Getting a new blood Python

I'm thinking of getting a blood Python and been doing alot of research.

Any advice on care? Etc?


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Keep your temps cooler-low 80s, they aren't too happy hot. They are talkers so expect some huffing and hissing during handling, they prefer to just kind of hang out on the floor or in your lap, not real fast moving. Babies can be fairly jumpy and scared so you might get nipped a little at first, with normal handling they usually calm down well though. They will hold up waste for many many months, that's normal, slow metabolism so don't feed frequent or overly large meals. Generally pretty willing feeders, they do need good humidity levels so using a tub or pvc cage and heat panels or tape is best for a setup along with a big water dish and I mist daily during shedding. If you want a blood with a really red coloration buy from a breeder that can show you the parents. Or an adult if you are comfortable with that.

Okay great! Thanks for the response.

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Know it's not my post but, the low 80's? Is that the hotspot? Sorry for hijacking but, I've been very interested in blood pythons. I just need the space, lol!

Yeah they are highly interesting snakes!

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I'll try to post pics when I get her

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Here's a pic of her.

Does she look like a normal blood? The lady couldn't remember...

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Originally Posted by kriegsmom

Know it's not my post but, the low 80's? Is that the hotspot? Sorry for hijacking but, I've been very interested in blood pythons. I just need the space, lol!

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My room stays around 79-83 and I provide my bloods with a warm spot of 85. They hardly ever use it.


Op, they really are vocal as stated above. Mine huff, puff, and hiss at everything. When they are young they can be nippy. I think I have some pics of a few tags in my gallery. The bites are nothing but they do have some sharp teeth that will make you bleed a bit. Just stick to handling them and they will settle down fine and turn into huffy puffy puppy dogs. My big girl will lay with you all day if you let her.

Okay thank you! I will handle daily. Or at least weekly

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Looks like a normal to me. Do you know the species? I am not 100% up on all the different species but, she looks like a classic blood (python brongersmai) to me.

Not sure. She told me (blood Python). Lol. I tried asking tons of questions. But all she could remember is she bought at Columbus Ohio reptile show.
But I got her because she seems very friendly.. At the most. Mainly hisses. But once picked up. She's fine.

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Okay thank you! I will handle daily. Or at least weekly

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Give it some time alone first. 7-10 days is the norm. After that I would start slow like every 3 days or every other day working over those days toward longer handling sessions.

Doing to much to soon can make them stressed and add to their nippy attitude.

Okay. Yeah. That's what I mean. After a week or so.

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Actually, I would limit handling to the minimum needed for cage maintenance until your new little blood is well settled in and feeding regularly. They can get easily stressed and go off food if they feel threatened. Some don't mind as much, but a baby isn't going to get "meaner" if you don't handle for a while. Also, if you have other snakes and this one's in quarantine, that's always another good reason to not handle at first.

Good luck with her.!

I meant to add, yes, that's a normal red blood.

Thank you. And yes. I'll wait.
Don't want to stress anymore then already is.

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Hey Ff, great pickup! That blood is really spectacular. Congrats.

Thanks

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Very nice looking snake! ... But something about that photo, the way the snake is laying, makes it look... very... not alive. :s

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Very nice looking snake! ... But something about that photo, the way the snake is laying, makes it look... very... not alive. :s

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I'll try to get better ones tomorrow.

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I like your Blood congratulations and on the heat my Blood and my Borneo short tail prefer a little bit cooler than my Balls and Boas , they are great I think you are going to really enjoy your Baby and it's true they like to fool you lol . Silly Big Snakes.... My two eat F/T Rat pups and Bloods are serious when it comes to eating I have some long tongs.....

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Thank you!

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Your Welcome I look forward to hearing more about your New Blood.

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I would like to share this with you , I promise Im not hijacking your thread. This is from my Short Tail Borneo. The Shed.http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...f2628fd25d.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...76874d87af.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...d650cb08b2.jpg please excuse the water dish I dumped substrate in it while talking to Sarge. Your day will come with your Blood.

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Wow. Beautiful short tail! I want 1!

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Your Blood will surprise with this someday.

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And your alright

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Lol

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I love my Sarge Ill share my Normal Blood with you when I take his picture later today. If you don't mind.

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That's fine

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Here is Maxwell he's a real lover and very calmhttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...f7328e6238.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...276ee214e1.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...7bdd6582cf.jpg

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Wow!! Beautiful!

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Is it normal for them to not move around a whole lot? Maybe because of stress?

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Just got home , They are not stressed out at all they like to just lay around , they are the best lap snakes lol I really like the the Bloods. They eat good they like socializing at least mine do. If mine are moving around all day I would need to pin down what ever is causing the problem, laying around no problem. Hope this helps ya.




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Okay. Great! Thanks

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They are a wow kinda python I hope yours gives you as much joy and love as mine give to me.

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I think she will

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Mine rarely move around in the cage, usually hang out on the cool side, rarely go over to the hot. Every now and then they go for a drink and dunk, spill water all over but the only time I've seen one be actively out and about was my blood after a huge bowel movement and with a couple weeks to the next feeding-he was out in front daily staring me down for a meal. Even when they are out and about I can leave them on the floor and not worry about them moving fast and getting into trouble like the other snakes I own.

Okay cool. Just making sure

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Is it normal for them to not move around a whole lot? Maybe because of stress?

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actually, not moving much is what bloods do. a lot of movement would be a better indicator of stress. these guys are lazy! they make BPs look hyper-active.

Here’s what I’ve found about Bloods. They will huff and puff and blow the house down. It can be intimidating to the inexperienced. But they’re actually pretty calm snakes as long as their needs are met. Forget the huffing and puffing, if their tail is wagging, you’re about to get bit. If their tail is not wagging, no worries.

Lol okay gotcha

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Sarge eating like a Boss I promise Ill quit posting pictures ..lolhttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...8c70cf614b.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...7aa6dd6492.jpg

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