My first ball python and introduction!

[Jtmatsumoto]

Hey everyone this is my first timing joining a forum for reptiles. I've always loved reptiles and use to catch garter and brown snakes. I owned an albino corn snake as a child along with frogs, leopard geckos, and turtles. I've always wanted a ball python but my mom would never let me get one... Needless to say it's been about 10 years of waiting and I finally got my first normal ball python!

I purchased the snake from Petsmart on Sunday (I know this might have been a mistake but the night before I had a dream of buying one so I did very impulsively). In one of the pics the temp was a bit high and I have been keeping the cold side around 75-80 and the warm side 88-92. The humidity levels have been anywhere from 30-50% but usually around 40. I'm not sure of the sex or age and even though it's hard to approximate if any one has any ideas or suggestions on things I can do to be a better caregiver for this little fella let me know!! Thanks for checking out my post and I look forward to learning more about ball pythons!



Here's the pic where the temp was too high 😁






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[oskyle1567]

Nice looking ball

[Navaro]

Everything looks great. Welcome!

Love the pattern on that normal

[sopa]

welcome! thats a very nice normal! i love how you have so many accessories for the tank

[Jtmatsumoto]

Nice looking ball

Thank you!

Everything looks great. Welcome!

Love the pattern on that normal

Thank you! I've been browsing the forum before I decided to join and you always offer great advice. It's much appreciated!

welcome! thats a very nice normal! i love how you have so many accessories for the tank

Thank you so much!! I've been reading up a lot on BP's and how they like to feel secure. So far it seems like it's been adjusting well! (:


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[Jtmatsumoto]

Small update: first feed was successful! Now I can't wait for a couple days to pass so I can hold it!




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[Navaro]

Awesome man. haha I know that feeling. I'm always so excited to feed, but then when its over it's like... 'awwww'''. due to the wait.

Thanks for sharing pics man. I never get tired of seeing these fantastic animals.

[Tigerhawk]

Welcome to the forum.

[elbee]

Welcome! Beautiful snake by the way!

[Coopers Constrictors]

Very cool! Welcome