Coffee Bean progression thread

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Originally Posted by oodaT

That stance is just screaming "dont let that finger/hand slip in front of my face" :D

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she nicked me before that first photo [emoji6]

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Originally Posted by tttaylorrr

i was so happy to see her attitude change; she'll be my gentle giant in no time.

look at the difference in body language!
https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...1f680c2a19.jpg

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WOW she looks HUGE!!

good job gurls!

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Originally Posted by Ax01

WOW she looks HUGE!!

good job gurls!

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i can't believe it either. (,:
i can't wait for her to shed out to weigh her!!! she really is getting big. she can NOT fit in the small hides anymore, and i feel like she's cramped in the 15qt. next tub size up is 32qt and i worry if that's too big a jump, but i'm sure she'll be fine.

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Originally Posted by tttaylorrr

i can't believe it either. (,:
next tub size up is 32qt and i worry if that's too big a jump, but i'm sure she'll be fine.

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I house all my young ball pythons (from approximately 90g to 800g) in 30-31 qt IRIS tubs as their "grow up" enclosures prior to moving them into a final, larger enclosure. Occasionally I will have to add additional clutter for the smaller snakes, but overall, I have had very few issues with this approach.

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Originally Posted by Regius_049

I house all my young ball pythons (from approximately 90g to 800g) in 30-31 qt IRIS tubs as their "grow up" enclosures prior to moving them into a final, larger enclosure. Occasionally I will have to add additional clutter for the smaller snakes, but overall, I have had very few issues with this approach.

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thank you for the reply! that makes me feel better about the switch. i think after she sheds out i'll move her!

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Originally Posted by tttaylorrr

i was so happy to see her attitude change; she'll be my gentle giant in no time.

look at the difference in body language!
https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...1f680c2a19.jpg

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@the first image: SHE ATTAC

She looks so much more relaxed in the second picture! Wow! Maze tried to get me twice her first shed, no problems since. That first shed with new people must be super scary! lol. Lil Bean's getting it, though. Maybe she'll become more friendly with time?

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Originally Posted by Starscream

@the first image: SHE ATTAC

She looks so much more relaxed in the second picture! Wow! Maze tried to get me twice her first shed, no problems since. That first shed with new people must be super scary! lol. Lil Bean's getting it, though. Maybe she'll become more friendly with time?

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with time, weight and regular handling. user @zina10 suggested shorter, more frequent handling sessions and they've been working out wonderfully for her. :aww:

Awww she's getting so big!!

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Originally Posted by tttaylorrr

with time, weight and regular handling. user @zina10 suggested shorter, more frequent handling sessions and they've been working out wonderfully for her. :aww:

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She is BEAUTIFUL !!!

And yes, what a difference in body language. In the first picture she is so tense...second picture, loose and relaxed coils. AWESOME !!

She really does remind me of Arjana. She was the same exact way. Now she rarely even looks worried and no more defensiveness. Some calm down the longer they are handled, some become more frantic to the point of "hysteria", LOL. Short and often did the trick for Arjana.

They can live 40+ years, there is no rush to accomplish anything. Slow and steady does the trick ;) Patience goes a long way with Ball Pythons..

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Originally Posted by zina10

She is BEAUTIFUL !!!

And yes, what a difference in body language. In the first picture she is so tense...second picture, loose and relaxed coils. AWESOME !!

She really does remind me of Arjana. She was the same exact way. Now she rarely even looks worried and no more defensiveness. Some calm down the longer they are handled, some become more frantic to the point of "hysteria", LOL. Short and often did the trick for Arjana.

They can live 40+ years, there is no rush to accomplish anything. Slow and steady does the trick ;) Patience goes a long way with Ball Pythons..

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i was so, so thankful for your advice and guidance. not many of us deal with these snappy babies, or just don't talk about it. it's really changed how i handle her and, honestly, my relationship with her. it's hard to bond with a snake who is scared and wants to murder you lol. it's nice to have someone who has gone through this before me, and has given me advice.

thank you for everything, zina. [emoji4] <3 you're awesome.