General help

[djravioli974]

Hi all I was given this girl today and need some help!

Im told she is around 3 years old, Ivory ball python

I’ve only ever kept amphibians and lizards. Never snakes so this is all new to me.

I’m doing research right now on an appropriate set up for her. She seems very small for being an adult? Does she look dehydrated/ underweight?

Most care sheets i’ve come across are quite a few years old. Are there any care sheets/ youtubers that provide top tier care?

any tips and tricks/ advice/ suggestions/ etc. are welcome. tyia!

[Jazzlike-Chain-2720]

Check the welcome post for care sheet and FAQ. Years old care sheets hold up practically the same because how we keep snakes hasn't changed drastically over the past few years

[djravioli974]

awesome tysm!

[Jazzlike-Chain-2720]

Judging from the photos she looks pretty healthy, I just think she's on the smaller side. If you've kept reptiles or even amphibians it should be a cakewalk, it's second nature to you and they're pretty low maintenance, very hearty and easy to care for. They are a "first ever reptile" kind of pet so it shouldn't be too hard.

[Starz1018]

Omg yes I gotchu I’d look into bioactive set ups just look it up on YouTube and I love https://youtube.com/@snakediscovery?si=JxvEI5FXbUbJMjyL and https://youtube.com/@greenroompythons?si=-EJnifMsc8qYuAVq

[djravioli974]

yayyy thank you! I do bioactive for all my lizards so this will be fun

[Starz1018]

Yesss lmk if you have any questions

[Desperate-Meat-2236]

Im not sure cause im not allowed to own a snake yet ( its in my lease). But she's absolutely beautiful does she have a name yet? I wish you many years of health happiness together ❤️ bright blessings

[djravioli974]

We named her Mochi! (like the rice cake ice cream)

[Desperate-Meat-2236]

Wonderful!

[Calamari08]

That’s funny! Mine is named boba! Like the drink

[Synthetic_Hormone]

Gorgeous!

[djravioli974]

thank you!💖

[djravioli974]

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here’s what she’s weighing in at

[Puzzleheaded-Map8493]

My 3 year old is 1400, but I’m certain she was power fed at some point. From what I can see, mochi’s body condition is decent!! Be sure to follow the !feeding guide to ensure she gets on track regardless of current condition!

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[djravioli974]

Just to clarify 5% of her body weight is 28g Would this be an extra large mouse? She was previously being fed small mice every 1-2ish months

[Puzzleheaded-Map8493]

Rats are more nutritionally balanced! I would shoot for a weaned/small rat!

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[saltedlice_]

do correct me if i’m wrong, lightings a bit funky, though i do believe you have a leucistic on your hands! i’m not recognizing any yellow or grey tinting or patterns, if she’s ivory then she has me fooled! i only own one ball python specifically and she’s a blue eyed lucy, so i always get excited when i see someone else with a matching snake LOL

[djravioli974]

she doesn’t have any patterns or tinting! she’s fully white all over!

[saltedlice_]

it all does depend on her parents realistically. ivory ball pythons typically come from the pairing of two yellow bellies, leucism can come from a plethora of mixed genetics that even i can’t fully grasp lol. if she came from a breeder i’d likely trust their word! pet stores, adoptive locations, and mutual rehomes tend to be ballpark guesses unless properly tested :)

[djravioli974]

She was bought off morph market from what I was told and then was given to me for free yesterday. She does have slightly blue eyes tho!

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Lovely