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Rescued BP......Question?

alcade08 Nov 20, 2009 11:38 AM

I have this rescue Ball Python! This is my first BP and I have him set up in a 60 gal terrarium. I have a hide spot that has a humidity level of 80% and the rest of the tank maintains a humidity of 75% to 85%. Temp is 85 to 90 on one side and 75 to 85 on the other. I also have a large soak disk that maintains a temp of 75. My question is this enclosure adequate for a female to be placed with him? I have never had a small python before. There are two finger type scale or something at the rear vent. I assume this is a male do to this and his small size. Am I correct on this? From my research I tried to give him the best I could. Any advise would only help me to better educate myself as I will keep him as long as he lives. Thanks Alcade…

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toshamc Nov 20, 2009 01:06 PM

Congrats on your new ball. If you scroll down to the "new to ball pythons" thread there is a post with a lot of good links in it in case you need to browse up.

As for your questions: Ball pythons are solitary creatures so you really don't want to house them with other snakes. And as for the sex of the snake it can most accurately be determined by either probing or popping by someone with expereince.

Good luck with your new one!
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