Hey.. New BP!

Hey everyone.. Im new to this site.. and I've been just lurking around for a few days just reading up on stuff and I've finally decided to post. I just got my first BP like 3 weeks ago, her name is Fendi and she's from a clutch last Aug. She's the runt of her clutch.. and I instantly fell in love with her curious and active personality. Anyway.. here she is <3

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i work for a company that deals with mixtapes and such.. so here she is helping me at work..lol
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her in her set up
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Hi!

Welcome to the site!!! :welcome:

You have a great looking ball python! Congrats on your new snake! .... Keep the pictures coming for sure! We ALL love pictures of our beloved pets around here! :D:D:D

Welcome once again. ;)

-adam

Welcome to the site. Nice pics of Fendi!!:D This is a great site, I've only been a member a couple of months, everyone here is so helpful. Hope you enjoy your stay!!:welcome:

Well come!! great snake, and keeper two lol

Welcome aboard! :handshake: Fendi....pretty name for a pretty snake!

thanks! glad to be here.. oh the pictures are definitely a sure thing! im such a soccer mom when it comes to my animals.. i take pictures of EVERYTHING! it definitely helps that she's a hamm herself..lol

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oh the pictures are definitely a sure thing! im such a soccer mom when it comes to my animals.. i take pictures of EVERYTHING! it definitely helps that she's a hamm herself..lol

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LOL ... Very cool ... sounds like you're going to fit right in with all of us nuts! ;) :P :banana:

-adam

Welcome to the site, and glad you decided to post. It's always great when an animal catches your heart.

I see that you are using a dial to measure temps. Might I recommend a digital thermometer, because the are WAY more accurate. You can use a digital indoor/outdoor thermometer (from any chain type store) that will measure your warm and cool side temps and the humidity all in one unit for about $12. It was one of the first tips I got from this site when I joined. :D

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I see that you are using a dial to measure temps. Might I recommend a digital thermometer, because the are WAY more accurate. You can use a digital indoor/outdoor thermometer (from any chain type store) that will measure your warm and cool side temps and the humidity all in one unit for about $12. It was one of the first tips I got from this site when I joined. :D

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Excellent advice! :sweeet:

-adam

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Welcome to the site, and glad you decided to post. It's always great when an animal catches your heart.

I see that you are using a dial to measure temps. Might I recommend a digital thermometer, because the are WAY more accurate. You can use a digital indoor/outdoor thermometer (from any chain type store) that will measure your warm and cool side temps and the humidity all in one unit for about $12. It was one of the first tips I got from this site when I joined. :D

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oo..thanks! yea the dial one i have is crap.. i've never seen it move from between 80-85..even at night! i've just been looking for a better one. any suggestions where to get the one ur talking about? would u say walgreens or such?

Walmart/Target/Home Depot/Lowes. Any of them will have something similar. I have the Accurite from Walmart. Just look for one that measures the indoor and outdoor temps. :gj:

You also might want to consider ditching that half log. I had one when I started and found that it didn't provide enough security. She didn't eat as well. By offering two identical hides (and that cave is great!!) you can be sure that Fendi is choosing thermoregulation over security. ;)

Welcome to the world of bps. Did anyone warn you how addictive they are? I only planned on having one. ONE I TELL YA!! Now I have 6, and I think I'm behind on some of the other folks here. lol. :giggle:

thanks!.. yea.. my bf LOVES the log..he cares more about the appeal of the snake..while im more motherly.. so if she needs more security..its more security she will get! lol.. and yea.. tell me about it.. im addicted to herps in general.. i swear going to a herp show for me is like walking through a candy shop! i want and love everything!! i've been promised by my boyfriend that when we move to a bigger place he'll set me up a room for my herps..lol.. i have my fingers crossed pretty dang tight for that one!! hahaha

Oh the dreams of a snake room!! :nirvana: Of course I'm taking over my children's playroom. I mean they don't need the WHOLE room, do they? :oops:

Best of luck on that dream snake room! Plus all the wonderful critters to fill it. :D

hello nice snake and welcome :)..

Hi and welcome to BPNet. This is the digital deal recommended to you. The Acu-Rite brand is found at WalMart but similar ones under different brand names can be found elsewhere usually in the outdoor thermometer/weather station area. They require one AAA battery and usually run under $20.00

https://ball-pythons.net/gallery/fil...8/Acu-Rite.jpg

Wow great Pic's , welcome aboard.There is a great amount of info available to all.Oh and tigerlily is right can't fight the addiction.

hey, welcome :) i made some hides for my BP with polymer clay its about 5 bucks for a pack of white and you can paint it to look nice and when he gets bigger dich it and make a new one :)

Welcome :carouse:


Great looking lil runt!!!

