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My first ever experience with a ball python was a very bad one. I had bought a hatchling from a young girl that worked at a local pet store. She sold me the normal for $50. At the time I was naive and stupid so I thought this was a great deal.
I was so new and didn't know anything about these snakes. I had a 20 gallon long tank and only had a heat lamp. I had no UTH at all. I had fed the snake about three times and it had eaten those three times only. A short time after the snake went off feed and then I found dreaded mites on the poor thing. I tried everything to get that snake to eat and to get rid of the mites. I hadn't even discovered this forum at that point. I wish I would have.
So do I regret having had a ball python in the beginning, yes, I do. I was ignorant as hell and did not know a thing about ball pythons back in the day. I was very lucky to have found this forum later on and I have learned so much from the experienced members on here. I ended up giving the snake a better home with someone who knew what they were doing and I feel bad for the way I came into the ball python keeping hobby. I love ball pythons and I always will.
I would definitely get more snakes if I could accommodate them but I am not able to do that. Winters are harsh out here in PA and we are prone to losing power for days. I also just don't have the space to take on any more animals. If I ever acquire a house of my own and more room, I would most definitely have numerous snakes.
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