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andrea - 2013-09-04
Alright I have had my ball python for about 6 months now, she has shed 5 of those months. She is a pretty good size for her age, her name is Wormy. I found out she was a little female. I also just recently got a baby red tail boa, I must say I like the ball python better but the rosie will grow on me I guess.

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Lindsay Sexton - 2017-12-12
Awww Wormy sounds very cute. I must say, Ball Pythons are my favorite snake as well,they are the most tame of all snakes. But, Boas are really cool too. I've never owned one,but when I was a 5 or 6 year old girl,I got to pet a Boa while on a trip to Dallas. I was too small to hold a full grown boa at that age,but I sure wanted to hold it. The guy holding it, was very surprised that a young girl like myself would love snakes so much. I owned my first ball python when I was 13 it was a male,his name was Bernie. Now I'm 24,and I just got me a ball python again. my mom made me get rid of Bernie because she is a party pooper and hates snakes.But, this time I got a female,and named her Pixie.

Lenny - 2008-04-29
I have a young ball python named Patch. Ball pythons are chubby snakes; short and fat and generally quite slow when moving, so they are not likely to scare someone who is afraid of snakes. They are incredibly strong creatures with over 77% of their entire bodies consisting of pure muscle, so they will squeeze very tightly and effortlessly to anything supporting them. Ball pythons often scare their new owners when they refuse to eat for months at a time. This is simply because they are sensitive creatures and they become shy and reclusive when introduced to a new situation. It may take your python a full year to become accustomed to your home, and so he will be quite reluctant to eat. Very seldom will a reptile eat when shedding, so you can speed up the shed by warm baths every couple of days until the snake finally gets rid of his skin. It is always better to feed several small prey items rather than one large one. I suggest offering a live pinky mouse every to every other day. If the snake eats it, he eats it. If not, it can wait a day or two. This is the best way for a snake to eat, as it does wonders for their digestive tract. Studies show that snakes fed this way can top fifty years or more, and even in some cases, outlive their owners! A larger snake can be fed a larger mouse, or more pinkies. Breeding colonies of mice is a great way to get hundreds of mice for under ten dollars, and to keep them for years to come. Ball pythons are extremely sensitive to drastic temperature change, and they can slowly freeze to death even at room temperature! Remember, your body makes heat on its own, but snakes need their environment to make heat for them. This is what "cold-blooded" really means. Have you ever noticed your snake crawling towards appliances, heaters, warm food, or even towards you? They can "see" warm places, and they like to be near them to regulate body temperature. A cold snake will quickly wander to the warmest place it sees to keep itself alive. That's why it's a good idea to turn on a small heater and put a towel next to it whenever your snake gets loose. You can check the towel every couple of hours to see if your buddy is sleeping underneath it. If you let a mouse crawl on the towel, your snake will also be attracted to the tasty smell.

SITE ADMIN: Alter the text as you see fit, post the parts that you like most if you need to make room. Feel free to leave my address on the page, as I enjoy helping inexperienced python owners in their times of need. Feel free to contact me at any time, I'd be more than happy to chat!

Lenny V. Lisbeck
Heavenly Hollow Herps
Leech Lake Area, MN

shiroisan-leonardo@hotmail.com

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Dezirae - 2010-10-03
Hi, I have a baby ball python named Chico. He is a little over two months. I do handle him a lot and I found out that that does cause a refusal to eat with ball pythons. I usually take him with me when I go places. Is that unhealthy for him?
The first time I fed him a fuzzy, he ate it. My local pet store did not have any live fuzzies so I had to buy a frozen one. I thawed it out and gave it to him but he will not eat it.
Also, I feel like it's time for him to shed, but he isn't. I am worried his tank is not humid enough. Help?
Anonymous - 2014-06-03
I have an under 6 months baby ball python named rex he loves everyone.
Alissa - 2014-07-15
Hey does it know how to coil?
Lindsay Sexton - 2017-12-12
Hi. My name is Lindsay,and I'm a 24 year old girl who LOVES ball pythons and all snakes! I had my first ball python when I was 13, his name was Bernie and he was three feet long. He was very sweet,but my mom made me give him away because she hates snakes (sadly). But,then this year I made up my mind that i wanted to have my favorite animal as a pet again! Even though I still live at my parents house,I decided to get a snake no matter what my mom said about it. And I got me a captive bred spider ball python ,a two year old female. Do you think she will get any bigger? She is maybe two and a half feet long. Her name is Pixie.

