![]() ![]() There is a common misconception that snakes do not “need” UVB and therefore shouldn’t have access to it. Since ball pythons are crepuscular, they benefit from having a light in their enclosure to regulate their day/night cycle. Multiple ball pythons should not be housed together. It's best to choose a front-opening enclosure with a covered top, which makes accessing the snake much easier (and less startling for the snake). The minimum enclosure size recommended by modern ball python experts is 4’x2’x2’. Keep in mind that larger is always better! There is a common myth that ball pythons prefer smaller spaces, but this is not true and promotes obesity as well as decreases the snake’s overall quality of life. Keep reading for specifics on the supplies that you will need! Terrarium Size decorations: thick branches, artificial plants, cork logs, rocks, etc. ![]() 2+ hides/caves ( Zen Cave or Zen Corner Cave).22” 5.0 T5 HO fluorescent UVB lighting + fixture.100w PAR38 halogen flood bulb, white light.Meridian 4'x2'x2' PVC Panel Reptile Enclosure.These snakes make good pets due to their docile temperaments, slow movement, and manageable size. At the moment, there are about 6500 known morphs. These snakes reach adulthood in 3-5 years and have a 15-30 year lifespan in captivity.īall pythons are very common in the pet trade due to morph breeding, which is the practice of breeding a reptile to produce colors and patterns not found in nature. Male ball pythons typically grow 2’-3’ long, while females grow to be 3’-5’ long. Being carnivorous constrictors, they use this time to hunt prey such as rodents and birds, using their powerful muscles to squeeze prey until it passes out (which is actually fairly humane and occurs within seconds). These snakes are crepuscular, which means that although they are active at night, they are most active around dawn and dusk. In the wild, they are most often found in semi-arid grasslands, sparse woodlands, fields, and near agricultural areas, sheltering in burrows, termite mounds, and hollow logs. Ball Python Care Sheet provided by ReptiFilesīall pythons are a terrestrial species of constricting snake native to regions of eastern, central, and western Africa. ![]()
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