My mom just bought me a baby ball python from a breederThis is the first snake I have ever owned and I was wondering if anyone could give me some helpful tipsI was told to feed it every Friday and it's about 1 to 1 1/2 ftlong right nowWhat should I feed it and I was wondering what I should use on the bottom of the cageI currently have a cotton shirt spread out across the bottom of the aquariumIs that okay? He has a wooden log, some fake foilage, a little water bowl that I change daily and a hat to crawl underI would appreciate any information that may benefit to the care of my new petThanks! lt;3
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It sounds like you have the right idea don't worry a ball python is a great snake mine really likes to climb up on branches but the log is a good idea tooThe water dish should be big enough for the snake to get into sometimes they like to sit in the waterDid you ask the breeder if he/she ate dead mice it is good if they can but it has to be taught when they are babies, it is only cheaper if they can live mice are more moneyThe once a week feedings are good while still young later you can feed every two weeksI had a Albino Burmese python that got out of her cage and we didn't find her for about 5-6 months she was under our TV alive and hungryAlso although your ball is small snakes are very strong and get out of the cage sometimes so make sure there is a good strong latch to hold the cage closedFor example I put 6 encyclopedias and two gallons of water and my snake still could lift the lid (he was about 5 feet) so be carefulGood luck a ball isn't as adventurist as other snakes can be so you have made an excellent choice so have fun.
