could too much humidity cause?

[Argentra]

Just try to remember what you felt like, and how many questions you had, when you got your first Ball Python. Take that memory and keep it in mind whenever you see those newbie questions. It really helps cut back on the auto reaction of 'OMG that question is so simple/stupid!' that leads to sometimes overly complicated answers or snide comments.

Some things can be easily answered, such as temp issues and setup problems. But others, like strange behaviors, take a bit more time, effort, and probing to get to the bottom of. Sometimes, after determining all the specs, the only answer to those problems is simply 'it must be something your snake does'.

The key in answering any question, other than knowledge, is patience. Especially when dealing with a panicky, confused newbie.

[the bull]

I see these questions asked all the time.. Its Bull!

Why is it me??

Seriously, good stuff though I agree.

[JASBALLS]

I think this is exactly what Lawrence was trying to point out. If a person comes on and says, "My temps and set up are perfect but the snake won't eat...what do I do?" If we just assume his temps and set up really ARE "perfect" then that is speculation on our part and no answer we give is any more likely to help than another.

However...if we ask them to specify what they are calling "perfect" we can often find common mistakes that can be rectified and MIGHT help the snake start eating again. What's wrong with asking those questions and trying to get a clearer picture of the snake's environment???

I really, really don't get Jas's tirade here. If anyone finds such requests for help and then the request for more detailed information to be tedious and too onerous for their own efforts....then skip the thread and move on to something else. Or find a site that doesn't cater to new people just starting out.




I know it seems like many of the questions asked and suggestions given may seem extremely elementary to someone wtih a great deal of breeding experience with multiple reptile species....but you have to remember that THIS site is designed to help those who are brand new to this hobby. Sometimes we have to break it down into very basic and simple concepts to help them begin to build a solid foundation of knowledge.....rather than just assume they know it all already.

Judy, What tirade? I said I was just venting.. My way of breaking it down to newbies= I see these questions asked all the time.. Its Bull! They will eat when temps are perfect.. They will Not eat when temps are perfect! They will eat in the morning.. They will eat at noon. They will eat at night! They will eat if you pre scent the room. They wont eat if you pre scent the room.. They will go off feed for 9 months.. They wont go off feed for 9 months! They will breed at 150g. They wont breed at 150g. Bottom line is.. NO ONE KNOWS!! So everyone needs to Stop with all the false info here!

You should sticky this post! LOL..


Actually, My problem is most of the people here that ask those questions try to answer them like they know something. and two days later ask something similar. Because they really dont know in the first place! So If I should have moved on with out replying to this post. So should MOST of you, To all questions asked about keeping ball pythons!

Lawerence, My post had nothing to do with you.. I just saw it and went with it. Sorry Man!

[greghall]

Just new to keeping ball pythons everything seems perfect but Jas summed it up they do what they do each snake is different,sorry I won't ask any more stupid questions.

[starmom]

...sorry I won't ask any more stupid questions.

Yeah, sheesh, enough with those...just ask the smart one's
j/k of course !!

[JASBALLS]

Just new to keeping ball pythons everything seems perfect but Jas summed it up they do what they do each snake is different,sorry I won't ask any more stupid questions.

Ask all the questions you want/need too! Just make sure your getting the REAL answers~! Not the same old "trip to the vet" "95 hot side" "Your humidity is to low" Your humidity is to high".... Try and learn from YOUR snake not everyone elses's PERFECT NEVER HAD A PROBLEM "UNTIL NOW "snake!

[waltah!]

Maybe there should be a newbie section in the bp area. I know what Jas is saying, for sure. I think that if the search engine was used more then there would be less of the repetitive posts. Everyone has questions, even the experienced keeper. There seem to be some rubber stamp answers that always pop up. My bp and your bp may have completely needs based on the individual. Sometimes I think they don't eat cause they just don't feel like it. For everyone who thinks they know how their snake feels or why they do certain things, then it must be nice to be a snake whisperer. People should continue to ask, and i'm sure we will collectively continue to give the same responses. Newbies definitely DON'T STOP ASKING. We all want your animals to do well, and for you to enjoy keeping them. This will probably come across as rambling, but hey we're just talking here.

[greghall]

Its just agravating that they go on & off feed,after I spent close to $500 bucks for the rack & stat & bins to do it right,some guys stick them in a 20 long with a heat lamp & have no proplems I try to do it right pay top dollar for my snakes & I have proplems Thanks for the critasism,Its just trail & erra on my part I figure it out,even if I have to try ASF's .

[waltah!]

They will come around for you whenever they are ready. If your basic husbandry is solid, then just keep doin what you are doin.

[greghall]

its Monday I prescented for 3 hours with a little dirty rat bedding,put in my rat pups & still not taking them,so I guess I will try again next week hope my rats won't grow to big in a week,all my balls are of feed know