It's offcial, I'm a nervously proud snake owner.

Hey there...

So excited to finally make the decision to be a snake owner. After a lot of reading (here and on the web), I chose a ball python to be my first. Forgive the crude habitat she's in but I didn't want to spend of ton of money out of the gate....however, I'm looking at the T8's and crunching the numbers....

So without further ado....Heeeeeeeere's Lucy....a platinum lesser (according to the reptile guy I bought her from)

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Great face (in my novice opinion)


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Checking out her new pad....

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I'm both very nervous and excited. I'm sure I'll have a lot of questions but things seem to be well covered here in the many threads available to us. I've also noticed this has got to be one of the BEST forums I've visited in that there's not a lot of fighting and/or insulting posts. I look forward to sharing with all of you for years to come. Any and all advice is appreciated.

Thanks...

Lucy is an absolute doll :) congratulations!

Once she puts on some size, an AP T8 would be a phenomenal enclosure. I have a few of them and I love them.

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Congrats!

Nice first addition! And, welcome! Hope you both enjoy your stay.

Thanks for the replies...I look forward to many years here sharing our experiences together.

I didn't think I was going to feed today, but I knew her last meal was Sunday at the shop when I wanted to make sure she was eating, so I tried....SUCCESS!!! She was settled into her hab nicely so I figured why not. Refused the second fluffy but I'm happy she ate and is resting comfortably in her hot hide.


Good wrap

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Down it goes

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Digesting in her hot hide

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Sorry to post so many pics but I'm happy to see she ate her first meal with me. Going to let her rest now. Think tomorrow morning to handle her or wait until Tuesday morning?

Congrats and welcome.... I was in your shoes only about 6 months ago i had gotten my very first bp... now I'm about to have 1 bp and 2 boas it's a very addictive hobby... And the t8 you are looking into are great holds humidity awesome very light AND durable and on top of that customer service at animal plastics is top notch... I currently have 2 waiting to get my 3rd... But anyways congrats on the beautiful new addition of yours and if you need to ask any questions at all everyone here is always willing to help

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Just a quick update on my girl.

She's eating well every 7 days on 2 f/t weaned mice. Has a great temperament when being handled. Seems to be comfortable in her tank as she moves from cool to hot hides and even settles in an "open area" through the night I found. Temps and RH are on point. But most importantly....when I woke up for work tonight I checked on her.....

She SHED in 1 full piece today!!!!! :taz: That shed made me sooooo happy that I've created an environment for her that is suitable and agrees with her. Yes, it's her first shed with me so it's exciting, for me at least LOL :D

I'll grab a couple quick pics tomorrow when I weigh her before feeding but I peeked into her cool hide and her beautiful platinum lesser colors were vibrant again!!!

what a great Christmas gift....

Merry Christmas (or whatever holiday you celebrate) to all of you.

Good to hear she's doing so well for you ^_^

Congrats 🎈 on your pretty girl!

I agree, you joined the best and most polite forum on the internet. Glad you joined. :)

Today was feeding day, I like to grab a quick weight before letting her eat. 186g, she's put on 31g since I got her 4 weeks ago.

Looking good after yesterdays shed...


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waiting to eat.....(yes, i feed in a separate tub then her enclosure)

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