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Thread: Some Questions

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    Some Questions

    I have had my ball python (eskimo) for about a month now and wante to know if i am doing things right.

    1.Feeds every monday on 2 live mice or i just started her on f/t weanlings. 1 to start with
    2. uses a 75 watt bulb for heating
    3. Humidity is at 60-70% depending on were in the tank
    4. 10 gallon tank planning on switching to a rubbermaid
    5. 3 hides
    6. Never refuses to eat
    7. I needed to help he shed her head and most of her body but humidity was at 60-70
    Anyone have any suggestions

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    Re: Some Questions

    What are the temperatures. A 10g is a little small for almost any size ball python. How big is he.

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    Re: Some Questions

    She is a juvie like 3 months old ant the basking spot is 90 and it gos down to 80ish

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    Re: Some Questions

    80 degrees is too cold for a basking spot. it should stay at a constent 90-92 degrees.
    -marshall

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    Re: Some Questions

    The cold side is 80isd not the basking spot

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    Re: Some Questions

    i have a 4 month old bp and she is feeding every 5 days on 1 adult mouse. i would go with an adult at least every seven days.

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    Re: Some Questions

    Quote Originally Posted by snunior
    The cold side is 80isd not the basking spot
    oh the sentance was weirded funny

    the basking spot is 90 and it gos down to 80ish
    sorry
    -marshall

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    Re: Some Questions

    Good news
    1. My ball python is growing rapidly and shed for the second time this month in a FULL piece.
    2. It IS A RINGER

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    Re: Some Questions

    wow, twice in one month... he is growing fast
    -marshall

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    Re: Some Questions

    A ringer ,wow! Get some pics of it.
    Crested Gecko (Rhacodactylus ciliatus) 0.0.2

    Both too young to sex yet. Names:Geico and Ratchet

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