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Thanks for all the replies, about the Reduced Pattern. How do u determine that ?

That usually just means it's a normal Ball Python, but their side pattern (the light brown) is bigger & less "separated" than normal. Some reduced patterns are genetic, but usually it's just a variation on normal markings. Here's an example of regular pattern vs. reduced:

Regular (my baby)


Reduced (courtesy of Living Arts reptiles)

http://livingartreptiles.tripod.com/...g.w300h314.jpg

Another extreme reduced (Boas and Balls)

http://www.boasandballs.com/Photo%27...ls/banana2.jpg

Still new to all of this. And the reason the bedding looks moist is i have just misted it a bit, and had cleaned out the tank a bit, his hide stays in all the time. Just wasnt in at the time do to cleaning. As for the bedding being expensive, its not to bad i dont think, about 9 bucks for the jungle mix for a bag, and about 6 for the coconut husk. Mix the 2 together and it makes a lot. I am OPEN for ANY and ALL suggestions of what i should get or anything im doing wrong so far. Every time he Urinates or Defecates i scoop out a fairly good size chunk of the bedding just incase.

Well, I pay $0 for my bedding - I just gank a stack of free publications (SF Weekly), about once every two weeks. Some people prefer a nicer looking bedding, but I'm all about function and low cost! I also happen to be allergic to wood scents, so I don't have much of a choice. Most people would recommend aspen for BPs, if you're not down with newspaper or paper towels... just make sure to keep an eye on the humidity and smell, since urine/feces can collect underneath the substrates.