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Does anyone know of a good place I can pick up a low end digital scale, or a make? Also how much weight would I want the scale to be able to weigh to, for Ball Pythons, so I don't get too small of one.

Thanks...

Check eBay for "Postal Scales" or some similar combination. I got one brand new that weighs up to 5,000 grams (plenty for ANY ball python) a few years ago for like $15 shipped. Actually it was like 5 years ago, and it's still working on the original battery. Can't beat that.

I agree a 5000gram scale is enough for MOST ball pythons, but not all. I have a couple that are over that at different times of the year.

Mike

I had originally written that 5,000 grams will suffice for MOST Balls, but then I thought about it and it wasn't accurate enough. If you ever have a Ball that tips a 5,000 gram scale, you really don't need an exact weight. It's just a BIG ASS Ball that you should keep any cats away from. That's all you need to know.

The reason I weigh them is to be sure they have gained back the weight they lost laying eggs, plus a little. I only have three that flirt with the 5000g mark.
Mike

Hey will you post some pics of those big girls?

i got mine from harbor freight for $20 and it has a 7000 gram capacity.

I tried looking on the internet a couple years ago, but I really didn't find anything that just jumped out at me as being the best make or model. They make digital baby scales (for human babies) that may fit the right range, though I am not sure they would be accurate low enough.

I use an old digital veterinary scale that measures to hundredths of pounds. My dad bought it many years ago, so I don't really know what to tell you about where to find one, but my point is you don't have to have a scale that will measure in grams either. Units can be converted pretty easily! My scale is accurate up to 25 lbs, and very very low as well. Plenty of accurate range for a BP!

Try an ebay, Google, or CraigsList search for a "veterinary scale" and see what comes up. Also try "baby scale" or "infant scale" - though the tray on a baby scale is usually shaped to cradle the infant, and might be inconvenient.

Good luck!
~Rebecca
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1.0.0 Dumeril's Boa '04
1.3.1 Ball Pythons
[1.0.0 '05 Orange Hypo (Specter)]
[0.1.0 '03? 50% PH VPI Axanthic (Marian), PROVEN female]
[0.1.0 '05 Het Orange Hypo (Sylvia)]
[0.1.0 '08 VPI line Axanthic (Jane)]
[0.0.1 '03 Normal (Sue)]
0.2 American Pit Bull Terriers (40lb darling lap dogs: Brandy & Mara)

iHerp. Do you?

ebay search for postal scales

i got mine from ebay and it maxes out at 58 lbs

Pitoon