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Jerry Mathews [Visitor] in response to: How are Ball Pythons able to swallow such Large Prey?

Jerry Mathews [Visitor] — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 02:20:47 +0000

I have had this ball python for about three months now, but no matter what i do it wont eat, the pet store we bought it from said it ate just fine, do youhave any idea why it wont eat now?? any help would be appreciated

Elen Freelander [Visitor] in response to: How are Ball Pythons able to swallow such Large Prey?

Elen Freelander [Visitor] — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 06:13:46 +0000

Nicely done - good pics, very informative narrative! I have a question: what are the holes along the edge of the upper jaw, and what are they for?

Actually, I have another one. I held a ball python up to a mirror, and its response was remarkable, and very cat-like. After the initial eye contact was made there was a lot of tasting-smelling, nose to the glass. Then she rose up until she had a good 8 or 9 inches of herself pressed tightly onto the glass, straight up. The next time I showed her the mirror she only briefly eyed herself before crawling behind it. Here's the question: Was she being aggressive when she pressed up against her reflection, maybe a little territorial? And was she looking for the snake behind the mirror?That's sure what it seemed like at the time.

Thank you.

Philip+ [Visitor] in response to: How are Ball Pythons able to swallow such Large Prey?

Philip+ [Visitor] — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 04:30:36 +0000

its so awesome

Dinky [Visitor] in response to: How are Ball Pythons able to swallow such Large Prey?

Dinky [Visitor] — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 01:41:51 +0000

i hate to large snake is so stupid.why snake was swallow a feed to mouse.i'm f**k scared to snake is not good.

David [Visitor] in response to: How are Ball Pythons able to swallow such Large Prey?

David [Visitor] — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 18:03:59 +0000

hello to all i just got a 6 month old ball nd need to know if u can pass sickness to them like flu headcolds ect thanks

Leelu777 [Visitor] in response to: How are Ball Pythons able to swallow such Large Prey?

Leelu777 [Visitor] — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 16:03:52 +0000

Hi Soly: Ball pythons can be very fussy eaters. While they are swallowing, keep the room quiet so they do not get frightened and regurgitate/spit up their meal. Another thing, I noticed that he had difficulty shedding and this also caused him to avoid eating. I'm not sure why but I do know that their vision is not as good b/c their eyes shed also. I found that he loved a luke warm bath and that helped him shed. He would swim and almost jump out of the water up my tiles b/c he loved it so much. He would go for 3 to 6 mos w/o eating.You might want to feed him a smaller rat (one that is no wider than his girth). I hope this helps and I'm not a vet. Just a past snake owner.

jessica jenkins [Visitor] in response to: How are Ball Pythons able to swallow such Large Prey?

jessica jenkins [Visitor] — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 18:11:09 +0000

i have a ball python i just got it was nice when i got it was very nice now im scared it might bite me this is my first snake so i am very scared at the time until i get bit it wont be a problem i am just scared it will hurt!!!!!!!!!

Joe [Visitor] in response to: How are Ball Pythons able to swallow such Large Prey?

Joe [Visitor] — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 09:03:00 +0000

Bill is the definition of evil. He's one of those people who gets joy out of making others feel like crap. Honestly, he has no right to judge what other people do. I would like to know what he does with his life that is so good? Apparently, the only website on the internet that had the human jaw within it was your website...

Bill get a life.

BTW, Awesome Feeding shots!