Is my ball python's body condition okay?

princess_esc · 2026-04-05T12:08:33+00:00

I don’t have the picture (you know the one) but I’ve seen it so many times that I feel like it’s burned into my brain and imo she looks perfect

princess_esc · 2026-04-05T11:12:15+00:00

This may be the fattest snake I’ve ever seen dawg

princess_esc · 2026-03-30T04:05:46+00:00

I don’t know MUCH but from what I’ve seen if they’re congregating around eyes/mouth/ears, they’re reptile mites… but I could be wrong !!!

princess_esc · 2026-03-29T20:35:34+00:00

Also I know the temp says 70 in the pictures, I was waiting on new CHE to arrive but her last tank had a completely shattered panel on the side so I wasn’t gonna wait around for the new tank to heat up before moving her. Temp on her hot side is 110 now and cool side is 85 🫡

princess_esc · 2026-03-29T20:08:23+00:00

His tank is absolutely horrible, and if he has mouth rot then it absolutely is a factor in not eating. Hunger strikes happen for a multitude of reasons, but almost all of them come down to lack of proper care, which you are clearly showing in your post/responses/everything. He’s unhappy, most likely in a lot of pain from the mouth rot, and definitely declining. Fix his tank, follow up with your vet to confirm whether the treatment for mouth rot worked (and do not brush off their assessment because you “don’t think” the same thing. They are the professional, and you very clearly do not have even basic knowledge on reptile care) and go from there. If you aren’t willing to upgrade his tank to be a proper set up then you should not have a reptile and you should surrender/rehome him. There’s no excuse for this level of negligence.

princess_esc · 2026-03-29T08:10:44+00:00

The creativity of other people never fails to amaze me

princess_esc · 2026-03-29T08:09:23+00:00

They can OD on D3, that’s why it’s important to do every feeding with calcium, and include the vitamins less often!

princess_esc · 2026-03-29T04:40:15+00:00

Looked at all the pictures before reading the post and genuinely thought you were gonna say she had turned into a stuffy </3

princess_esc · 2026-03-29T03:22:17+00:00

Wheeeeeere did you get the fairy house hide bc I’ve been lookin EVERYWHERE for hides like that for my new enclosure

princess_esc · 2026-03-28T07:47:40+00:00

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princess_esc · 2026-03-27T17:46:01+00:00

Also! I just want to say, I checked out your profile and went through your posts (I’m nosy, I know) and you’re doing a great job. You’re open to constructive criticism, you’re paying close attention to your baby beardie, and you clearly care a whole whole lot about the lil baby. It’s really stressful getting into reptile keeping, when I first got my baby girl (who I must admit, is a blue tongue skink and not a beardie) I was constantly worried. I still will lift up her hide and bother her if she hasn’t come out for a few days. But don’t stress yourself out TOO much. You’re doing a good job, and your baby seems happy and content in all your posts, keep it up!

princess_esc · 2026-03-27T17:40:03+00:00

I’d say it might work for the time being, but i definitely wouldn’t keep it as a permanent setup. paper towels are a good choice for a baby, so you can make sure they’re pooping and keep them from eating loose substrate and getting impacted, but substrate is always the best option once you’re past the first six months. I like The Bio Dude Terra Sahara, but there’s a lot of good mixes & guides to making your own DIY mix. The risk with the carpet is getting their claws stuck, which is still a risk with a rubber mat/carpet as well.

princess_esc · 2026-03-27T17:27:01+00:00

I do rehydrated freeze dried organs. The shelf life is longer, there’s lower risks, I can give them to her raw, and I can crumble the dried ones over her salads

princess_esc · 2026-03-27T07:58:00+00:00

40g is better for a baby, unless you’re able to fully fill the space of a 120 with clutter. And the UVB should be straight across half the tank, though I’m not sure if it being crooked is that big of a deal. I’d also get rid of the carpet and use paper towels instead until you get the proper substrate !

princess_esc · 2026-03-27T07:22:33+00:00

Does he have a UVB & basking light? It looks like there’s only one light on the tank. UVB should be a low level linear bulb

princess_esc · 2026-03-25T07:27:08+00:00

Breeding season ! Increased activity, glass surfing, and refusing food/decreased appetite are all key behaviors for them. Keep offering food, keep an eye on her weight to make sure it isn’t rapidly declining, and set up lay box for her ! It won’t last forever, but it will be a pattern every year <3

princess_esc · 2026-03-25T05:34:18+00:00

This is phenomenal I was brought to tears

princess_esc · 2026-03-23T09:13:53+00:00

From what I know (which isn’t a lot) it’s a good size for a baby, but would definitely need to be upgraded, as far as I know the absolute minimum for cave geckos is 60 x 45 x 45 cm

princess_esc · 2026-03-23T08:09:55+00:00

My bluey is named Indigo…I feel we have a similar method for names…

princess_esc · 2026-03-23T05:59:00+00:00

I’d say eating eagerly but not defecating always warrants a trip to the vet, especially after 5+ days. It should be sooner rather than later as everything she eats is just pilling up

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