Age?

[ashleeworthen]

We just got a baby ball python and sexed her. She's a lovely little girl. About a foot and a half (18 inches). We got her a day after the pets smart got her. We are guessing that she's about 3 months old. Are we about correct?

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[Eric Alan]

Probably pretty close. Most retailers get them fairly young from their suppliers. Congrats on the new addition!

[ashleeworthen]

Thanks. I did a bit of research on her but not to sure on her coloring. We are hoping that one fuzzie a week will work for her but not sure

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[Eric Alan]

Here's some reading material so you can help your new little one get settled in, if you haven't found it already:

• Ball Python Caresheet
• How to Setup a Glass Tank

[ashleeworthen]

That's exactly what we used to help us start setting up her tank. Do you think that she would be able to tell the difference between my husband and me?

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[Eric Alan]

That's exactly what we used to help us start setting up her tank. Do you think that she would be able to tell the difference between my husband and me?

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If so, certainly not in the same way that a more social animal (dog or cat) would. The best I hope for with my BPs is for them to not look at me like I'm some kind of Godzilla monster.

[ashleeworthen]

Well she snapped at him

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[Eric Alan]

Could be he smelled like food (was he touching any other furry pets before this?). Could be she felt cornered. Could be he surprised her. Could be she's just a feisty little BP. Who knows. Tell him not to take it personally...

[ashleeworthen]

Lol. Sadly he is because she sits in a ball if he's holding her and freaks if he touches her but then she let's me unravel her and everything

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[Penultimate]

If you just got her, she might be scared. I would leave her alone in the tank for a week and make sure she's eating before you handle her.

Also, what heat source are you using? Whatever it is, be sure it's regulated. Have fun!