First time jitters - it's finally happening!
Hoo boy! So my AP cage is arriving this Friday and it looks like I'll be getting my first ball python within the next 2 weeks depending how well the set up goes. I'm hoping I can get the temps/humidity spot on before snake day. I believe making sure temps are stable for a week should be good for a green light?
I just can't believe it's really going to happen! I really thought I wouldnt be able to get my BP for another year or two, but here we are! I admit I'm a little nervous despite the months of research I've done, but this forum has helped me greatly so I want to give a huge thanks to everyone who has advised and shared their wisdom with me!
Was anyone else nervous when they got their first snake?
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tttaylorrr
YES! i'll never forget opening the box and seeing lil' Yellow's face looking back at me. he was sooooo small!!! the first week was so hard not messing with him yet constantly checking the enclosure temps and looking for urine/poop. i'd stay awake because i couldn't sleep knowing he'd come out and i'd be able to see him.
waiting for FedEx to drop off Spaghetti was basically like Christmas morning; just waiting to tear into the package to see. i was more prepared that time around.
5-7 days dialed in is a green light.
i'm so excited for you!!! let us know if you have any questions with the AP setup, but they're very simple to put together!
Haha I'm probably going to stay up late just to see if I can catch him exploring! On snake day I'll be pacing about the door eagerly waiting for the FedEx truck to arrive, or heck even just waiting outside sitting by the door. They usually require a signature right?
Thanks for the well wishes! I'll definitely ask if I run into any trouble with the AP setup but hopefully all will go smoothly :p
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MissterDog
Haha I'm probably going to stay up late just to see if I can catch him exploring! On snake day I'll be pacing about the door eagerly waiting for the FedEx truck to arrive, or heck even just waiting outside sitting by the door. They usually require a signature right?
Thanks for the well wishes! I'll definitely ask if I run into any trouble with the AP setup but hopefully all will go smoothly :p
usually. for Spaghetti a signature was required, but they just left her on my doorstep and didn't even ring the doorbell. :mad: only when i got the delivery email did i know she was out there.
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tttaylorrr
usually. for Spaghetti a signature was required, but they just left her on my doorstep and didn't even ring the doorbell. :mad: only when i got the delivery email did i know she was out there.
Yikes! That really sucks, they could have at least rang the bell or knock :/ I seriously don't get why they couldn't spare a second to do so? I guess that will be extra reason for me to hang around the door lol
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Congratulations on the new critter! Good job getting your husbandry on point before moving your BP in. I bought my first snake from a pet store on a whim but the rest of my snakes I bought online. I was nervous the first time or two but after that I was comfortable with the routine. I always get excited for the delivery and unboxing though. I'm usually already outside or peering through the window when FedEx arrives. Like Taylor, I also had one driver leave the package outside my door without knocking so be aware. When they get it right though, FedEx knocking on the door is music to my ears. Never gets old. :)
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EL-Ziggy
Congratulations on the new critter! Good job getting your husbandry on point before moving your BP in. I bought my first snake from a pet store on a whim but the rest of my snakes I bought online. I was nervous the first time or two but after that I was comfortable with the routine. I always get excited for the delivery and unboxing though. I'm usually already outside or peering through the window when FedEx arrives. Like Taylor, I also had one driver leave the package outside my door without knocking so be aware. When they get it right though, FedEx knocking on the door is music to my ears. Never gets old. :)
Thank you! I'm beyond excited!
Ack what's with the FedEx drivers not ringing/knocking??? I'll definitely be on alert then! I swear I think I'll finally understand how dogs feel whenever they get super hyped over door bells lol
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Congrats on getting your first snake. Waiting for that package is the best - I was so excited also. I am getting my 4th snake here pretty soon and am already excited with getting all the equipment up and running.
Getting a new snake never gets old.
Best of luck to you. Be sure to update us once he/she arrives.
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I look forward to it! Could you try and get a good one of his eyes? They look really pretty in Garricks pictures!
Totally planning on it when I get the chance! I also really like his eyes, he has a really nice gradient going on. If he lets me I'll try and take close up pics when he arrives :)
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Ax01
when i got the jitters before getting my 1st BP, i just did the jitterbug.
https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...4ad684bf0d.jpg
u will do fine. sounds like u got some great equipment, you're working w/ a great breeder and the forum is here to help. shake it off and congrats! :)
haha this would be a good time for me to learn the jitterbug XD and thank you! I'll be doing my best <3
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MissterDog
Countdown has begun! He is coming home on the 29th! Weather permitting of course!
wooo!!!
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tttaylorrr
usually. for Spaghetti a signature was required, but they just left her on my doorstep and didn't even ring the doorbell. :mad: only when i got the delivery email did i know she was out there.
They did the same to me. Freddy was suppose to arrive at 10:30 am, I was looking out the window since 9 am but not too often, thinking that it was too early. But something told me to go downstairs and check, and Freddy was there waiting in the porch. Driver didn't knock.
On a lighter note: Congrats MissterDog !!
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MissterDog
3 more days!!!
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tttaylorrr
Haha winter is indeed coming! Only this time I don't mind :p
Funny enough I finally started watching Game of Thrones (on season 4 now) so this is so suiting haha.
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MissterDog
Haha winter is indeed coming! Only this time I don't mind [emoji14]
Funny enough I finally started watching Game of Thrones (on season 4 now) so this is so suiting haha.
i am very, very excited for you! you will make an excellent snarent and i can't wait to watch your noodle (and possible collection??) grow along with you.
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tttaylorrr
i am very, very excited for you! you will make an excellent snarent and i can't wait to watch your noodle (and possible collection??) grow along with you.
Thank you so much! <3
Aha my husband is pretty content with a single snake for now and I promised this would be our last pet for a while. HOWEVER he just doesn't realize he wants a ball python/snake of his own yet :p maybe he just needs help realizing it hehe.
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MissterDog
Thank you so much! <3
Aha my husband is pretty content with a single snake for now and I promised this would be our last pet for a while. HOWEVER he just doesn't realize he wants a ball python/snake of his own yet [emoji14] maybe he just needs help realizing it hehe.
so, not trying to be rude...but that's what they all say. [emoji14] jk!!!
that's awesome your husband is cool with having a noodle! just keep showing him pics of cute snakes until he comes around to his own LOL.
