Vote for BP.Net for the 2013 Forum of the Year! Click here for more info.

» Site Navigation

» Home
 > FAQ

» Online Users: 720

0 members and 720 guests
No Members online
Most users ever online was 47,180, 07-16-2025 at 05:30 PM.

» Today's Birthdays

None

» Stats

Members: 75,904
Threads: 249,099
Posts: 2,572,074
Top Poster: JLC (31,651)
Welcome to our newest member, GeneticArtist
Results 1 to 10 of 14

Threaded View

  1. #2
    BPnet Veteran SmoothScales's Avatar
    Join Date
    09-13-2015
    Location
    Lancaster, CA
    Posts
    356
    Thanks
    372
    Thanked 313 Times in 136 Posts

    Re: Questions about ball python care

    I am far from an expert, but I will offer what knowledge I can.

    Quote Originally Posted by hollale396 View Post
    1) I have a screen lid on my tank and was wondering what is the best way to make sure the temp and humidity stays where it needs to
    Temp should be controlled by a UTH (with thermostat!) and while the screen lid is not great for keeping in humidity, you can cover part of the top with foil to keep in humidity. Also, clear pvc can be used to make a nice cover. Make sure your water dish is under the side covered and that should keep your humidity in the appropriate range.

    Quote Originally Posted by hollale396 View Post
    2) how often can I hold him?
    As often as you would like, allowing for digestion time after feeding to reduce the risk of regurg. Some people say 24 hours, other 48.

    Quote Originally Posted by hollale396 View Post
    3) i got him from pet smart ( I know bad) and he had injuries, should i take him to the vet to get him checked out?
    Was the store aware of his injuries when you purchased him? If yes, they should provide vet service for him. Also, can you describe the injuries? (Pictures are worth 1000 words.)

    Quote Originally Posted by hollale396 View Post
    4) I've had him for a couple of days and i haven't seen him poop or pee? Should i be worried? how will i know when he does?
    Ball Pythons can hold their waste for quite some time. I have a female that will only poop every three weeks! It's nothing to be concerned about and depending on what type of substrate you are using, it will be quite obvious when they do. Could you provide a picture of your set up?

    Quote Originally Posted by hollale396 View Post
    4) How long can he stay out of his cage for while handling him?
    As long as you feel comfortable with.

    Quote Originally Posted by hollale396 View Post
    5) Pet smart told us they fed him on Tuesday, we tried to offer him a frozen/thawed fuzzy on saturday night (last night) He tried to strike at it, missed and ended up knocking himself in the nose with the fuzzy and no longer seemed interested, is that normal?
    You should leave the snake to settle for a week before offering food. Some snakes will give up quite easily when they have a failed attempt to strike. They can also strike to try to scare another creature into leaving them alone. In captivity, you may see this most often when they are getting ready to shed and aren't interested in the meal.

    Question - From the picture (it may be the angle) he appears to have a bit of an overbite. Does he?

    Quote Originally Posted by hollale396 View Post
    6)we aren't going to feed him in his tank, but after he eats can we put him back in without worrying about regurgitation? or should we leave him in the separate container?
    Why exactly aren't you going to feed him in his tank? I personally would never advocate for moving to feed, or feeding in a tub.

    Quote Originally Posted by hollale396 View Post
    7) are regular vet visits necessary?
    No. They don't get shots and boosters like dogs and cats.

    Quote Originally Posted by hollale396 View Post
    8) he is a very sweet ball python! When he gets scared, or we make sudden movements by accident, he doest try and strike, and he's not an aggressive feeder either, he just hides is face, will he always be like that?
    As he gets more socialized, he may loosen up. I've got some that you could do anything to and they won't ball up, but yet my Spinner Blast can be easily startled even though I've had him for much longer. (Although, I think that has more to do with him having the Spider gene.)
    Last edited by SmoothScales; 02-07-2016 at 08:59 PM.

  2. The Following User Says Thank You to SmoothScales For This Useful Post:

    PokeyTheNinja (02-08-2016)

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  
Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v4.2.1