new bp!

i just bought a baby bp and it has long stripes on its back.is this some kind of morph?ill post pics in a few.

Pics are a must ;)

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He's a beautiful normal Ball python! Congrats!

I belive they call that morph Normal. He is a nice looking little ball.

from what i can see, great looking set up!! and you're bp is gorgeous :)

Tis a normal - but a smokin one at that! The line down the back is beautiful and I believe can be passed down to offspring, but is not characteristic of a morph (someone correct me if I am wrong please)

Only the best kind of morph: the original. :D

My fave.

And I love the striping. I also think it can be passed down to offspring. If you ever get into breeding, try to find a mate with similar markings. I believe the trait is called "genetic striped". One of my faves. :gj:

thanks! i went to buy a few hoppers for my other bp and seen this one for 30 dollars i couldnt pass it up.

Don't forget to quarantine!!

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Originally Posted by missi182

Don't forget to quarantine!!

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Absolutely QT. Did you get another tank also?What a beautiful ball!!

yup.i got the baby in a 10 gal for now.but i have 2 males are they ok to put together after quar?

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Originally Posted by Butters420

yup.i got the baby in a 10 gal for now.but i have 2 males are they ok to put together after quar?

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No!! You know that.... *sigh*
However, your new guy looks little and so should be okay in the 10g for a while. You'll need another set up when he grows out of it though: t'stat, hides, flex watt or UTH, water bowl; the works!

i thought so.i wanted a female but they wanted 70 extra dollars for them.2 tanks will be cool for sure.

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yup.i got the baby in a 10 gal for now.but i have 2 males are they ok to put together after quar?

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There has been several lengthy debates on this issue, so it is up to you if you choose to follow the trusted method of separate housing, or house them together and risk the dangers of multiple housing, especially since you are still learning.

IMO - NO you should NOT house them together.

Even a male and a female need separate enclosures. Why? So that you know who has poo'd. So that there are no dominance issues. So that there are no illness issues. It just keeps things much simpler for the novice keeper and the skilled keeper as well. :)

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i thought so.i wanted a female but they wanted 70 extra dollars for them.2 tanks will be cool for sure.

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And it is more fun having several tanks/unique set-ups!