Help! I found a ball python in the wild

Or, as wild as gets behind a coke machine anyway :P

The company I work with was doing a termite job at a local dollar store chain, and we had to pull back the coke machine to drill behind it. Before we got the chance my technician warned me of the snake. He took a swipe at it to try and get it to go away but then it coiled up!! We knew it wasn't your average snake.... most of the wild ones around here are venemous... so we captured it and I now have it in a tank in my office (how convenient!).

I called the wildlife agency and sent them a picture. They told me it was a ball python, and not a protected species where I live (North Georgia). I want to keep it, at least until I can find a home for it, but am clueless when it comes to snakes!

Help?

I've included pictures of the tank I put it on, and I've gotten recommendations from the wildlife agency to purchase a heating rock, and to get some kind of bowl for it to drink water out of? Sorry for my ignorance, but I've never owned a snake before! Thanks for any help/advice you can give me!

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By the way, I've already replaced the piece of cardboard with an old piece of termite damaged wood so it has something to kind of hide under.

Check out the care sheet on this site..
http://www.ball-pythons.net/modules/...warticle&id=59

it is a ball python, it needs heat but not a heat rock, it could burn it. Get a heat pad. Stick the pad to the bottom of the cage and get some sort of dimmer to control it. Theres to much substate for the heat to penetrate, Id just use newsaper or paper towel. He needs a big enough bowl to soak in for water. he needs a better hide. cut a hole in a card board box that is barely bigger than the snake. Get more stuff to make the cage less open so he feels secure. crumpled newspaper, fake plants, etc. then leave him alone in a dark quite area for a while, he is probably very stressed. Then you can attempt to feed him.

Wow, a BP behind a Coke machine. That's a cool find!

As far as heating for the snake, do NOT use a heat rock. It can easily burn the snake. Use a UTH (under the tank heater). It's a pad that sticks to the bottom of the tank and heats from the bottom up.

As far as bedding, you can just use newspaper or Aspen.

For temps, the snake needs high 80's to low 90's on the hot side and mid 80's on the cool side. Humudity should be around 60-70% in the tank.

Awesome that you are keeping it for the time being. Definitly make sure, if you aren't keeping it for yourself, that it goes to a responsible owner this time!

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it is a ball python, it needs heat but not a heat rock, it could burn it. Get a heat pad. Stick the pad to the bottom of the cage and get some sort of dimmer to control it. Theres to much substate for the heat to penetrate, Id just use newsaper or paper towel. He needs a big enough bowl to soak in for water. he needs a better hide. cut a hole in a card board box that is barely bigger than the snake. Get more stuff to make the cage less open so he feels secure. crumpled newspaper, fake plants, etc. then leave him alone in a dark quite area for a while, he is probably very stressed. Then you can attempt to feed him.

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Is this better? I know it looks crappy, but I'm working with what I have in my office right now.

Also, I can't afford to buy heating pads and substate and stuff until the end of this month. Will the snake be okay until then as long as I keep the room warm (75 or higher) and give him a light/dark schedule?

I can probably find some kind of water bowl to use, but it has to be large, shallow and heavy right?

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Is this better? I know it looks crappy, but I'm working with what I have in my office right now.

Also, I can't afford to buy heating pads and substate and stuff until the end of this month. Will the snake be okay until then as long as I keep the room warm (75 or higher) and give him a light/dark schedule?

I can probably find some kind of water bowl to use, but it has to be large, shallow and heavy right?

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Worst case, you can get a cheap clamp fixture and put a light bulb in it to heat one end of the tank for the snake. Shouldn't cost you more than about $10 or so. However, this will likely cause the humidity in the tank to drop lower than it should, so you'll want to go to a UTH as soon as possible.

Good luck with your new friend, and good on you for attempting to take care of him or her, whichever it is!

I would also suggest putting some form of cover over most of the tank to make it darker. Seems to calm mine down when it is darker. You can also always use paper towels as a substraight.

In the picture he just looks really scared. He is a really cool morph. love his markings

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Is this better? I know it looks crappy, but I'm working with what I have in my office right now.

Also, I can't afford to buy heating pads and substate and stuff until the end of this month. Will the snake be okay until then as long as I keep the room warm (75 or higher) and give him a light/dark schedule?

