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Kaos · 07-28-11, 11:47 AM

Thank you

Lankyrob · 07-28-11, 12:02 PM

I put my baby ball straight into a 4ft viv BUT i put LOTS AND LOTS AND LOTS AND LOTS of hiding spaces in there for it so that it can basically cruise around 95% of the viv without being seen should it so wish.

It does need to feel safe which is why most people go with small tubs. Both can work just fine.

Kaos · 07-28-11, 12:40 PM

I think the lots of hiding spaces is a better idea

I dont like keeping animals in small spaces and i would worry about a smaller tupperware container melting/cracking with the temp of a heat mat

I found a 4ft by 2 by 2.1 i think but i also found a 4x1.5x1
Which one is better?

Lankyrob · 07-28-11, 02:26 PM

Ball dont really climb so height isn't a major issue but whichever you fancy is your choice!

Kaos · 07-28-11, 02:50 PM

Theres only a £10 difference so im going for the 2ft one, its deeper too so more room for hideouts, water bowls and slithering :3

Kaos · 07-28-11, 05:55 PM

I have also decided to name my snake, "Puppet" hehe

Morgan says · 07-28-11, 10:28 PM

Great name, and welcome ^_^

the first snake I obtained was a wild caught eastern king snake. I took him in for a little bit and he was great. I liked how lively he was and he only needed to be fed once a week, though he might have been able to eat a bigger mouse.
Due to me leaving on vacation we let him go and when I got back I bought a ball.
I LOVE HIM SOOOO MUCH.
when I went to the store I picked almost all of them up till i found the right one. Supper friendly, not head shy, amazing eater, and he shed fine for me yesterday. I have loved how slow he is and how I can walk around the house with him nestled around my neck. Though I love handling things.
Humidity levels have been a problem for me due to how cold my boyfriend likes to keep our room -.- and due to the cage size.
When I had the king snake it was nice not having to worry about those conditions at all and I liked how he would coast around the cage a lot more.
So eeeehhh really it comes down to you. ^_^

Kaos · 07-29-11, 08:24 AM

I think im going to have to have the viv up for a good 10 days before i get this snake lmao
I have no idea how to make it humid so ill have to buy a reader, And it occurred to me last night when i got into bed (yep i think about this 24/7) the viv im buying was used to keep corn snakes in before, So will i be able to put a ceramic heat bulb in the light socket? Or will i need a new socket completely?
Thanks for all the help

Lankyrob · 07-29-11, 12:55 PM

Check the socket - a ceramic bulb needs a ceramic socket. My corns have ceramic bulbs so no reason to think that it isnt already set up for them.

Kaos · 07-29-11, 01:54 PM

Ah okay, ill ask them
Just been on gumtree and theres a Jungle carpet python and blood python for sale, Not really beginner snake though :P

DFowler · 07-29-11, 02:59 PM

Just me. Tubs are so much easier to clean and keep humidity in. You can also use balled up newspaper to take up some of the empty space until he/she get bigger. I doesn't look pretty but it helps. Just my 2cents worth. Keep us posted. Also check to see if you have any breeders in your area instead of the pet store.

Lankyrob · 07-29-11, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Kaos

Ah okay, ill ask them
Just been on gumtree and theres a Jungle carpet python and blood python for sale, Not really beginner snake though :P

Carpets are not too bad but can be nippy when young, wouldnt recommend a blood as a first snake tho!!!