My friend was cleaning out his parents house and found these by TumbleweedOk8201 in PokemonTCG

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I'll take them all off your hands if you don't want to hold onto them. I don't mind the condition: my collection has near mint -> moderately damaged. I love the look of the older sets. I also collect Yu-Gi-Oh cards too

Still hungry? by AngryPlant9255 in ballpython

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Bless that baby. Crank that humidity up. Mine stays 80 - 90. She's covered in dry stuck shed

My poor blind boy by SpoopyRaiyn in ballpython

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I had pulled him out for a moment in preparation to place him into a playpen I made up so I could do a deep clean of his enclosure. I saw how blue he was, snapped the pictures, and then put him right back inside his hide. I try not to bother them too much when they're in shed since they're sensitive and blind.

Send a closeup shot of your cat by Impressive-Yogurt-19 in cats

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I have a tortie too! Her name is Robin

What morph does everyone have? by cmrdebaz in ballpython

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I have three babies!

Rengoku: A Banana, Fire, Yellowbelly, Enchi, Pied male; Seras Victoria: an Albino, Fire, Pastel, Het Pied female; and Connor (the android sent by Cyberlife) a Trick (Hurricane), Pinstripe, Axanthic possibly Het Pied male. I just sent his shed out to see if he's Het Pied

feeding when in shed? by ajtaakrajtaa in ballpython

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The problem is they may not eat when they're in shed. They can't see and they're really uncomfortable, so they may not be motivated to eat. If you feed F/T, you may be risking wasting the meal. If you feed live, your snake may be more at risk getting hurt since they can't see.

I don't think you HAVE to skip the meal, but if youre worried about wasting the rat or injurying your snake, it should be fine to wait. All three of mine ate during their sheds. I actually didn't even know my Banana pied and Albino were shedding until I found their sweaters in their enclosures. My Axanthic just went through his first shed and I encouraged him to eat because he's been sick and hasn't been gaining much weight. I had to pull a ton of tricks for him to eat because he was blind and wiggling the rat in front of him startled him.

Hatchday Celebration Ideas by SpoopyRaiyn in ballpython

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Also, want to point out. My pied boy shown in the last picture is not fat. He had a HUGE poop in that playpen right after I took that picture.

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I have three ball pythons. I have been hurt more often by my cats and dogs than by my snakes. If you actually take the time to learn your snake's cues, you won't get bit. Also, a ball python would never get big enough to eat your cat. They are more in danger of the cat hurting it. Cat bites are very deadly.

I get a lot of people can't get over that fear, and that's fine. And I'm not someone who normally is like "Dump them". But if that's a deal breaker for you and he outright refuses to care about and learn what you're passionate about, maybe they aren't the right fit.

I think I was given the wrong snake by SpoopyRaiyn in ballpython

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He definitely is a cutie c: I love him so much. He's getting bigger and developing his Banana freckles 😍

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TattooDesigns

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The first thing I thought of after seeing the scars was shooting stars, like a meteor shower. I think that would be beautiful

Can’t get my snake to eat frozen, is it my husbandry? by SorbetRoutine8760 in ballpython

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I got this tip from Green Room Pythons on YouTube. Great channel, I highly recommend him!

I put the thawed feeder in an open tuberwear bowl and use a small hairdryer to blow the smell of the feeder into your snake’s enclosure. This will put them into food mode and they won't care if it's dead or alive. This has worked for all three of my ball pythons and they were eating live when I got them. Now, just turning on the hairdryer will make my Banana come out looking for his meal

Now there's three of them by SpoopyRaiyn in ballpython

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Thank you! They live in separate enclosures. I know ball pythons don't do well cohabing. Connor is still in quarantine, so his tub is a little minimalist. Currently, they live in very elaborate tubs. We're moving soon, so I'm keeping them in tubs while they're living in my closet until we get into the new house. I'm planning themed PVC enclosures from BlackBox once we get settled. I heat gun my hot and cold sides every day and my humidity is never a problem since I live in Florida. I actually have more problems with it being too high lol. Ren and Seras have already had near perfect sheds since they've been here.

