New baby Bumblebee! Nervous newbie

Hi everyone! I'm new to snakes but not new to reptiles...I've had many in the past and currently have a zoo at home. Being a vet tech doesn't help keep my pet population from growing LOL. I have 3 dogs, 1 cat, 5 bearded dragons and my new addition is Severus my little bumblebee BP! I'm so excited he's finally here and sooo beautiful. When I opened the box, I seriously thought WOW..this doesn't even LOOK like a BP! LOL. He's from American Made Exotics and is 85 grams right now. I have to find out the age, I forgot to ask his hatch date (any guesses?)

He came yesterday, and is scared to death of me. He's been hanging out in the warm side's cave. I did pull him out once to show my boyfriend, and placed him by the water bowl. He drank for quite a long time and then explored a little. I want to watch him and hold him so badly but I know I have to wait and he's really stressed. Do you think I should offer him food this weekend? His last meal was at the breeder about a week ago. I just don't know if he's too stressed to eat, but I guess there's only one way to find out :)

These are some really crappy pics, they don't do him justice. I didn't want to scare him anymore than I had to, so I just snapped these really quickly with my phone. Feel free to critique the cage or anything. I could use any tips from anyone. (The dome fixture on the left is a ceramic heat emitter, and the strip light is not in use, was an old BD cage).

http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w...ps/severus.jpg

http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w...s/severus3.jpg

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Awesome little guy:)
I just got a new little pastel and I waited about 4 days after she came home to feed her, and she was hungry! She took 2 hoppers right away. I think it just depends on the snake, but there is no harm in trying. If he doesnt take it just wait a few more days and try again, if hes hungry he should eat.
Good Luck
Also mine didnt like me very much at first either but I held her frequently for small amounts of time and shes really coming around!

A great looking Bumble Bee! I would wait at least 4-5 days before handling and/or offering food.

Thanks so much guys! I think he's gorgeous...I honestly don't know much about snake morphs (I am learning though) but I do know a lot about dragon genetics :)

I will wait until Sunday to try to feed him. And I'm sure I'll be back on this board asking questions :rolleyes: lol.

Nice little bee :)

If you want to know more about morphs and possibilities, check out http://Worldofballpythons.com

Congrats on your new snake, i will say your hides leave much to be desired though, especially that log. Ideally your hides should be identical, smaller, and more secure. Reptile Basics hides are great: http://www.reptilebasics.com/hide-boxes . Cheap, easy to clean, makes the snake feel super secure, perfect sizes, etc. I have my new Honeybee in a 15qt. Sterilite with 2 of the small hides and he's doing amazingly. Your tank also looks a bit big, so i'd try add a bit more clutter if possible.

ahhh very nice bee! I'm getting mine next week and i cant wait!

Nathan - thanks for the link. I'll order him one as soon as I can. I know the cage is big...I can section off part of it if it needs to be done. He's actually out of his hide right now and exploring the cage a bit more. Climbing on his fake plants and then sitting on the warm side, watching things I guess. Is it unusual that he's out of his hide? Or I guess since it's now 12 midnight it's normal for him to be up and about?

Here's yet another really crappy picture...LOL

http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w...s/climbing.jpg

My normal has been in a 40 gallon tank since he was a hatchling, and hes doing great...Hes a year and a half now, and 38 inches.
Id rather him have room to explore and have room to move around, than to be stuck in a little tub...But thats just me.

My male is in a custom PVC enclosure.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/10/27/uby5ytyz.jpg

If you find yourself not being able to maintain temps and humidity, I'd suggest looking into a PVC cage. :)

Also, I notice you have analog thermometers. Are those the only things you're using to monitor temperature?

You know I have 17 baby's that I got in the last 6 month but the 2 Bumblebees I got are more shy than all the rest I think its just a coincidence but still funny.

Just wanted to update everyone and say Severus ATE for me!! He was fed live mice at the breeder but I grabbed a frozen mouse for him tonight and gave it a try. Within 5 seconds of me putting it in his cage, he grabbed it right up and made sure to kill it for a looooong time....LOL. I'm so thrilled!!! He can't hate it here too much if he's already eating, and f/t to boot!

:D :banana:

Very nice Bee!!!! Is he showing any signed of wobble?

Ball pythons like small spaces as it makes them feel more secure.

I had a pastel girl that was about 5 weeks old when I bought her and it took her 32 days to take food after bringing her home. Ball pythons will go on hunger strikes and I have read in here about them going in excess of 8 months without food!!!! Your guy he should be on a 5 day feeding schedule at this age. Offer him food on Sunday as you are planning and if he doesn't take it... Wait five more days, possibly more. Don't try and keep offering every couple days it will stress him out even more.

