Newbie questions! Please help

[tttaylorrr]

Hi! I have another question lol oh and I didn’t make that gif, I got it off Pinterest
When you’ve bought your snakes online, do they get shipped to your door or do you have to go to fedex to pick up? I know that’s a weird question I was just curious

straight to my door, 1030am the next day on the dot.

[bellad0nna87]

straight to my door, 1030am the next day on the dot.

Excellent! If it’s not too annoying may I ask where you bought from online? (If you answered this already I’m very sorry there’s just a lot of info coming my way lol)


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[tttaylorrr]

Excellent! If it’s not too annoying may I ask where you bought from online? (If you answered this already I’m very sorry there’s just a lot of info coming my way lol

sure! just so you know: 1.0 refers to one male, and 0.1 refers to one female.

1.0 2014 Albino – Reptiles by Mack
0.1 2016 Coral Glow - Josh Jensen of J-Royals Reptiles
0.1 2017 Super Cinnamon - Bradford Cole
0.1 2017 Pastel Enchi Leopard het Pied - our very own Deborah Stewart of Stewart Reptiles (user @Deborah on here)
1.0 2017 Coral Glow het Pied - Vivid Pythons

[Craiga 01453]

Hey all! So for the last year and a half I’ve been day dreaming of owning a bp, and finally that dream is becoming a reality.
I just had a few questions before I dive head first into this:

1.) adult or baby? As a newbie to snakes, should I go for a baby or get an adult? Which would you recommend for an inexperienced owner

2.) WHERE did y’all Acquire yours? I’ve been looking at several websites (underground reptiles,xyz reptiles, backwater reptiles etc,) but would like opinions

3.) enclosure? What are you using currently(everything you’re using lol even if you feel like you’re over sharing, I’d appreciate all the info) Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I’d like something I could look into.

I swear I’ve done research, lol I just want answers from actual people and not google.
TIA, beautiful people



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Welcome!!! I honestly don't think you can go wrong with a BP as a first snake IF....you do your homework FIRST and have your enclosure set up BEFORE bringing the snake home.
Their size, relatevely simple husbandry and docile temperament make them a very popular choice for new keepers, for good reason. They are a fantastic species.

Now to answer your questions...

1) I personally would go for a juvenile that is well established and eating regularly. If you plan to feed F/T (frozen/thawed) it is definitely best to get a snake that is already well established eating F/T.
Juveniles are typically easy to handle and you can watch your pet grow while establishing trust between the two of you.

2) I've gotten all mine from local breeders, expos and reptile specialty stores (NOT chain big box pet stores). I personally like to "meet" any animals I buy and get a feel for their temperament.
That being said, I know PLENTY of people who have theirs shipped and get great animals. Just be sure to research the breeders ahead of time. Morphmarket.com is a great place to shop. Fauna classifieds is a great place to research the breeders. I personally wouldn't order from the three you've listed, but only based on hearsay and no personal experience.

3) I have used glass enclosures for years with no issues. They are a little more work, but still easy to maintain. Once they're set up it's just daily checks on equipment and maintenance.
I do, however, plan to switch to PVC at some point in the future, but primarily because they are stackable and even easier than glass. I'll be able to simplify things and keep more animals without having tanks all over the house. My snake room is at capacity now that my newest is out of quarantine and in the room.

Feel free to ask any questions you may have, best to be prepared!!!

[Ax01]

When you’ve bought your snakes online, do they get shipped to your door or do you have to go to fedex to pick up? I know that’s a weird question I was just curious

personally i go pickup my snakes at the FedEx hub itself, first thing in the morning at 8am right when they open. i don't wanna wait a few extra hours for it to be delivered. part of that is b/c i'm impatient and part of it is i think the snake would be more comfortable to get outta the warehouse, truck and box as soon as possible lol. but i did take delivery once - to my office!

[bellad0nna87]

sure! just so you know: 1.0 refers to one male, and 0.1 refers to one female.

