My poor baby...

[Gc99]

I like that setup. I'm thinking building one would be best. Can I build it for his max length now and close off a smaller area for him or would it be best to build as he get bigger??


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If u put a lot of hides, and you fill up space with a lot of decorations, then yes

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[Ckrumn]

Listen to Reinz... Dont ever soak a Ball Python for 2 hours. If he doesnt shed after tonight then a 15min soak at 88-90 is what you would do if you need to. You can not go by what you would use for a baby. We are warm blooded. Get a Laser thermomerter at Lowes $19.99. You point it at a surface including water and it gives you the temp. I use them for spot checking bask area & the substrate on cool side.
Its great your asking for help.. But never go by the first answer you get or by what one person says. Research too. Ive see 10-15 people this week alone regurgitating answers to questions they asked a week ago when they joined and they forgot half of it so it WRONG.

I'm not telling anyone anything about snake handling. Lol. Way to much info out there. I am doing research as well but these so called experts don't always agree either. I will continue to keep an eye on him and make another trip to the store for more supplies. Thank you.


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[Ckrumn]

Not need to soak yet. Give him a couple of days. If not u can put the snake in lukewarm water for 15-20 min. You can buy shed-ease and add it to the water as well. It worked for me

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My poor baby looks so sickly, I hate it. I know it's normalish, but I feel bad for him. He looks miserable.


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[iLikeSneks]

I like that setup. I'm thinking building one would be best. Can I build it for his max length now and close off a smaller area for him or would it be best to build as he get bigger??


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Thanks, and you should be able to do it for his max size, just put extra hide boxes, make him feel tight, which for them means safe. Or closing off a section would work too.

Mine is a 4'x1.5'x1.5'. That's probably too big for a ball python, specially a male one, but that ok because I'm making a new one and using this one for a Boa. You probably don't need more than a 3'x2' or a 3'x1.5', they don't need much neck room so that's more of a personal preference.

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[Gc99]

My poor baby looks so sickly, I hate it. I know it's normalish, but I feel bad for him. He looks miserable.


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He looks dry, wrinkly and dull. Like an old raisin. But its 100% normal lol he will live

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[Ckrumn]

Thanks, and you should be able to do it for his max size, just put extra hide boxes, make him feel tight, which for them means safe. Or closing off a section would work too.

Mine is a 4'x1.5'x1.5'. That's probably too big for a ball python, specially a male one, but that ok because I'm making a new one and using this one for a Boa. You probably don't need more than a 3'x2' or a 3'x1.5', they don't need much neck room so that's more of a personal preference.

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That seems small. I'm glad I asked. I was thinking more like a 4'x3'x3'. Lol. I have read they get to be about 4' to 5' long if taken care of properly. I'm sure Home Depot would have loved me. I know the pet store sure does.


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[Ckrumn]

Can I hold him or is that not advisable. He is so cuddly. I miss just hanging out with him after work. He's my stress relief I guess you could say.


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[Gc99]

Can I hold him or is that not advisable. He is so cuddly. I miss just hanging out with him after work. He's my stress relief I guess you could say.


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I dont hold while theyre in shed (unless a soak is necessary) they are stressed and can be a little more defensive. But thats just me lol im sure some people still hold their snakes when theyre shedding without any issue

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[Reinz]

Can I hold him or is that not advisable. He is so cuddly. I miss just hanging out with him after work. He's my stress relief I guess you could say.


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. Leave him alone if you want him to have a successful shed. He is VERY miserable right now and wants to be left alone.

[EDR]

I'd focus on getting him back to normal. Just keep his humidity up a night time leave him alone let him crawl around and he should get most of if not all his skin off eventually.