet up with her so it hasn't happened yet.

I got him a piece of driftwood recently that he has really taken to. He's also becoming quite a bit more social and enjoys laying out during the day!

He is very happy, very well fed, and just completed a perfect shed a few weeks ago! Thanks for asking!

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Glad to hear little Cola is doing well. Good for you :D

As far as the name.. I was privy to Kismet my self..

Perhaps a dual name is in order?

Cola Kismet?

Kismet Cola?

hehe

Awesome to hear he's doing good. Keep working on the Wifey. Maybe bring her to work and have her meet Cola???