Help! I found a ball python in the wild

[BPdude911]

I think you may be right

I took him out to clean out his shed and urates today (I had a blue glove on in case he was feeling cranky), and when I tried to put him back in his terrarium he said "NO".

He squeezed around my hand, not hard or anything, and refused to go back in there for a solid 15 minutes. He just wanted to be out and about.

I'm getting addicted

You already learning the vocabulary of a snake keeper. I think this is your destiny or something.lol

[Jenn]

I'm so happy for you. You've done a great job with that guy! Like you, I never expected to be a snake keeper (much less a rodent breeder). Now I need a bigger house to keep them all in!

Welcome to the club, there is no turning back now. And remember that we are all learning as we go.

[Deacon240]

I love this thread. What you've done is amazing for this snake. You've come a long way and learned a lot from the great folks here. Hope the wife warms up a little to the thought of Kimset!

[rabernet]

Hey if you ever want to know if Kismet is a boy or a girl, we can meet where you suggested and I'd be happy to sex him/her for you!

[Flawless]

This is a great thread. I think it's safe to say that this is your snake from now on. You should let your wife hold him/her. Tell her this, " I talked with people on this reptile website, they lent me information about caring for them," Show her this site, all the cool and cute pictures af ball pythons will definitely get her attention. Also, tell her it's even a good pet for kids.*nudge* *nudge* lol. It's like hitting to birds with one stone. I'm 12 and I had my snake for 1 year and love him. If she tells yo that you won't be able to handle it's death or something like that, tell her that they live for over 20 years and could reack up to 45 years with good care. You don't have to tell her about the feeding, just do it when she doesn't notice,lol.

x2...lol.......This is a great thread!!!!!!!!!

[Flawless]

great job!!!!it's a nice looking ball!!...Ball's are great pets...i wish i would find one while working...lol

[ballmom]

I agree with everyone else, it was very brave of you to try and find out what it was and not just assume it was deadly and killing it.

here is hoping your wife comes around.

On a side note:

I was wondering what morph everyone thought it may be?

[Vypyrz]

On a side note:

I was wondering what morph everyone thought it may be?

Looks like a happy normal to me...

[Flawless]

Looks like a happy normal to me...

x2

[Patricia]

Show her this site, all the cool and cute pictures af ball pythons will definitely get her attention.

Be sure to show her this adorable baby picture.

Kismet looks bigger than mine, and mine is eating 2 adult mice (for a total of around 40g), about ready to move onto small rats. Kismet would probably enjoy a more substantial meal.

I'm so happy to see how things are developing.