Unexpected development. New ball Python.

[Twisted_Angel]

This is just an assumption, but Im pretty sure she talked them from "no snakes" to "one snake". thats a compromise for a group of girls who are afraid of or just dont like snakes. And it seems like OP accepted that compromise, but now this unplanned situation has come up. The roommates probably think this is just a plan to bring more animals home than agreed to. Thats how people who live with others who rescue animals have to think.

Again, not saying this is the case, or that the OP is a hoarder or anything, its just me trying to see the situation from both ends. If these were the terms everyone agreed to, it would be wrong to just say screw it, i'll do what i want.

Yes. One of them doesn't mind but the others don't react well to any sort of reptile or amphibian. Or most insects, for that matter. I did indeed talk them from "No snakes!" to "One. If I am convinced it can't escape from whatever contraption you put it in. But you will keep it away from me and I will not look at it or what it eats."


I have a cat and now the python, which they did just give me because they don't have room for her right now. The other animals in the house don't belong to me. Rocking the boat on this would be unadvisable. This is their place, I just stay here and help with bills.

I cut down the heat pad and have the hotspot down to 90. I have ordered another thermostat for the second heat mat on one day shipping to put on the cool side.