Ball Python CARESHEET

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Originally Posted by Tim Personguy

Thanks :) also I just got a young adult boy bp. He's used to living with people. The guy at the store said to wait a couple of weeks before feeding him and handling him. Is this true?
Again thanks-Tim

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I'd usually give it 5-7 days to try feeding...and then I won't handle a new arrival until they've eaten a couple of meals.

Thanks you have been a great help :D

I started a thread and the first response I got may have pertinent information to the BP caresheet.

It's about having 2 hides and whether they should be 'identical' or not.

http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showt...hides-question

If indeed their hides should be identical I hope the caresheet will be updated to reflect that because right now there is no mention that the 2 hides should be identical.

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Originally Posted by Superpop

I started a thread and the first response I got may have pertinent information to the BP caresheet.

It's about having 2 hides and whether they should be 'identical' or not.

http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showt...hides-question

If indeed their hides should be identical I hope the caresheet will be updated to reflect that because right now there is no mention that the 2 hides should be identical.

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There is no strict rule about the hides being "identical". It's a commonly suggested good idea is all. If they're identical, then you don't have to wonder if your snake is sacrificing healthy thermoregulation for the sake of a favorite hide. The caresheet describes a proper hide for ball pythons. So long as both hides fit that description, I don't believe they HAVE to be identical.

AWESOME great info after more then 25 years without a scaled friend your sheet was a great refresher and you taught me something new Thank you

Hi there,

I was always told it's best to leave your new addition alone for a few days to settle into its new home. Moving homes/enclosures can be stressful for anyone! With my girl I found that after a few days she was fine to handle :)

hmm, define fine to handle. As in not striking at you? You should always wait till your snake has eaten for you before you start handling it, also give two days to digest a little after eating :/

The link doesn't work for me.

Which link - both the ones in the first post work fine for me?

The very first link. I'm using tapatalk with an iPhone tho. I haven't tried it on a regular computer.
I just got it to open in safari tho. Thats weird.