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#168544
Lizzy115
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 PLEASE SOMEONE ANSWER MY
hey, i’m getting a ball in a couple days and i’m trying to learn as much as i can and the people on this website seem pretty knowledgeable so can someone tell about housing and temps, and also why do female balls generally get bigger than males.and r males or females better pets??? please help! melissa
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10/23/04 2:14pm
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#168598
BoaBabe448
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Message To: Lizzy115 In reference to Message Id: 168544
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Ok, it sounds like you have done no reaserch. i advise you to go to google.com and type in ball python, you will get lots of information there. I am not sure why females get bigger, but they do. And either gender are good pets. The temp should be 90-95F on the warm side, and 80F on the cold side, then a background temp (in the middle )of 85F. The humidity shoudl be 50-60% but yo can put it up to 70% during sheds.
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10/23/04 4:35pm
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#168652
Wish fire
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Message To: Lizzy115 In reference to Message Id: 168544
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My suggestion would be to get more info on your pet before actually buying one and know what you’re getting into...they’re quite a bit of money. Ball pythons when babies need a aprox. a 25 gal tank. either give them a under tank heater or heat lamp. They need a hide box in both ends of the tank one on the cool side and one on the basking side, they need a water dish (best bet is to put it on the opposite side of the heat source) You’ll need a thermometer, and the heat should be at no lower than 80ish and the basking spot should be 90-95(degrees fahrenheit) Make sure you mist the tank twice a day to keep the humidity up. you need the humidity at around 50-60% and when they’re in shed keep it extra humid. to raise the humidity you can cover the top of the enclosure with damp towels or add in an extra water bowl. When they get older they need a larger tank. I would say no smaller than a 40 gal tank. Make sure you have a good fiting lid and you might want to weigh it down, they can be very sneaky. I know I’m probably missing out on lots of info but this is just off the top of my head. if any of this info is wrong plz correct me.
best of luck with your new ball python they’re amazing animals to have around=).
-wish fire
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10/23/04 6:11pm
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#168668
Roachey56
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Message To: Lizzy115 In reference to Message Id: 168544
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i will help you on one condition.................
you wait for several weeks until you get the ball python. That way you cna research the proper care, make sure you have the correct supplies, and set the cage up perfectly.
deal?
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10/23/04 6:33pm
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#168741
Lizzy115
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Message To: Wish In reference to Message Id: 168652
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thnax for the information. i actually no more than people seem to think about them but the temps, keep changing everywhere you look at info on the net or books!
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10/23/04 9:02pm
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#168743
BoaBabe448
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Message To: Lizzy115 In reference to Message Id: 168741
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ummm....w/e....well any way......you still need alot more researching to do. 
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10/23/04 9:05pm
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#168750
Lizzy115
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Message To: BoaBabe448 In reference to Message Id: 168743
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i don’t know i’m still resaerching and will probably still be resarching for a long time my best friend owns a snake so if it is true and i don’t know much than at least i can call her she’s actually helping me set up the tank. i want the tank up and running before i get him/her. so i’ve looked at google gotten a book on them and more...i think everyone seems to have different temp ideas so i’ll have to go inbetween.
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10/23/04 9:12pm
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#168755
Eunectes4
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Message To: Lizzy115 In reference to Message Id: 168750
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anything from 78 in the cool to 92 in the warm is good. 80 in cool is fine and 90 in hot is good
81 in cool is fine and 88 in warm is ok too
you get the point..it really isnt that much of a science to keep a ball python.
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10/23/04 9:16pm
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