Raising babies!

[TDent1]

Well, I've been researching bloods for a few days now and I've decided this is the snake for me. The girl I'm looking to buy is 19 inches and I'll be getting her early next month. With a snake this young, what are some special considerations? What is a suitable tub size and when do you guys start moving up a size? What is the ideal temperature/humidity and what equipment do you use to monitor these levels? I know these guys can be touchy if not properly cared for, so I want gauges and a thermostat that will do my girl justice. Any pictures of enclosures for babies, juveniles and adults you guys can share would be really helpful, specifically tubs. I've been researching online, and I read a topic posted here by someone else who's considering a blood, but I like getting direct input straight from experienced owners. Thanks in advance and I can't wait to join your ranks!

[tsealock]

Congrats! That is really exciting! What type is she? Sumatran? Malaysian? etc.

[TDent1]

She's a Black Blood. If I'm not mistaken they're Sumatrans? I love the vivid colors of the normals the more I look at them, but I also just love these Black Bloods! I'm a bit restricted on how many reptiles I can own because I'm in the military but once I'm out and settled down I hope to make my collection grow, and I'd love to add a one of those vibrant normals! I've been looking for resources online so I'm prepared when I get her. Do you know of any?

[Stewart_Reptiles]

Here is a caresheet http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showt...on-brongersmai)

Great resource can be found here http://www.bloodpythons.com/forums/index.php

Bloods can be kept in tubs, hatchlings can be kept in 15 quarts, juvies in 32 quarts and than they can be house in their permanent enclosure VE175 tub (Christmas Tree Box that you can found in many store around christmas) if you go the tub route.

Here is an adult male blood in a VE175

[2kdime]

BIG BOY there Deb!

[Stewart_Reptiles]

BIG BOY there Deb!

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[TDent1]

Thanks for the resources. I all ready registered on bloodpythons.com, I'm just waiting for the admins to accept me. But I'm sure I'll be refering to that care sheet more than a few times!

[Tim Mead]

At that size it has eaten and grown, I'd go with a 28-32 qt..Plastic, be it cages or tubs is the way to go..
Picture taken july 2009 so my partner is now pottie trained..

[TDent1]

Haha LOVE the picture! Thanks for the tip.