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Rescued 2 ball pythons
Ok so I get a call and this guy as been in jail for at least 90 days and has these two BP's that need a home. I have never owned a snake before and really have never handled them either but I couldn't leave them. So I went and picked them up. They are both in a 55 gallon tank with sand, one hide, and a peice of driftwood to climb on. The tank was gross. The women who had them said the tank hadn't been cleaned in about 2 years and they haven't eaten for at least 4 months. Well I stopped at the pet store and picked up 2 f/t mice and one f/t rat. As soon as I got them home I place each of them in seperate boxes and gave the smaller one a mouse and the bigger one the rat. They ate it right away. I need some help in helping me set them up cages of their own. I am a single mom on a very tight budget but I want to do what is best for them. I have placed a light on the cage and a heating pad underneath it. I also cleaned the cage out and it was so nasty. It was full and I mean full of feces and skin. I need some help understanding how the humidity works as well as how much room they need. The larger one is 4 ft long and about as big around as a coke can and the other one is just as long but not as thick. Any advice will be greatly appreicated.
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Re: Rescued 2 ball pythons
Here's a caresheet link!
http://www.ball-pythons.net/modules....warticle&id=59
There's a lot of people here with amazing knowledge incase you need further answers.
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Re: Rescued 2 ball pythons
Id suggest going tubs they are cheaper to get all set up. And newspaper, paper towels, aspen all good bedding. I use aspen I get a bag at walmart for under 3 dollars and it is compacted so you get alot. There are many sticky's with tub set ups that will help guide ya thru. Congrats on your new snakes and cheers for having a heart and giving them a new home.
Sin~
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Re: Rescued 2 ball pythons
Thats awesome that you gave them a new home.
You will probably want to take them to the vet just to be checked on to make sure, and keep a close eye out for mites.
Good luck, and congrats on your first BPs!
"Don't underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups."
- Alyssa
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Re: Rescued 2 ball pythons
Thanks everyone and yes we are going to the Vet on Saturday. Also does anyone know a good online store or pet store that is reasonable on supplies?
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Re: Rescued 2 ball pythons
ReptileSupply.com
See if you find anything in here other wise try going through old threads Im sure there's many others.
Sin~
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Im so glad Raber joined in this one. She is by far (in my eyes) the tub expert!
I went to tubs after seeing all hers and Ive never been happier.
And really a nice way to save you from pulling your hair out trying to get perfect temps and perfect humidity.
I owe her a huge thanks! So Thanks again Raber! I dub you the tub queen!
Sin~
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Re: Rescued 2 ball pythons
Thank you so much!!! you just saved me a ton of money! Thanks again and I will post some pics of them when I get them. They have been asleep basically since they ate. Is that normal?
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Originally Posted by cschimizzi
Thank you so much!!! you just saved me a ton of money! Thanks again and I will post some pics of them when I get them. They have been asleep basically since they ate. Is that normal?
You are welcome - and yes - perfectly normal!
Remember to ask any questions that you might have as you're getting your tubs set up (if that's the way you choose to go!)
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