hi I am new and need help please

[Nyrin]

Hi, I am new to owning ball pythons. I got my first in October at a reptile show. Where on this forum could I post to get help with my baby? I am incredibly worried about him

[KMG]

Press the "forum" tab up top. Then select the appropriate sub forum. Once you are in the section you want to post press the "post new thread" button. Make post and your done.

[Vnovac]

What's wrong with him? Really sort of depends on what's wrong with him as to what section you would post in. Most likely, you could post in the "General BP's" section.

[Nyrin]

Ok, thanks. Umm its a not of a long story... I was given a second ball python for free from a breeder going out of business, she offered her for free when I told her I was new to bps and that she would just be my second. I looked her over she seemed healthy and the person I got her from her said she was a breeder, so I took her (but have since had to rehome her due to life things) but after I rehomed her I found mites on my little male Blaze (he DEFFINANTLY did not have these before and I havent changed the type of bedding I use (paper towel) he has also started exhibited some of the weird behaviours solstice did ie. Refusing food, staring up a lot (hours at a time), twisting around, and not seeming to know which way is up anymore. He hasnt eaten in a month, I thought it might be stress since we just moved in december. I am so worried about my baby, I love him very much.

[KMG]

So you have mites. That's gonna need a thorough cleaning of the tank and everything in it. I like Reptile Spray" which is sold at PetCo for about $8. Just follow the instructions.

Is it a Spider BP?

[Nyrin]

No he is a normal, no hets or anything. I have never heard of pet co but I will deffinantly try to find that brand

[KMG]

http://m.petco.com/product/109610/Na...FcZZ7AodyTgArQ

Share your setup specs. Temps, humidity, prey size, how warmed, how presented?

Pics would be great.

[Nyrin]

Well my camera is broken so I can't post pics but his tank is about 3 feet long, 1.5 wide, and 8" tall. He has an under tank heater, the warm side is 88°f and the cool side is 80°f. He has 2 hides, and a big water dish. He is on live small asf rats or 2 adult mice since he refuses frozen. I am using paper towel for his bedding

[Nyrin]

He has also been making a raspy side when he breathes... I have always been diligent with cleaning his tank (daily spot checks, weekly bedding change)

[MonkeyShuttle]

dont freak out inless the only thing you can do but intil then... dont freak out man