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Re: New BP need advice!
Originally Posted by SlashHalata
No joke they were literally only feeding him hoppers.
As already posted, a "hopper" is a young mouse with their eyes now open, also sometimes called "popcorn" for the way they bounce around. I don't believe you could talk
ANY ball python into eating a grasshopper, as BPs are VERY picky eaters & prefer warmed prey (lifelike, ie. "warm-blooded" prey). I think maybe you misunderstood them, but anyway, I'm glad he survived beyond their lousy care. Welcome...we'll help you sort this out.
Last edited by Bogertophis; 11-14-2019 at 01:08 AM.
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Also in my very limited experience just because the probe from your thermostat says the temp is "X" degrees does not mean then surface temp of our enclosure is that same temp. I have two thermostats. The one on my cool side stays set at 80 degrees and keeps the surface of the floor at 78 degrees. The one for my hot side shows 92 degrees and keeps the tank floor at 88 degrees. You need an infrared temp gun to confirm what the temps actually are. I got one on Amazon for about 15.00 and it is very accurate.
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The first thing to established is the current size of the animal (weight), regardless of the weight the animal was not properly fed before neither is he now.
Than a complete description on it's enclosure (size,size of the hides), how the temps are regulated, with what type of thermometer they are measured, etc.
A 2 years old animal would not have made it to 2 years on grasshoppers so the animal is either not two or was not fed grasshoppers.
Accurate answers are important they will determine are to best setup this animal based on size same goes for the food that need to be offered.
Rescuing an animal is great but you must have the knowledge to do so otherwise it makes little difference.
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Bogertophis (11-14-2019),Craiga 01453 (11-14-2019),dr del (11-14-2019)
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Re: New BP need advice!
Originally Posted by Stewart_Reptiles
Rescuing an animal is great but you must have the knowledge to do so otherwise it makes little difference.
Agreed.
I'm sorry OP, but you clearly know nothing about keeping snakes. At least you're putting in the effort to learn...
Next time do research BEFORE bringing an animal home.
You've clearly got a LOT to learn. Please start with the basics about husbandry and keeping BPs.
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