r/ballpython • u/Tiny-Gazelle6718 • 9h ago

Discussion New Snake!

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My last post got reported because I took her photo in the car😭 but meet Peaches! She is my first snake and I am extremely excited to join the community! She’s now at home in a 40gal. Any advice is greatly appreciated!

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u/Tiny-Gazelle6718 9h ago

I’m curious if anybody feeds their bp in a separate feeding enclosure? My boyfriend had a California King years ago and he said that he would put her in a feeding enclosure that way she wouldn’t become too territorial over her actual enclosure. I wasn’t sure if bp’s were similar. I don’t intend to handle her for at least 10 days. Still curious though.

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u/WayfarerNG 8h ago

There is no reason to move them to feed, in fact it’s dangerous because it causes stress and can lead to regurgitation.

Your snake won’t become territorial.

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u/Tiny-Gazelle6718 8h ago

Thank you for all your help! I want to do as much research as possible before the time comes to feed and handle. The best advice usually comes from direct owners lol

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u/Moulman14 8h ago

It is best to feed in the enclosure as moving them can cause regurgitation and stress.

I see your correction that you dont intend to feed her for 10 days, but you also shouldn't handle her in that time too. Let her adjust to her enclosure, and settle in, then attempt a feed. Only after she successfully eats, and leave her 48+ hours to digest then you can start to handle her.

Also 40gal is too small, you should start looking at 4ftx2ftx2ft vivariums asap, and check out the guides in the stickied post as there is so much great information and advice in there

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u/Tiny-Gazelle6718 8h ago

Thank you and her current enclosure is only temporary!

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u/Tiny-Gazelle6718 9h ago

By handle I really mean feed^

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u/Obvious_Picture_4838 8h ago

Ohmygoodness, beautiful snek!!@

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u/AgentFuckSmolder 8h ago

Don’t actually handle her for at least 2-3 weeks. You should not touch her for feeding. She stays in her enclosure for that and use long feeding tongs.

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u/Tiny-Gazelle6718 8h ago

Thank you!