Quote Originally Posted by Kaorte View Post
Well, sounds like the two of you have quite a bit of learning left to do. Please don't be afraid to ask more questions.

Monica gave some good advice.

I would also keep reading up about ball pythons. Ball pythons are not social animals. they do not enjoy the company of people or other snakes for that matter. They are happiest alone in a tight cramped hide box. Handling is for your enjoyment therefor it should be limited. I don't handle my snakes unless they are eating consistently. If they are eating, pooping, shedding and hiding during the day, I assume they are happy and healthy enough to tolerate short handling sessions throughout the week.

You will learn to understand their behaviors better with time. You will begin to notice when they are scared, mad, or happy. Constant roaming around the cage is not a sign of being lonely. It simply means the snake is looking for a way out because it doesn't feel comfortable yet in its environment. Having two, dark, tight fitting hides will help the snake feel safer in its new home

Here is a quick list of the basic things you will need if you don't have them already:

-2 identical hides. The dark "rock cave" kind are best. I use plastic cereal bowls with a small entrance cut in the side. I get mine from the dollar store, can't beat their prices!
-Water dish
-Thermometers and hygrometers. I like the accurite weather station from the home depot or lowes. it costs about $12 and measures temperature with a probe, ambient temperature, and humidity. This is the only thermometer/hygrometer you will need.
-Heating pad or UTH
-Thermostat. You absolutely need some way to control the UTH or it will get hot enough to burn. Thermostats are hard to find in pet stores so you will have to order one online. You can use a rheostat or light dimmer in the meantime.
-Substrate. You can use aspen, paper towels, newspaper, cypress mulch, reptibark, or eco earth. I prefer paper towels


Good luck you guys!
Thank you so much! Im printing this out.