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Baby ball python handling

Kyle M

Kyle M

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Hey guys. My girlfriend just bought a baby ball python and I was concerned because she didn't put her (the snake) in quarantine and has been handling her quite a bit. I haven't read about balls much, and I did look around a couple other forums, but I didn't find any information about an adjustment/settling in period. Is it even necessary to do that with a ball? Quarantine is an obvious one, but I can't really convince her to do that since she doesn't have the room... I don't want to say anything bad about her, but she did buy the snake on a whim. However, she does keep two boas.. but boas aren't pythons. Thanks in advance for any advice or tips.
 
It's probably more important to do a settling in period with a ball python than corns.
They can be the most stubborn and picky snakes, and can be very difficult to get eating. If they don't like something in their husbandry, or something is off just a little... They can be very, very stressed. When I had considerably less snakes and my ball lived in a nice display cage, he was so stressed out, even with proper humidity and temps, that he stopped eating, his sheds came off in flakes, and he was acting lethargic (more so than a normal ball). He also had an unrelated allergy to the substrate which was scary.

So long story short- I would NOT even touch that snake until he is eating regularly.
 
AliCat37 said:
It's probably more important to do a settling in period with a ball python than corns.
They can be the most stubborn and picky snakes, and can be very difficult to get eating. If they don't like something in their husbandry, or something is off just a little... They can be very, very stressed. When I had considerably less snakes and my ball lived in a nice display cage, he was so stressed out, even with proper humidity and temps, that he stopped eating, his sheds came off in flakes, and he was acting lethargic (more so than a normal ball). He also had an unrelated allergy to the substrate which was scary.

So long story short- I would NOT even touch that snake until he is eating regularly.
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I agree 100% !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)
 
There is a nice Balll Python trouble shooting guide down in my personal forum here. She might want to look that over for tips on how to set him up, from an expert.
 
Nanci said:
There is a nice Balll Python trouble shooting guide down in my personal forum here. She might want to look that over for tips on how to set him up, from an expert.
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I'll have a look myself, Nanci. I love my girlfriend but she can be quite stubborn (like me lol) and keeps reminding me that she has owned 2 balls in the past. She doesn't seem to want to listen to me when I tell her that it's important to continuously research and study for any new information or husbandry methods. I've just taken it upon myself to learn about her snakes in order to teach her, and hopefully spark up that passion in her once more. She loves her babies with all her heart, so i think she'll come aroind. And thanks :)
 
Its generally a good idea with any reptile to give it a settling in period with minimal handling or interaction. Only the amount of time you should give can vary by species.
 
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