hey i need some info

[ColtenBatchelor]

Ok I'm trying to talk my parents into letting me get a snake and they say i need some info on them first so heres all i got 1 55gal tank thats it so what else do i need and yes this would be my very first snake so give me a hand please.

[python 312]

well a ball python is a good snake to start with they dont get really big and easy to take care of

[viper99]

you also need two hides 1 on the warms side the other on the cool side a heating pad and a heat light if the tank isnt warm enough with just the heat pad

[ColtenBatchelor]

i know I've read that on some different web sites but i need to know what all i need to start up my tank and stuff

[ColtenBatchelor]

I read that but i need to know what to put in there i know a watering dish but what else and how would i keep it from escaping.

[mcgru]

ok dont panic you nead everything above pluss a good lid with small vents for air and make sure u have a good size waterdish that the snake can get into so it can bath in pluss talk 2 people in your lockel reptile shop they should know wat they talk about f they dont then just walk out an ask them plenty o questions it dose no harm

[gonesnakee]

You need to first decide what snake you are going to get, I'd suggest a Cornsnake they are the best starter snake in most keepers opinions. Second go out a buy a book specific to the keeping & husbandry of the snake chosen it will cost $5-$10. 3rd read the book & it will contain everything you need to know to get started. 4th come back here & ask the Qs the book has not answered for you. 5th setup your stuff. 6th get the snake. Mark

[ColtenBatchelor]

ok thanx how would i keep it so it wouldn't get out so easily thats my moms biggest problem is it getting out

[gonesnakee]

Make sure the enclosure you use has a secure lid. sounds like you already have a tank so you will be likely using a screen type lid. If you can get a locking type & if not make sure to weigh it down in the corners with something heavy to prevent the snake from pushing it open. You may want to consider getting a snake specific enclosure that is built for snakes, Mark

[ColtenBatchelor]

ok so were would i get a lockable or screen lid.....?

[ColtenBatchelor]

o and does any one have an idea how i can push my mom any further into saying yes cuz shes starting to leen to no my dad says he don't really care as long as i do my school work but my moms the prob now

[gonesnakee]

ok so were would i get a lockable or screen lid.....?

A pet store, Mark

[gonesnakee]

o and does any one have an idea how i can push my mom any further into saying yes cuz shes starting to leen to no my dad says he don't really care as long as i do my school work but my moms the prob now

Very low maintenance pet (unlike any mammal pet). You can go on holidays for a week & if the light is on a timer you don't have to even have anyone stop by (unlike any mammal pet). No noise (unlike any mammal pet), if kept clean no smell (unlike any mammal pet), no allergy issues (unlike any mammal pet), no shed hair around the house (unlike a dog or cat). Always contained & controlled (unlike a dog or cat). No accidents around the house & no issues with the neighbours (unlike a dog or cat). No license required (unlike a dog or cat). Easier & cheaper to maintain/feed than any mammal pet. Etc. etc. etc. Mark

[ColtenBatchelor]

ok thanx what would i need to help it shed it's skin?

[gonesnakee]

A water bowl big enough for the snake to soak in & possibly a humid hide The snake to be kept at the proper humidity for the species, may require daily misting. A rock or something for the snake to rub against. Mark

[ColtenBatchelor]

ok that souldn't be to hard and whats the difference between a ball python and a jungle ball python if thats what it's called

[gonesnakee]

Nothing really, slight pattern variation for a slightly different look. Mark

[ColtenBatchelor]

so their the same snake but just the markings are different is one more expensive that the other and if they are how much would the jungle ball python be and how much would the regular ball python be? o yes and could u show me some pics of both types please so i get and idea

[MorbidMindset]

i dont know about a jungle ball python..but we bought my new ball python from the pet store and paid close to 180 for him...but got a sweet deal on my set up..i will show what pics i have of him at the moment..mom got rid of the camera cause it wasnt working right and is trying to get our old camera fixed asap..it was nicer anyway!! gonna cost prob 200 dollars for the camera...but we got the tank, bedding , heating pad, lid, bowl and 4 hopper mice and a small cage for them, mouse food and snake for under 250 dollars...heres the picture of dremora my ball python , the first pic is of dremora in its tank..the 2nd pic is me..i'm only 17 and my mom really likes snakes..they are easy to maintiain and like he or she said above..all the things they said are true..snakes can be very very gentle as long as you handle them alot. dremora ate her first hopper yesterday..it was cool to watch! mom was like awesome its got half of it in its mouth..swallowing.too cool. hope the pics help your cause!!

[MorbidMindset]

ok they wont let me post them in ehre but go to the fourm area on photography and check them out there..my name is MorbidMindset if you look under members you will see my name and check out my posts

[ColtenBatchelor]

ok cool thanx

[ColtenBatchelor]

witch would be better a male or female cuz the pet store that sells them has a male and a female the male is $60.00 and the female is $75.00 so witch would be better for a beginnger or don't it matter

[viper99]

females usually get wider than most males and if you want to breed later get the female now that way if you decide to breed later on the female will be full grown and able to breed

[ColtenBatchelor]

ok and is that a good price for her?

[shrek]

Best thing to do and it was already said,, Buy a book on the kind of snake you would like,, read it, then read it again. Get as much info from the forums as you can. Research the snake of your choice, realize the care and needs of the snake. Don't be afraid of asking questions.

[ColtenBatchelor]

ok thank you very much for the info u guys but they said no about me getting a snake because my mom is ascared of them
they did however say maby a lizard so i guess i will try to find one that strikes my fancy