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Average Rating Given To This Care Sheet Is 0 (1=lowest, 5=highest) Last Updated: 01/03/2009

Main Category:

Snakes

Sub Category:

Ball Pythons

Care Sheet Submitted By:

Constrictor maniac

Years Experience:

3 to 5 Years

Species:

Ball Python

Other Species or Phases this Care Sheet May Cover:

N/A

Sexing and Characteristics:

Ball pythons are a relatively small constrictor. Females will get 3-4Ft. males will reach 2-3ft. Ball pythons have brown blotches throughout their body. ball pythons will usually have black and brown in their pattern.

Mostly Active During:

Night

Substrate and Water Needs:

I recommend cyprus bedding for ball pythons. They have a tendency to have bad sheds with cyprus bedding you can keep it moist without having mold growing in the cage. This way the snake will have a nice clean shed. a large water bowl is recommended. This way the snake can soak to help it shed better.

Lighting and UVB:

Since this snake is nocturnal a UBV light is not required. The light you would want to get is a basking light during the day and in cold winters an infrared light.

Temperatures and Humidity:

This snake should have high humidity because of their bad sheds and so they will stay hydrated. Their temperature should be from 80F to 85F.

Heating and Equipment:

This snake needs proper heat so it will be able to digest its food properly and so it wont regurgitate its meal. Proper heating is also a crucial factor because the snake may suffer from respiratory infections if proper heating is not provided.

Caging Provided:

For a hatchling ball python a 10 gallon cage is enough a juvenile will be ideal in a 20 gallon. An adult may do good in a 20 gallon but a 30 gallon would be the better way to go.

Diet:

Carnivorous

Description of Diet:

Ball pythons feed on regularly feed on mice. You can give your ball python live or F/T mice (frozen thawed) I would recommend F/T because this way you wont risk your snake getting an injury from a mouse bite.

Supplements, Nutrition and Usage:

Maintenance:

N/A

Some Words on this Species:

This species is the ideal species of snakes for the beginner. This type of snake is very calm and gentle, very timid. With the proper care and supervision, ball pythons make great pets for the beginner and advanced keeper.

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