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Questions for first time owner

Hi, I have a spare 4x2x2 and I'm interested in getting a short tailed python. I have never owned a snake before, currently only a blue tongued skink. If theyre not good for first time I will probably opt for a kingsnake :)

I have some questions. I am obviously planning to do my own reaearch and won't just impulse buy. There are months till my next repticon lol

In your opinions, how long is a 4x2x2 suitable? Are they easy to socialize, and are they usually more docile or hostile? Is it better to get one very young, or just buy juvenile-adult? Differences between sumatran and borneo?

And any other tips would be appreciated. Thank you.

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u/zohdon — 9 days ago
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What's it mean to be rewarding?

Hello!

I bought a Blood boy about a month and a half ago. He's a yearling, incredibly docile, and eats like a champ.

But whats it mean to be rewarding? I've heard that a few times with this species, but I guess I don't really understand what it means. He doesn't move much and basically is like a rock with opinions at this state.

My Ball is the opposite. He's friendly, wants out to explore the moment his light turns off, and enjoys just existing and hiding in your hair or on your chest. Maybe it's because I don't have a real relationship with my blood just yet, but he really don't do much lol He's been in the same hide for days (He's got a smallish tank with temps/humidity perf 81 Hot/73cool (75 humidity) and only comes out when I make him.

So give your experiences!

*pic was after "Rain day" where we rehumidify the enclosures.

u/GobbleGator — 12 days ago
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Anyone else love watching their snakes eat?

She was on a food strike for 4 weeks, tried feeding in a separate container and she’s now eaten the 3rd week in a row. Not ideal, but gotta do what’s best for her.

u/Top_War7546 — 13 days ago
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Always just a sweet baby - 2 kg (4.4 lbs) at 3 y.o.

People who say ball pythons are like pet rocks have clearly not heard of Antheia, Queen of side-eye and slithering backwards.

u/NihilAzariArt — 14 days ago