Ball python possibly dying

I am with some of the others. Don't think now is the time for a new snake. Until you can keep it in the house, in a properly secured cage, no more snakes. It's not fair to the animal, that's part of being a responsible pet owner. I am sorry for your loss, please just focus on your beardie for now.

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Originally Posted by Missy King

I don't think you should be having snakes if you can't keep it in it's cage, and keep it's cage in the house where it won't freeze to death or burn it's belly or get spider bitten or whatever happened. Sad waste of snake.

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i honestly dont think you should have said tht, some people actually have buildings in which they have their snakes, so yeah.

While I understand what you were Saying Jason. I see what Missy King is saying as well, and a few other said the exact same thing. Yes, large scale breeders do use facilities that are large warehouses. But.... Those facilities are insulated, climate controlled, and set up for use as breeding facilities. They aren't house garages. Those two situations are compleatly different. I think the op has seen what errors he made and hopefully he will continue to make things as best he can for his remaining pets.


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IF (and this is a big IF) you are going to build another enclosure for a Ball that you are planning to keep in the garage, since you said your dad is a contractor ask him about good insulation. Tell him if they're dead set on you keeping your pet in the garage then they can at least help you make an enclosure that will keep it warm and healthy. He may not know about the specifics of keeping a snake, but I'm sure he knows how to insulate to keep in heat. Plan it all out, build it and TEST IT to make sure it WORKS before buying another Ball, I would hate to see you get another snake only for it to pass away.

It's true, a properly insulated cage would do the trick, although I still think it poses a big risk to the animal. If there were a power outage of some kind, the temperatures would quickly fall to lethal levels in the cage, even with insulation.
Obviously any sort of insulated cage design should have a very secure door, with a lock.

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Originally Posted by xFenrir

IF (and this is a big IF) you are going to build another enclosure for a Ball that you are planning to keep in the garage, since you said your dad is a contractor ask him about good insulation. Tell him if they're dead set on you keeping your pet in the garage then they can at least help you make an enclosure that will keep it warm and healthy. He may not know about the specifics of keeping a snake, but I'm sure he knows how to insulate to keep in heat. Plan it all out, build it and TEST IT to make sure it WORKS before buying another Ball, I would hate to see you get another snake only for it to pass away.

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I talked to my dad and now I can keep it in the house it just has to be in a tub not a tank. the tub doesn't take up too much space.

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Originally Posted by SidReptiles

I talked to my dad and now I can keep it in the house it just has to be in a tub not a tank. the tub doesn't take up too much space.

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Good! Now be sure you get the proper UTH, and a thermostat to control it or the plastic can get too hot. Tubs are much much easier to maintain. The humidity will be right. The temp will be easy to keep right. The ball will be happier and healthier.

Also!! Get large size binder clips or something similar for the 2 long sides of the tub so it can't push out once it's a bit larger. I recommend getting a sterelite tub with the good snap down latches on the ends and then a couple of these clips..


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In the largest size.. That way it will never escape and your family will be ok with it..

You'll need one of these too..
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Accurite weather station. Best thermometer to measure your hot/cold sides at the same time, plus the humidity. About $12 at Walmart.

Tub. I'd say get a 32qt Sterelite with side latches. This way it will work it's entire life if it's a male. Just be sure it has hide boxes as a baby.

UTH to fit about 1/3 the bottom.

Thermostat.

Accurite probed thermometer.

2 small plastic hide boxes. One for each side. You can cut an opening in cheap dollar store plastic cereal bowls since they grow out of them so fast as babies.

Water bowl.

And your snake should be happy and healthy. Plus you'll have it where you can pay more attention to it instead of in the garage. Just be sure you do everything right. Always latch the lid and never give your family any reason to change their mind.