Quote Originally Posted by abyss_x3
okay i just bought a baby ball python for my gf BDay and what ever i havent finished with the set up but it not like it had a great set up at the petshop either. Anyways the guy who sold it to me said it was due for a feeding the next day so i attempted to give him a pinky w/ no succes. I know that it might be the stress but heres the thing my gf was worrying so I took him to several other pet shops for advice and they all told me that the snake looked dehydrated and weak and one told me he had to poop. So i put him in warm water still nothing. Today i bought myself a baby python sor myself and compared to the other snake he seems a lot more lively. the old snake if picked up (i've been trying to avoid this but my sister couldnt help herself) rest it's head on the persons hand and seems limb. The new one move around and is alot stiffer. Is there something wrong with the snake should I try to exchange him for a healthier one or just wait it out. Oh just to let you guys know there both in a 10 gallon tank (just temparary untill i get one for myself tommorow) with eco earth substrate dry at the surface and damp underneath. A little plant in one corner a big climbing tree on the other one and a course a large water dish.
Where are the hides for them? The pet store guy needs to come here so we can inform him the correct ways to care and keep ball pythons!!! First off the snake that just lies their has something wrong with it going by your description i would take it back and get your money.A healthy snake should grip onto your fingers or arm when held.It should seem alert and flick its tongue in and out.The snakes skin should not be stretchy as this is a sign of dehydration.When you purchase a new snake it needs to be left alone for at least a week or two.No handling for these times.Ball python babies are stressed very easily.I will not preach to you about keeping them together since you explained that part.I will let you know if the first one has something your second one now has it.Were they both from the same pet store? If you have any more questions ask away.