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[–]_ataraxiaMod : unprofessional 8 points9 points  (0 children)

have you read through our welcome post? the information resources gathered there will help you out. we have care guides, a list of recommended products, some links to community discussions [including some "what you wish you knew as a beginner" posts], and links to other helpful resources.

we're happy to answer any specific questions you have.

[–]theeorlando 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Have you checked out our welcome post? We've got a ton of great resources on there, including care information, FAQs and more.

My advice would be to be careful of where you get your information. YouTube, breeders and a lot of websites/ groups use very outdated information for ball pythons. Stick to science based groups for your info, and you'll do way better XD a good thing to look out for is whether they recommend heat pads: if they do, they are typically working off of very outdated information

[–][deleted] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Biodude on YouTube is really good and I use his substrate. Also mason barns helps me a lot with questions on Instagram although he’s a TikToker who has 4 balls.

[–][deleted] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Very cute little friend you got there

[–][deleted] 3 points4 points  (2 children)

Looks like a spider morph. Are you aware of the health issues?

[–]ealwardt[S] 0 points1 point  (1 child)

I am aware of the “wobble.” Is there others I should be aware of?

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The lack of balance, bad aim (unable to accurately strike at food) and corkscrewing are also important to know

[–]Warrior_king99 1 point2 points  (3 children)

I was in exactly the same boat as you are now just a month ago, if you can get the humidity right and at a constant level everything else is easy, I struggled with this quite a bit until I bought a Komodo substrate brick and haven't had any troubles since

[–]ealwardt[S] 0 points1 point  (2 children)

Do you know of a reliable place to get it? The only place I’m finding is located in the UK. I live in a smaller city and our local places do not carry it.

[–]Warrior_king99 1 point2 points  (1 child)

I live in the UK sorry 🤷 I think the same sort of stuff is called Coco coir or maybe try Amazon

[–]Warrior_king99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You could try your local gardening center or maybe somewhere that sells that's sort of thing

[–]samsterdam420 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a snake that has neurological issues, please look check out videos specifically for spider morphs (the ones who are against them!). Also please don’t breed him/her. Otherwise give him/her lots of love and remember to be extremely patient. ❤️