I can probably find some kind of water bowl to use, but it has to be large, shallow and heavy right?

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You can get a heat lamp to provide heat to the tank but make sure the snake cannot come into contact with the bulb. Ball Pythons do not need a water bowl big enough to soak in. Just as long as they can drink out of it you'll be fine.

Looking better :gj:

The lowest temps you want for a BP at any given time is 75f.

If you have a lamp or something that emits heat, i'd suggest putting it on the top of the cage so it provides some heat. Also, cover most of the top of the tank with a cloth (away from the lamp of course!) to keep heat in better.

Doing good so far though. Kudos to you for taking the snake in and caring for it! Looks to be in relatively good condition by looking at those pictures.

Have you checked locally (craigslist, animal control, etc) to see if anyone's missing their pet? I ask because Ball Pythons aren't naturally from the US, so he had to belong to somebody... although it's highly possible they dumped him, but you should probably check anyway. Awesome find, though - he/she looks very pretty & plump! :) The others have given you good advice already, and the caresheet linked above should answer most of your questions. This site is also a fabulous resource, and I bet you'll be on here a LOT if you keep the snake. Congrats on the new "baby," and good luck! Have you chosen a name yet?

Since you've mentioned that money is a problem, obviously you won't be able to do this immediately, but it would be a good idea to eventually get the snake in to a vet for a thorough checkup, so that you at least have a baseline idea of where you stand, health-wise. If s/he's got any health issues, you want to catch them as early as possible in order to give him/her the best possible chance.

You need to find some way to keep him warm in one side of the tank, probably where the hide is. The reason he was probably in the soda machine was because of the warm emited from the engine/electronics. A lightbulb will do for now, just make sure he is not able to touch it.

Awesome find! :gj:

Congrats on the find. I won't be able to see the pic until I get home so I can't tell what size it is. Here is a link to one of the threads on here showing some ideas for hides.

http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showthread.php?t=59280

You can also use the "Search" function at the top of the page to search for threads on hides. There are many suggestions on things to use, and many of them are inexpensive. Everything from flower pot bases to Cool Whip bowls. As for water bowls, there are also quite a few ideas around on different things to use. Wal-Mart, K-Mart, Target, and the Dollar stores will be your friend when it comes to in-expensive ideas. There are even water bowls that have an opening so animals can hide underneath it.
As for possible names, Lucky, Fate, or Karma...

:welcome:to the forum...

One of the friendliest animals to come across! He will make a very nice pet indeed! they are considered one of the most peaceful, harmless animals to own.

I find it funny how he's camera shy... every shot its in its ball form, lol... thats why they call them the ball python... they roll up in ball when scared.

Ones mans loss is another mans gain!

If you dont want it, PM me. Can never have too many ball pythons! But i'd recommend hanging on to it for a while, following some of the recommendations others have left thus far, and see how it works out! they are very inexpensive to maintain. Once their habitat is up and running, your gonna spend, at the most, $8 a month to feed, if that.

If its shy and easily spooked right now, give it a couple of weeks of alone time, and then begin to handle it. Should give you no problems, and they are completely harmless... no threat to anyone or anything, unless your mouse/rat-sized :)

If at all possible, get the clamp lamp--ball pythons fare better when kept at 80 to 85 F with a 90 F hot spot on one side. They are vulnerable to respiratory or mouth infections if they are too cold. Make sure the substrate is not wet. NEWSPAPER IS FINE--you don't need anything else. Humidity around 60% with a dry substrate is ideal.

This snake is from equatorial Africa, but it's one of the most popular pet snakes in the US. If you don't have the resources to keep him, I don't think you will have any problem finding a home for him. Of course, you could put a few 'found' flyers up around the area he was found. Someone might be missing him!

Apart from that, seek out a local reptile rescue organization.

Poor li'l thing, looks so scared all balled up like that, hiding its face. Kudos to you for rescuing it! :)

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Congrats on the find. I won't be able to see the pic until I get home so I can't tell what size it is. Here is a link to one of the threads on here showing some ideas for hides.

http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showthread.php?t=59280

You can also use the "Search" function at the top of the page to search for threads on hides. There are many suggestions on things to use, and many of them are inexpensive. Everything from flower pot bases to Cool Whip bowls. As for water bowls, there are also quite a few ideas around on different things to use. Wal-Mart, K-Mart, Target, and the Dollar stores will be your friend when it comes to in-expensive ideas. There are even water bowls that have an opening so animals can hide underneath it.
As for possible names, Lucky, Fate, or Karma...

