Ball Python Issue

[bcr229]

She's been having problems because her humidity is so low. Once ours start they're usually done in a few hours, a day at most. Eye caps should come off first, when the head sheds.

[CarissaREVV]

Really. okay we will see if fixing the cage issues help. i had though it was odd that her eyes would have the caps stay on for so long.

[bcr229]

Also don't forget the two red-tails you're getting will need similar, although bigger, setups. Don't even bother with trying to feed them mice, as babies they'll have been started on rat pups. My three are all much less picky about eating than my BP's are, and will take frozen/thaw with no issues. They also need to be quarantined in a different room from your BP's.

[Pareeeee]

When my BP is in shed I raise the humidity to about 80%.

I agree with most of what's been said. Separate the two snakes, feed larger meals, increase humidity and temp.

I keep my BP between 90-95F and 60% humidity.

Really, really glad that you listen to advice. Want to point that out. So many people just get mad and leave, instead of doing what's best for their pets. Thank-you for that.

[CarissaREVV]

Hopefully this will all make my babies healthy and keep them that way.

[CarissaREVV]

i dont know why they would get mad. you all are here to help and if they truley want and care for their animals there should be no reason to get mad, we are all humans and we make mistakes the smart humans get help from other people and listen to them. I can tell you right now I am very grateful to everyone who has helped me figure out what was going on I love my babies and i did not know i was hurting them. i feel really bad now but i am going to fix the sistuation.
So average the humididty about 60% then when she and he are in shed raise the humididty in their cages. okay easy enough.

[Mark Taylor]

I am so glad you will start to provide the care needed for both snakes it may not have been the welcome you wanted but your snakes will be happier and healthy.

[CarissaREVV]

The guy isaac got them from said to feed them rat pups. if we have shelving system do we need to keep them in seperate rooms?
we have a much bigger set up for the boas

[Mark Taylor]

Yes separate rooms as far apart as possible for 6 months.

[Lankyrob]

Kudos for listening and making changes, as others have said lots of people get pissy when we tell them that they are doing things wrong, it says a lot about your character that you are willing to learn.

With regard to the new snakes, whenever youbring anything into your collection you dont want to risk the health of your currrent snakes so new snakes should be kept totally separate for at least six months, this means their own water bowls, feeding tongs etc. basically you never use the same tools for your current snakes and your new ones. Trat the new ones like they are extremely contagious.

Feed/check on your current snakes first, then deal with the newones, never go from the new snakes into the currentones without at minimum disinfecting your hands but ideally changing clothes etc just in case.

[CarissaREVV]

I am pregnat i always wash and sanitize my hand after handling each one. i dont want to pass anything around so i do it for that reason too. and we have a seperat containers for feeding and two sets of tongs. that part I knew. my older snakes are my first priority wheni get home. my husband can take care of his new one
okay we will keep them in seperate rooms

[CarissaREVV]

were did i learn to spell, pregnant**

[CarissaREVV]

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[CarissaREVV]

Rearranged everything and covered the top I have to get a new bulb one with less power because at ground temp it was 101 f

[jarich]

Id say cut yourself a piece of plywood that covers the whole top, buy an RHP (with thermostat) to attach to it and all your problems are solved. Wont have to worry about humidity or heat problems after that.