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What is it when a ball python wrapped around your neck and they ...

My ball python is very tame. She will arch her back (like a cat) when I rub her back. She likes to get up in my face and rub against it. But when I put her on. Continue reading

How long does it take for a ball python to reach the average 6 to ...

The quetion is..are you high? or who the hell sold you this snake..it appears to you dont know to the proper phisical atributes to a ball python..wat do you mean 6-8 feet..its not a boa for crying out loud…your settup is great i have a .... general health to begin with, and age he lives to. Just take good care of your python and you'll both be happy. johnny says: September 1, 2010 at 7:15 pm. It is rare to find a ball python that exceeds 6ft. especially in captivity. ... Continue reading

How fast does a ball python grow?

In closing, I would urge you to be more concerned about your snake's overall health than its rate of growth. If you keep your ball python healthy, it will grow to its adult size in due time. If you plan to breed the snake, ... Continue reading

Ball Python As Pet

The purchase of a ball python breeder will also ensure that the help and advice you need to make your ball python is comfortable and safe to eat after you bring them home. What to look for a ball python good health (and any kind of ... Continue reading

2010 Spider Ball Python baby

Meet Parker, our brand new Spider Ball Python baby. We just acquired him today from Evan Stahl. This is the 2nd purchase we've made through Evan and it has been a great pleasure each time. These pictures were taken with. ... Was everything done in a timely manner and was ur snake in good health and have u noticed any wobbles… Sorry just trying to protect my investment ordering animals online is kinda shady no a days and with no available breeders in the area this is my ... Continue reading

smillertime - Ball Python Blog

Giving your reptile a place to hide and feel safe is essential for it's health. You can build a cave out of rocks or use a hollow log, they also make fake hides that look natural. To keep your pet safe make sure anything you put in is ... Continue reading

Albino Ball Python hatchling – 5 days old – need advise ...

Any breeder who sells a ball python, especially a pricey morph, which is only a couple of days old and has not fed is someone that people should avoid doing business with. Sounds like he is just greedy and doesn't care about the health ... Continue reading

Reptiles Q&A

Well my ball python is in the shedding process right now. Yesterday I saw him crawl into his waterbowl, he go completely under, and a few seconds after coming out he made a few weird noise, not like a wheezing sound but kind of chirps. ... Continue reading

Bent Ball Python Tongue. Health problem? Or just strange quirk?

The Snake: My little ball python isn't flicking his tongue out as much as he used to. Heck, his amazing tongue flicking ability was the reason I chose him over the other shy female in the cage at the pet store. Past Health Problems: ... Continue reading

general ball python health? - General Health Tips

Ball I bought only 3 m in a reptile room for $ 40 (I could not pass it up) I am concerned, however. the place was a little shady, or maybe it was just me. I. Continue reading

Python Ball Health Information

Ball Pythons are timid snakes and may not be a good choice for children, who may stress them with over-handling or improper handling. Most wild caught Ball Pythons or Ball Pythons that become too stressed or ill will starve themselves by refusing to eat. It is always recommended that you choose a captive bred Ball Python. Wild specimens also have a tendency to suffer from parasites and injuries from capture.

Ball Pythons should never be kept on sand or sandlike substrates.

Breeding
The first step when breeding captive Ball Pythons is to identify which is the male and which is the female. visual distinction is tricky, but sometimes can be made by examining the following differences. Males will generally have more curved anal spurs and thicker tails than the females. The most reliable way of sexing snakes is to have them probed by an experienced herpetologist or veterinarian. It is recommended to house the snakes separately until breeding is ready to begin. Prior to breeding, in October or November, most hobbyists recommend stopping feeding for a few weeks and leaving them at normal temperatures. The males and females will then be moved together. Often it is recommended to breed them in groups with at least two males. The males will often combat for breeding rights. The breeding tank should contain three hide boxes. The third will act as a water bowl. Temperatures and light will need to be carefully regulated at this time. The research seems to differ a little on this area. Some breeders will give equal 12-hour shifts between light and dark, while others will give nine dark and fifteen day. In both cases during the day temperatures should be maintained in the high 80's Fahrenheit, and in the high 60's low 70's range at night. Some keepers will also raise humidity levels during breeding, this, however, does not always seem to be the preferred method. Females should be offered food every three to four weeks. If they refuse food this is normal and should not be a cause for concern. By March or April it is time to separate the snakes into their own containers. Females should be well fed. If they are pregnant (gravid), they will often refuse food. Provide a nesting box filled with moist peat moss,vermiculite, or perlite. Typically the gravid female will shed, then within a week or two she will lay six to seven eggs. Most females will lay their eggs at night. Many hobbyists recommend incubating the eggs, rather than leaving them with the female. The eggs have an incubation period of about 60 days at 88 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit.

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