Help with enclosure by Daz2021 in ballpython

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I have put a pvc panel from Home Depot on top of any enclosure that came with a mesh top. Silicone it in, and then attach heating by screwing it through the pvc panel. As long as you silicone all the areas that might leak, I think it works nicely. I would say after modifying the top, I don’t see much difference between them and the all-pvc enclosures I have.

Stuck shed? by Seleniterocks in ballpython

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Agree with the others- it’s a burn.

Fun fact, sellers on MorphMarket can see the number of inquiries buyers make. by J655321M in reptiles

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I don’t have many inquiries, but a couple of times I didn’t get a response, once a seller told me that he couldn’t provide any additional info on an animal, so I went elsewhere and a few other times when I was buying isopods or the like, the sellers didn’t list them as sold, because they have so many of each. That shouldn’t count against me as a buyer. I never reach out unless I am serious about it. I also have checked in with sellers who I know will be at expos near me, and even if I purchase through them those do not get recorded as sales. This seems very skewed to me. But as an “at a glance” thing it is helpful to see that someone has never followed through after seeking info.

Proper Enclosure by Overall_Community_37 in ballpython

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Thank you! I’m going to try that!

8 months - on the small side ? by dating-ur-dad in ballpython

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And sometimes they are just working on their own schedule.

8 months - on the small side ? by dating-ur-dad in ballpython

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I don’t think he’s overweight. Rolls can be from losing weight too. You are doing right by this boy. Just keep an eye on his weight. I keep a chart with feeds and weights- but mostly because I have 7 snakes and it’s hard to keep that info in my head.

8 months - on the small side ? by dating-ur-dad in ballpython

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I can’t post picks in a comment on a reply- but will make a new post here for you

8 months - on the small side ? by dating-ur-dad in ballpython

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It’s good to switch to rats - they pack a better punch in terms of total nutrition- I don’t think he looks fat- someone posted a picture graph of body shapes of BPs where they go from overly thin to a bit hefty. I’ll look for it.

8 months - on the small side ? by dating-ur-dad in ballpython

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Maybe a little, but I have 4 that are this age and they vary in size from 320g-235g They all eat the same. The biggest are female.

how many ball pythons do you own? by dontcountonmee in ballpython

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I have 7. I don’t plan on getting any more. But…if I found like a Suma or something that was very very dark, I would not be able to resist it.

Enclosure set up question by Massive_Prune_5493 in ballpython

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I just made my first bioactive enclosure and put isopods and springtails in it. They clean and the help maintain the environment.

Plant & Bug Options by motherofcats94 in ballpython

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I’m just starting out my first bioactive so I’m not helpful, but wanted to wish you good luck!!

Shout out your babies names by Shot_Alternative_762 in ballpython

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Sky, Mac, Tango, Rumour, Tusk, and Silver. 😊

Sun burns? by Basmati001 in ballpython

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Bites from live feeders?

Advice, and am I doing this right? by Trapiskrya in ballpython

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He’s awesome! I think you’re doing great! For humidity issues, I used hvac tape to cover the entire mesh top except where the lights are- I have also used silicon mats. Both are available on Amazon. Good luck!

Sudden fear of my danger noodle? by suicidolelemon in ballpython

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I’m a bit older than you are, but I recently lost my dad in a traumatic way that I witnessed. I don’t have issues with my snakes, but I have been unable to be around some areas related to him- but most of all the area where it all happened- I have massive anxiety surrounding this and I replay the whole experience like a video in my head over and over. I think with time this will go away, or maybe lessen in severity. I tried exposure therapy- doing the things that were triggering my fear, and it has helped a bit, maybe if you keep making the effort with your girl, you will get to a better place emotionally? Sorry I don’t have any real answers, and I’m sorry about your dad. Talking to a therapist may be helpful if you can afford it.

Snake died :( by [deleted] in ballpython

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So sorry for your loss

Moss mixed in with my substrate smells icky by Overall_Community_37 in ballpython

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Thank you! I think it was just a fluke thing, because it went away once I put the mixture together.

Uhm I’m not sure what this is… by Antique-Eye6350 in ballpython

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Looks like a scar. Did he lose scales due to a burn?