I'm getting a new bp!

Most of you read about my snake that died last week. :( Well, some of you advised me to jump right back in and get another one. So I took your advice! I talked to the Snake Keeper yesterday (Dan Sutherland), and purchased a nice little normal. I saw a picture of him. He's got a really nice color and looks very healthy. He's about 6 months old, and weighs 189 grams. I'm not actually getting him for a few weeks though, so I'll have lots of time to get everything set up perfect for him. The only thing I'm worried about is I've got this big old tank, a 30 gallon I think. Will that be too big for this snake? I know he'll grow into it, but I don't want to overwhelm him. Anyway, I still miss Monty, but I'm really excited about my new purchase!

He should be fine in the 30 gallon, just make sure you have two waters, two hides.

my peanut has lived in a 30 gallon since she was about that size. she's currently about 600 grams and still chillin' in the 30. i'll probably move her when shes full grown, but not until then.

Awsome Gen!

Youll get a nice healthy Ball from those guys, so get everything setup, and get reeaaall excited :D

That's great, gen! With the 30 gal you might want to add an extra hide or several fake plants to that he feels secure in his new place as they can be overwhelmed by too much space and not enough hides, but it's not like you're putting him into a huge display case or anything so he'd probably be fine without any changes at all.

I've looked at those pics at the SnakeKeeper...and their "normals" are gorgeous! I can't wait to see pics of yours! I'm very happy for you!

I was going to say the same thing Marla just said. If he seems a little stressed in the 30gal, then just add another hide or two, and some fake ivy that he can "sneak" around in. That'd probaby make for a very happy snake. :)

anyone have the website to the snakekeeper?

nevramind, i got it

Good going Gen! I'm sure he (or she) will be a strong healthly snake that will bring you years of enjoyment!!

What are you going to name it? do you know it's gender?

WOW, i had no idea how much money people asked for some certain morphs.....I guess i never checked it out. 20,000 dollars for a snake?!?! wooo eeee. I would love a snow white ball python....oh how i want one

Thanks for the advice on the 30 gallon tank guys.

To answer some questions, he is a male, and I don't know what I'm going to name him yet. I've thrown some names around, but I haven't decided on one yet. I think I'll wait until I get him.

Here is a link with info on my snake if you want to check him out, and there's a picture too. You can click on him to see a bigger picture. But I can't post the picture here. Here is the link:

http://ballpython.com/pf_disp.php?sn...0310norm28m4-5

He's a beaut!

Looks like he has some nice contrast to him. I am sure you will be very happy with him. I can't pick out names for my critters before seeing them, either. If I did, the name might not suit once I got him. :)

holy cow!!! that is some record keeping! (I clicked on Gens link) you're getting a pedigree!

What a cute little guy Gen! :D Congrats!

Congrats gen! Consider yourself highly intelligent, for not buying your second BP from a rinky-dink pet store. Nice record keeping they've done with that little guy. I am sure you'll be happy with him. :)

He's gorgeous, Gen! SnakeKeeper may charge a little more than your average breeder...but their snakes look like they're worth every penny and more! When it comes time for me to get my own, I will seriously consider going through them.

Freak...bp morphs are CRAZY! Seems like a really enjoyable investment to get into, doesn't it???

Yeah, I've been very impressed with Snake Keeper so far, including their detailed records and pictures. They are really nice on the phone too. They're are a bit pricey, but I think it will be worth it. I saw that little guy and I just had to have him.

well it seems a bit pricey but when you think of it this way - 32$ is a cheap CB BP okay and shipping is gonna run 35-40$ min. so right there is a minimum of 67$ Snakekeeper is 100$ for a normal 75$ for expensive meet me at the airport shipping and a 7.50$ box fee. So we're looking at a very inexpensive CB BP with no records and probably minimal breeder contact for 67$ minimum vs. a pedigree animal with detailed records guaranteed feeding and breeder assured contact and promises - from a very well known and renowned breeder for like 175$ tops. And you really can't put a price tag on peace of mind and breeder contact. So while it is expensive it really is worth it.

I'm actually paying somewhat less than that, because I live in California like they do and it's not costing as much to ship it.

Its worth every penny! :D