:welcome:to the forum...

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thanks for all the great info! As for the name, if it lets me keep it I think I'll name it Kismet, which I came up with by following your trail of Lucky-Fate-Karma...

I tried to touch him/her and it responded by kind of squirming... after two or three strokes it sounded like it "clicked" at me or something, I don't know... but it definitely seemed agitated so I left it alone after that! I moved the make-shift "hide" so it is covering it, and I put a black notebook on the back side of the glass where the hide is so hopefully it will start to relax. I also used that opportunity to put a small bowl of water in (hopefully not too big).

I still haven't figured out a lighting situation, but I'm going to try and find a small old-school desk lamp on craigslist (they usually burn pretty hot) so I can generate some warmth in there for the big guy.

Hopefully he can use the dark alone time he'll get here overnight to relax and take a drink!

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That dirt you see is on the glass, not the bowl of water.

Something to think about the lighting is this. As long as they are in a room where daylight or overhead lights are used, they won't really need a white light. You will need to get either a "night" red bulb or a ceramic heat emitter. These generally run in the 75-150 watt range so make sure whatever lamp you are going to use can handle the wattage. The clamp on domes can be bought at a pet store as well as the bulbs, but you may be able to find a clamp on dome for cheaper if you check at places like Home Depot, Lowes, or maybe an auto parts store. Despite what the pet stores will tell you, Ball Pythons do not need the UV lights. They are nocturnal and hide and sleep most of the day, and no black lights either...


Rob

Sounds great, but you need to find something warm for him for now. Now that he doesnt have the warm from the machine, he might get sick. Try to find something warm that you can place under the tank or next to the glass where the hide is.

Once you find a lamp, everything should be ok, untill you learn some more about ball pythons. By the way they stress very easy, specialy when under a new enviroment. Just dont bother him for some days, try not to touch him if you dont need to. They make that click sound when they are realy stressed.

They aren't fond of being stroked--unlike mammals or birds, they never express physical affection. They're solitary animals in the wild. Once he is settled with proper heat, leave him alone entirely for a week, then offer him a live rodent--a rat is usually best. It should be as big around as the widest part of the snake. Observe carefully so that the rat doesn't harm the snake and don't leave them unattended (rats can injure or kill snakes that aren't interested in eating), and remove it in 1/2 hour if it's not eaten. If the rat is rejected, try a mouse.

A couple of days after he eats, you may handle him. Pick him up and hold him until he relaxes and begins to explore. He will probably just try to slither away, which is normal. If you handle him for 1/2 hour sessions each day, except when he is due to eat, has just eaten, or is getting ready to shed, he will come out of his shell and calm down. A tame ball pythons is comfortable around people, but does not seek out attention--they don't enjoy handling, but they do get very used to it. This makes things less stressful for them when they must be handled to check for health issues, for cage cleanings, etc. They are extremely shy animals.
I expect the click was just him forcing air out of his lungs quickly as he tensed up, but keep an ear out for audible breathing, any sign of bubbles or mucous around his mouth or nose, rasping, or resting with the head elevated--these things are signs of a respiratory infection, which would require prompt veterinary attention. In general, snakes shouldn't make sounds. :)

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Something to think about the lighting is this. As long as they are in a room where daylight or overhead lights are used, they won't really need a white light. You will need to get either a "night" red bulb or a ceramic heat emitter. These generally run in the 75-150 watt range so make sure whatever lamp you are going to use can handle the wattage. The clamp on domes can be bought at a pet store as well as the bulbs, but you may be able to find a clamp on dome for cheaper if you check at places like Home Depot, Lowes, or maybe an auto parts store. Despite what the pet stores will tell you, Ball Pythons do not need the UV lights. They are nocturnal and hide and sleep most of the day, and no black lights either...


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Thats right keep that in mind, people mention the lamp because is the cheapest and easiest way to find to keep him warm for now. Dont let anyone talk to you into buying an expesive light/lamp for a ball python. They dont need the actual "LIGHT" just the warm emited from it.

