1st Snake:: Ball Python - $20!!

[Jared781]

I am getting my first snake today (Ball Python) as mentioned in the title, for 20 Dollars! My sisters boyfriend breeds them and will be giving me one $20!..

any tips?

 

[Hayden]

$20 is about what you'd want to pay for a normal. Handle it often. Keep it humid. Congrats!

 

[Anthony Jensen]

What are you planning on keeping it in?

 

[hamhock 74]

Tip 1: Ask the breeder for ANY questions you may have

Tip 2: Do your research on other snake related forums as well for a wider berth of information

Tip 3: Use the search function

 

[Jared781]

Tip 1: Ask the breeder for ANY questions you may have

Tip 2: Do your research on other snake related forums as well for a wider berth of information

Tip 3: Use the search function

Technically im not getting it today... its more like a week! He'll give me a run down yet of course i always gotta jump tha gun!

@Hamhock: do you have snakes? if so, whos your dealer?
and yeah you're right.. i should of used the search!! I jus gotta find a common snake forum as you've stated and start the terrorizing of other people all over again!.... of couse unintentionally!

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What are you planning on keeping it in?

Im not sure.. its only like 6 days old!

 

[bchbum11]

If you can swing it, have whoever bred it get it feeding first. Preferably on frozen/thawed. I'd even say it would be worth it to pay an extra $10 or so to have him/her do that. Once feeding, cb balls are eating machines in my experience. Getting them to start can sometimes be tricky though, and if it is your first snake it would really suck to go through the time and stress involved in figuring out how to do so. Also don't forget to provide a humidity box. Young balls need more humidity than most people realize. Good luck with the little guy. They are awesome animals, and just like Ts I doubt you'll be satisfied with just 1

 

[Jared781]

If you can swing it, have whoever bred it get it feeding first. Preferably on frozen/thawed. I'd even say it would be worth it to pay an extra $10 or so to have him/her do that. Once feeding, cb balls are eating machines in my experience. Getting them to start can sometimes be tricky though, and if it is your first snake it would really suck to go through the time and stress involved in figuring out how to do so. Also don't forget to provide a humidity box. Young balls need more humidity than most people realize. Good luck with the little guy.

thanks Bro!!

They are awesome animals, and just like Ts I doubt you'll be satisfied with just 1

We gotta Situation...

 

[Lorgakor]

$20 is a great price for a ball python around here, even for a male. Check out the BC Reptile Club forum and Reptiles Canada for some more local herp sites.
Just make sure you have your setup ready before you bring the snake home, and that includes heat mat, thermostat (absolutely essential) and digital thermometer.

 

[Jared781]

$20 is a great price for a ball python around here, even for a male. Check out the BC Reptile Club forum and Reptiles Canada for some more local herp sites.
Just make sure you have your setup ready before you bring the snake home, and that includes heat mat, thermostat (absolutely essential) and digital thermometer.

He has a huge business... (SHP Reptiles) not sure if you're aware of this dude. but he wouldnt just hand it over without givin a good run down!

 

[Lorgakor]

Sam is awesome! I have purchased snakes from him and he has a top notch facility. I wish he was my sisters boyfriend lol!

 

[Jared781]

hah yeah hes pretty chill.. i went to his booth yesterday and he jus gave me the Python regius for free, so i made it up an enclosure and told him to come over and inspect it ahha
he said it was awsome...

 

[Toogledoo]

Congrats on the Ball Python. I'm getting my first one on Thursday. Mine's a baby male Lesser. Mine was a bit more expensive though lol.

 

[ArachnoWolf]

Hah, I got my first BP not long ago. Love him to death (actually waiting to have him/her sexed.) But I paid $35 which was a hell of a lot better than $80 at the LPS for a normal. I already want to get another in the future. :|

 

[Jared781]

Congrats on the Ball Python. I'm getting my first one on Thursday. Mine's a baby male Lesser. Mine was a bit more expensive though lol.

Obviously if mine was free! aha