hello from NY

[britton89]

Hi there, im new around here and new to snakes. I just wanted to introduce myself, the name is Joe and if any of you have any advice for a new snake keeper please don hesitate to hit me with it. For what its worth the snake i chose was a ball python i just got her the other night!

[3skulls]

Welcome!
Best advice, read and learn as much as you can.
Lots of good info here.

[Annarose15]

Hey Joe! Welcome to BP.net! Anything labeled as a "Sticky Thread" in each forum section carries very good information. Here is the first thread you should read: http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showt...ius)-Caresheet

[toyota89]

Welcome. Where in NY?

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[britton89]

I live in clay NY just north of syracuse

[britton89]

Ive actually got a question for you guys. Whats a good amount to handle my ball python? I dont want to be over doing it, she is just so beautiful to look at.

[Rob]

Ive actually got a question for you guys. Whats a good amount to handle my ball python? I dont want to be over doing it, she is just so beautiful to look at.

Unless its acting stressed out of its mind, handle all you want.

[Inknsteel]

Ive actually got a question for you guys. Whats a good amount to handle my ball python? I dont want to be over doing it, she is just so beautiful to look at.

You generally want to wait a week or two to let the snake settle in and acclimate to the new environment. My rule of thumb for new additions is to only handle for cleaning the enclosure until they've fed three times for me. That's usually two to three weeks on my feeding schedule... Ball pythons can be picky eaters and added stress can cause them to refuse, which is why I go by feedings, not time.

[toyota89]

I'm near canandaigua. About an hour from you.

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[britton89]

Yeah i know where that is.