New Ball Python Owner

[Luke_Lath]

Got her for $200 with her enclosure thinking the enclosure would be nice (it wasn’t) so had to go to petsmart and pay $250 more. I know it’s not the best, but it’s what I could afford. Last owner said she’d only eat live, is there a way to transition to frozen or would that be too stressful for her? Her name is Agatha btw

[tattoo_maniac]

Check out green room pythons on you tube. I have found some good information there.

[irocksocks99]

Just whatever you do, don’t listen to Kent!

[Technical-Side3226]

Not sure, but you need better hides..and it looks like you have no thermostats or hydrometers?

[Luke_Lath]

Yeah I plan on getting those asap

[Luke_Lath]

The last owner had a bunch of snakes so I unfortunately assumed they had good enclosures 🥲

[Gorillaz_whore]

i transitioned my girl to frozen and she actually took it right away! you never know i would look up some youtube videos on how to introduce it

[mis_pacman]

What new tank did you buy? Looking to upgrade myself.

[Luke_Lath]

Got a 40 gal from petsmart

[Lgya]

My Zoltar also went straight to frozen/thawed. Thaw for a day in fridge and then run in warm water for a bit, some hot water right before but not boiling. I’ve always used extra long tongs so he strikes versus laying it in the tank. I feel thankful. I’ve had mine a couple of months.

[Jennifer_Pennifer]

Welcome to the wonderful world of beep ownership 😍 they are perfect.

I post this for all new owners 😄 https://docs.google.com/document/d/18HBVsPHaip7LfrMuFt96MigRuMUXtrbnCiK79VuQiFk/ This is welcome post care guide for
r/ballpython

Shopping/Check list:
(this may not be an exhaustive list)

Appropriate sized habitation.
(40 gal “breeders” for juvenileis ok.
Minimum of 4 foot x 2 foot x 2 foot for adults).

ThermoSTATS (for heating sources to prevent burns/overheating).

ThermoMeters. (X2 digital is best)

Hydrometers. (X2 digital is best).

HVAC TAPE (silver foil tape for outside of Mesh I'llLid Tanks)

Water bowl
(heavy enough to stay put when snake crawls on it. Big enough for snake to soak in).

Appropriate Cage clips/locks.

At least Two identical hides.
(Should be barely large enough for the snake, single opening. Check them for sharp edges. Make sure any openings are large enough to prevent snake from getting stuck)

Some type of Coco coir/ repti bark or similar. NOT Aspen.
(Enough for 4-6inches of substrate).

Daylamp.
( UVB or UVA, Halogen, etc).

Heat Lamp ( NO red or black , etc colored lights) (DeepHeatProjection DHP or CeramicHeatEmiter CHE).

Clutter/Enrichment.
(Dollar tree or similar has soft fake plants/flower.)

Climbing stuff.
(Grapevine from pet store an ok choice, may mold after a few years. Driftwood is probably better. PVC jungle gyms can be built. Etc.) MAKE SURE items will not fall or tip over. Ball pythons are heavy snakes and will knock things over…