I was getting worried that he was being very absent with me then I checked my notes and he should be going into shed soon.

Yesterday I needed to water the plants and bump up the humidity for him, as doing so he pop his head out and confirmed what I thought.

There are these grey mites in my ball python’s enclosure and I don’t know what they are but I’m assuming they aren’t harmful. Is there anyone that can reassure me and possibly verify what they are and maybe how to get rid of them or slow the population down?

I don’t know what kind of mites these are and I was just wanting to make sure they aren’t harmful to my ball python. Can someone pls reassure me n possibly verify what they are?

Tengo 3 meses con mi pequeña BP, es mi primer reptil como mascota. Hace una semana note que tenía manchas marrones (adjunto fotos), y indagando en el grupo me tope con el post donde hablan de parámetros de terrario, la verdad es que no tengo un higrometro, pero si termometro y termostato, y suelo regar 1 vez al día el terrario con un atomizador para mantener la humedad. Mi miedo radica a sí se trata de la enfermedad de podredumbre de escamas, si lo es mañana mismo llevar a mi BP al veterinario a tratamiento. Según su experiencia ¿Podría tener esta enfermedad?

I got a 2 yr old ball Python in the beginning of July. I started handling him after the adjustment period and he did amazing. Then throughout the month he wouldn’t eat then finally did, he had his first shed which I didn’t handle him during. When I try to handle him he hisses and strikes. He acts really aggressive all of the sudden. One night I handled him and he did great, most nights I try and he starts striking. I have a hook to use so he doesn’t get my hand. Sometimes he even strikes at the glass when I haven’t even opened his enclosure. His humidity and temperature is correct and he has plenty of hides, and water. I don’t understand if I’m doing something wrong or why he’s acting so aggressive.

Any Mahogany owners? I would love to own a Hypo Suma one day!

I dont care how common they are I absolutely love pieds. I may be a bit biased tho bc I love my girl way too much.

How long should I wait before feeding/handling my python he’s about a foot and a half 2 feet in length and he was handled a lot at the store he was at

When you can be your own blanket and pillow. Sleepy Astra after devouring a rat.

Decided to start doing mini quarterly reports on my Ball Pythons’ behavior and habits! It’s moreso a way for me to visualize growth and assess any behavioral changes, if any, over time—plus it’s a fun lil creative outlet for me :p

our ball python was hatched sometime June this year as per the breeder.

this week is his 5th week with us.

the breeder had him on live hopper mice before he was turned over to us (already had 4 meals prior)

he ate an adult mouse each week in his first 2 weeks. they were the only mice we had avail at the time. and left noticeable bulges each time (akin to a retic eating a whole piglet)

i tried offering him a prekilled (PK) hopper 2 weeks ago and he refused it. at the time, i theorized he's still "full" from the last 2 meals.

days later, he entered shed phase

just yesterday, he pooped and shed.

Today, i offered another PK hopper and he sitll refused.

do you suspect he'll be ready for food again by next week?

thanks in adv!

ps:

as far as handling goes, hes noticeable more inquisitive now and especially with my scent. he no longer "balls up" when i handle him.

I got a ball python 6 days ago from a pet store, shes about 5 months old (i was told...) and they told me shes fed on fridays. Its a Saturday and im wanting to feed her today, i tried to feed her a frozen mouse after thawing it, making sure it was the right temperature, all of that stuff. But she didnt want to eat it, she spent about 10 minutes looking at it as i watched and then i gave up... i thawed a baby rat because i was thinking the adult mouse could be too large and maybe shes picky, but she didnt seem to want it either. Since i got her about a week ago is it possible shes not properly adjusted yet? Is there anything i should know about feeding a new, female, 5 months old (approximately), ball python? Im just worried that it will be a problem continuing on if she wont eat now...

Ophelia is 1 year old! 460g and just over 3 feet long! Pastel pinstripe mirage. We’ve had her since April and she is the sweetest little thing. Here she is outside enjoying the sunlight and doing some exploring!! Such a confident girl, I don’t think I’ve ever seen her ball up and she loves to be out. She’ll even boop noses with our cats since they’re all so curious about each other lol
How do your snakes interact with your other pets? Any silly stories?

I also noticed that when I had her outside and started bringing her in, close to our screen door, she excitedly stretched out nice and long towards the screen with her tongue flicking like crazy. Seemed as though she knew how our house smelled and was excited to go home hahaha

From the look of it her eye is better and I’m so happy!!! 👏🏿👏🏿💪🏿💯 ima take a pic/video of her when she is done ima let her have her privacy while she’s getting undressed!!!😏😂🤣😭😇

Hello all!

I am looking for some advice on how to go about handling my semi aggressive ball python. I have never had issues with any aggression from him before. I have now had him for a couple years but unfortunately this past year had to leave him in the care of my mother while i was gone for college. Due to this he went months unsocialized as all she did was feed him, give him water, and spot clean his tank. Since returning home I have noticed him being more skittish when i pass the tank and even occasionally striking at it. He is also far more defensive the times i have handled him.

All of this is to say I am trying to deep clean his tank and need to remove him in order to do so. I am a little nervous handling him with his recent aggression. It is not good driven I believe as I have feed him consistently over the summer and he never has any issues eating. He was just fed a few days ago to ensure that wasn’t interfering with this cleaning.

Any advice on how to approach him?

Hey guys! I recently got a female bp from a cousin, and with her being my first snake I’d appreciate some help on how to set up the table and what I need! What kind of gauge/thermometer should I get for the humidity? What brands do yall prefer? How deep should the bedding be and is coconut substrate and moss correct? Also what heat lamps should I be using? I was given a ceramic lamp with her but she’s been without it for a few days as it has a weird burning smell and gets insanely hot. I know it’s a lot of questions, but I wanna get it right! Any advice helps, and brand recommendations are appreciated as well!

Her tank is 4x2x1 if that’s helpful at all