Hi Everyone!!

Hi! This is my first time posting here.

I recently got my first Ball Python. I've been wanting one for ages, and found this little guy at the pound! Apparently, he was a stray snake! Based on the blury pic they had up on the website, I thought he was an adult. When I got there, the pulled out this little guy, who I don't think is more than 6 months old. He was just about the sweetest snake I've ever held, and I had to take him home. Unfortunatly, his exam at the vet revealed roundworms (He went straight to the vet before being allowed in my house...I have two, beautiful, perfectly healthy snakes at home and intend to keep them that way)...but that didn't come as too much of a suprise, considering his orgins. That's being treated with Panacur, and will hopefully clear up soon. He's currently being quarenteened on the other side of the house till I get the all clear.

Other than that.....HE'S PERFECT!!! He accepted a F/T mouse instantly, and is extremely calm and curious. I'm completely in love with this animal. I couldn't be happier. I'm glad I found this forum...I've found forums so helpful and benefitial with my other two snakes...I'm thrilled to have an opportunity to be a part of anouther!

So...Hi everyone!!!!!!

Oh, and Oliver...aka Pickle Bunny says hello too!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...rl/oliver2.jpg

Welcome. Great pic BTW! Ask any questions, and we are here to help!

Welcome to BPNet Jenn, glad you found your way here! :) Sounds like the little BP will be in good hands, just let him settle in without too much handling for the next week or so and with his vet treatments hopefully he'll do really well for you. We have another member here with a couple of those absolutely gorgeous white rat snakes.

If you haven't had a chance to glance at our BP caresheet here's the link....

http://www.ball-pythons.net/modules....warticle&id=52

Here's the link also for the new FAQ on BP husbandry...

http://www.ball-pythons.net/forums/s...ad.php?t=30763

Please feel free to post questions, concerns, comments, photo's etc. and if we can be of any help, don't hesitate to ask.

Welcome to you and Oliver. Hope you enjoy the site.That is a cute pic of Pickle Bunny there!!:D

Congrats on the newest addition and welcome to the site. :sunny:

Hi Jenn! Glad you found your way over...=D

Welcome to this world of ball pythons; I warn you, it is ADDICTive! Good luck with your new tyke there :)

Welcome aboard!! :handshake: What a CUTE picture! Looks like he thinks he's a puppy or kitten...hanging out in a cardboard box begging people to take him home! :giggle:

Hi Jenn and welcome! Oliver is a cutie pie! And what a great name! That's what I've been planning to name my het clown male too! ;)

Welcome aboard and congratulations on the kiddie. Wish you lots of luck with him. I am some what new to this site and I have not one complaint. This place is awesome and I know you two will love it.

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Originally Posted by rabernet

Hi Jenn and welcome! Oliver is a cutie pie! And what a great name! That's what I've been planning to name my het clown male too! ;)

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I thought Oliver Twist was perfect...since he was an orphan...and well..."Twist"...constricting...cheesy, I know. But, then the boyfriend sends a text message saying "No! His name is Pickle Bunny!". HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. Funniest thing I ever heard. So, I think he gets to keep both...Oliver, my little Pickle Bunny. LOL.

[QUOTE=frankykeno]Sounds like the little BP will be in good hands, just let him settle in without too much handling for the next week or so and with his vet treatments hopefully he'll do really well for you. We have another member here with a couple of those absolutely gorgeous white rat snakes.
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I was planning on giving him a couple weeks with limited handling to let him settle in...allthough, that might go a tad longer, because I don't want to handle him more than necessary until the worms are gone. Trust me, he's hard to resist though. My other two snakes are far more shy. Not this guy though. If you walk up to the tank, he make a b-line straight for you. When I fed him, he crawled out onto my hand on his own. And when he was done eating...well...you saw the pic. He waited like that until I came up to him, and then automatically crawled onto my arm and let me put him away. It was hilarious. He's so much more personable than my other snakes. But yes, I will find self control and leave him be for the time being. :)

And I saw that other member's pic of their leucy. I LOVE leucistic ratsnakes...my leucy cracks me up. He's actually quite mellow for a texas rat. I really think they're some of the most gorgeous snakes out there.

Holy crap, how did I miss this post??!! I'm so delighted you joined over here, it's my favorite snake forum evar :D Now the rest of the crew gets to see your gorgeous photos too! Welcome aboard, Jenn!!

Welcome; this forum needed another Jen :) Here's to your new hobby!