Temperment of Bloods

So I'm interested in getting a blood python, but I'm wondering the differences between them and ball pythons. My baby, Jake, has a very easy going temperament, a great feeder (until very recently), and he is also the first snake I've really owned. Is the heating and humidity ranges drastically different, and do I need a larger enclosure? Also, are they more finicky and aggressive than ball pythons? I'd like to hear about anyone's experiences with them, and pictures of their babies if you want :D

Bloods do get big and are very heavy bodied so they need a larger cage than a ball. My big female is almost 6ft and weighs 30lbs. She is in a pvc cage that is 4ft x 2ft x 18in.

They are very vocal and love to huff, puff, and hiss at all times. When my younger three first arrived it took them a few months before they started to trust me and stop striking. That said, they are very laid back once they trust you...usually. All snakes are different and some can have real attitudes. My big girl has never tried to tag me and will hang out with me as long as let her.

They are very impressive and once fully grown has a strength that is incredible. Every once and awhile my big girl will throw a fit and not want to go back home or not want to come out. While she usually moves like a pet rock she surprises me each time with her speed and strength when she gets pissy with me.

Here is a great site that has a ton of information about bloods. Read up and see what you think. Another choice would be to go with a short tail python as they stay smaller but are still very similar to a blood. Kara and Ryan own that site and produce some magnificent animals. Kara is also a member here. Check out the resources section. http://bloodpythons.com/cms/

I just recently Purchased a Baby Short tail Borneo and after reading for a year about them nothing can replace my hands on experience, it shocked me at first these guys have alot more strength than my Ball Phython s. So if you do just beware of this. I Can hardly wait for my Friendship to progress with my baby in my opinion they are pretty awsome. And one last thing the folks here were their for me and helped me to better understand Including KMG in the post above. The link above takes you to an amazing website of some beautiful Bloods and Short tails. I wish you luck in your search for that just the right one.

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Here is a picture of my Baby, I still have to give him his namehttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14...f85d853023.jpg http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14...8db9617a5b.jpg

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He's Handsome

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He sure is. :)


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I have a pic for you. These guys have a lovely way of holding their movements until they want to ruin your day. I came home to this a couple months ago. Their movements are larger than my 70lb bulldog.

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Holy Cow

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My Baby has been inhttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14...148130f9c1.jpg his rock cave and he buried him self in the hide with The Aspen

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thank you guys for A the pictures and B the link to check out these babies. Soon I'll be getting my adolecent ball a bigger and final tank, and I'll have a 25gal free for another baby. I'm still not sure if I want to get another ball morph, since my Jake is the natural brown; or if I want to go ahead and get a blood.

Just give it some thought and and more thought That's what I did .

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Hit up some reptile shops or expos and get your hands on some babies, sub-adults and adults. That may help sway you one way or the other. They are something and their girth can be intimidating for some. Seeing the finished results of one all grown up should help you decide. Its like buying a St Bernard puppy and not knowing they grow to be big enough to ride. Many things are cute when they are little, but they don't stay that way.

Im not trying to discourage you from getting one. I just want you to be fully prepared and know what to expect.

You know you can search in the image gallery here and see a ton of bloods and short tails. We have some breeders here that produce some unbelievable snakes.

My best advice is to try to find one that you can hold in person. You can read all about them, but until you actually hold one you won't know what it's all about. It's not like holding any other snake, it's more like holding a moving beer belly.

Prepare yourself for poopsplosions as they don't 'go' as often as other pythons. They like to save it up for ya, so don a pair of gloves and dive in.

Respect their space, and be aware of their attitude. My girl is pretty touchy when I first go in her cage, but as soon as I can get her head pointed the other direction I grab a section and pull her out. Out of the cage she is much less likely to strike than in it I've found. She just has to be comfortable.

My Baby Short tail has been hiding in his cave, today I needed to see him and as I suspected he's got blue eyes and a very dull body poor thing no wonder he's in a Bad mood I brought the humidity level up which will help him. After he's done I will feed him and then let him rest some more. .

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I have a pic for you. These guys have a lovely way of holding their movements until they want to ruin your day. I came home to this a couple months ago. Their movements are larger than my 70lb bulldog.

ENJOY!!!!!


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Holy crap!.....literally.
I havent had to clean one of those up yet. I havent had her long enough for a bowel movement. (4 - 5 months between bowel movements)

I am a new blood python owner as well. Mine is just under 4 ft long. I was little nervous with her at first, she is very strong, and an agressive eater. KMG helped me understand one very important thing. These snakes need support. I kept trying to hold her, and i just couldnt find a way to hold her that she would calm down. KMG suggested i sit with her in my lap....that was the key. She will sit and watch TV with me all day if i let her. Infact, I put her inbetween my legs while i was laying in bed watching TV one night. I probably could have went to sleep, and she would have stayed there all night. They are very pretty, and great pets.

Today I held my Baby Borneo for awhile he was calm out of the tank. I did recieve my Snake hook from Reptile Basics just in case I need it but I'm going to use my hands to fetch him. I suppose its a good tool to have on hand.http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14...1c3d263a7c.jpg

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I love my blood, Alucard. Once you realize that all the hissing and attitude is usually bluff, it ends up being funny. Not that I want to push my luck by waving my hand around in front of the business end or anything. And about thier power, mine has broken tub lids 3 times to escape, and I ended up using trap straps to keep him in. He's due for an upgrade though, and I have a nice vision cage for him if I can get the new cage finished for the current occupants.

Here is my Borneo short tail he discovered how to almost disappear, http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14...3f9d0b8483.jpg

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He was really changing things up today he was getting leverage and moving his hide around lol

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I love my blood, Alucard. Once you realize that all the hissing and attitude is usually bluff, it ends up being funny. Not that I want to push my luck by waving my hand around in front of the business end or anything. And about thier power, mine has broken tub lids 3 times to escape, and I ended up using trap straps to keep him in. He's due for an upgrade though, and I have a nice vision cage for him if I can get the new cage finished for the current occupants.

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Omg your blood has the greatest name ever!! I love Hellsing :D

lol I came home and My Borneo Shot tail is shedding I an Hardly wait to see the new him.

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My Baby had a rough shed as soon as I saw what was going on he got a special soak at my snake spa lol while he is soaking I put some damp moss in his house, today He layed in my lap while I was catching up on Facebook he was calm and relaxed it was Very Nice to see his calm side. Tomorrow evening will be feeding night and it will make my day to see him eat.



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Look who out and totally relaxed I love this little Guy picture heavyhttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14...e4216ea412.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14...a52265efa6.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14...549b5f656c.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14...a7558f71fd.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14...306182e20d.jpg

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The last photo is his first selfe

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On the last picture I believe I see some more Skin that needs to shed what do you think? Anyone

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On the last picture I believe I see some more Skin that needs to shed what do you think? Anyone

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I don't see any stuck shed.

Thanks Im sorry I thought I posted a Thank you me bad

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Saturday Night he had a good meal so that made me happy, now he is in his bedding some were I can't see him. I do love his personality lol He's all about himself.

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Here he is soaking himself Saturday night be for feeding http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14...1b30ba6a14.jpg

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I've got a pair of Sumatra Red Bloods and they are both baby tame and always have been, even as baby's. They are about 1 1/2 years old and have never been "hissers". They both have the best personalities. They seem to like to get out and visit ( ok probably in reality, they don't mind it ). I've owned many snakes over the years but my Bloods are on the top of the list of favorites. I believe baby's born from tame parents makes for tame baby's.

I also feel that way.

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