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Emily - 2017-12-04
I am trying to find out the best feed for softshell turtles and what that feed consists of. Or even info on some softshell turle farms in US and Mexico. Any info will help...

Eddie - 2017-11-12
I have an African sideneck and I changed the water last night.everything was good I feed him but left the light on late this morning when I woke up,I woke up to find him dead.

Isaac - 2017-01-02
My pink toe tarantula just stays in his leaves I bought for him. He won't eat and I have put the food right next to him, he spun a web once but a very small one and I accidently ripped it out trying to move his water dish. And he also won't drink water. Is he okay? He won't spin another web or move very often. Is it the temperature or humidity? I mist his cage every few days and I'm pretty sure the temp is right. Is it going to die?

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Anonymous - 2017-11-11
Your tarantula may be pregnant.

Tony Dai - 2009-11-11
I had a red eared slider for 5 years. We've been through alot. First I purchased him he was 2 inches and he was placed in a tiny plastic container with no heating source, I only put him by the window for natural sunlight. The tank only had 1 cm of water and one small rock. It was a very poor habitat and I kept him there for a few months and he survived. Then I put him in a 9 gallon aquarium with 1 cm of water and the same rock. Still no heat source. He was fed pellets and shrimp. After a few years I went on the Internet and searched information on how to take care of them, and I found out they need a very large tank, a basking area, UVB basking bulbs, very clean water and a very strong filter, and lots more. Then I realized the mistake. I quickly told my parents how to take proper care of them. I always try to tell them how to take proper care of red eared sliders but they think its unnessecary. So I still had him in a poor habitat. But the past few months I tried my hardest to give him a proper habitat by myself. Right now he's still in a 9 gallon, but he has a turtle dock, a water depth of 4 inches, and a desk lamp for basking (I put him under the window on warm days for UVB). He is currently 5 inches and although he was in a terrible habitat for such a long time, he survived and for some weird reason shows no sign of illness. Now I'm going to give him a very large tank with a large basking area, a UBV basking light, a filter and water changes. I just wish my parents could be more considerate and put more effort into taking care of pets as they are a huge commitment. I'm only 11.

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Allyson - 2010-07-20
WAY TO BE Tony! I hope your slider is doing well. I too, had a poorly cared for pet as a child. It was a collie named Mikey. I felt so sad. I loved that dog so much, but I was too young to do anything about it. Unfortunately, he died before I was old enough to take care of him. I now make up for his loss by taking the best possible care of the pets that I love now. I hope he forgives me.
A. N RAO - 2010-08-17
I also have 3 red eared but I am confusing about how to design a comfortable tank for them. If you have any idea on it give me details I arrange it asap "A N RAO"
Diana - 2010-11-22
I think, you are trying to do the right thing, but you should try to tell your parents that you will work around the house to pay for a better tank, tell them that even that it's not important for them, it is important for you that your turtle is happy. I have one for three years now, and I just upgraded her tank, to a 75 gallon one and she is very happy. Try to buy a used one on craig list with a good filter, and you can clean it every month. Good luck
murray brown - 2011-03-15
Sounds like your turtle is very lucky to have you as his/her human--good job!
MS.Donna - 2013-07-26
Tony I am sure that your parents probably have a lot of bills to pay and may not be able to keep you and your turtle fed or in a house or have lights and gas. SO since I am reading this a few days before my own birthday, I will send you a Petland gift card IF YOU EMAIL ME WITH YOUR PARENTS PERMISSION. I DO not WANT TO HAVE ANY PROBLEMS with the law for trying to do a nice thing. EMAIL SUBJECT: MR TURTLE's friend okay.

Beth H. - 2017-02-17
I'm interested in buying a Sulcata tortoise over 6 months old.

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Gail M Wagner - 2017-11-07
Are you still looking for an African spurred? I work at a wildlife park in Homosassa Florida and I work with turtles and tortoises. I recently came in contact with someone trying to find a home for their African spurred, I know it is over 6 months and I do not believe it is a large yet.. I am waiting for more information on it but want to make sure it goes to a home where they are aware of the species and they will keep good care. I would keep it but I don't have that kind of room and already have a house full of tortoises! Lol

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Anonymous - 2017-11-06
why isnt my pink toe tarantula eating

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