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Old 09-17-13, 10:16 PM   #1
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I picked up Larry a couple of minutes ago and I noticed that the bottom of his body is red. right down the middle. more of a red tint. could it be too warm for him in the hot spot. if it was to hot would he not move to the cooler side????. the red is making me nervous tho. please help.
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Re: need some help figuring somthing out about my spider ball pyhton

pictures could help;

how old is the snake? What is your bedding and humidity (how do you measure humidity)?

neonates (JUST hatched) can sometimes have a 'belly button' where their yolk sack was, it will go away and isnt normally an issue. if your snake is an adult you have to start thinking about other things like scale rot, etc etc.

Someone with more experience with hatchling bps could help more, but until we see pictures we wont know for sure.
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I picked up Larry a couple of minutes ago and I noticed that the bottom of his body is red. right down the middle. more of a red tint. could it be too warm for him in the hot spot. if it was to hot would he not move to the cooler side????. the red is making me nervous tho. please help.
A photo would be nice, but Larry could be going into shed. I notice a red/pinkish tint to their belly sometime.
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I can't help but ask how it is your unsure what the hot side temp is?
Do you have a thermostat?
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I have the thermostat. it's always at 85. the red tint I found out was only due too the beading I have.
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Re: need some help figuring somthing out about my spider ball pyhton

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I have the thermostat. it's always at 85. the red tint I found out was only due too the beading I have.
85???

That's too low. I keep mine at 95.
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I have the thermostat. it's always at 85. the red tint I found out was only due too the beading I have.
Do you have a thermostat or a thermometer?
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Do you have a thermostat or a thermometer?
Putting my money on thermometer.
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I can't help but ask how it is your unsure what the hot side temp is?
Do you have a thermostat?
I have one yes. Larry is kept at 85 to 90 f. I do not a a humidex reader tho. is it necessary? if so I'll be aureus to pick one up for him
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What bedding are you using?!?
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thanks guys. I picked up some good books on it. the issue was the matearial I was using. it was recommended to me by someone at portcredit pets. I need the all natural fluff stuff. I guess the colour went on him from going into his dish.
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I also updated my profile. so I got a good pick of Larry and myself
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85° f is way too cold for a royal.
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what temp do you suggest. in f. for a spiderball python. I'd like to know. my snake deserves the best lol
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Aaron already answered that.
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