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Any tips for new Ball Python owners2007-11-24 1:47:11

Like I heard you shouldnt feed them in there cage, if not in their cage then where?

thanks :]

Answers:

Yea i got a couple of tips.

1. Dont feed it in his tank. Put him in a box big enough for him to fit and move around and then put the rat in. Im not going to get into the debate on live food and frozen and thawed. im personally prefer F/T but if your snake is used to live food and u want to change it to F/T it will take some persistence and patience.

2. After It Eats dont bother(after putting it back in his tank) it for for about one hour. this might cause it to regurgitate the mouse and that will stink.

3. make sure it has a hiding spot because some tend to be shy and wont eat till they feel secure and safe.

4. Once u have it and it wont eat cover the sides of the tank with a towel or something that will stop him from seeing you and leave him alone for about a week. just make sure his temperature on the tank is at 85 degrees f. once 7 days have passed offer him food again and hope he will eat. if this attempt fails, cover him up again for another week.

5. while he gets used to you dont do any sudden movements around him once u begin to handle him/her. little by little he will be getting used to being handled.

6. handling time should be about 15-20 mins every other day while he gets used to it so he doestn stress out.

7. now cagin wise it depends how big the snake is just make sure he/she has enough room to move and stretch around. keep humidity in the 60's (if he is not sheeding if he is leave it at 75 and mist him or around him 2 times daily). temp wise keep it at 80's during the day and 70's during the night. if its too cold at night where u live u might need a night light or a undertank heater. those are about $20.