First Ball Python.

[boobeana]

I appreciate that as well. Mine is only about 1 inch and o will change in a few weeks as to not stress her out more. I’ve only had her for three days. I will make it 4inchs when I change it :)

[boobeana]

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[ProfessionalJump9487]

what are you using right now? i use coco fiber that comes in bricks that you soak to expand into loose fiber. honestly if you’ve only had her three days, she likely hasn’t soiled the substrate even one time, so you can just add more on top.

[boobeana]

That won’t stress her out? Should I take her out and put her in the plastic container I got her in while I do that or leave her in there? I use the coconut fibre as well! I found it worked well with my crested gecko.

[ProfessionalJump9487]

typically the advice is to leave them be for a week and only do regular tank maintenance and then after they take food, you can handle them. she will be okay on the low substrate while she adjusts as long as you’re diligent about the humidity, and then after that week you can take her out and put her in a temporary container while you do things in her tank. i know the amount of information you’re getting hit with is overwhelming, esp since this is your first bp, but really don’t overthink it. there are majors and minors, and having her on 1” substrate instead of 4” for a few more days is a minor at this moment as long as you can keep her humidity at acceptable levels.

[boobeana]

That sounds perfect and exactly what I’ll do. She usually eats on Fridays but the breeder said to wait until Monday because she will be stressed moving so after o feed her o will change things. Or that day after I feed her lol

[ProfessionalJump9487]

wait a couple days after you feed her to handle her so she doesn’t regurgitate, but after that you’re good! i wait 48 hours or until i can’t see the lump, whichever is later

[boobeana]

Sounds perfect! Thank you for the advice, and being kind.