Take out the sand/dirt stuff and replace it with newspaper or paper towels. If you can, cover the outside back and sides of the tank with dark paper so he feels a little safer.

You can get one of those dome lamps and a red light bulb from home depot for pretty cheap. That will work well for the time being.

I really don't have a light solution for today.... there is a plastic strip thermometer on the side of the tank that reads about 79 right now.

How about this? I have a space heater in one of the other rooms here.... I can bring it in and let it run all night and that should help right? It will be about a foot away but still should help a little bit anyway.

Also, this is in an office and I have multiple fluorescent ceiling lights in here (5 to be exact). It is usually warm in my office compared to the rest of the building.

I hope he's okay :)

I'm not going to worry about feeding him until I am confident he is comfortable. I would like to take him out so I can lay newspaper down, because right now he is laying on sand, pretty much. I'm afraid he will bite me however, so I think it's best to just let him be for now.

I think the heater will help alot. I dont think he will bite you he looks realy scared. But even if he does, a BP bite is not serious, it will leave you a scratch, it might scare you a little though lol. :P

Dont feed him until you have found a way to warm him up, they need warm for digestion.

That sounds pretty good for now. I doubt he will bite you though. Especially if he is curled in a ball. If it makes you feel better you can wear gloves while handling him. Ball python bites are really nothing big. Barely even bleed. I have had worse from my kitten or dog!

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That sounds pretty good for now. I doubt he will bite you though. Especially if he is curled in a ball. If it makes you feel better you can wear gloves while handling him. Ball python bites are really nothing big. Barely even bleed. I have had worse from my kitten or dog!

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okay, then I'm going to try a snake transplant tomorrow! :rofl:

If I get bit I'm coming after you :taz:

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I really don't have a light solution for today.... there is a plastic strip thermometer on the side of the tank that reads about 79 right now.

How about this? I have a space heater in one of the other rooms here.... I can bring it in and let it run all night and that should help right? It will be about a foot away but still should help a little bit anyway.

Also, this is in an office and I have multiple fluorescent ceiling lights in here (5 to be exact). It is usually warm in my office compared to the rest of the building.

I hope he's okay :)

I'm not going to worry about feeding him until I am confident he is comfortable. I would like to take him out so I can lay newspaper down, because right now he is laying on sand, pretty much. I'm afraid he will bite me however, so I think it's best to just let him be for now.

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I wouldn't worry to much about getting bit, I know easy for me to say, but most ball pythons are not aggressive. They instead prefer to ball up and hide. If you can I would go ahead and ditch the sand ASAP.
Also I was just curious, because it is not visible in your pictures. Does that tank have a secure lid on it? I would hate for you to come into your office in the morning only to find that he has escaped. Since you found him he may very well be a good escape artist. And if you leave and he does not feel warm and secure he may look to get to a place that he does feel warm and secure.

okay, got the heater set up. It should warm up the general area considerably, hopefully it's enough!

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I wouldn't worry to much about getting bit, I know easy for me to say, but most ball pythons are not aggressive. They instead prefer to ball up and hide. If you can I would go ahead and ditch the sand ASAP.
Also I was just curious, because it is not visible in your pictures. Does that tank have a secure lid on it? I would hate for you to come into your office in the morning only to find that he has escaped. Since you found him he may very well be a good escape artist. And if you leave and he does not feel warm and secure he may look to get to a place that he does feel warm and secure.

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It's got a loose fitting lid with air grates (maybe this was used for another reptile/amphibian in the past?). I've placed a heavy binder on top of it in the middle, and wedged it under neath the desk top.... here's a pic.

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I don't think he's getting out.

You are doing a great job! There's a lot to learn in a short time. Heat and humidity are all you need to worry about right now. It is important that the two ends of the tank are two different temps. 90 warm end and 80 cool end is ideal.

You could just slide the tank off the end of the table just a bit so the heater is underneath about a foot or so of one end of the tank. And tape some dark paper to a couple of sides of the tank for security.

Keep up the good work!

he's already responding to the heater!!! He poked his little head out and has got it facing the little doorway into his "hide" so he can see out. Should I be seeing his little tongue flick out? I guess that's just what I expect snakes to do :rofl: and he isn't doing that. Is that ok?

