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Ball pythons are poor climbers and are clumsy. He doesn't need anything to climb on, and yes he can hurt himself.
A ball python doesn't need a tall enclosure like some snakes do. They like things snug and cozy. As soon as you are able to, get him a different enclosure. Don't give him anything to encourage climbing until he's had a few weeks to get used to your routine. If you offer him something to climb on later, keep it low to the floor of the cage to prevent serious accidents.
If you read through the Caresheets here, they'll help you pinpoint how you can make his cage better. Here is one :http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showt...s%29-Caresheet
Gale
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Re: He keeps falling...(pic includes)
Does he have hide boxes? His tank looks kind of empty. Give him 2 snug hide boxes and maybe some fake plants to fill up some of the empty space...
"Cry, Havoc! And let slip the dogs of war..."
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Re: He keeps falling...(pic includes)
Originally Posted by angllady2
Ball pythons are poor climbers and are clumsy. He doesn't need anything to climb on, and yes he can hurt himself.
A ball python doesn't need a tall enclosure like some snakes do. They like things snug and cozy. As soon as you are able to, get him a different enclosure. Don't give him anything to encourage climbing until he's had a few weeks to get used to your routine. If you offer him something to climb on later, keep it low to the floor of the cage to prevent serious accidents.
If you read through the Caresheets here, they'll help you pinpoint how you can make his cage better. Here is one : http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showt...s%29-Caresheet
Gale
I will remember that ! and will definitely get him a better enclosure soon!
Thank you so much angllady2!
I feel like a terrible owner that search through internet and though was fully prepare but actually didn't aware of the little details...
Originally Posted by Vypyrz
Does he have hide boxes? His tank looks kind of empty. Give him 2 snug hide boxes and maybe some fake plants to fill up some of the empty space...
Yes he does~ the hide is beside the water bowl
I will go get some fake plants maybe on next Saturday !
Thank you so much to Vypyrz!
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Re: He keeps falling...(pic includes)
He is also still trying to adjust to his new home. He should calm down some in a few days...
"Cry, Havoc! And let slip the dogs of war..."
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Re: He keeps falling...(pic includes)
Originally Posted by Vypyrz
He is also still trying to adjust to his new home. He should calm down some in a few days...
I just don't want him to keep falling down and get injure
Thanks again!!
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Don't beat yourself up. We all made some pretty dumb mistakes when we got started, it's wanting to learn and grow for the sake of our snakes that makes us better than people who just don't care.
I'm sure he'll forgive you.
Gale
1.0 Low-white Pied - Yakul | 1.0 Granite het Pied - Nago
1.0 Mojave - Okoto | 1.0 Vanilla - Kodama
1.0 Pastel - Koroku | 1.0 Fire - Osa
0.1 het Pied - Toki | 0.1 het Pied - Mauro
0.1 Mojave - Kina | 0.1 Blushback Cinnamon - Kuri
0.1 Fire - Mori | 0.1 Reduced Pinstripe - Sumi
0.1 Pastel - Yuki | 0.1 Dinker Normal - Akashi
0.1 Ghana Giant Normal - Tatari | 0.1 Dinker Normal - Kaiya
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Re: He keeps falling...(pic includes)
Get a smaller tub. You don't need one quite that large and he could hurt himself.
They don't need more than 12" of space, really.
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Re: He keeps falling...(pic includes)
You should have two hides. One on his warm side and one on his cool side.
What do you use to warm his tank? Under the tank heater (UTH). Lights? Do you measure the temerature in his home? He should be around 90 on his warmside, and around 80 on his cool side. I know a lot of pet stores don't stress the importance of proper temperature monitoring. Do you use a thermastat? Sometimes when a tank is uncomfortable for a snake they will move around a lot (although it is probably just because it is a new enclosure).
-Johan
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Re: He keeps falling...(pic includes)
30cm is less than 12in...I've never heard of a BP getting hurt from falling less than a foot...
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