Ball Python CARESHEET

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(Rapture suggested this idea of sticky'ing a link to the caresheet about a month ago...and I'm finally getting to it. ~bad, lazy admin~ :P .....Thanks for the great suggestion, Rapture!!)

And here for a list of lots of other caresheets...

--Judy

Cool! thanks!

Im afraid the link doesnt work (maybe temporary but...)

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Originally Posted by magnus_b

Im afraid the link doesnt work (maybe temporary but...)

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Yes, we lost the caresheets with the upgrade. We'll be getting those restored ASAP!!

We haven't lost them per se, just need to get them converted over. That'll happen today for sure :gj:

That broken link above will no longer be broken (it will forward to a new link)

link still wont work... please fix this :bow:, and thank you for all your hard work I love this site.

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Originally Posted by wraith

link still wont work... please fix this :bow:, and thank you for all your hard work I love this site.

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All fixed now...thanks for the heads-up! :gj:

Hi everyone! This may be a little off topic but I had a quick question about my bp. I don't have a humidity meter yet but I was wondering if there was anyway I could tell if it is too humid in his enclosure. There are some beads of water in his enclosure because I misted the walls. Should I wipe these off or what?
Thanks in advance
-Tim

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Originally Posted by Tim Personguy

Hi everyone! This may be a little off topic but I had a quick question about my bp. I don't have a humidity meter yet but I was wondering if there was anyway I could tell if it is too humid in his enclosure. There are some beads of water in his enclosure because I misted the walls. Should I wipe these off or what?
Thanks in advance
-Tim

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You can always start a new thread with questions like this. :) They tend to get more attention that way.

If water is condensing on the sides of the enclosure without any spritzing from you, then that's too humid. But water on the sides because you sprayed the cage is fine. In fact, that's the purpose of the misting...to put beads of water into the enclosure that will evaporate and add to the overall humidity.

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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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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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.

After reading this care sheet, I feel all warm and fuzzy inside. My BP is a breeze to handle, I got to help him shed the very first time he was shedding under my care (He started to rub his head on my hand to start off the process) and he has never had any issues shedding since or eating on a regular basis. He even lets me pet him on his head without being head shy.

Great resource! Thank you!

Can't open the link in tapatalk.

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