Ball Python Newbie

[UncleMonty]

Hey,

I’m totally new to Ball Pythons but really want to get one. I’ve been a massive fan of snakes since I was a kid and love the look of Ball Pythons. From what I’ve read, they are a relative docile snake and make really good pets. I like the look of the Orange Ghosts!



I’ve done a lot of research into how to look after them – how to make the right temperature, what they eat and so forth, and am now am looking into how best to care for them.

I’ve seen a few vivariums for sale online and had some questions about requirements and about the snakes themselves. I hope you guys can help:

What size vivarium should I be looking at for this type of snake?
What is the best temperature controller I can get?
How do I tell whether a snake I buy is healthy or not?

Thanks for any answers!

[Dezoruba]

The vivarium size is going to depend on the size of the snake and what type of enclosure you're going with. For an adult female, plan on needing a 40 gal glass enclosure (which I don't recommend for various reasons), a 4ft x 2ft pvc enclosure, or a 41qt plastic tote (my favorite and recommend type of enclosure). You won't ever need anything larger than that.

If you're buying the snake as a hatchling. Deborah has a great guide on how to set up a 6qt tub for it.

I recommend a Spyder Robotics Herpstat. They're very reliable.

As for health... buy from a well known reputable breeder. Buying from Craigslist or a chain like petco is one way to guarantee your snake will NOT be healthy. Good breeders can be a bit more pricey but IT IS WORTH IT.


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[UncleMonty]

Hey,

I’m totally new to Ball Pythons but really want to get one. I’ve been a massive fan of snakes since I was a kid and love the look of Ball Pythons. From what I’ve read, they are a relative docile snake and make really good pets. I like the look of the Orange Ghosts!



I’ve done a lot of research into how to look after them – how to make the right temperature, what they eat and so forth, and am now am looking into how best to care for them.

I’ve seen a few online vivariums for sale and had some questions about requirements and about the snakes themselves. I hope you guys can help:

What size vivarium should I be looking at for this type of snake?
What is the best temperature controller I can get?
How do I tell whether a snake I buy is healthy or not?

Thanks for any answers!

Thanks for your answers to these questions! Very helpful.