Help! I found a ball python in the wild

[Vypyrz]

...Ball Pythons are magical snakes and they have the ability to cast a spell on you that makes you fall in love with their cuteness and become addicted..."

My wife said he was cute but definitely could not come home with me!

See what I mean? Your wife doesn't know it but, she is now under the spell. Resistance is futile. One more suggestion that might help. You could always name the snake after your wife or mother-in-law. Baby steps.

Have you gave anymore thought to setting up more permanent heating for the tank and are you planning on trying to feed it soon?


Rob

[straydog1980]

My BP had cloudy eyes when I got in this morning. That means he/she is about to shed right? Should I still be able to handle it? Today is the day I pass him/her off to Rabernet

[rabernet]

My BP had cloudy eyes when I got in this morning. That means he/she is about to shed right? Should I still be able to handle it? Today is the day I pass him/her off to Rabernet

Yes, sounds like he/she is in shed. He/she should be fine to handle. I look forward to meeting you - and as I said, we can consider this a foster if you think that you and your wife may decide at a later date to welcome him/her into your home!

[Jenn]

They are all different. Some of mine I can handle just fine while in shed. But most snakes like to be left alone while in shed. They can't see very well and feel vulnerable. It must be uncomfortable for them too. You could try to get the humidity up a bit by misting.

[Patricia]

Any updates?

[rabernet]

He called me on Wednesday to re-schedule for next week, but when we talked, I think he's going to try to keep Kismet at his office as he's grown quite attached to him. I've offered to help him get him set up in a more permanent enclosure and be available to answer any questions he might have!

[mpkeelee]

my wife was afraid of snakes at first. i bought her from a pet store and on the way home she took her from me cuz she thought i was gonna crash. she was grossed out n scared at first but now she loves her and wants her own. so im looking online for some good prices. n now she has her own pet rat. i bought it as food as a baby (eyes still closed) but my snake didnt eat it cuz two was too much. so she wanted to keep it alive until the next feeding. feeding day came and she wouldnt let me. and she used to think rats were the nastiest things ever. they call pot the "gateway" drug. BP's are the gateway to unusual pets. good job and thanks for saving the snake. hope it all works out for everyone involved!

[BPdude911]

This is a great thread. I think it's safe to say that this is your snake from now on. You should let your wife hold him/her. Tell her this, " I talked with people on this reptile website, they lent me information about caring for them," Show her this site, all the cool and cute pictures af ball pythons will definitely get her attention. Also, tell her it's even a good pet for kids.*nudge* *nudge* lol. It's like hitting to birds with one stone. I'm 12 and I had my snake for 1 year and love him. If she tells yo that you won't be able to handle it's death or something like that, tell her that they live for over 20 years and could reack up to 45 years with good care. You don't have to tell her about the feeding, just do it when she doesn't notice,lol.

[straydog1980]

well, he shed over the weekend. Looks like a clean shed too! I think I'm going to feed him this week...

[Danounet]

Seems to me like Robin wont get her hands in this BP after all...