new to the site!

hey! my names tim. i used to have a very large collection of fish species, but since i don't really have the time and effort to care for all of them that i used to, i eventually dissolved my collection and, while looking for a different, low maintainance pet i came across ball pythons. i gotta say, these are amazing animals. i have not kept a bp yet (although i have kept a few other snakes in the past) but i hope to get one soon!

peace
tim

Welcome to the site, :)

Be warned these animals are addictive. :D


dr del

Hi Tim and welcome! Ball pythons are awesome critters! Feel free to make yourself at home and ask tons of questions!

Welcome to the site and the addiction!

Welcome to BP net.

Hello. Glad to see you could make it. We've been expecting you for some time now.

Jim Smith

welcome to the forum

lance

Welcome to BP.net Tim :salute:

thanks all!

today i stopped at the lfs and picked up my first ball python. he's just shy of 18'' and is very happily hiding from me...

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thanks all!

today i stopped at the lfs and picked up my first ball python. he's just shy of 18'' and is very happily hiding from me...

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make sure his temps are within range and make sure he has enough hides to feel right at home. Also dont handle him for the next week or so. If you do your only going to stress the animal out even more than he already is from being put in a new home. He needs to get use to his new enclosure before you start handling him or you will cause unnecessary stress which could lead to a vet vist and 30 days on antibiotics

Ball pythons are a really nice low maintenance pet once you get their setup done properly. Temperatures, humidity, hides, water bowl, done. Feed it once a week, everything else is a bonus.

Welcome and congratulations.