NEW BALL python already ate

**LeoGrl** · 10-25-2004, 04:55 PM

Hi, well i got my first snake a female ballpython at the new england expo an she was taking a mouse twice a wk well i got her yesterday an she took he first mouse a little took greedly this evening, i dont know he age but she is around 20inches give or take a inche since you can never get a ball straight. well i will try getting the new pics i took up here once i learn how too:::BLONDENESS:::: soo have a great day all
hollie

**venus** · 10-25-2004, 05:13 PM

That is great Hollie, she must be settling in quite nicely in her new home.

**Microscope Jockey** · 10-25-2004, 05:50 PM

EVERYBODY needs a ball python (or two) especially one that eats

At 20" I'd guess 2-3 months maybe? Who'd you get her from? I've met a lot of the vendors that were at that show.

**Bill** · 10-25-2004, 06:37 PM

Yes, Ball's are beautiful snakes. And she ate too, this is a sign of good health. Has she bathed herself in her water bowl? Thats a good sign, my Ball Python ate, then went straight for his water.

**Bitis Gabonica** · 10-26-2004, 07:42 AM

That's great news, congratulations!

We need pics!!! If you need a hand on how to attach them, just ask.

Has she bathed herself in her water bowl? Thats a good sign, my Ball Python ate, then went straight for his water.

Although ball pythons need fairly high humidity, and they may like to soak, constant soaking is not a good sign and can indicate many problems. You should provide a bowl large enough to soak in if it wants to but if you see it soaking quite often you need to check for various things, including correct temps and humidity levels, mites, and signs of shedding.

**LeoGrl** · 10-26-2004, 08:41 AM

If you went to the show i got her from i dont know the venders name stupid me but if you went you might remember they were in the far back an the were the ones right after nerds on the other wall, nerds was on the right an the were on the back wall when you turned that left they had some ball for 30 pretty big ones an then they had cbb babys for 35 right next to them were 2 spanish people who were selling frozen mice.. If you know the name of them i would like to know i didnt see any sign or i was stupid enough not to see it::yes blondness::: well i got her from them they said she was eating one mouse twice a wk an yes she already bathed an drank(first time i seen a snake drink) an she pooped right outside her water bowl the first night.

**Lyn** · 10-26-2004, 08:45 AM

makes me want one....almost....Lyn

**steel rip** · 10-26-2004, 08:46 AM

WOW shes a beauty, what a gorgeous Ball Python, she looks a lot of gold in colour, niceeeeeee!

**Jem_Scout** · 10-26-2004, 11:33 AM

What an awesome Ball Python!! I love the pattern on her

**Merlin** · 10-26-2004, 01:17 PM

Very nice looking Ball Python! However I would disagree with feeding twice a week. There are a lot of BPs out there that have become obese and it isn't any healthier for them than it is for us. Also feeding too often will keep their digestive system constantly going full tilt and that isn't good for them either. Your best bet is one prey item about the size of the snake's body at the largest point once a week. This gives you a bit more handling time as well since you shouldn't bother them for 2 days after eating.