Do you have a Python?

Question

What is everything i need to take care of a baby python? please only answer if you have one.

Answer 1

1st off, what kind of python do you have?? The size of the snake will depend on how big a tank you will need. The lining of the tank, I use indoor-outdoor carpet. It is easy to clean, not messy like, reptibark. You can cut several pieces to fit the tank, throw it on the ground, spray it with the water hose and put a fresh piece in. I recommend a heating pad, not rock! The heating pad is placed under the glass of the tank, not inside, for this can burn your snake. A heat lamp is needed to help mimic sunlight. You need to put thermometers in the tank, one on each side about half way between the top & bottom of the tank. Also place the heating pad & light on the same side of the tank, they need a cool side, and a warm side. Watch your temp. do not make it to hot. A water bowl big enough for the snake to soak in when it begins to shed. This will help keep him from eye caps and such problems assc. with shedding. And put a place where he/she, can hide, they like their privacy too. A refrence book will be a big help to fall back on if you are not sure about something. They sell books for your specific breed of snake. For your lights and heating pads, Zoo Med, has the best stuff I have used so far, for all of your snakes needs. Good luck and enjoy, I hope this helped.

Answer 2

Depends on what kind of python we're talking about here.

Ball pythons and Children's pythons usually don't get over 5 ft.
Burmese, rectics, rocks, etc get well over 10 ft. Some can get over 30 ft. (special note: for every six ft of snake there must be a handler. For example: before opening the cage of your fifteen ft snake, there should be at least two other people present. 12 ft= 2 people. Since it goes over twelves, you've gotta add another friend) To say "python" is much too vague and shows you haven't looked into buying one much yet.

Try exoticpets.com They've got caresheets on tons of good beginner snakes (ball pythons included) I myself would recommend a ball or childrens python. Especially if this is your first snake. The others are not for beginners.

You must also note that pythons live longer than a lot of other species of snakes: the oldest lived ball python in captivity lived 48 yrs! Are you willing to commit to this animal and all of its needs for its entire life? If not: don't get one. There are already thousands of unwanted snakes being dumped on zoos, rescues, and in habitats other than their natural ones, further breaking up the ecosystems. I'm nineteen right now and it's mind-boggling to think my ball python (kaa) could be with me into my early sixties! *.* Just wanted to give you the heads up on that--it's quite a commitment, but very rewarding too.

If you choose a ball python, feel free to email me for more info. They can be "picky" eaters. Note: pythons have much slower metabolisms than most other snakes. It is possible to feed any snake thawed rodents too, so if you want some tips on that also feel free to email me.

Good luck!

Answer 3

There are too many types of pythons to be able to answer your question without knowing what it is.

Post your question again with a bit more detail is my best advise!

Answer 4

http://my.pclink.com/~dkelley/python.html
http://www.kingsnake.com/ballpythonguide/

These are a couple of my favorite sites. Basics include:

1. Appropriate sized tank
2. Suitable substrate
3. Under tank heat pad
4. Water bowl to drink and soak in
5. Hiding places and things to crawl on
6. Frozen rodents that can be thawed as needed

Answer 5

Food like rats keep the cage clean and you're set.