Pics of my new BP & Enclosure

lucky8926 · 11-18-04, 02:00 PM

He is 7 months old, and still kind of shy (I just got him tuesday) so I only took a couple of pics as not to bother him too much. The pics really don't do him justice he's alot brighter. At what point is a snake considered a sub adult??

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...nakeinball.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...926/Snake1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...enclosure1.jpg

marisa · 11-18-04, 02:19 PM

Wow 7 MONTHS old? That snake looks tiny! Where did you buy him?

I would make sure to leave him alone for at least two weeks. No cleaning or feeding attemps are needed during this time. Just leave him be. As for sub adult, I can't really say, I just know mine are teenagers when they aren't babies anymore, but not as big as adults. LOL

By the looks of your snake, he looks more like a newborn than a subadult though. But it could just be the photo

Marisa

Vengeance · 11-18-04, 02:42 PM

If I may add another suggestion, the cardboard box you are using for a hide is a good idea, but I think it is too tall. You should cut it down a bit, Ball pythons like to feel their hide on all sides of them it makes them feel much more secure.

lucky8926 · 11-18-04, 03:07 PM

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Originally posted by marisa
Wow 7 MONTHS old? That snake looks tiny! Where did you buy him?

I would make sure to leave him alone for at least two weeks. No cleaning or feeding attemps are needed during this time. Just leave him be.
Marisa

I meant 4 months old (I was thinking of july being the 7th month) Leave him alone for 2 weeks!! The breeder said about 5 days to let him adjust. I read somewhere else 1 week. 2 weeks seems like an awful long time, especially without food since he has been used to getting fed once a week.

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Originally posted by Vengeance
If I may add another suggestion, the cardboard box you are using for a hide is a good idea, but I think it is too tall. You should cut it down a bit, Ball pythons like to feel their hide on all sides of them it makes them feel much more secure.

It's weird that you mentioned the box being too tall, I actually did just shorten it, I got done with it a few minutes ago. The top is now only about an inch above the opening. Should I cut a little more off?

snakehunter · 11-18-04, 04:26 PM

NICE I cant wait to go home and see my snakes! YAY

Asian Jon · 11-18-04, 05:00 PM

You finally got one! Congrats on getting your first snake, have fun with him...

rwg · 11-18-04, 05:14 PM

Two weeks is not too long ESPECIALLY if he's been eating well every week prior to this. These guys can go months without eating if they start from a healthy weight. As hard as it is to leave a new snake alone and forget about it for the acclimatization period, it will pay off in the end. Most recomend at least a week. 5 days might be adequate if your setup is good and your individual snake is not particularily prone to stressing.

Roy

lucky8926 · 11-19-04, 01:16 AM

I guess you're right about the feeding thing. I forgot that they can actually go a long time without food. So should I try to feed him mondy or wait a few more days?

All I know is it's driving me crazy not being able to handle him!!

Thanks for the congrats Asian Jon! And the compliment from Snakehunter!

joey · 11-20-04, 03:41 PM

I love your enclosure--especially the wood that surrounds it---very cooll idea! Nice job.

lucky8926 · 11-20-04, 11:19 PM

Thanks Joey! My girlfriend picked up the wood stuff at the dollar store, they're acutally place mats. Only $1 a piece. I just hot glued them to the outside of the tank. I figure it will make it a little more private for him and it adds to the look.