I use a rack system and LOVE it!!!! Just remember... Fish tanked are for FISH, not Ball Pythons!!!!

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/10/28/y8a9ygyp.jpg

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Fish tanks are for fish...Not ball pythons?
Some people prefer to have their snakes in a nice enclosure where they have room to roam/climb and where it looks more natural. Not in a rubbermaid container with newspaper, water and a a hide.
I understand some people with multiple snakes/breeders might have to do this but dont tell someone with one or two snakes that their snake shouldnt be in a tank.
Then again, thats just my opinion. But my snakes seem to be happy in tanks.

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Originally Posted by Savannelee

Fish tanks are for fish...Not ball pythons?
Some people prefer to have their snakes in a nice enclosure where they have room to roam/climb and where it looks more natural. Not in a rubbermaid container with newspaper, water and a a hide.
I understand some people with multiple snakes/breeders might have to do this but dont tell someone with one or two snakes that their snake shouldnt be in a tank.
Then again, thats just my opinion. But my snakes seem to be happy in tanks.

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There's other options for "display" type of enclosures than tanks.

My PVC enclosure is effortless. I don't need to mist for humidity to stay at 50% at all times. Temperatures do not change drastically as tanks can either.

PVC>tanks

nice! what type of enclosure do you have it in?

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Originally Posted by baskingbaby

Hi everyone! I'm new to snakes but not new to reptiles...I've had many in the past and currently have a zoo at home. Being a vet tech doesn't help keep my pet population from growing LOL. I have 3 dogs, 1 cat, 5 bearded dragons and my new addition is Severus my little bumblebee BP! I'm so excited he's finally here and sooo beautiful. When I opened the box, I seriously thought WOW..this doesn't even LOOK like a BP! LOL. He's from American Made Exotics and is 85 grams right now. I have to find out the age, I forgot to ask his hatch date (any guesses?)

He came yesterday, and is scared to death of me. He's been hanging out in the warm side's cave. I did pull him out once to show my boyfriend, and placed him by the water bowl. He drank for quite a long time and then explored a little. I want to watch him and hold him so badly but I know I have to wait and he's really stressed. Do you think I should offer him food this weekend? His last meal was at the breeder about a week ago. I just don't know if he's too stressed to eat, but I guess there's only one way to find out :)

These are some really crappy pics, they don't do him justice. I didn't want to scare him anymore than I had to, so I just snapped these really quickly with my phone. Feel free to critique the cage or anything. I could use any tips from anyone. (The dome fixture on the left is a ceramic heat emitter, and the strip light is not in use, was an old BD cage).

http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w...ps/severus.jpg

http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w...s/severus3.jpg

http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w...s/severus2.jpg

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Where you get your tubs from?

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Originally Posted by JustinAskin

Very nice Bee!!!! Is he showing any signed of wobble?

Ball pythons like small spaces as it makes them feel more secure.

I had a pastel girl that was about 5 weeks old when I bought her and it took her 32 days to take food after bringing her home. Ball pythons will go on hunger strikes and I have read in here about them going in excess of 8 months without food!!!! Your guy he should be on a 5 day feeding schedule at this age. Offer him food on Sunday as you are planning and if he doesn't take it... Wait five more days, possibly more. Don't try and keep offering every couple days it will stress him out even more.

I use a rack system and LOVE it!!!! Just remember... Fish tanked are for FISH, not Ball Pythons!!!!

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/10/28/y8a9ygyp.jpg

Welcome to the addiction, if there is any questions you have this is a great place to have them answered!!!


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1.0 - Pastel, Het Orange Ghost
0.1 - Pastel, Het Orange Ghost
0.1 - Mojave
0.1 - Pinstripe

0.1 - German Shepherd (Kahlua)

1.1.0 Dendrobates Tinctorius “Azureus”
1.1.0 Dendrobates Auratus "El Cope"

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Originally Posted by JustinAskin

Very nice Bee!!!! Is he showing any signed of wobble?

Welcome to the addiction, if there is any questions you have this is a great place to have them answered!!!


1.0 - Spider
1.0 - Pastel, Het Orange Ghost
0.1 - Pastel, Het Orange Ghost
0.1 - Mojave
0.1 - Pinstripe

0.1 - German Shepherd (Kahlua)

1.1.0 Dendrobates Tinctorius “Azureus”
1.1.0 Dendrobates Auratus "El Cope"

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Hi there, thanks for the nice welcome! Trust me, I'll be back with tons of questions and pictures :) I don't have Severus in a tank, he's actually in a custom built enclosure that was built by a snake breeder, for one of my bearded dragons a while ago. Right now temps and humidity seem pretty good. He's exploring the tank a little, hanging out on the cool side now. I take it as him feeling a little more comfortable.

