What kind of Ball Python do I have and help with other questions I have.....

[kaekitten90]

It will not let me put photos up to show, but I can email them.
I got him a few days ago, and just curious on what type of ball he is since there are so many kinds. Also, how do I tell how old he is and what is the best way to measure him?

[The Serpent Merchant]

I got him a few days ago, and just curious on what type of ball he is since there are so many kinds. Also, how do I tell how old he is and what is the best way to measure him?

Welcome to the site!

You need to set your photobucket to public, right now it's set to private and we can't see the pictures. Then use the "IMG" code on photobucket to post pictures here.

You have a normal type ball python.

Without knowing when he hatched it is impossible to know for sure. BP's can grow at very different rates depending on care and how much food is offered.

Don't bother trying to measure length, it really is a waste of time. Most people weigh their snakes to track growth. A good kitchen scale that measures in grams is best.

[kaekitten90]

Thanks

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I'm wanting to get another ball python, is it safe to put another in with the one I have?!

[jclaiborne]

I was always told its generally best to keep them seperate.

[Inarikins]

No. If you want to get another ball python, you will need a second enclosure. Co-habitating is not recommended at all, and certainly not for people without much experience at all. I would work on perfecting your husbandry right now and wait at least 6 months before getting another. Just looking at your avatar and assuming that's actually your snake, you may or may not have a long ways to go with your enclosure.

[The Serpent Merchant]

Thanks

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I'm wanting to get another ball python, is it safe to put another in with the one I have?!

It really isn't recommended. It is possible to house 2 BP's together, but it certainly isn't something somebody new to keeping ball pythons should attempt.

There is also the issue of quarantine. When bringing in a new snake you want to keep it as separated from any reptiles you already have for at least 90 days to prevent the spread of illness/parasites.

[kaekitten90]

What do you mean about my enclosure?

[The Serpent Merchant]

What do you mean about my enclosure?

It's hard to tell form the picture, but it looks pretty empty/lacking some of the basics.

If you can post some pictures of the cage we can make sure yo have everything setup correctly.

[kaekitten90]

Really the only thing it lacks is more bedding, but like I said I just got him and am going to the pet store today to get some more because the lady I got him from obviously didn't have him in a big enclosure like the one I have him in, and I need to get him a hide away...other than that he already has a climbing branch and water thing.

[The Serpent Merchant]

Really the only thing it lacks is more bedding, but like I said I just got him and am going to the pet store today to get some more because the lady I got him from obviously didn't have him in a big enclosure like the one I have him in, and I need to get him a hide away...other than that he already has a climbing branch and water thing.

As I said, we really need a picture. It sounds like you have been given some bad info on setting up a ball python. Please bear with us, we're only trying to help.