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    I got him, first Ball Python

    Well the wait is over and I now finally have my first Ball Python, I picked him up a couple of hours ago and I am over the moon with him. He is a male normal and about 18 months old. Here are my first ever pics.


    My new snake by Giant Chip Stacks, on Flickr


    New snake by Giant Chip Stacks, on Flickr

    He seems so un-stressed I am well shocked, what also shocks me is how active he is, he does not ball-up and just explores everything, even more active than my corn snake, I hope this is a good thing lol. I am so happy

    Andrew

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    Re: I got him, first Ball Python

    He is gorgeous and sooooooooo cute too! Welcome to the addiction!

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    nice new lil buddy, you are goin to learn a lot. and then learn more. he's an adventurous lil guy.
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    Thanks guys, the addiction lol, I can feel that already, I am very keen to learn so much, if I can convince my wife, I would like to be breeding them in a couple of years

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    Very cool. I always love getting a new bp, but my first one was still the best......
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    Re: I got him, first Ball Python

    Beautiful new guy, grats . Don't want to ruin the fun but it is a good idea to let your snake settle in till at least two days after your first successful feed (9 days). A roaming ball is actually likely quite stressed. A happy ball is a lazy ball. I know it's tough not to handle them when new (I just dealt with it) but you will have 30 years with yournew friend hope this helps
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    Congrats! He has some gorgeous patterns! I LOVE the normals, my first "normal" is my favorite, and always will be Congrats on your new guy!
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    Re: I got him, first Ball Python

    Quote Originally Posted by Johan View Post
    Beautiful new guy, grats . Don't want to ruin the fun but it is a good idea to let your snake settle in till at least two days after your first successful feed (9 days). A roaming ball is actually likely quite stressed. A happy ball is a lazy ball. I know it's tough not to handle them when new (I just dealt with it) but you will have 30 years with yournew friend hope this helps
    It's does help, thanks, he is resting now all curled up in his hide.

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    Re: I got him, first Ball Python

    Quote Originally Posted by LGray23 View Post
    Congrats! He has some gorgeous patterns! I LOVE the normals, my first "normal" is my favorite, and always will be Congrats on your new guy!
    Thanks

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    Congrats and welcome to the addiction and the site!

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