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Juffs
Joined: 06 Aug 2008 Posts: 1
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Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2008 10:26 pm Post subject: first snake |
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I am considering purchasing a ball python and have never owned a snake before, and every site i have researched has said that they are good for beginners, and i was wondering if i could get some insight on caring for and owning a python.
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Number 2
Joined: 29 Jul 2007 Posts: 522 Location: Kaukauna, WI
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Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2008 10:33 pm Post subject: |
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My insight would to read Ron's blogs (link above)
They are extremely helpful.
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arlynos
Joined: 10 Mar 2008 Posts: 700 Location: whitney point, ny
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Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2008 10:49 pm Post subject: |
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Ron has a excellent blog as stated and he has a list of care sheets available to you.
Alright, they are easy to care fore but you need to be able to know that it is a hobby you may be addicted to and will cost some money to start, but I find it very rewarding.
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Buck_99 Moderator

Joined: 03 Nov 2006 Posts: 1307 Location: Midlothian, VA
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Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2008 11:12 am Post subject: |
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My first snake was a ball python, and I had no problems. Pretty much everyone goes through the initial challenges of getting temperatures and humidity right, and you end up spending money as you go to make adjustments until you have everything dialed in. After that it's smooth sailing until your snake stops eating and you panic, or your snake makes a funny sound and you panic, etc. Just keep us in your favorites and we'll talk you through it all. Ron's blog is also an excellent resource, as others have said.
There are other good candidates for first snake, but you can't go wrong with a ball python.
Research care requirements in detail and create and test the habitat before you buy, then buy direct from a breeder. Those steps will go a long way toward ensuring your success.
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gbadger
Joined: 07 Apr 2007 Posts: 107 Location: southampton uk
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Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2008 6:27 pm Post subject: |
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go for it
you cant go wrong with a b.p
lovely snakes
obviously learn all you can about them first.
there is no better place to learn than here
everyone will help you with your questions
because you will have loads trust me
read..read..read but dont be afraid to ask
and remember no question is a silly question.
good luck
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