Quote Originally Posted by LP. View Post
A while back I posted a thread asking a few questions because me and my friend always have arguments about animals, specifically snakes. I learned alot from the last one and so did he, but more questions have risen.

1. His ball python is "around a year and a half" (His words, he does not know for sure)... Is it better to feed yearlings or any "age group" above this one mouse per 3 days, or an appropriate sized prey item once per week?
I said appropriate sized prey item once per week, because his ball python is small compared to both of mine, and mine are way younger.

Appropriate size prey item once pet week id say.

2. Can you house more then one species of snake in the same rack? For example: corns, balls, and boas, or is it better to house in different racks?
I said different racks because the different requirements can cause stress amongst other things.

You can house different species in the same rack but the heatmats for each species would have to be on there own thermostat.

3. Should you feed a ball python anything other then rodents (mice, rats, ASFs) unless you have an unlimited cheap source?
I said no because the snake may not go back on regular rodents.

Agreed, best to stick to the usual stuff, as they wont usually go back.

4. Very stupid question, but hey, for the heck of it. Should you leave a live rodent in a snakes housing unattended?
I said no, for obvious reasons.

NO WAY!, watch them close. The rodent could harm your snake while your gone. Yet if you were there then you could try and stop it.

5. Is quarantine a MUST for bringing in any new reptile, no matter how much you trust the breeder?
I said yes. Just incase.

Yes, a new snake could have mites and bring them into your collection, ITS A PAIN!
6. Will a Green Tree Python or any other arboreal snake (???) be stressed out if you do not house them with perches, trees, etc?
I was unsure of this, so this is also for my benefit.

Yes, GTPs need perches, its just what they do. They would get stressed if they couldnt climb up high and stay there.

7. If you are bringing your snakes outside for an extended time period (I do not do this, he does) should the weather be right around the same temperature as the snake needs, or should it be blistering hot?
I was unsure of this too, but I'm not completely oblivious. I only take my snakes outside for a maximum of 10 minutes, and I rarely do.

Depends, ive had snakes out side for 2 hours. Aslong as its not freezeing then theres no problem

8. Do ball pythons need 2 hides?
I said yes. Obviously.

No, my ball pythons dont have eny hides

9. Will humidity affect anything if it is low or not given?
I said yes, and showed him proof on HIS OWN SNAKE.

Agreed, humidity is a must.

10. Are any snakes non-nocturnal, and need sunlight/UVA/UVB/Light at all?
I said yes, although I'm pretty sure I am wrong.

Wrong, how do you think the snakes cope in the racks ?
Light cant get threw some of the rack tubs.

11. Belly heat, or over-head light heat?
I said belly heat.

Belly heat, although overhead heat can be used.



For those who gave answers to my last thread involving this, like I said, he learned ALOT, but he is still very stubborn. I'm trying to get him to sign up for this site.
I have replied to all questions, hope this helps. Ive got plenty of BPs and other snakes so know my things