Well you just got him, he will start to smell his surroundings a stuff once he warms up. Right now his main concern is warming up, then he will check out his new place. Your doing a great job with the stuff you already have, just keep checking on him and don't hold him, he will get used to everything.

Stephen.

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You are doing a great job! There's a lot to learn in a short time. Heat and humidity are all you need to worry about right now. It is important that the two ends of the tank are two different temps. 90 warm end and 80 cool end is ideal.

You could just slide the tank off the end of the table just a bit so the heater is underneath about a foot or so of one end of the tank. And tape some dark paper to a couple of sides of the tank for security.

Keep up the good work!

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thanks! I did what you suggested and turned on it's side and scooted it a little off the desk, but not too much. Hope that helps!

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They dont flick their tongues when resting, just when they move and look around. When you feed him one day you will see real flicking. When you handle them, they flick their thogues too. Hmm pretty much when they are resting is the only time I dont see them flick their thongues.

That looks great--if your heater has a thermostat, make sure it doesn't go above 90F, temperatures higher than that can be dangerous.

Yes, I didn't even notice the dirt in there--get rid of the dirt, sand is very drying, and plain newspaper is much easier to deal with, and a lot more sanitary. Snakes actually pee quite a lot, and that would make quite a stink with a dirt substrate.

Wow, good for you rescuing the ball python! Here are a few good things to know:

-Ball pythons are harmless snakes - not venomous - and rarely bite.
-They come from Africa and are popular as pets.
-It was probably someone's escaped pet, and would probably have died in the "wild" on its own.
-It probably won't bite, and if it does, you'll get a scratch the size of a papercut. (If it worries you, wear gloves.)
-It looks like a juvenile. They do not grow all that large (only a few feet long at most).
-It's totally NORMAL for ball pythons to stay in their hides most of the time.
-They can go a long time without eating. You are right to make its comfort the #1 priority, and feeding 2nd.
-It is perfectly fine to use newspaper or paper towels for substrate! Many of our members do just that. It really cuts down on costs.

As for heating, check these out:
http://www.reptilebasics.com/flexwatt-heat-tape/
You can get an 11" square, with wire/clip/insulator step, for around $10. You'll need some kind of dimmer switch or thermostat to plug into it though, as they get too hot by themselves.

Good luck and welcome to the hobby :) I hope you enjoy these snakes as much as we all do.

You've done a great job with what resources you have available to you. Get it on some newsprint or paper towels. Walmarts typically have accurite thermometers/hydrometers that measure temps in two places and humidity for cheap. I'd recommend getting one of those if you can budget it in. Hell... I need at least two more now.

Ball pythons beat the hell out of cats and other furry creatures as pets c:

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He/she is doing well and in a good mood this morning! Exploring the terrarium.

HELLO! I want to put my hand in there and replace his/her water but I'm still scared of getting bit!

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If you need to, take a piece of cardboard and place it between the snake and water bowl. If he is in his hide you can simply block off the entrance to his hide so he can't see what you are doing.
As far as getting bit, it doesn't hurt like most people think, it's more of like a minor burning sensation. I've gotten bit by puppy teeth and cat claws, and tattoos that hurt way worse. Getting a flu shot hurts more, if that tells you anything. Usually it's the suprise of getting bit. You can always wear some gloves until you are more comfortable. If and when you get bit, just wash it with soap and water and put a little neosporin on it and it will be gone in about 2 days. But make sure you wrap it in a super huge, overkill bandage, so when people say "Oh my god! What happened to your hand?" You can just smile and say, "snakebite"... Just make sure you keep a camera handy cause we always like pics. I'm going to try and post a link to a video from Snakebytes TV. The fun starts at about the halfway point...

http://sg.video.yahoo.com/watch/4430191/11876626

Thanks to Brian and the crew at BHB. This is still my favorite episode... :gj:

Rob

He's looking much better!

Honestly he doesn't look skinny so he must have either recently escaped or found some mice or rats when he was out.

Keep up the good work! Don't be too afraid of getting bitten. Have had my BP for almost 2 years now and i've never been bitten.

Grab a pair of leather gloves, if you have them, or use the arboard trick Vypyrz mentioned. All in all, great job! You've done more than most people would and that is commendable!

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HELLO! I want to put my hand in there and replace his/her water but I'm still scared of getting bit!

