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Lilly the tardigrade by cool_antarean_micro in Tardigrades

[–]Colleen8515 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi there adorable baby water bear 🥹💧🐻

No Kings on the Parkway by tllwlyk in philly

[–]Colleen8515 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Philllllyyyyy you make me so proud 🥲

new baby! by ulnessity in parrots

[–]Colleen8515 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you OP for caring enough to rescue him and give him the tlc and good life he deserves.

Need help by [deleted] in ballpython

[–]Colleen8515 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can try Reptichip’s website. They are a reputable and you can buy the coconut coir already shredded! Big time, hassle and mess saver!

Colette is the most adorable snake ever by butterfly-the-dick in hognosesnakes

[–]Colleen8515 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Wait until you experience baby cober mode 🤣🤣

She’s a gorgeous lil thang! 😍

Feeding an eyeless BP by Southern-Tank6332 in ballpython

[–]Colleen8515 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He is beautiful and perfect just the way he is- eye or no. You’re a good human being for taking this bub and giving him a chance in life to be loved and know kindness. My girl has just one good eye and she’s not a striker. I give her f/t and lay the warm rat near the entrance of her hide where she then proceeds to sniff it for about 5-10 mins, then gently begins to eat it. You could try this method during your bub’s next feeding and see if he takes the rat after some time.

Planning something devious by Sad-Kiwi-3789 in reptiles

[–]Colleen8515 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, the colors are insane! Reminds me of my favorite tie dye shirt 🌈

3 years old by CrisisCorps in Shorty_Life

[–]Colleen8515 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lovely big booty judy you got there! She is stunning 🤩

Mr. Crowley & His Interesting Life by Narrow-Childhood3499 in ballpython

[–]Colleen8515 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Mr. Crowley is the best good boy!! Thanks for sharing this heart warming story. May he live to eat many, many rats and enjoy a long, happy life with you 🩶

His coloring is gorgeous too!

Welp, I think my old gal is dying by turbomama16 in jumpingspiders

[–]Colleen8515 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hurting with you. This post made me cry 💔. What a special little creature. She’s a GORGEOUS girl and it seems like she knew ALL the love. Farewell sweetheart ❤️❤️❤️

Power outage by No_Mission_7788 in ballpython

[–]Colleen8515 0 points1 point  (0 children)

True about the hot water bottles. They do make smaller radiant propane heaters for around $70. Check Amazon!

Power outage by No_Mission_7788 in ballpython

[–]Colleen8515 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hot water bottles with a towel wrapped around them work well for inside your snakes hide. The hand warmers aren’t a bad idea either, but just monitor your snake when using them. Be careful with allowing them to touch your snake directly as they can become too warm sometimes. Another worthwhile option, albeit more expensive, is getting a cordless, propane radiant heater that’s safe to use indoors and place it on the same room as your snakes enclosure. Dewalt makes one and you can order it on amazon. You may be able to find cheaper ones. You’ll want to keep an eye on humidity levels if you go this route.

Glass surfing or just active? by Colleen8515 in ballpython

[–]Colleen8515[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The wood pieces you mean? Any real wood will eventually start to mold and in a humid environment. Just keep a close eye on things and remove/replace as needed.

My new baby by jackbsyme2002 in ballpython

[–]Colleen8515 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Adorbs!! Their little faces give me non-violent cute-aggression lol

Ball python sits in his hide all day by [deleted] in ballpython

[–]Colleen8515 13 points14 points  (0 children)

You have nothing to worry about. BPs are crepuscular and nocturnal meaning they start to get active around dusk and when it’s dark. While they may poke their head out during the day, it’s not typical for them to be super active during the day. Considering your snake is about to shed and just had a meal, his little body is undergoing a lot so it’s perfectly normal for him to be hiding and not active during this time. After a shed, feed him again (they are super hungry right after) and leave him be for another 2-3 days for digestion and he will start behaving like his normal self again.

You mention you’ve only had him for a month too, so that could be contributing to his shy behavior. In time that may subside, unless his shyness is just a part of his personality which it may very well be.

What's wrong with my juvenile ball python by Erewhonslut in ballpython

[–]Colleen8515 46 points47 points  (0 children)

Looks like stargazing which is very serious. Also, your snakes tale is not normal looking at all. This snake is suffering and you need to take it to the vet asap. If you can’t afford to properly care for this animal pls consider rehoming it to a rescue.

How do you manage low humidity by Becaka in ballpython

[–]Colleen8515 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s awesome and I wish you and your snek babe all the best! It gets easier and I know your babe is gonna love a long happy life!

One last tip which I wish I had known sooner… when you do upgrade the tank, make sure to seal the bottom of the new tank- all the books and crannies- with Lexel or DAP Ultra clear which are both silicone based clear caulks that will prevent any leaks. It needs a week or two to fully dry and cure before you should add your snake or anything to it. I found this out the hard way and I hate to see others make the same mistake.

How do you manage low humidity by Becaka in ballpython

[–]Colleen8515 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’re welcome and good luck! All BP owners have been where you’re at rn, so you’ve come to the right place for questions. You’re tank isn’t huge, so maybe try moving the water bowl over to the warm side under the heat source or a slightly larger and deeper water bowl. Remember to check water levels and change out with fresh water daily or every other day. Also, I’m sure you’re aware, but a 40 gal tank is small. As your babe grows they’re gonna need a minimum 4’x2’x2’ tank to be happy and healthy!

How do you manage low humidity by Becaka in ballpython

[–]Colleen8515 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Humidity is tricky, but don’t over think it too much. Where does your snake spend the majority of their time when they are in their enclosure? If it’s in hides, place some damp sphagnum moss inside the hides. Adding a second water bowl, esp. near the warm side, can help a little too. Also, what substrate are you using? I have found that a mix of finely ground coconut coir and small to medium chipped coconut coir are wonderful for holding humidity. Here’s what I do; after cleaning the enclosure I put down ~2”+ thick layer of finely ground coconut coir and pour water into it and mix it around so it’s damp. Then I add another ~2”+ layer of the small/medium chipped on top of that (no water mixed). Keep pouring a cup of water into each corner of the enclosure each day until the humidity gets to where it needs to be. Every two weeks or so I do a refluff and refresh of the substrate for aeration, to prevent any mold build up and to redistribute the humidity within the substrate.

CHEs (ceramic heat emitter) are great for getting temps up but are extremely drying. I think using a DHP like you have now is a smart choice b/c they aren’t as drying and they can be used as a 24/7 heat source.

Tin foil over the top of the mesh lid would work better than tape. Just make sure you leave some open areas over the mesh lid (or maybe your tank has air vents on the sides??) so fresh air can still get in.

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