newbie here have some questions

[mr.paintball26]

hi everyone here this is my first post one this site and i have some questions for you guys/girls ok
1)what is the best size tank to buy to have a full grown ball python
2)what is the best subtrait to have besides newspaper and papertowls
3)what is the best type of food dead or alive
4)how do you kill the mouse before you feed
5)is it really best to feed bp in a different cage then its own to lessen risk of getting bit
6)what is the best type of under tank heater to use
7)how many time do you feed a juvinile snake (1 foot long)
8)is misting tank nessary for snake
plz people answer my questions plz i need help thank you for youre time ~dan~

[UberAlice]

Can you downsize your avatar, please?

[Podo]

Yeah, That would be nice its just a lil bit big.

[Podo]

Use a human heating pad. You can get them at walmart for $12 or so.

[rex322]

whoa shrink your avatar. while i must admit i like it, keep in mind that younger kids participate in this forum too. now for your questions.

1. minimum is 30gal. id say something long, id go with a 55gal tops.
2.this is really personal preferance. i use astroturf in both my BCI and BP tanks
3. ideal prey is f/t (frozen/thawed) or at least p/k (pre killed) never feed live unless you ABSOLUTELY HAVE to
4.place it in a pillow case or bag, and swing it hard against a hard object.
5.thats also personal preferance. i never have fed any of my snakes in a seprate tank. make sure you use tongs when feeding.
6.human heating pad. the one without a auto shutoff
7. appropriatly sized prey (size thickest around as snake) every 5-7days
8.only if the humidity isnt high enough

[mr.paintball26]

i heard they have more rish of starting fires

[Podo]

Best size tank for a full grown BP is anything above a 50 gallon. But you can also use a rubbermaid tub those work nice!

[UberAlice]

Thanks for the resize.
As long as you keep the setting on low, don't keep highly flammable materials around it, and make sure there's some airspace between the pad and the thing it's sitting on, there's little risk of fire.

[Podo]

Wait wait wait! Why can't I give live mice to my snake? I have been giving my Bps live mice since I have got them. I havent feed my Burm yet but I was planning on feeding him live prey too

[green_man]

live prey fights back. dont want to harm your new baby do ya?