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daddy and son
12-22-12, 06:14 PM
Daniel used some of his Christmas money to get a ball python today. It's about 15" long and a little over an inch in girth. He's in the tank now, gonna give him a day or so to get acclimated, then bring him out for some pics.
mykee
12-22-12, 06:21 PM
Congrats, make that acclimation period a week or two or you may have issues.
EmbraceCalamity
12-22-12, 06:25 PM
Congrats, make that acclimation period a week or two or you may have issues.This. The longer, the better, but a week minimal. Congrats on the purchase though. :)

~Maggot
shaunyboy
12-22-12, 06:29 PM
congratulations on your new snake Daniel :)

imo it's always better to get them feeding regular,before handling sessions

i look forward to pictures once he's feeding and settled in

cheers shaun
daddy and son
12-22-12, 07:32 PM
A week it is! Daniel is going to have a hard time not holding it for a week, but I can manage him.
shaunyboy
12-22-12, 08:11 PM
A week it is! Daniel is going to have a hard time not holding it for a week, but I can manage him.

in general carpet pythons have crazy feeding responses and are great eaters.....

i still don't handle them until they have ate at least 3 or 4 meals,just to make sure they are established feeders...

i'm NOT being cheeky mate...

ball pythons are well known for being fussy feeders,imo if it's a nervous feeder,then handling before establishing feeding,may stress it enough to stop it eating

i'm sure Daniel would understand his wait to handle it,if you explained that it may be better to get a few meals into it,before taking it out

^^^^^
the above is just my way of doing things

each to their own mate:)

cheers shaun
daddy and son
12-22-12, 08:51 PM
in general carpet pythons have crazy feeding responses and are great eaters.....

i still don't handle them until they have ate at least 3 or 4 meals,just to make sure they are established feeders...

i'm NOT being cheeky mate...

ball pythons are well known for being fussy feeders,imo if it's a nervous feeder,then handling before establishing feeding,may stress it enough to stop it eating

i'm sure Daniel would understand his wait to handle it,if you explained that it may be better to get a few meals into it,before taking it out

^^^^^
the above is just my way of doing things

each to their own mate:)

cheers shaun

No worries! I told Dan how it is. If he wants his snake healthy, leave it be for a while.
And I appreciate everyones input. Thats why I post, to get info from those with more experience than me.
Lankyrob
12-23-12, 08:22 AM
The way i look at it the snake will live 20+ years, waiting a couple of weeks to handle it is nothing :)

Cant wait for pics tho once the time comes :)
alessia55
12-23-12, 09:04 AM
Congrats to Daniel on his first snake!

The way i look at it the snake will live 20+ years, waiting a couple of weeks to handle it is nothing :)
This is the best way to look at the situation :D
daddy and son
12-23-12, 09:17 AM
Congrats to Daniel on his first snake!


This is the best way to look at the situation :D

This is actually Daniel's 4th snake. He also has 2 corn snakes and a Central American Boa. He's becoming quite the herpetologist in training.
alessia55
12-23-12, 09:49 AM
This is actually Daniel's 4th snake. He also has 2 corn snakes and a Central American Boa. He's becoming quite the herpetologist in training.
That's great! :)
daddy and son
12-25-12, 04:52 PM
Got Ramses out for a few minutes, long enough to pose for a few pics. Here's a link for photobucket. For size reference, the tiles in a couple of the pics are 12"x12"
Ramses Photos by hillcat2008 | Photobucket (http://s244.beta.photobucket.com/user/hillcat2008/library/Ramses)
EmbraceCalamity
12-25-12, 05:28 PM
Got Ramses out for a few minutes, long enough to pose for a few pics. Here's a link for photobucket. For size reference, the tiles in a couple of the pics are 12"x12"
Ramses Photos by hillcat2008 | Photobucket (http://s244.beta.photobucket.com/user/hillcat2008/library/Ramses)Three days isn't exactly a week.

~Maggot
daddy and son
12-25-12, 05:46 PM
Three days isn't exactly a week.

~Maggot

True. Wanted to get some pics. Had him out about 5 minutes then back in. Will get him an extra plump mouse this weekend.
MoreliAddict
12-25-12, 06:18 PM
Always best to start these guys on rats.
daddy and son
12-25-12, 07:15 PM
Good to know! Thanks.
EmbraceCalamity
12-25-12, 10:14 PM
True. Wanted to get some pics. Had him out about 5 minutes then back in. Will get him an extra plump mouse this weekend.It was made very clear to not handle this snake for a minimum of one week, regardless of whether you wanted to get pics or not. You waited only three days. And rewarding it with an "extra plump mouse" doesn't change anything. Try taking the advice given to you next time.

~Maggot
Aaron_S
12-25-12, 10:28 PM
It was made very clear to not handle this snake for a minimum of one week, regardless of whether you wanted to get pics or not. You waited only three days. And rewarding it with an "extra plump mouse" doesn't change anything. Try taking the advice given to you next time.

~Maggot

Don't waste your breath.

Obviously pictures are what matters in the world. Our advice is clearly wrong. The snake will grow 3 feet in the week it would take to wait and baby pictures won't be the same.