I don't notice any signs of wobbling...yet. I haven't handled him much at all because he's so new, and when I did he was so shy and curled up 90% of the time. When he went in for the kill on the f/t mouse, there was no wobble at all and he was QUICK and dead-on. I really hope he turns out ok, figures I had to pick a morph with an "issue" but I love him and the morph! Yellow has always been my favorite reptile color...I try to keep the citrus/yellow theme with my dragons but they don't always turn out how we think they will.

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nice! what type of enclosure do you have it in?

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Where you get your tubs from?

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I get them from a guy in Calgary Alberta, Greg West @ Cornell's World. He builds all kinds of custom enclosures. Great to deal with and pricing is awesome.


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0.1 - Pastel, Het Orange Ghost
0.1 - Mojave
0.1 - Pinstripe

0.1 - German Shepherd (Kahlua)

1.1.0 Dendrobates Tinctorius “Azureus”
1.1.0 Dendrobates Auratus "El Cope"

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Originally Posted by Savannelee

Fish tanks are for fish...Not ball pythons?
Some people prefer to have their snakes in a nice enclosure where they have room to roam/climb and where it looks more natural. Not in a rubbermaid container with newspaper, water and a a hide.
I understand some people with multiple snakes/breeders might have to do this but dont tell someone with one or two snakes that their snake shouldnt be in a tank.
Then again, thats just my opinion. But my snakes seem to be happy in tanks.

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Sorry if you took offense to that. But yes ball pythons do not belong in fish tanks. There are plenty of options for custom made PVC enclosures. I am sure your BP is doing great in your FISH tank. Just think of how much better her would do in the proper enclosure.

The comment was not directed to you in the first place, but thank you for your input.


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1.0 - Pastel, Het Orange Ghost
0.1 - Pastel, Het Orange Ghost
0.1 - Mojave
0.1 - Pinstripe

0.1 - German Shepherd (Kahlua)

1.1.0 Dendrobates Tinctorius “Azureus”
1.1.0 Dendrobates Auratus "El Cope"

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Originally Posted by baskingbaby

I don't notice any signs of wobbling...yet. I haven't handled him much at all because he's so new, and when I did he was so shy and curled up 90% of the time. When he went in for the kill on the f/t mouse, there was no wobble at all and he was QUICK and dead-on. I really hope he turns out ok, figures I had to pick a morph with an "issue" but I love him and the morph! Yellow has always been my favorite reptile color...I try to keep the citrus/yellow theme with my dragons but they don't always turn out how we think they will.

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I have 2 bees, and I adore them. If your bee does develop a bit of a wobble, he.should be fine.

I find it adds personality :p

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Originally Posted by Savannelee

Fish tanks are for fish...Not ball pythons?
Some people prefer to have their snakes in a nice enclosure where they have room to roam/climb and where it looks more natural. Not in a rubbermaid container with newspaper, water and a a hide.
I understand some people with multiple snakes/breeders might have to do this but dont tell someone with one or two snakes that their snake shouldnt be in a tank.
Then again, thats just my opinion. But my snakes seem to be happy in tanks.

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Fish tanks are for fish and terrariums are for reptiles ;)


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Nice little Bee. They get even cooler as they get a little size on them. Good luck!

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Fish tanks are for fish and terrariums are for reptiles ;)


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Thank You...I call terrariums tanks, I guess I should call them terrariums from now on so there is no confusion.:oops:

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Originally Posted by JustinAskin

Sorry if you took offense to that. But yes ball pythons do not belong in fish tanks. There are plenty of options for custom made PVC enclosures. I am sure your BP is doing great in your FISH tank. Just think of how much better her would do in the proper enclosure.

The comment was not directed to you in the first place, but thank you for your input.


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1.0 - Pastel, Het Orange Ghost
0.1 - Pastel, Het Orange Ghost
0.1 - Mojave
0.1 - Pinstripe

0.1 - German Shepherd (Kahlua)

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1.1.0 Dendrobates Auratus "El Cope"

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I didnt take offense...My snakes are in terrariums not FISH tanks, I just call it a tank, my bad. I guess I should have thought about that before I said anything.
My snakes are in proper inclosures are happy and well taken care of.
Anyways I was wrong, I should have thought about that before I said anything.:rolleyes: