I’m so glad you posted this!! My son found your videos several months ago and has been obsessed with getting a snake since, originally he wanted a hog nose (which I actually inquired to you about) but, upon more research we opted for a ball python and, surprise! We’re picking him up tomorrow (my son has no idea!) But snake discovery led to his love of snakes and now here we are :)
Please note that this is only one way to set up a ball python enclosure. There are all sorts of slightly varied setups that can work just as well! This is just what we find works best in our experience. There are some people in the hobby who we refer to as "Right Way-ers". These are people who are convinced that their way is the only way to take care of an animal, but don't let them convince you of that. I'm sure some will voice their opinions in the comments, but please take them with a grain of salt. In the end, it's up to you to do research and make well-educated decisions for your individual animal! :)
We got our first ball python a couple months ago. Do you recommend spraying the enclosure (we have a glass tank) if we also provide a humidity box? I don’t want it to be too humid or cause scale rot like you said.
I know this is an older post, but I just bought my first ball yesterday. After seeing how much the big box stores wanted for a full setup, I rewatched this video and made a trip to WM and the dollar store and the most expensive item is the heat mat. Thank you SO MUCH for these informative videos. Paul doesn’t know he isn’t in a huge expensive enclosure and as he gets bigger he will be upgraded to his snake mansion.
FlashBird my mom ain’t afraid of it but she doesn’t believe that I’ll take care of it without making her do all the work lol. Tbh she might be right but dang
As an Animal Science major and zookeeper I love referring to your videos and I really value your opinion because you always think of everything and mention every single detail!!! Keep doing a great job putting some really quality animal education out there!
I just want to say I'm a parent of a 16 year old ball python (got him from a breeder as a baby!) - did a lot of my learning about him from books back in 2005, and I stumbled on your channel. Thank you so much for making all these videos. I'm learning so much even after having Timber all this time, and you are absolutely helping me with a shedding issue I've had with him multiple times. I also learned the hard way back in the day about how they were misguided about Ball Pythons and humidity and had to work through 2 cases of scale rot before I stopped following their misting instructions. I'm absolutely retooling his habitat to have a humidity box and thermostat - so thank you for all of this! So glad new owners have so many more resources for learning about their reptile pets!!
Humidity boxes are insufficient for ball pythons. Their entire enclosure needs to have at least 60% humidity, ideally 70-80%. They come from humid regions of Africa (just google the humidity of the countries they’re native to). Only giving them a humidity box in a dry enclosure will dry out their nares and may cause respiratory infections. Scale rot is caused by a dirty, constantly wet substrate. As long as their enclosure is kept clean and their substrate isn’t soaking wet they won’t get scale rot.
@@Dao_Tui not sure. If I recall correctly I believe I’ve been able to in the past, but there have been many times where I’ve tried to comment a link and the comment hasn’t posted. My guess is UA-cam is trying to prevent spam or advertising? Whatever it is, it’s very annoying.
I’m looking at all the comments saying their moms won’t let them have snakes, and it makes me glad my father doesn’t know how to read between the lines.
innocent spider Yeah lmfao. I’m so happy I’m an adult so I can get whatever reptile I want. I never had this problem growing up either, I always asked for cats and dogs... so I got them lmao
This is the most helpful setup video I’ve watched! I’ve been researching ball python care for literally 4 years now (my mom does not want to allow me to buy a pet snake, sniff) and this video, unlike many others, is very thourugh and seems to include everything a new owner would need to know. All I am missing is a snake, oops. Thanks for the vid!
My mom was very against my getting a snake for a long time; I think she has a slightly-more-than mild phobia of them. But I brought up the subject mainly when there was a garter in our yard and made certain that I was very careful about what topic I chose; mostly just little facts like "Oh this is an adult" "Oh this is a pretty regular thing since we live in a forest" "Oh it lives under that rock in a cave". She's FINALLY letting me get a Ball Python with my friend when she moves in with us, so long as we live in a separate apartment on our property! She said that way when it escapes it won't be in her house :) Good luck!
You will get older with every year that passes, and one day you will be a grown up with your own apartment or house. Get a snake (as many as you want) then, if you are still interested.
Arduousglutton I mean it probably won’t because Ball Pythons are very shy and docile and rarely attack like anything. And the poodle is probably too big for it to eat. But if you neglect your ball python, it gets out and the poodle tries to attack it, then theres a problem. Honestly I think the poodle is more of a threat to the snake lmao. People talk about their full sized snakes getting attacked by their cats so, I think your fine.
Just got my first ball python, the encolsure is not perfect but its a start and im happy to keep improving it every paycheck! ☺️ Nagini is just a baby and i cant wait to spend a lifetime with her!
my mom does like them but i can’t get one because 1) i’m 14 and don’t have a job to provide for it 2) we have a bunch of pets already and she would flip her lid if i bought one without us moving or her knowing
Convinced my dad to let me finally and I'm getting it Sept 5th. Just beg. Constantly. Till they threaten to kick you out. Then begging some more. Boom snake. That's how it worked for me
I personally wouldn’t say a too big enclosure causes snakes to feel exposed. Instead, a lack of hides or cover (like logs and fake leaves) stresses snakes out. Bigger enclosures work so long as you keep adding decor appropriately. Remember, in the wild they got cover, savanna grass is plenty tall. Though before anyone rants, this is my personal expirience and oppinion, you may disagree.
I have question what if you live in a warm place already cause I live on an island we don’t have snow and it’s most of the time really warms so I need all of that heating?
@@astayuno2133 I don't know exactly where you live so I cannot say perfectly, but I would say that you always need a minimum of one just in case. You cannot predict the weather, it might suddenly drop in temperature during a storm. In the wild, they'd crawl into a heat retaining burrow. In captivity, the enclosures hardly retain heat like that, so a heater is still nessesary. You could potentially look into a heater with an inbuild thermostat, meaning it only turns on if the temperature drops below x degrees, so you don't waste electricity on notably warm days whilst still being certain your snake is fine on the cooler days or in the dark of night. Also, if your location is notably warm, especially if your house tends to warm up, consider a cooling pad. This doesn't replace the heating pad, it would be in addition to the heating pad, you'd have both on opposite sides. This is only nessesary if your living conditions are waaaaaaay hotter then the snake's prevered temperature, like an island off the coast of egypt or something, it really depends on where you live. TL;DR Always a minimum of one heat source, but it can be a heater that only turns on when it gets below x degrees. Maybe an additional cooling pad in extreme cases, but still always one heat source.
@@fionashepley478 Yeah but this is just all opinion and the person even says that in that blog. All these reptile YT just go off of experiences and learning over time,none of these people claim to be "experts" or vets. So how does that person know that their info is 100% correct also.
@@fionashepley478 I wasnt saying I disagree with you, I read the blog and the person was stating much more about SD than BP. I dont think SD are bad people or mistreat their snakes as that person was saying. :/
@@Waheeda907 Yeah I know that, I was just referring to the blog that was linked where the person was basically saying that SD doesnt properly care for their snakes
Our juvenile BP does the same. I’ll always find her climbing her vine at 4am when it’s dark and quiet. One time she saw me looking, got scared and fell off the vine. I felt so bad.
Thank you so much for this video! In my opinion, this is the best animal (in specific reptile) channel on youtube! Thankyou for all your helpful information that you provide dor us viewers. And the effort that you put in these videos! Xx
She isn’t the best, far from it, but she is at least better than some of the worst. Her enclosures are small and typical of breeders so I guess it’s to be expected
@@mysticemberr4645 Why are you complaining all over her comment section? Her snakes are clearly well cared for and happy, so why complain? If she wasn't doing things right she wouldn't be as successful as she is.
Don't forget to drink your cyanide that’s actually what it is. Since they have no hearing, their sense of ‘feeling’ is really good. Part of the reason they’re such good hunter’s, actually. They make vibration associations to objects or people (including certain types of prey), so when they hear it it’s familiar to them. It’s why some people seem to be able to call their snakes by name, when it’s just the set of vibrations the vocal chords make which (to a point we can’t feel) sound through the ground and walls to allow the snake to know someone they know is ‘speaking’. This is the best I can explain it based on owner’s experience. I’m not a specialist on all things snake but after owning a ball python for a few years, and doing the proper amount of research, you can put 2 and 2 together to understand what may be causing certain reactions.
My mom was SO scared of snakes, as is her whole family. But I got my love of them from my dad’s side I guess, same with my siblings, but watching your videos with her convinced her to finally let me get a ball python!!
Nice! Keep in mind that this video is full of misinformation unfortunately. The care guide on the website reptifiles and the Not Just a Pet Rock fb group have lots of good info :)
I love this! I've always wondered why some ball python owners insist that they need constant humidity when the ball python is an African animal! It doesnt live in a rain forest or the tropics! The humidity box provides the perfect amount of moisture!
@@feralfelidae I'm really confused on what to do! She is basically the only person I've ever heard say that don't need humidity. I can't find anything anywhere about if humidity boxes are enough for a ball python. She seems really experienced which is why this sucks. How do I get humidity into the plastic tub if I need to?
