New Bp owner

[PaleRider4]

Hi all, I just received my first ball python on Jan 10 2019. I have Kaa in a 20 gallon slim terrarium. I have tried twice to feed and both times Kaa seemed totally uninterested. I want to be a good human to my baby ball just worried I’m doing something wrong. So any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

[Bigkrash]

Can you tell us how your tank is set up? Things like temps, humidity, etc etc. Are you trying to feed live or frozen/thawed?


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[PaleRider4]

I have a hide and 1 other structure and a water dish. Temp stays 80 to 85 on hot side and between 50 and 60 humidity. I really want to feed frozen. I don’t have any pics right now at work can post some later.

[Ax01]

welcome Pale! glad u made it outta the chatbox!

I have a hide and 1 other structure and a water dish. Temp stays 80 to 85 on hot side and between 50 and 60 humidity. I really want to feed frozen. I don’t have any pics right now at work can post some later.

from your description, i think your BP's tank needs more work to make it feel comfortable. if u have a tiny baby in a 20gallon, it will need more than a hide, a decor and water dish. check out this guide on how to setup a 20gallon tank: https://ball-pythons.net/forums/show...0-New-Bp-owner the pix are down b/c Photobucket sucks but the step by step walkthrough is still helpful. in addition to this guide, i would just add more decor and clutter like fake plants to make your new BP feel more secure if u decide to keep it in a tank.

[PaleRider4]

I am trying to post a pic of my bps terrarium but I can’t figure it out anyway i am just having trouble keeping the humidity level where it should be

[Zincubus]

I am trying to post a pic of my bps terrarium but I can’t figure it out anyway i am just having trouble keeping the humidity level where it should be

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[Bigkrash]

Some of the things that will cause them not to eat are:

Going in shed
Illness
Stress

Was the previous owner feeding him live food?


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[PaleRider4]

I got Kaa from Pets mart

[Cheesenugget]

Please stop trying to feed him more than once a week. If he turned to down, wait a week to try again.

Secondly, your hot spot needs to be about 88-90F by my preference is no higher than 88F.

Please read all the husbandry stickies in this forum.

[Danger noodles]

Also do u have a heat mat? They get their heat from their belly and that has to be on a thermostat. A heat lamp isn’t enough. Also like said above, need small hides on both sides. Don’t make them big, they like to feel cozy