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    Question First Ball Python

    Hi, im getting my first ball python on Christmas day and i was wondering if anyone can give me some care tips.

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    Re: First Ball Python

    Check out our caresheet here: http://ball-pythons.net/modules/Sect...warticle&id=59

    Also you might want to think of using plastic housing for your new snake!
    http://ball-pythons.net/modules/Sect...warticle&id=40
    ~Steffe

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    Re: First Ball Python

    Read through the forums as well. Lots of info on here

    good luck. By new years you'll have 3 BP's.

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    Re: First Ball Python

    oh and one more thing. I know you'll want to have a cool setup with all the fancy expensive stuff but take Kaortes advice and use a tub you can save for more snakes

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    Re: First Ball Python

    Quote Originally Posted by romankea View Post
    Read through the forums as well. Lots of info on here

    good luck. By new years you'll have 3 BP's.
    Ahahah... so true. Though, unfortunately, not yet for me. I got my first almost three months ago, and, if I DID have money, I'd probably have a six- or seven-tub rack built and almost entirely filled up.
    0.1 '09 Normal Ball Python - Sheva
    1.0 Crested Gecko - Sol
    1.0 SHTCTB Leopard Gecko - Paradox
    1.0 Cockatiel - Mo (Mohawk)
    0.1 Peachfaced Lovebird - Bean
    0.2 Mischievous, long-haired cats - Moxxi and Azura
    And 1.0 incredible, loving husband.

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    Re: First Ball Python

    Quote Originally Posted by romankea View Post
    Read through the forums as well. Lots of info on here

    good luck. By new years you'll have 3 BP's.

    Or more.

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    Re: First Ball Python

    Quote Originally Posted by romankea View Post
    oh and one more thing. I know you'll want to have a cool setup with all the fancy expensive stuff but take Kaortes advice and use a tub you can save for more snakes
    And avoid problems with having too large of an enclosure that makes the snake insecure, or huge humidity problems.

    Biggest advice: Digital thermostat/hygrometers, anything else is junk. More importantly, become a regular here
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