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I got three wc bp's in a trade today. They seem in good health, no mites, no ticks. They told me that they are established eaters. I've never dealt with wc animals just cb. I know how to take care of bp's, I've had some before but should I do anything different since they're wc? What are the chances of these bp's of living a happy long life with proper care? Is the risk of them bitting greater since they're wc? Can they ever be as tame as a cb bp? Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance,
Boapythonfool

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My first several ball pythons were WC.

>I know how to take care of bp's, I've had some before but should I do anything different since they're wc?

They are likely to be a bit more timid than CBs. I'd keep them separately to minimize stress and make sure they have good hiding boxes. They are likely to be a bit difficult to persuade to take frozen/thawed mice. And they may be a bit picky about accepting mice and/or rats. Otherwise care is the same.

> What are the chances of these bp's of living a happy long life with proper care?

Good. Remember that the record lifespan in captivity is held by a WC ball python.

> Is the risk of them bitting greater since they're wc?

More likely less chance of biting. They are called ball pythons because they ball up when frightened instead of biting.

> Can they ever be as tame as a cb bp? Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

Mostly depends on the age. Younger ones are more tamable, in general, than adults. But with work, even an adult WC tames pretty well.

Paul Hollander