Questions about ball python care

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



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.



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.



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.)Pet smart is stupid, their doctor doesn't see snakes, I've posted a picture in this same thread of his eye injury and then someone pointed out the spot on his mouth... just when i thought i covered all my worries, something else gets pointed out. also it seems like he has some scarring along his back but i do not have a picture of that at the moment


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?



As long as you feel comfortable with.



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?
I didnt notice that until now! Is that a bad thing?



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.
​I don't want him to think everytime i go to pick him up, he's getting fed, and try to strike at me


No. They don't get shots and boosters like dogs and cats.



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.)