looking for areason does anyone else have 1 doing this
2006-09-05 08:56:32 · 5 answers · asked by hfroggie2005 5 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
all snakes love to hide. My ball spends all day hidden in her hiding spot but she is up all night. Ball pythons are nocturnal and there is no reason to worry about him hiding during the day. Also check the heat index in the cage it may be possible it is not hot enough in there for him. 85-90 deg in the day and 75 at night is the ideal temp for them. He may be under the washcloth because it gives warmth for him, like a blanket does. And they are not inactive snakes, the common misconception that they are inactive is due to failure to properly care for them. Unfortunately people think they need to eat 2 mice a week that makes them fat and inactive because it tires them out to move around. My ball eats a small rat every 2 weeks and is extremely active and with a great health report from her vet. She is 10 yrs old and five feet long, with a long life ahead of her. Also he may be getting ready to shed seeing that they do not like being handled or messed with while shedding, it stresses them out. Check the eyes for miscoloration to see if it is shedding. And as for a hiding spot mine uses the empty box from a 12 pack. Yes people my snakes hideout says Budweiser on it, and it works as well as a 25 dollar piece of wood.
2006-09-06 04:19:46 · answer #1 · answered by bobby h 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, Ball Pythons are notoriously lazy snakes. If your snake is not warm enough he will not want to move at all. CHeck the Temp! A washcloth is not an ideal hideout for him, but a hideout he does indeed need. Consider buying him a log shelter or some other suck item to provide him a place to hide when he should desire. I have a 12 year old 5 foot Ball and she will stay in the same area of her cage for lengthy periods exspecially after feeding. If temp is proper, i would keep an eye on your snake for any other signs of declining health just incase he/she is not just being lazy...
2006-09-05 11:37:20 · answer #2 · answered by serpy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ball pythons are very inactive snakes. You should always do a proper study before investing in a snake (or any pet for that matter). If you think you are up to keeping a pet snake and you would like one that would be more active, you should consider getting a Yellow Rat snake. Of all the snake species I have ever kept and bred they are by far the most active. Make sure they have a nice large enclosure with ample climbing space (wooden stumps, branches and platforms will do. They also enjoy soaking in there water bowls so supply one of ample size. They are also very lovely snakes if handled correctly and warm up to there owners.
2006-09-05 21:53:05 · answer #3 · answered by Caveman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
properly, Ball Pythons are notoriously lazy snakes. if your snake isn't warm sufficient he's going to now no longer desire to transport in any comprehend. examine the Temp! A washcloth isn't an outstanding hideout for him, besides the indisputable fact that a hideout he does definitely prefer. evaluate procuring him a log risk-free haven or the different suck merchandise to grant him a area to cover jointly as he could desire to prefer. I also have a 12 year historic 5 foot Ball and she or he will maintain interior the equivalent field of her cage for prolonged durations exspecially after feeding. If temp is right, i ought to hold an eye fixed on your snake for the different indicators of declining well-being merely incase he/she isn't purely being lazy...
2016-09-30 09:10:01 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Helpful hint - SNAKES AND REPTILES LIKE TO LIVE IN THEIR NATURAL HABITAT NOT UNDER A WASHCLOTH! So do birds. They are meant to fly, not live in a cage.
Agggh! I hate people that just have exotic pets to make themselves feel cool!
2006-09-05 09:04:05 · answer #5 · answered by George B 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