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Most ball pythons are very docile, but if you are afraid of getting bit you can wear a glove. Good luck!

Good job so far, just TAKE THE DIRT OUT! lol newspaper is way better.

Well I am curious straydog1980, are you hooked yet. If you want to keep your new buddy Kismet you have some changes you should make pretty soon so you can get her all settled in and ready for a meal.

First thing is first. I like to compare BP's to a much more dangerous animal. What you really need to be afraid of is kittens. Now if you can handle playing with kittens without being to scared you should have no problem with Kismet. Your new BP doesn't have retractable mini daggers on each foot and its teeth are nothing compared with the maw of 3 month old kitten. I mean Ball Pythons are to Cats what Cats are to tigers.

Ok so now that we have that in perspective, reach in to the tank and pick up kismet by the thickest part of her body and put her in a small box while you get rid of that sand. If you want cheap, easy and good go for newspaper, if you want something that looks more natural, you could get some http://www.petsmart.com/product/inde...3&lmdn=Reptile its great for keeping your humidity up and might be a good option till you figure that part out. But really newspaper is great.

For a tank setup you have to worry about the 3 H's. Heat, Hides, and Humidity. Most people are pretty good about knowing their animal needs food and water. Water is easy, and food is easier if you have the 3 H's down. But lets hear your plans, before we bombard you with specifics.

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Well I am curious straydog1980, are you hooked yet. If you want to keep your new buddy Kismet you have some changes you should make pretty soon so you can get her all settled in and ready for a meal.

First thing is first. I like to compare BP's to a much more dangerous animal. What you really need to be afraid of is kittens. Now if you can handle playing with kittens without being to scared you should have no problem with Kismet. Your new BP doesn't have retractable mini daggers on each foot and its teeth are nothing compared with the maw of 3 month old kitten. I mean Ball Pythons are to Cats what Cats are to tigers.

Ok so now that we have that in perspective, reach in to the tank and pick up kismet by the thickest part of her body and put her in a small box while you get rid of that sand. If you want cheap, easy and good go for newspaper, if you want something that looks more natural, you could get some http://www.petsmart.com/product/inde...3&lmdn=Reptile its great for keeping your humidity up and might be a good option till you figure that part out. But really newspaper is great.

For a tank setup you have to worry about the 3 H's. Heat, Hides, and Humidity. Most people are pretty good about knowing their animal needs food and water. Water is easy, and food is easier if you have the 3 H's down. But lets hear your plans, before we bombard you with specifics.

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well unfortunately my wife is not keen on having a snake in the house, and I can't keep him/her in my office for long. Luckily I have already found a home for him, at least temporarily! A member here has offered to take him off my hands!

It's really odd, because I've always been afraid of snakes, but for some reason I am getting attached to this one! Too bad the wife is nearly phobic :(

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well unfortunately my wife is not keen on having a snake in the house, and I can't keep him/her in my office for long. Luckily I have already found a home for him, at least temporarily! A member here has offered to take him off my hands!

It's really odd, because I've always been afraid of snakes, but for some reason I am getting attached to this one! Too bad the wife is nearly phobic :(

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You can always try to convert your wife ;) Although it doesnt always work.

That snakebytes episode... lol...

You could always tell your wife, "You are right, honey. We should not keep this snake. I have found out that Ball Pythons are magical snakes and they have the ability to cast a spell on you that makes you fall in love with their cuteness and become addicted..." Which reminds me. I have a BP's Anonymous meeting tonight... :rofl:

Even if you decide not to keep it, you are still to be commended for saving it's life and finding it a home. You should still participate on the forum because you can learn a ton on keeping and raising reptiles and may even find yourself with another one in the future... :gj:


Rob

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well unfortunately my wife is not keen on having a snake in the house, and I can't keep him/her in my office for long. Luckily I have already found a home for him, at least temporarily! A member here has offered to take him off my hands!

It's really odd, because I've always been afraid of snakes, but for some reason I am getting attached to this one! Too bad the wife is nearly phobic :(

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Yup - Kismet will be joining my crew, at the very least temporarily (if a male) until a very nice permanent home can be found for him/her.

Of course....if you find yourself super attached to him/her, I COULD just foster him/her for you until you can talk the wife into letting you have him! :D

Kudos to saving this ball! :gj: