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10-19-04, 04:38 PM
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my first snake, will it bite me??
I just baught a ball python from my friend and it was fine the whole night. Then when i went to go to bed i didnt have a tank for it yet so i put it in a coffee can (was that a mistake?) and then in the morning i went to take it out and it was acting weird and when i was holding it, it bit my friend (yikes) why did it bite her??? will it bite me?? or was it just scared after being in the can?
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10-19-04, 04:48 PM
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Location: S.Wales UK
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Im sorry but why on earth did you buy this snake before you got a proper setup ready to put it straight into. So many people just buy a snake without doing no research what so ever and 9 times out of 10 it goes wrong. Im not sure what you mean by a coffee can but im sure that it really did not do the snake much good, and if i was stuck in a can with no heat or water then I think I would have bit you too. Please get this animal into something proper and do some serious reading on how to care for it.
Adam
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10-19-04, 04:50 PM
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Location: Ohio
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You shouldn't have bought a BP without having the proper set-up for it first ( Caging with correct temps and humidity to meet a BP's needs). Just my 2 cents, but I'm sure you're gonna get alot more replies to this post!
Oh almost forgot....I think it would be in the snakes best interest if you gave it back to it's original owner until you are READY to care for it.
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10-19-04, 05:06 PM
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If you don't stop keeping it in a coffee can and start doing some reaserch I'm going to bite you.
Trevor
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10-19-04, 05:33 PM
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Join Date: Sep-2003
Location: Fort McMurray, AB
Age: 52
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hehe is this for real?
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10-19-04, 05:39 PM
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Join Date: Apr-2002
Location: Mississauga, Ontario
Age: 35
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You could of at least gone to a pet store spent $20 for a 10 gal aqurium and $ 10 for the lid and bought it some form of heat.( for temporary uses) Go out as soon as possible and get it the proper cage, heating equipment and so on.
If you weren't ready to own one of these gorgeous creatures why would you buy one? Why not ask your friend if he can temporarly take care of it for you while you go out and buy an apropriatly sized enclosure( how big is your ball python?) and hideboxes water bowl and so on.
I relise that you probably didn't know any better as your friend probably never mentioned anything about its care ( which makes me worried about its overall condition.) But why should an animal have to suffer for your ignorance ( i'm not trying to come off rude but you wouldn't believe how many times I've heard the excact same thing over and over just because someone couldn't take one day to research everything and get the tank setup befor they bought there must have pet.) There is an excellent caresheet at the top of this page that I think you should read over. I also urge you to please go out and buy everything as soon as you read this. Once you have everything setup make sure you leave him/her alone for a week( no handling nothing) then try a small meal and then once he/she is eating regularly you can begin enjoying your new pet.
Keep us updated
Kayla
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1.2 Corns, 0.1 Ball python, 0.1.2 crested gecko's and 0.0.1 Bearded dragon
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10-19-04, 05:41 PM
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Location: Mississauga, Ontario
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and to answer your original question, once it is properly adjusted no it should not bite it will just take a few gentle short handling periods. But i'd bet youd be a bit cranky too if u were kept in a small container all night freezing cold.
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1.2 Corns, 0.1 Ball python, 0.1.2 crested gecko's and 0.0.1 Bearded dragon
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10-19-04, 05:43 PM
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Location: BC
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Poor snake.
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10-19-04, 05:44 PM
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Yeah poor snake, but if Boidkeeper actually bites YOU, I'll feel worse for you than the snake. :P
Marisa
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10-19-04, 06:10 PM
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Location: Toronto, On.
Age: 38
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I won't. If you get bit by anything, chances are you deserve it.
Aidan
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10-19-04, 07:02 PM
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Join Date: Jun-2003
Location: near Windsor, Ontario
Age: 63
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A BP in a coffee can???? Shakes head in disbelief. You got alot of learning to do about keeping reptiles.
See....we just proved that we members don't always jump all over a newbie in a thread like this 
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10-19-04, 08:38 PM
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Join Date: Jul-2002
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I haven't had my shots yet either. I'm thinking troll, if not we better not scare them off and help that snake.
Trevor
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10-19-04, 09:44 PM
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Join Date: Sep-2004
Location: Minnesota
Age: 39
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wintrhunni289 - dont get discouraged by this. Yes all of these guys are right, a coffee can is definately not a good choice for a BP. Theres a thread at the top of this forum with FAQs read it. Your snake needs a cage, heat, hiding spot, water, and some TLC. If you cannot provide these things from day 1 then please find a better owner for your animal. Keeping a BP in a coffee can is just about animal cruelty in my opinion. I know you didnt mean to hurt your snake, but you gotta remember that this is a living breathing creature that has needs just like you and I. the difference is that we can provide for ourselves and snakes cant. Not only could your BP get horribly sick and die but it could get more aggressive if not properly taken care of. PLEASE dont neglect your responsibilities if you decide to have a pet. Its not all fun and games. Once you have properly learned how to take care of your snake it can be a joy to take care of.
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10-19-04, 10:26 PM
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Join Date: May-2003
Location: Southwestern Ontario
Age: 45
Posts: 1,605
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Haha a coffee can. And the first post for this user? I smell a rat (or maybe a troll).
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10-19-04, 10:33 PM
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Join Date: Sep-2004
Location: Minnesota
Age: 39
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not sure i understand the concept of a troll....
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