Being fair about PetSmart (and buying your ball python from them)

[predatorkeeper87]

I really didn't handle her much other than when i set up her tank, and tried to get her weight...they said give her 3-4 days to adjust before trying to get her used to me. I hate seeing any animal in pain is her belly supposed to feel bony btw? i just made it past page 23 of "ball python care and health" google search

when you hold them they should feel like...a tube of muscle haha. they should feel pretty firm in your hands.


I don't want to throw another suggestion at you as I can see you are getting overwhelmed here but you also might want to look into getting a sterelite tub for her down the line rather than a glass tank. I know you just spent the cash on all the stuff but the reason I suggest a 10 dollar plastic tub instead is the ease of humidity and heat requirements compared to a screen top tank.

[m3gz]

I was told to go with the glass one because it gets really humid in the area we have her, im baking/cooking almost constantly its almost a sauna haha. But you think she'll be ok???

[predatorkeeper87]

I was told to go with the glass one because it gets really humid in the area we have her, im baking/cooking almost constantly its almost a sauna haha. But you think she'll be ok???

glass can work don't get me wrong but that coupled with a light instead of a UTH is going to crush your humidity regardless of how humid your home is lol. Cover 3/4 of the top with foil to help with the humidity. She will be fine, take some deep breathes and let her be for a bit haha.