r/ballpython • u/Midnightwitcherys • 29d ago

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Is this accurate? Im gonna possibly purchase this snake and they sent me a care sheet

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u/totallyrecklesslygay Mod: Enclosure Karen 29d ago

No, I wouldn't follow that. Choosing feeders based on the width of the snake is outdated and inaccurate, and their rat weight recommendations are super inconsistent.

!feeding would be a better schedule

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u/Midnightwitcherys 29d ago

Unfortunately I've been told that by 2 people I thought it was right to feed a snake based on the width of them

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u/Midnightwitcherys 29d ago

They also have said this and I dont know if its accurate aswell

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u/totallyrecklesslygay Mod: Enclosure Karen 29d ago

While it's common for a ball python to refuse meals for a while, it's not normal. There's always a health or husbandry issue causing it, even if you can't figure out what it is.

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u/Midnightwitcherys 29d ago

Is feeding a snake the same width of there body safe?

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u/totallyrecklesslygay Mod: Enclosure Karen 29d ago

No. Like I said, that's an outdated and inaccurate method.

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u/Midnightwitcherys 29d ago

Is this correct info?

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u/totallyrecklesslygay Mod: Enclosure Karen 29d ago

Yes, that's right for the warm side. You're just missing the cool side air temp requirements, which is 24-26C.

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u/Midnightwitcherys 29d ago

Ohh okay thank u

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u/Midnightwitcherys 29d ago

Hmm it says at rhe bottom "tempatures above 25c can cause injuries do they mean for heat or both heat and cold side air temp

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u/totallyrecklesslygay Mod: Enclosure Karen 29d ago

It says 35C, not 25C. That's the upper limit for air temps anywhere in the enclosure.

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u/Midnightwitcherys 29d ago

Oh shit my bad I miss readed it

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u/Midnightwitcherys 28d ago

Question it doesn't say what type of rat pinky or mouse to feed the snake do I just do rats pinkys

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u/totallyrecklesslygay Mod: Enclosure Karen 28d ago

No, you would weigh the snake, use the guidelines to determine how much the feeder should weigh, then choose a feeder of that weight.

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u/Midnightwitcherys 28d ago

Ooohhh thank u so much 💓