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new baby!

oceanfairy21 Jul 15, 2007 05:17 PM

well we got...her..him..it......not really sure what it is LOL (any advice on figuring out would be helpful )
sooo...its eaten, and now...its eyes are milky which i know means that Set(my hubby named it) is about to shed. if Set ate last week and today was the next feeding day but now wont eat will he eat any between now and when he sheds?? and will he be ok.

Also I know that weight is important but what weight should he be at if he's probably....i'd say about a foot to a foot and a half long?

thanks in advance!!
pics coming soon...have to resize the ones i took...

Replies (2)

ginebig Jul 15, 2007 05:57 PM

The only sure way to sex a ball python is to probe or pop it. There aren't any sure ways to tell just from looking. Size of spurs vary even in the same sex, and length of tail is also too variable.

As far as shedding and eating goes, He won't starve if he misses a meal while shedding. Also, babys can't really eat too much but rule of thumb is one appropraite size prey item every 5-7 days for a youngster. Good luck with it.

Quig
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oceanfairy21 Jul 16, 2007 03:51 AM

thanks!

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