I first want to apologize for sounding so dumb but I need information. I'm a mom that gave in to a teenage son and agreed to let him purchase a ball python today. While the son was at work, his father and I set the cage up and put the little guy in it. (Dad had to give up his fish & 55 gallon tank!! LOL)

The only information on the snake that we have is that he is a '03 baby and is a "guaranteed feeder". He/She is about 18"-22" long and seems healthy according to what I've read so far.

I would like to know how often can it be held?? How long can it be held?? Is the "hot rock" ok for him?? When should we first try to feed him as the pet store said he acts 'hungry' and I'm not partial to the idea of a hungry snake in the house because I have an Amazon parrot and 2 cockatiels also.

I'm afraid that I will be doing most of the care of this new family member so any information or advice that you can give me will be greatly appreciated. I have been reading information since we brought him home and I will continue to do so as long as it takes to care for him properly. (Mom hormones carry over to pets at my house!! LOL)

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• How often can it be held?? - Sheila2old, Sat Nov 8 18:14:55 2003
• RE: How often can it be held?? - danot2serious1, Sat Nov 8 21:20:45 2003
• RE: How often can it be held?? - IMO, Sat Nov 8 21:33:58 2003
• RE: How often can it be held?? - danot2serious1, Sat Nov 8 21:47:41 2003
• RE: How often can it be held?? - IMO, Sat Nov 8 22:05:27 2003
• RE: How often can it be held?? - danot2serious1, Sun Nov 9 12:31:51 2003
• RE: How often can it be held?? Hide ?'s - gant77, Sun Nov 9 13:22:18 2003
• RE: How often can it be held?? Hide ?'s - danot2serious1, Sun Nov 9 18:41:34 2003
• RE: How often can it be held?? Hide ?'s - gossling8, Tue Nov 11 19:11:51 2003
• RE: How often can it be held?? - pisces842001, Thu Nov 13 22:15:16 2003