I got a a snake!
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Danyal, it is probably just easier for him to either buy a tub or a tank divider and adjust while it grows.
Anyway, if it doesn't feed - don't fret about it. There are reasons why it won't, and forced feeding is just a quick way out to a painful routine for a lifetime.
Anyway, if it doesn't feed - don't fret about it. There are reasons why it won't, and forced feeding is just a quick way out to a painful routine for a lifetime.
I agree, You should have waited about two weeks at least if it was being a fussy feeder. Forcing should be done after months not a week.
Tanx guys. I only force fed it (Opened her mouth and placed the fuzzy in it, then I watched her eat it) because the guy at lfs told me so, and since he handles snakes I didnt found it necessary to disagree with him at that moment. I had placed the snake in the 29 because I assumed it would need lots of space to move around. Ok so you saying a 29 is to big and tall right? I just brought a 20L starter kit today but now I feel afraid of moving it again to a new enviroment. and yes I will definally wait a week before handling the snake again.
PS: Is it true that a clear sing of a stressed/sick BP is if it starts to look very yellow instead of the nice dark brown? at least thats what the kid told me.
PS: Is it true that a clear sing of a stressed/sick BP is if it starts to look very yellow instead of the nice dark brown? at least thats what the kid told me.
No they don't change colour man don't worry your snake is fine, the people at pet shops really don't know what they are talking about a lot of the time, he was wrong to tell you to force feed but it won't have harmed the snake. If you want to move him now then you can, then give him the rest of the week to relax and try feeding him. However, as long as the temps are correct and he has a few hiding places that are low so his back nearly touches the top he will be okay in the 29.
Force feeding? Color changes? STOP listening to anything the dude at the lfs says...he's has no clue as to what he's talking about.
A 20L would be an improvement over the 29 due to the height of the tank being lower. My first ball setup ever was a 20L and with the right amount of cover and close monitoring of your temps, it can work, just not as easily as a tub setup would.
A 20L would be an improvement over the 29 due to the height of the tank being lower. My first ball setup ever was a 20L and with the right amount of cover and close monitoring of your temps, it can work, just not as easily as a tub setup would.
I agree, stop listening to the LFS guy. My experience with balls is the more you mess with them the harder it is to get them acclimated. Just get him in the 20L with a nice low, tight hiding spot and leave him be for a week or two. Then try leaving a fuzzy in overnight to see if he eats. If that doesn't work you can also try putting him in a paper bag, inside the cage, with a fuzzy and see if he eats that way. Good luck!
it so small...especially when compared to some pic people post on here...haha it will grow though ...congrats.
$20 for a ball, even a normal, makes me think it's an import. So it's not a great start, but if you give it some time and keep it correctly, you should do alright. It also helps that it's a baby.
Good luck man...I'd offer more advice if I kept ball pythons. I have one but my mom's been taking care of it for the past few years.
Good luck man...I'd offer more advice if I kept ball pythons. I have one but my mom's been taking care of it for the past few years.
