Very active little girl

Hey guys, I am a little concerned for my ball python, but I wanted to see what you guys think. I got her this Sunday, (this is being posted on a Tuesday). And she seems very healthy, hot side 92 degrees, cold side 80, humidity 50%. She is very active during the day, I just came home to her climbing around, and pressing herself against the glass. Some people would say she is trying to get out and find better cover, but, even thought my hides aren't identical, (yes, I can feel your frustration straingling me) she does still hide alot, and she will go back between hides, so I don't think she is preferring one over the other. She just went back to get warm hide to chill a bit more. So I don't think she is looking for better cover. The breeder told me to wait 4-5 days before I really start handling her and offering food, but hey, maybe she's a year hungry? Next time she is up and roaming, (which may be a while) should I offer a mouse?

No handling until 3 consecutive feedings. Did the seller say when the last feeding was?

Well 92 is a bit hot, it shouldn't be over 91. Did you black out the sides of your tank? Just get some poster board and tape it to the outside of the tank, make sure there isn't any tape on the inside. Nothing sticky should be in the enclosure. And you should give her a week, preferably two before handling and don't bother with that moving to feed junk.

The last feeding was Monday, a week ago.

I would try feeding but that's just me. Don't get discouraged if she doesn't eat because alot of bp's won't until they get more acquainted with their new surroundings

No harm in trying amirite? So when I warm up the most should I dangle in front of her? Like some, or just let it sit in there?

Just curious, what's your setup like?

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No harm in trying amirite? So when I warm up the most should I dangle in front of her? Like some, or just let it sit in there?

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That depends on her. Does she hide from you or ignore your presence? If she's scared in any way, she won't eat

No she doesn't hide from me, she will still be roaming while I'm in the room, and as for my setup I have a 20L with a heat pad and a jumpstart on the right side. And a CHE to keep up temps on the left. I use eco Earth and hides in both sides with a water dish and a plant.

And your hides are nice and tight right? If they're too big your snake won't feel secure. I'd black out the sides too, like I mentioned earlier.

I say try feeding tonight. Wait til it's dark and feed with nobody else in the room. If the snake is out and about SLOWLY dangle the mouse in front of the snake. Don't scare the snake. If the snake is in a hide, slowly dangle in front of the hide, but again, don't scare the snake.

If the snake eats, awesome! If not, don't be discouraged. Wait at least 5 days and try again.

I always advise waiting until the snake eats three consecutive meals without refusal before handling. Top priority is getting the snake eating regularly. You'll have 25+ years to handle the snake. Let it acclimate and get eating.

Also, I never have any temps above 90 in my enclosures. 92 is a hair on the high end, but nothing unacceptable by any means.

Lastly, are your heat sources regulated by a thermostat??

I don't know about nice and tight? They aren't huge... Do you want me to put something in there with her? She's in my room, not being disturbed.

My CHE is on a dimmer, staying right at 80 degrees, and my heat mat is not rising above 92.

A couple pics of the enclosure would cut the questions in half

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My CHE is on a dimmer, staying right at 80 degrees, and my heat mat is not rising above 92.

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If your UTH is not on a thermostat i would unplug it asap. When unregulated they can spike to dangerous temps and can cause serious burns or worse to your snake.

Sorry, a can't show a picture, she made her first poop thought, if that good?

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Sorry, a can't show a picture, she made her first poop thought, if that good?

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Poop is always good. Why no pictures? If you have a smartphone, you can download tapatalk. It's free and super easy to use

Sorry bro, I actually do have my UTH on a thermostat... I thought I said that, but seeing that you responded with quoted text I see now that I left out that bit of information lol. So in the end of she is active that's OK? Just exploring her new setup.

Drop the hotspot to 88. Leave her alone a few days. Throw a live hopper in and go away for awhile. If you need to you can leave a hopper in overnight. If the snake doesn’t eat take it out make adjustments to husbandry so you got 88 hot side, 50-65% humidity and a cool side no less than 79 with 82-84 being preferable for ambient temps then attempt to feed again.


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She took it!

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She took it!

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Congrats! Luckily now if you don't see her exploring as much, you may be able to know how she shows shes hungry! My little guy usually starts roaming 2 days or so before feeding day.

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She took it!

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Those three littke words mean so much, don’t they?
That first feeding feels so satisfying as a snake keeper.

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She took it!

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I thought so. That is my snake's hungry dance as well.

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