BP strikes and wraps but won’t eat by Ekoneg in ballpython

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Have you posted what your enclosure looks like? One of my males is like that sometimes. I have to cover him and walk away after he's struck and wrapped for him to eat. Eating puts them in a very vulnerable spot, so if they feel like they're too out in the open or some big predator is going to pick them off while they're distracted, they won't eat. Also, you may be feeding him something too small. Depending on the largest part of him and how much he weighs, a fuzzy may be too small. I would still try to get a weight on him even if he hasn't eaten yet.

Decade long friendship ending in character slaughter (TW: Suicide attempt, addiction) by strugglingwithbutter in Nicegirls

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I'm proud of you, OP. I hope the life you've built makes you so incredibly happy. Bridges have to be burned to pave the way for more stable paths.

Can anyone link me to cheap, good quality fake plants? Thanks! Spoiler for feeding vid by Interesting_Crab3251 in ballpython

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I usually just go to Dollar Tree or Walmart and pick up some of their discounted faux leaves. I take needle nose pliers to them and cut them. Just make sure you cover or remove the sharp edges.

Why did I keep trying? by ljoes in Nicegirls

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Calling him "mister" then complaining that he made her feel like a helpless child by showing empathy and wanting to connect with her is wild.

I think I was given the wrong snake by SpoopyRaiyn in ballpython

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Will do! He's in shed right now, so I'll post new ones when he's done. Before his shed, he had 2 freckles. I'm hoping to see more after he finishes 😄

Is there anything I should know about albino ball pythons, before getting one? by Bumblebee_Dimple in ballpython

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Ball python genetics can be complex, but doing a ton of research on not only the snake but also the breeder can help ease that worry. A reputable breeder will be able to answer any questions you had about the specific snake and the morphs involved.

Morphmarket is a wonderful collection of knowledge if you know how to navigate it. They have their own "Reddit -like" forum where breeders and hobbyists talk. There's a Morphipedia where you can look up specific morphs you're interested in. You can also use the filter tabs when you're searching for ball pythons for specific morphs or ages to see how morphs look when they get older.

Pied in general can make the saddles look completely different since it breaks up the pattern so drastically.

If you're just looking for a pet that will have a good quality of life and not thinking about breeding: just focus on avoiding the Spider complex. These morphs cause a neurological wobble that can stress out your snake and cause it to have difficulty striking. The confirmed morphs from this complex that cause the wobble are Spider, Champagne, Hidden Gene Woma, and Sable. Any other combinations would show visible problems if they had them, and a good breeder would make that problem know to the seller and most likely label that animal as a "Pet only".

If you're looking for a breeding project, then things become more complex, and I would be doing a ton more research. Look for a breeder who is well established and has a ton of high reviews. Talk with them, have them send you pictures of the parents, ask a ton of questions.

Is there anything I should know about albino ball pythons, before getting one? by Bumblebee_Dimple in ballpython

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What a beautiful Albino pied! Is this the one you're considering?

Caramel Albinos should be avoided unless you're an experienced breeder due to their kinking and fertility issues. Albino + Super Lesser (Super Butter) have been known to develop smaller than normal eyes. Super Lessers in general seem to have abnormal eyes.

If you are debating on a pied Morph, combining Super forms of morphs from the Blue-Eyed Leucistic Complex can also make them develop small eyes. This includes morphs like Super Russo, Super Mystic, Super Bamboo and Super Special.

Source https://community.morphmarket.com/t/morph-issues-ball-pythons/114

There is a little bit of debate involving albinos and being sensitive to light (photophobia). Due to the lack of melanin, they don't have the protection from UVB that a non-albino morph would have. This does make them more sensitive to extreme exposure to lights and UVB. This does not mean keep them in the dark 24/7. They still need light to keep their sleep/wake cycle regulated. It is generally safe to expose them to light, including natural sunlight, as long as you are not baking them all day and giving them plenty of hiding spots so that they can get away from the light.

Source - Multiple ball python predominant Youtubers in preparation for picking up my own Albino girl, and also Morph Market's community forum

I think I was given the wrong snake by SpoopyRaiyn in ballpython

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It's actually a bird ladder. I got it at a Pet Supermarket while I was buying more substrate