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  • 03-09-2015, 07:01 PM
    montreal_2012
    What kind of ball python do i have????
    I recently purchased a ball python and am having alot of trouble figuring out what kind of ball python it is and I didnt ask the breeder at the time, can anyone help me figure this one out?
  • 03-09-2015, 07:04 PM
    Eric Alan
  • 03-09-2015, 07:34 PM
    montreal_2012
    Re: What kind of ball python do i have????
    how do you add pics to here ......they are actually the ones I have as my main pics in my profile.
  • 03-09-2015, 07:38 PM
    montreal_2012
  • 03-09-2015, 07:52 PM
    Eric Alan
    Re: What kind of ball python do i have????
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by montreal_2012 View Post
    how do you add pics to here ......they are actually the ones I have as my main pics in my profile.

    I replied to your message with a link to the how-to page. Also, there's a link in my signature. Regardless, I found the pics (as you said) in your gallery and figured I'd post it here for you until you become more familiar with the site:
    http://ball-pythons.net/gallery/file.../5/9/photo.jpg
  • 03-09-2015, 07:52 PM
    fLako0aGuiiLaR
    To me it looks like a lesser
    its hard to tell cus the pic is too small
  • 03-09-2015, 08:12 PM
    Daigga
    Looks like a lesser to me.
  • 03-09-2015, 08:26 PM
    montreal_2012
    Re: What kind of ball python do i have????
    tnx and how much would a lesser with this type of pattern typically go for in a store? i paid arount 150
  • 03-09-2015, 11:30 PM
    angllady2
    Yes, that is a little lesser/butter. In a pet shop, IF you could find one, it would probably run $300 or so. From a breeder or reptile show, anywhere from $75 to $150, depending. I don't think you overpaid for the baby at all. Sweet little thing.

    Gale
  • 03-10-2015, 08:42 AM
    ARBallMorphs
    looks like a lesser to me, nice little thing you got there.

    grats
  • 03-10-2015, 10:33 AM
    Albert Clark
    Re: What kind of ball python do i have????
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by montreal_2012 View Post
    tnx and how much would a lesser with this type of pattern typically go for in a store? i paid arount 150

    Hello, price can vary based on several factors including phenotype, actual genotype ie 1 , 2 , or multiple gene animal. 150.00 for your bp just by looking at him seems like a fair price. Actually, I thought it was a Mojave. Phenotype refers to how the animal appears as you look at him. Anyway, that is a beautiful bp, make sure you get that humidity increased to take care of the bad shed. Good luck.
  • 03-10-2015, 02:43 PM
    montreal_2012
    Re: What kind of ball python do i have????
    I think your right about the lesser/butter, I was looking at alot of pics online and seems like thats what it is :)
  • 03-10-2015, 03:22 PM
    montreal_2012
    Re: What kind of ball python do i have????
    Yeah I know not the greatest shed and i started resolving the issue by soaking him for like 1 hour and a half when hes about to shed....tnx. I currently have a exo-terra terrarium and am having issues keeping my humidity up cause of the screen top, anyone have a solution to this issue?
  • 03-10-2015, 03:32 PM
    Eric Alan
    Re: What kind of ball python do i have????
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by montreal_2012 View Post
    ...i started resolving the issue by soaking him for like 1 hour and a half when hes about to shed...

    Don't soak prior to a shed. It actually has the opposite effect of what you intended it to do. Soaking washes away the natural lubricant that the snake needs in order to shed properly. Just keep humidity where it needs to be and you shouldn't have shedding issues going forward.
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by montreal_2012 View Post
    anyone have a solution to this issue?

    There's a link in my signature about setting up a glass aquarium that gives good recommendations for screen tops. Partially covering it with foil/plexiglass is usually a good solution.
  • 03-10-2015, 05:35 PM
    montreal_2012
    Re: What kind of ball python do i have????
    Really I didn't realize cause the last two times i did he actually shed off his skin within 24 hours in one piece, But ill try just humidifying it instead. Is humidity in general very important or is just over emphasized on other then when they are shedding?
  • 03-10-2015, 06:10 PM
    Albert Clark
    Re: What kind of ball python do i have????
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Eric Alan View Post
    Don't soak prior to a shed. It actually has the opposite effect of what you intended it to do. Soaking washes away the natural lubricant that the snake needs in order to shed properly. Just keep humidity where it needs to be and you shouldn't have shedding issues going forward.
    There's a link in my signature about setting up a glass aquarium that gives good recommendations for screen tops. Partially covering it with foil/plexiglass is usually a good solution.

    There he is! Eric with the right answer always! Cool man, your the best. Peace. :gj:
  • 03-10-2015, 07:27 PM
    Eric Alan
    Re: What kind of ball python do i have????
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Albert Clark View Post
    There he is! Eric with the right answer always! Cool man, your the best. Peace. :gj:

    I appreciate the kind words. I have no idea who you are, but you've certainly been good for my ego lately. Thanks! :rofl:
  • 03-10-2015, 07:36 PM
    Eric Alan
    Re: What kind of ball python do i have????
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by montreal_2012 View Post
    Really I didn't realize cause the last two times i did he actually shed off his skin within 24 hours in one piece, But ill try just humidifying it instead. Is humidity in general very important or is just over emphasized on other then when they are shedding?

    Humidity is important in that the extreme ends (too low or too high) will tend to lead towards problems. Erring on the high side is actually better for your BP so long as you don't have an actual moisture build-up inside your enclosure (condensation, standing water, etc).

    Personally, I keep my snake room at 55% humidity all of the time and that's what works for me (very rare shedding issues). Humidity is one of those things that your animals will let you know if you have enough or not. Dented eyes, bad sheds, etc are all signs that you should do something differently.
  • 03-10-2015, 08:26 PM
    Albert Clark
    Re: What kind of ball python do i have????
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Eric Alan View Post
    I appreciate the kind words. I have no idea who you are, but you've certainly been good for my ego lately. Thanks! :rofl:

    Cool, just a fellow herper with a lot of experience and I noticed we agree on quite a few topics! I also like the way you always seem to have or can get to the appropriate link at any given time. Thanks. You know me now. Lol.:cool:
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