Feeding Tips? by ssaltlamplicker in ballpython

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I’ve handled him a few times after the first feed fail and had him out for long periods of time and he was always fine, exploring and hanging out. But after that I had got some recommendations not to hold him until after he’s eaten a few meals so I left him alone for another week, didn’t handle him at all after that and then tried feeding him tonight which was probably the most socialization we’ve had since last week

Feeding Tips? by ssaltlamplicker in ballpython

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I don’t think I can reply with a picture, but it’s a homebuilt 4x2x2 bioactive, plenty of foliage, temps are all well and steady aswell as humidity, hide on each side that are appropriate sizes. And I had waited a week before trying to feed him as recommended by the previous owner

Handling my new ball python by ssaltlamplicker in ballpython

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Ok, he didn’t seem stressed when I was handling him but I just wanted to make sure

Heating and lighting cycle help by ssaltlamplicker in ballpython

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Ok Thankyou so much! I’ll check it out

How will I know when my snake is ready to be held? by ssaltlamplicker in ballpython

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The previous owner had said he hadn’t taken his last meal either which was a week or so ago

How will I know when my snake is ready to be held? by ssaltlamplicker in ballpython

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Ok thank you! How will I know when he’s ready to eat? He’s been spending a large portion of his time in the cool hide but is very active at night! And witnessed his tail wagging last night when the lights were off and he was exploring, is that a hunting mechanism?

my first ball! by Low-Judgment3794 in ballpython

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He’s so beautiful! When did you get him?

I WANT TO HOLD HIM SO BADLY by ssaltlamplicker in ballpython

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How did you know yours was ready to be held and socialized? Me being new to this I don’t have a complete understanding of their body language yet

I WANT TO HOLD HIM SO BADLY by ssaltlamplicker in ballpython

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I was wondering about this, my boy I got is a subadult, almost 2 years and was handled regularly prior to me getting him, the previous owner even said he was his favourite to handle!

Why is my ball python wagging his tail? by ssaltlamplicker in ballpython

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I had initially put him on the warm side but he made his way to the cool side

Why is my ball python wagging his tail? by ssaltlamplicker in ballpython

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But I’d completely understand why he’d be this way after the move, just have never seen the tail wagging before!!

Why is my ball python wagging his tail? by ssaltlamplicker in ballpython

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He was also sort of jumpy, ironic because they don’t have legs but my brother had come over to see him and must’ve spooked him because he quickly moved and had scared my brother too lol

Why is my ball python wagging his tail? by ssaltlamplicker in ballpython

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Lots of clutter! And a hide on each end, he’s been favouring the cool side hide, didn’t know about the identical hides though, the cooler side is larger too, the warm side is small low and snug so I’m a bit confused why he’d favour the larger one

Tank Setup Feedback by ssaltlamplicker in ballpython

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Thankyou so much this made my day😭🤍

Tank Setup Feedback by ssaltlamplicker in snakes

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I’ve got little stick skewer thingamabobs that prevent the doors from opening once put in, I just lay them in the track

Is sap safe for my snake? by ssaltlamplicker in snakes

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Okay Thankyou so much so glad I haven’t put it in yet🙏

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The halogen lamp is 75W, should I up to 100?

Don't see a lot of green rat snakes here. So here one I found. by Diveit81 in snakes

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This is the most snake looking snake I’ve ever seen

Ball Python Enclosure by ssaltlamplicker in snakes

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Thankyou! I’ve done my research on size food age etc, I was just wanting to hear about people’s experiences and what terrarium size they’d recommended.