vitimans

johnf45069 · 08-06-04, 12:52 AM

what is the best kind of vitiman to give my ball python. i was woundering if it could be a pill i stick in its food

thanx

CamHanna · 08-06-04, 01:59 AM

What are you feeding your ball python right now? Whole rodents are a good balanced diet and supplementation is not necisary (I tried to spell that half a dozen ways and couldn't get it right). I am aware of prepared 'snake sausages' and, while I have not researched them, I would imagine that they are balanced as well. There is such a thing as over-doing it with vitamines. For instance, if the diet is to high in calcium then the animal will actually get calcification in the organs, which never ends well. I've attatched a link to a very good care sheet, it's a lot of reading but you will understand your snake much better.

Snake Keeper - Care Sheet

Cam Hanna

annieb_mice · 08-06-04, 02:44 AM

While I know some lizards need extra vitamins in their diet, I doubt your ball python would need it. I have two balls and they are both doing well without vitamins. Why are you wanting to add the vitamins? If you are currently feeding whole rodents, Not snake sausages, then you shouldn't need any extra vitamins.
Take care
Annie B. <:3 )~~

mykee · 08-06-04, 04:39 PM

Annie, get ready to pull your jaw up off the floor, but I agree with you AGAIN!! If you're feeding your BP good quality rodents on a routine schedule, there is no need at all to supplement his diet with vitamins. He'll get everything he needs from his food source.

annieb_mice · 08-06-04, 08:38 PM

(Annie's eyes pop out of her head and her jaw hits the floor... again cartoon style)
Has Hell frozen over?!? Has the second coming of Christ come?!? Has the Apocalypse started?!? Has the world stopped turning?!? Has.... uh.... oh darn, can't think of any more... LOL!
Mykee, are you feeling okay?!? Perhaps you should see a doctor...

Take care
Annie B. <:3 )~~