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02-04-11, 10:58 PM
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ball python please help ??
hello my name is nik formosa, i bought a baby ball python about 2 weeks ago and put him in to a 20 g fish tank and he has been in there since. i just went out today and bought the ZILLA 40 g reptile critter cage and was wondering if it will be to much stress moving him into a new cage already plz let me no asap id really liek to get the cage all set up and also when i move him into the new cage does this mean i wont be able to handle him for another week?
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02-04-11, 11:05 PM
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Re: ball python plz helppp
Mine was already an adult when I got him, so I'll let others who have raised one up answer that.
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02-04-11, 11:19 PM
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Re: ball python please help ??
I believe that ball pythons do best in smaller enclosures. I would keep him in the 20gal for now. At least until he's on a steady feeding schedule. Attempt to feed him!
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02-05-11, 12:17 AM
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Re: ball python please help ??
i agree with aaron_s on this
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02-05-11, 12:18 AM
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Re: ball python please help ??
I started my first off in a ten gallon, she is absolutely the BEST snake ever... so I'm saying to start off with a 10 gallon.... as said, v
They do better in small areas.... OR.... if you use the 20 gallon, make sure you have plenty of hiding spaces.
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02-05-11, 04:04 AM
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Re: ball python please help ??
I started mine off in a 4footby2.5foot by2.5 foot vivarium. The floor space is probably about 90% covered in hide areas and he can explore the whole floor space, get from hot to cold etc with out coming out into the open. He is now spending a lot of time on top of the hides rather than under them and is eating/shedding fine.
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02-05-11, 04:30 AM
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Re: ball python please help ??
i agree with Aaron
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02-05-11, 11:13 AM
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Re: ball python please help ??
lol Also agree with Aaron_s
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02-05-11, 03:30 PM
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Re: ball python please help ??
Eh.. I personally agree with Lil.. I mean, a 20 gallon won't hurt... but 10g for a little while would probably be an ideal starting point for a baby. Too much space will stress out any snake, in my opinion. I could be wrong on -any- snake, but most snakes like small spaces and don't like being confined to one large open area, but the 'lots of hidey spots' deal seems like it'd even it out pretty well if you're set on at least keeping it in a 20g.
40g is definitely way too big for a baby, though. It's actually bigger than what's necessary for an adult ball python, from what I do know, but it can be nice to give it a little extra room to 'roam', provided it has enough spots to hide. Also, if your ball python is a male, it's not going to grow as big as some other ball pythons, namely female ball pythons.
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02-05-11, 10:25 PM
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Re: ball python please help ??
How is the snake doing? I agree with the above posts, way more experience than I have. My ball is in a 40g long but he is also about 4 years old and likes the space. Be careful buying extra aquariums, you may just fill them with other critters  lol I have a 120g that is begging me to do something with it lol.
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02-06-11, 09:46 AM
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Re: ball python please help ??
hello and welcome
i would make sure its eating regular before attempting to move it up a tank size
same with the handling i DON'T handle any of my snakes until they have established a regular eating habit
cheers shaun
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02-06-11, 10:29 AM
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Re: ball python please help ??
its to big for now give your ball time to feed well first. keep handling down as much as you can for now sa ball/ royals can be strest out to fast . when you do move up a size put lots off things in hellps them stay chilled and will eat of for you hope this helps 
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02-07-11, 02:18 PM
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Re: ball python please help ??
Thanks guys im not sure how old memphis is but hes about 2 ft at best but about an inch and half 2 inchs in the middle. I fed him for the first time on friday and he ate it no problem. Today i took him out annd just set him.on my lap and he wS just crusin around exploring so i hope this is a sign that hes not stressed im gunna wait til next friday and put him in the new tank only becuz the 20 gal i have to give back plz give me as.muc& info as possible
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