feeding queston

[ballpython20s]

yes i understand this and am thankfull for it

[ballpython20s]

also does anyone feed the snake chicks? is it okay for a treat? id also like to appolgize cause i was fairly rude earlier in the post. so i do appolgize for how i acted i understand you guys are just trying to help i will change what needs to be changed

[Skittles1101]

if you read in a later post jasbus says. i assume its from petco? and i was just say no his assumption is wroung it was from southern agriculture. and why are you guys saying im not willing to follow the care sheets? i would appreciate it if you didnt put words into my mouth.

No one is saying that, it just appears that any kind of advice or info we give you, you are arguing that the heat mat is not hot to the touch, or you're waiting for your dad to get there with a temp gun. Most of us are speaking from personal experience, and it's a real PITA when some people ask a question and myself and a lot of other very helpful and knowledgeable people give advice and info they are blown off.

[ballpython20s]

im sorry if you think im blowing the information off you guys are giving me cause i am not. im gladly takeing all of it lol

[Skittles1101]

im sorry if you think im blowing the information of you guys are giving me cause i am not. im gladly takeing all of it lol

I wish you luck with your new snake, I hope you take the info you've received and put it to good use. As someone else said, as soon as you have the husbandry down and give her some time to relax and get comfortable, you should have no problems feeding. Balls are known to be picky, but if you're patient and know your husbandry is correct she'll eat for you. I usually always have at least one that doesn't eat, but with only one and her being a baby you shouldn't have too many issues once she gets the hang of it.

[ballpython20s]

okay thank you sorry for the miss understanding cause you guys are willing to give me information on something that is new me so im diffently going to put it to good use. when it comes to lizard set ups i know whats up but with snakes it a new things so im still learning. sorry for me being rude and the miss understanding again

[Kymberli]

I see now that you're open to everyone's suggestions. Which is a great start here. So, I recommend going to a hardware store and purchasing a lamp dimmer, around $10. Hook up the heat mat to it, you'll have to measure the temp with your infrared thermometer several times over a 24hr period, tweaking the dimmer until you get the proper surface temperature on the warm side.If you can, I'd also suggest purchasing an Accurite thermometer, or at least just a digital hygrometer to keep track of the humidity in the enclosure since you already have a temp gun.
After getting the husbandry up to par, leave him alone for 5-7days before offering a meal. You may want to try live or pre-killed mice since he's still so young it is important to get him eating regularly. Just be sure to never leave a live mouse unattended for more than 10-15mins if your snake is uninterested.

[ballpython20s]

yes i am. i understand you gotta listen to though who know more then you or youll never better your self. ill diffently get everything you guys have said. next time you here back from me hopfully youll be pleased with the progress

[Foschi Exotic Serpents]

And the Accurite thermometer is also about $10 at Walmart. With this you put the entire thing inside the tank. The unit sits on the cool side while the probe sits on the glass directly on top of the heat mat. The display will read both the hot and cool (ambient) side temps plus the humidity. This way you will know how much adjusting you need to do to get the stats right.

If it's too cool in there, cover most of the top with something to hold in heat and humidity. Tape, foil, poster board, etc.. They only need a few inches of a gap at the top for ventilation.

[ballpython20s]

mkay thank you . but no one answered the chick question? would that be considered a treat?