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09-01-05, 02:37 PM
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It did say it but i was dum enough to believe the store.
Thanks for all your help guys
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09-01-05, 04:54 PM
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Location: Calgary AB
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Just because you followed what the pet store said doesn't make it a dumb mistake. Pet stores are "supposed" to be informative of any questions that you may have, but most that work at larger chain stores don't know squat. As for the book you read, it could be fairly old and things change all the time. I have read a book too where they say that an aquarium is perfect with an adequate heat source such as a "basking rock". All you need to do is make sure they have fresh water and live food every 2-4 weeks. Now this was a book from the 80's and mis-informs anyone who reads it nowadays. Your best bet to get info on how to care for your Ball and proper husbandry is online. Specially this forum, so you came to the right place~! 
Mike
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09-01-05, 05:07 PM
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Originally Posted by YoungBuck
Just because you followed what the pet store said doesn't make it a dumb mistake. Pet stores are "supposed" to be informative of any questions that you may have, but most that work at larger chain stores don't know squat. As for the book you read, it could be fairly old and things change all the time. I have read a book too where they say that an aquarium is perfect with an adequate heat source such as a "basking rock". All you need to do is make sure they have fresh water and live food every 2-4 weeks. Now this was a book from the 80's and mis-informs anyone who reads it nowadays. Your best bet to get info on how to care for your Ball and proper husbandry is online. Specially this forum, so you came to the right place~!
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couldnt have said it better myself.. its not like you said.. but this but that... you took our advice very well wether it was condensending or not... your just one of thoes owners that made a mistake but are willing to fix it... that in my eyes makes you a good owner
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enough animals. finally lowerd my herp collect to 40
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09-01-05, 07:03 PM
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Originally Posted by peterm15
Pet store will say what ever you want to hear to make a sale..
some will some wont... the one i go to gives great advice... and most of the time im there to help along the way in this advice... lol..
they tell ppl to save money and dont get the pet store crap as substrate, just use newspaper, keep balls in rubbermaids or custom enclosures, read before you buy.. ect ect... and even get ppl to bring in there animals to make sure there feeding the right size.. ( some girl was feeding a 3 foot ball 2 adult mice.. 2 hours apart while feeding... the poor thing was thiner than a grown rat snake... )
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You are right Peter not all petstore are bad, I would say majority are.. But obviously the one he got his info is if they said he does not need a thermometer.
Jamie
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09-01-05, 08:01 PM
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Location: Edmonton, AB
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Dumb question, but how much are digital thermometers at Walmart...off hand does anyone know??? And would you keep them in the tank or just check the temp every so often...I have one that looks like a piece of film that when hot looks like a rainbow and when cold looks black...do I have the right one???
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09-01-05, 09:09 PM
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no not at all.. and your temps are probably about 10 deg off..
they cost between 10 and 30 dollars depending on which one you want... the ones that are like 30 tell you humidity and for a ball is a good investment
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09-01-05, 09:15 PM
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Yes i just got one that is 30 and tells humidity.
Thanks a lot guys.
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09-02-05, 04:53 PM
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Location: Calgary, AB
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Not trying to sound stupid, but wouldn't the rubbermaid melt if you put an undertank heater under it??
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09-02-05, 06:12 PM
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The rubbermaid will be fine if you have a rheostat/dimmer.. Or a Thermostat.. If not it "may" be a possablity.. But I havent had one melt.
Jamie
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09-03-05, 07:35 PM
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Location: Burlington, Vermont
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Contrary to what some people will say, tanks will work. But in this case, you're keeping ball pythons. I can tell you from experience that tanks do work but are a pain in the arse to keep proper humidity levels, not to mention the glass is translucent. These guys are way skittish sometimes.
My pine is housed in a tank and growing like a weed. My pythons are housed in sterlights and thriving as well.
I suggest to invest in the rubbermaid setup even though its already been mentioned for balls. I have an UTH(under tank heater) hooked to a thermostat with digital thermometers. They are also housed seperately. Temps for me stay consistant at 88-92 for the basking area. My ambient temps are 80 during the summer months.
Also digital gauges range from 12-40 dollars US depending what you want out of it. My thermometers w/probe will give me temps from left/right and humidity all in one unit. I think I paid like 25 for it in US. Alternative is a temp. gun. Which I have that to in case my thermometers crap out on me, lol.
Good luck. Hope this helps more.
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09-03-05, 07:40 PM
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Location: Burlington, Vermont
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Not trying to sound stupid, but wouldn't the rubbermaid melt if you put an undertank heater under it??
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Not a stupid question at all. This is the first thing that intially scared me when I switched over. I actually have my pads on cookie cutter pans lol since metal isn't flammable and the pads can't burn through metal. And have the sterlites raised bout an inch and a half from the pads them selves.
So far, I'm still sitting in my house and nothing has burnt to dust yet. *knock on wood*
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09-04-05, 12:06 AM
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Location: Sarnia Ontario
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i agree with whay everyone is telling you, How ever i do work at a petstore.... and 10g arnt for permant housing, their more for like sick/babies/one or two dsys maximum, my rule is you want an enclouser that is 2 times the snakes length 3/4 its width and 3/4 its height, and i know you allready said that you read a book... then you should allready know this... especially about the temps..... Always question your petstore employees, always, if you know more then..... My sugestion is re read your book quickly and get your snake set up properly... Also did you ask if it was an import or captive bred.... that could be your problem.... take a stool sample into a qualified vet.....
Al
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09-04-05, 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by snunior
I am having some trouble with my 16 inch Baby Ball Python. I fed him a small mouse 2 days ago and he still hasd not digested it. He is moving very slowly and looks sick. Can anyone help me?
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I am very scared because i love him,.
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How can u tell if he has digested it or not? Did he tell u? 
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09-04-05, 04:16 PM
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he probally can still see the lump in his belly
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09-05-05, 12:23 AM
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How can u tell if he has digested it or not? Did he tell u? |
lol.. now thats a dumb question.. loll... no no im just kidding... i really liked yoyur post.. it gave me a laugh i needed... did he tell you.. i like that man... i love sarcastic comedy... :mednormal
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