Average Rating Given To This Care Sheet Is 1.00 (1=lowest, 5=highest)Last Updated: 04/04/2004
Main Category:
Snakes
Sub Category:
Pythons
Care Sheet Submitted By:
Kens
Years Experience:
3 to 5 Years
Species:
Ball python
Other Species or Phases this Care Sheet May Cover:
the ball python
Sexing and Characteristics:
The male, has "claws", by its waste area, (the female have a small or no "claw") or the more discausting way is to stick your finger up there ( i would not recamend doing that cause it is uncompebale for them)...they may grow to 6 feet, female is larger avrage 5 feet can get up to 6,
<br>male avrage is 3-4 feet ( i got a male, slither he is 3 1/2 feet)
Mostly Active During:
Night
Substrate and Water Needs:
They need a water bowl,bark(i use it best for lots of snakes),
and a tree limb (not form back your yard be toxic)
Lighting and UVB:
I use a pad,and heating light
Temperatures and Humidity:
Temp high 84-87 low 84-70
Heating and Equipment:
Pad , light
Caging Provided:
20 gallon cage must be canged thought life 60yrs if you give proved care
Diet:
Carnivorous
Description of Diet:
Rats and mice
Supplements, Nutrition and Usage:
None
Maintenance:
Clean cage every month
Some Words on this Species:
Excellent pet one prob. they are not the best eaters over 5 months see vet aspca
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