Please post a pic of your Chinese Water Dragon if you have a chance. I really like those :D

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Welcome :carouse:


Great looking lil runt!!!

Please post a pic of your Chinese Water Dragon if you have a chance. I really like those :D

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here ya go! her name is Eden
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...e/9b124a07.jpg
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old set up.. but nice picture of her
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ok..that should be enough..lol..i got a little picture happy there. i just NEED an excuse to brag.. :number1: hahaha

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ok..that should be enough..lol..i got a little picture happy there. i just NEED an excuse to brag.. :number1: hahaha

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No excuse necessary ... LOL ... That dragon rocks!! If I wasn't into ball pythons and so old, I'd definitely be into those!!! :D:D:D

-adam

Thanks!


She looks like a happy lil dragon ;)

Are you thinking about getting any more reptiles?

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No excuse necessary ... LOL ... That dragon rocks!! If I wasn't into ball pythons and so old, I'd definitely be into those!!! :D:D:D

-adam

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THANKS!
yea.. she has a really great personality. Her nails are a pain in the a** though.. always scratchin me up. If you dont cut them regularly..they can definitely be a battle to handle :sabduel:

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Thanks!


She looks like a happy lil dragon ;)

Are you thinking about getting any more reptiles?

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I would love to have a beardie, and a couple more snakes. But again..I'm waiting for that reptile room so i can build them custom cages and be able to control temps better. My bf loves chams, so who knows.. we might be getting some of those one day. I want the HUGE ones..but i doubt he'd want that. i dunno..we'll see. btw.. anyone know if its ok to keep certain lizard species in mesh cages outdoors? say if i were to get chams, if it would be ok to do that?

In response to "anyone know if its ok to keep certain lizard species in mesh cages outdoors? say if i were to get chams, if it would be ok to do that?"

No. Because different species come from different places in the world and you would be introducing disease and disaster by intermingling them.

For the sake of the lizards do not mix them for outdoor play.

Just my .02.

Danny

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In response to "anyone know if its ok to keep certain lizard species in mesh cages outdoors? say if i were to get chams, if it would be ok to do that?"

No. Because different species come from different places in the world and you would be introducing disease and disaster by intermingling them.

For the sake of the lizards do not mix them for outdoor play.

Just my .02.

Danny

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i think you might have misunderstood my question..maybe i should rephrase. im not asking if its ok to house them together outside.. im asking if i were to get one or two chams if it would be ok to keep them in a mesh screen cage out in my balcony? or would miami weather not be such a good idea for them?

I'm sure it would be fine so long as the outside temps are within their specified range and if the area where they are outside is free of outdoor insects and other animals. I know that certain insects such as lightning bugs are lethal to beardeds, and given that, I wouldn't want my chameleon to be a guinea pig so to speak as to whether or not they have ill affects on chams, know what I mean?

Other than that, they'd love it outside in some real sunlight.

-Brad

OOOOOhhh I apologize, I thought you meant Blue tongue skinks and Chams or something in the ball park of that.


Miami weather is a bit silly right? Raining one minute then 105+ degrees the next?

I mean from my own personal experiences with Chameleons I would not. Most species have such strict husbandry guidelines. There is no room for error, they are so delicate. There is not much protection from the elements out there. Unless you are monitoring them the whole time they are on the balcony. I wouldn't do it. The risk is too great.

Most Chams are extremely sensitive to higher temps. I have had a friend bring me one of their Chams that was severely dehydrated and almost cooked to say the least. I asked what temps he had his enclosure at and he stated about 110-120 or so. I damn near passed out. The poor thing lost control of its motor skills, refused to eat, could not right itself anymore and died a couple days afterwards.

I would like to state that I am not a Veterinarian, nor do I work with one. I am stating my own opinions and events that led up to them. Danny ;)

thanks for the feedback.. u guys are right. miami weather is kinda looney. i wouldnt wanna put the cham's health at risk.

More importantly, is that a wrist tattoo?

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More importantly, is that a wrist tattoo?

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yes, its "Life" in hindi..with angel wings around it.

Hot Tattoo! Like pain I see. LOL, me too, I have 8 tatts and going strong.

I get bored with everything about me, so doing something I couldnt change when I got tired of it probably wouldnt be the best idea :)

Anyone watch UFC 3? That guys tats on his neck/face are great.

yup! got 5 and going strong.. with 5 piercings.. i like even numbers :)

I think I have 5 tats now..