Greetings with a new blood python!

[chasiorias]

Hello from South Korea!

Until now, I've had a mexican black kingsnake for about a year, and a ball python for about 3 months.
However, I wanted to get a bigger and rewarding snake for myself.
I started to do some research for getting a blood python, and frequently looked up in this site for info.
Now that I've gotten her(or him) about 3 weeks, I decided to join in.
But I do still have some questions left unanswered for myself.

1. How am I supposed to know the sex of my blood python?
2. Am I using an appropriate sized enclosure?
3. Will my blood python turn red after some aging?

P.S. How do I upload pics on this site? I'll add pics when someone tells me how

[GoingPostal]

Sexing them is best done by a breeder or someone experienced, they aren't the easiest to determine from what I've read.

Enclosure size-no idea, don't know what you are using or how big yours is, bloodpythons.com has good info on caging and everything else if you haven't checked that site out yet.

Color change is hard to judge, looking at the parents is the best indicator, bloods are all about line breeding to enhance coloration. If you don't know the background it's more of a wait and see surprise.

Tapatalk is easiest to upload if you are on mobile, I think there's a thread on how to somewhere around if you search or check stickys. I've used photobucket also.

[chasiorias]

I've finally got the tapatalk working.
Thanks for the help.
This is my new blood python Hex, and his/her enclosure.

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[GoingPostal]

Looks very nice, I really like the pattern by the tail. Enclosure size looks fine, I'd crumple up some more paper over if you aren't already for security. I give mine hides and they use them for the most part, my older blood prefers to just burrow in the substrate.

[chasiorias]

Looks very nice, I really like the pattern by the tail. Enclosure size looks fine, I'd crumple up some more paper over if you aren't already for security. I give mine hides and they use them for the most part, my older blood prefers to just burrow in the substrate.

Thank you.
I am using crumpled up newspaper as a hide, and he/she usually stays there, only sticking his/her head out.
It looks really silly watching that.

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[snakey68]

Hi nice blood there That bowl will get tipped over very easily I would suggest a square type or heavy type of bowl that has more of a base , also bare in mind bloods love to soak in the the water especially leading up to a shed so best to provide the largest you can manage in the enclosure without taking over the floor space.

that enclosure will be too small pretty soon they grow fast, go for something longer and a bit more shallow in terms of depth IMO. Also a hide is a must to reduce stress especially if there is a lot of traffic where it is kept. Bump the humidity up pre shed time to assist in the process. Get it on rats ASAP if not already.

They are pretty vocal so dont be alarmed if they hiss and puff when you take them out and I suggest you take them out regular as a youngster as you want them well handled by the time they are an adult trust me.

Very nice snakae though congrats they are great snakes with their own characater and amazing eyes that follow you around .

Also best method of sexing is probing but you need to get some one ( breeder or vet etc ) to do it for you if you dont have experience doing this. The colour should be at its peak by around 3 years old.

snakey.

[chasiorias]

Hi nice blood there That bowl will get tipped over very easily I would suggest a square type or heavy type of bowl that has more of a base , also bare in mind bloods love to soak in the the water especially leading up to a shed so best to provide the largest you can manage in the enclosure without taking over the floor space.

that enclosure will be too small pretty soon they grow fast, go for something longer and a bit more shallow in terms of depth IMO. Also a hide is a must to reduce stress especially if there is a lot of traffic where it is kept. Bump the humidity up pre shed time to assist in the process. Get it on rats ASAP if not already.

They are pretty vocal so dont be alarmed if they hiss and puff when you take them out and I suggest you take them out regular as a youngster as you want them well handled by the time they are an adult trust me.

Very nice snakae though congrats they are great snakes with their own characater and amazing eyes that follow you around .

Also best method of sexing is probing but you need to get some one ( breeder or vet etc ) to do it for you if you dont have experience doing this. The colour should be at its peak by around 3 years old.

snakey.

Thank you for your compliments and concerns.
He/she is already feeding on f/t rats without any problems.
Yes, I am preparing for a new waterdish at the moment, probably a plastic container large enough.
But by the size of the enclosure, how big do you recommend?
This tub is the biggest plastic box I could find in my region.
Maybe I should try to make one then?
And when should I move it to a bigger enclosure?