1.0 2014 Albino – Reptiles by Mack
0.1 2016 Coral Glow - Josh Jensen of J-Royals Reptiles
0.1 2017 Super Cinnamon - Bradford Cole
0.1 2017 Pastel Enchi Leopard het Pied - our very own Deborah Stewart of Stewart Reptiles (user @Deborah on here)
1.0 2017 Coral Glow het Pied - Vivid Pythons

Ahhh thanks so much! This is V helpful!


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[bellad0nna87]

Welcome!!! I honestly don't think you can go wrong with a BP as a first snake IF....you do your homework FIRST and have your enclosure set up BEFORE bringing the snake home.
Their size, relatevely simple husbandry and docile temperament make them a very popular choice for new keepers, for good reason. They are a fantastic species.

Now to answer your questions...

1) I personally would go for a juvenile that is well established and eating regularly. If you plan to feed F/T (frozen/thawed) it is definitely best to get a snake that is already well established eating F/T.
Juveniles are typically easy to handle and you can watch your pet grow while establishing trust between the two of you.

2) I've gotten all mine from local breeders, expos and reptile specialty stores (NOT chain big box pet stores). I personally like to "meet" any animals I buy and get a feel for their temperament.
That being said, I know PLENTY of people who have theirs shipped and get great animals. Just be sure to research the breeders ahead of time. Morphmarket.com is a great place to shop. Fauna classifieds is a great place to research the breeders. I personally wouldn't order from the three you've listed, but only based on hearsay and no personal experience.

3) I have used glass enclosures for years with no issues. They are a little more work, but still easy to maintain. Once they're set up it's just daily checks on equipment and maintenance.
I do, however, plan to switch to PVC at some point in the future, but primarily because they are stackable and even easier than glass. I'll be able to simplify things and keep more animals without having tanks all over the house. My snake room is at capacity now that my newest is out of quarantine and in the room.

Feel free to ask any questions you may have, best to be prepared!!!

Thank you a million times! I’m for sure going to get either an adult or juvenile for the reasons you listed!
I’m glad to know Rhee three websites I listed aren’t the greatest bc I want a nice healthy snake


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[bellad0nna87]

personally i go pickup my snakes at the FedEx hub itself, first thing in the morning at 8am right when they open. i don't wanna wait a few extra hours for it to be delivered. part of that is b/c i'm impatient and part of it is i think the snake would be more comfortable to get outta the warehouse, truck and box as soon as possible lol. but i did take delivery once - to my office!

That makes sense! I’ll have to see where my local fedex is located(i just moved to philly recently so still figuring it out!)


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[Kira]

Welcome!!

Everyone has pretty much covered everything but I wanted to chime in and say that I recommend a PVC enclosure over glass. About a month ago my Animal Plastics T10 finally came and I am incredibly pleased with it! It holds in humidity extremely well and the temps fluctuate way less. Plus I have more peace of mind having sliding glass doors with a lock rather than the screen top with a hatch that my old 20 GAL had. Ultimately though it just depends on your preferences and what works best for you and your snake.

Also, I respectfully disagree about having to "work up" to a ball python. In my opinion it makes no sense to spend time, money, and effort on a snake that you aren't passionate about just for the sake of getting experience. If you want a ball python- get a ball python!! As long as you do PLENTY of research (read all the stickies, ask important questions before the snake arrives, have the enclosure completely setup and ready to go, etc) you will do fine! I got my ball python last year after having ZERO reptile experience but I had done months and months of heavy research so I haven't had any issues with her. In my experience they are a pretty easy species to keep.

You're definitely off to a great start so far! This forum is a valuable source of information so don't hesitate to ask if you have more questions

[Craiga 01453]

Welcome!!


Also, I respectfully disagree about having to "work up" to a ball python. In my opinion it makes no sense to spend time, money, and effort on a snake that you aren't passionate about just for the sake of getting experience. If you want a ball python- get a ball python!! As long as you do PLENTY of research (read all the stickies, ask important questions before the snake arrives, have the enclosure completely setup and ready to go, etc) you will do fine! I got my ball python last year after having ZERO reptile experience but I had done months and months of heavy research so I haven't had any issues with her. In my experience they are a pretty easy species to keep.

You're definitely off to a great start so far! This forum is a valuable source of information so don't hesitate to ask if you have more questions

I couldn't agree more!!! Very well said, Kira.