Care Sheet for PythonsAverage Rating Given To This Care Sheet Is 2.50 (1=lowest, 5=highest) Last Updated: 06/02/2003 |
Main Category: | Snakes |
Sub Category: | Pythons |
Care Sheet Submitted By: | Msmr5150 |
Years Experience: | 3 to 5 Years |
Species: | Ball Python |
Other Species or Phases this Care Sheet May Cover: | Ball Pythons |
Sexing and Characteristics: | The charateristics of these snakes are that they come in a variety of morphs. They have a very docile temperment. They dont grow very large. Sexing can be determined by poping or probing which should be done by somone with experience. |
Mostly Active During: | Night |
Substrate and Water Needs: | Substrate for these snakes can be in a variety from repti bark to indoor outdoor carpet(astro turf). You can use almost anything exept cedar or pine products. |
Lighting and UVB: | No special lighting required. |
Temperatures and Humidity: | They do not need hight humidity 50-60% is fine . |
Heating and Equipment: | The temperture should be 95 F in basking spot and 85 F every where else. They should be provided a water bowl big enough to soak in. |
Caging Provided: | For one snake a 40 gallon should be adequate. 2 can quite easily be housed in a 55 gal. |
Diet: | Carnivorous |
Description of Diet: | Until about 3.5 feet 1 mouse per week when exceeding that length 1 rat every 2 weeks. |
Supplements, Nutrition and Usage: | No supplements are required. |
Maintenance: | Cage should be cleaned every month with spot cleaning in between. |
Some Words on this Species: | This species is the best pet snake I have ever researched and owned. I would like to become a herpetologist and it all started with one ball python. |
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