BALL PYTHON/SNAKE CARE
Ball Pythons are normally pretty chill unless they don't get fed properly or often enough. Other snakes can be more aggressive and even dangerous. Educate yourself about the snake you want before getting it. Some snakes can be handled and can bond with their owners and can be great companions. Treat them with care.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR BALL PYTHON
A well educated pet owner can add to the pet’s quality of life. We encourage all of our customers to stay well informed regarding new tips, tricks, habits and findings that could benefit the lives of animals in general, and your pets in particular.
HABITAT AND CARE
DIET
CONTACT A VET IF:
Ball Pythons can grow up to 5 feet long and should be housed alone in at least a 40 gallon terrarium with a tightly secured lid. They can live up to 30 years. You can use reptile carpet or 2" of other reptile bedding as substrate. They have temperature requirements between 80-90 degrees F during the day and 70-80 degrees at night with 30%-50% humidity. There needs to be a warm and cool side of the tank so you will need a heat lamp. They will need 2 hides, on eon the warm side and one on the cool side of the enclosure. You may also want o have branches for climbing and hiding. Educate yourself about other species of snakes and their requirements.
Ball Pythons and other snakes mostly eat rodents. You can purchase frozen mice at your local pet store. Thaw them to feed to your snake. You can also feed your snake live mice. However, they tend to be more expensive. Make sure your snake has a large water bowl to drink and soak in.
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you notice runny droppings for more than 2 days
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eating or drinking less; weight loss
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discharge from mouth, nose, or eyes
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shedding problems; discolored skin
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avoidance of basking area; more time spent hiding
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decreased frequency of droppings
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open mouth breathing or excessive noise when breathing