I appear to be getting ready for my first brb and I have some questions...

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Originally Posted by gaitedappy

I'll probably use a couple of binder clips and put a text book on it. I have my zoology book just sitting around and its heavy enough to keep the lid on I think.


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Oooh, now this I would be careful of... Binder clips are good, really anything that will actually physically secure the lid to the tank is dependable, but putting heavy things on top of the tank is not sufficient. My friend's BCC escaped twice because he shoved things between the lid and the shelf over it, and she still got out. So just use caution--as a baby your snakey will probably not escape, but when s/he gets bigger, stronger, and more curious, I would stick with something more dependable. :)

I went with a combo of clips and book. He's still tiny for now so I'll get a few more clips when he grows


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Hi everyone I am new to owning a bp this is my unsexed although I refer to him as he an he's called milo he's a year old eats 1 mouse a week I was wondering how often should he poo when should I worry he'd
bin fed on the day I brought him and has had another mouse 7 days later I've had him 10 days and he hasn't pooped yet?

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Hi everyone I am new to owning a bp this is my unsexed although I refer to him as he an he's called milo he's a year old eats 1 mouse a week I was wondering how often should he poo when should I worry he'd
bin fed on the day I brought him and has had another mouse 7 days later I've had him 10 days and he hasn't pooped yet?

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Since he is new he/she is probably still a little stressed from the new environment and sounds ... It will take a few weeks (providing you let the snake be with no handling for one solid week "recommended") for the snake to adjust to its new home and relax

One mouse a week for a one year old snake sounds like the snake may be getting underfed slightly, but that all depends on your snakes weight and size

Congrats on your new Ball! :gj:

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Proper little rainforest :)

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One mouse a week for a one year old snake sounds like the snake may be getting underfed slightly, but that all depends on your snakes weight and size

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My yearling BRB's are all fed on a 10-14 day schedule. Remember they are kept at lower temperatures, so they digest prey more slowly and have slower metabolisms than ball pythons.

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My yearling BRB's are all fed on a 10-14 day schedule. Remember they are kept at lower temperatures, so they digest prey more slowly and have slower metabolisms than ball pythons.

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What are your temps for your BRBs versus your BPs if you don't mind me asking?

No that kind of temps can kill.

Yeah, sorry--In my original post I confused temp with humidity requirements for BRBs.