@@ryliegray2764 She specializes in colubrids! The majority of colubrids (corns, kings, milks etc.) do not need high humidity. Even the most experienced people can have misinformation, that's why you should get your info from multiple sources. Ball pythons thrive in an area with humidity of 60 - 70%, and a bit higher while they are in shed to help with the process. You can achieve good humidity in a tub very easily, they hold humidity much better than a tank. Use a humidity retaining substrate such as cypress mulch, coconut husk or reptisoil. I personally use a mix of cypress mulch and coconut fiber (eco earth), I water it weekly, and it works perfectly! I use a tank aswell, so you probably won't need to water the substrate nearly as often in a tub. I suggest joining an app called Amino, the Snake Amino community is full of knowledgeable and experienced keepers that would be glad to help you out!
hey, i just wanted to thank your channel for teaching me so much. ive been watch your videos for about 3 years and i have fallen in love with ball pythons. i have been asking for one for 2 years but my dad is to afraid of them, but recently we got a female baby bull snake for an early christmas present which we named ivy. we have had her for about a week and is an exellent eater for us. your videos have informed us on ball pythons and helped my dad over come his fears. without your channel we wouldnt have ivy. thank you
I’ve loved snakes for almost my whole life, despite my father being terrified of them he said he’s gonna let me get one! I plan on getting a corn snake and I was wondering if you could do a video like this for those? Or someone could point me to a channel that has ofc
positive that you've already found them but GoHerping has a full corn snake care guide with both a video and written blog post, whatever works for you. I used to own a corn snake, they are awesome pets and are great around people. Good luck!
Hi Emily! I’m getting a ball python this Christmas, and we have been searching up facts and everything you need to know about them. This video helped a lot, hope our lil noodle will be happy in its forever home!
Thanks for all the awesome info!!! My son wanted a snake for his 6th birthday. While doing some research on them your video came up. Saved us a PILE of $$ and the new snake seems to love her new habitat. As for the moss container, she found it in less than 12 hours and LOVES it! Keep up the awesome work!!!
This video unfortunately has quite a lot of misinformation. Check out the Not Just a Pet Rock Facebook group and the care guide on the website reptifiles for accurate info. FYI, a humidity box alone is insufficient for ball pythons. They need at least 60% humidity throughout the enclosure, ideally 70-80%. Also keep in mind that the snake will eventually need a 4x2x2’ enclosure or bigger.
IM SO EXCITED! My mom said that if I could prove that I could keep the snake, and I saved up the money myself, I could have a snake. I ONLY HAVE $75 MORE DOLLARS TO SAVE UNTIL I CAN HAVE A BALL PYTHON!!!
Even after getting a ball python, and having her for a year and only her first shed coming in pieces, do I still watch this kind of setup and such videos, lol. Double-checking an reminding isn't that bad!
OMG! I'm getting my own pet Ball Python tonight, and it's all thanks to Snake Discovery! My Mom was not very willing to get one, but after seeing some videos by Snake Discovery, she finally agreed! She was also very impressed with my research, and now I've gotten this far, and I'm so excited! Thanks Emily and Ed!
And wouldn’t you know it, I just bought a ball python this weekend at an expo! His name is Corvus. He’s a beautiful Pied with bright orange splotches and a surprisingly curious personality. I love him with all my heart. Unfortunately he’ll be staying with my friend for breeding down the road...and because my mom has a strict no pets policy.
Oo a pied, I'm very jealous! I'm hoping to get one myself at some point! If you don't mind me asking, how much was he? I need to start considering how much I need to save haha
Caitlin Shelbourne He was $300, but his sister was $350. Most pieds I’ve looked at have been between $300-$400, depending on their age, gender (females were almost always more expensive, of course), or just the person who’s selling them. If you ask me, that’s pretty cheap compared to lots of the other snakes I came across!
While it isn't a huge issue I just wanted to mention that it is possible to sue a larger bin on a younger snake without the snake feeling vulnerable. You just have to fill the tub with a bunch of different decor items and places to hide so that there isn't a bunch of empty space. My ball is just a baby female but I have her in a tub that is large enough for a subadult male. She eats without any issues and has never shown signs of being uncomfortable (like constantly moving around the tub to try and find a hiding space) because of all the stuff in the tub. I have had people mention it looks cluttered but that was the goal. She has 4 different spots that can be used as hides if she wants, but she typically uses the more enclosed hides that are on opposite ends. It was more expensive to put together her tub because I needed to buy so much extra stuff to fill it, but it was definitely worth it. The tubs that were smaller were a bit too small for my liking
Great! All i need now is to convince my parents to get me one Edit: OMG OK SO, I WAS SURPRISED WITH A SNOW CORN SNAKE ON DECEMBER 12TH IM SO HAPPY! CASPER IS MY NEW BEST FRIEND!!!!
F. That sucks but listen to your mother. Maybe do some volunteering at a local animal shelter or reptile rescue to show your mom how dedicated you are and are willing to work for it. Never go against one parent when the other says it's ok. Trust me, this NEVER ends well! Source: was a snotty kid.
Just wanted to add a couple things, but I think you did an amazing job of covering the basics! If people are using heat lamps to raise ambient temps in a tank, a CHE on a lamp dimmer is better than any heat light because ball pythons are nocturnal and hardly leave their burrows. Light is extremely stressful to them, because light = exposure = dangerous predators! Another common misconception is that BPs "like" to climb - they are extremely clumsy and heavy-bodied and can easily break ribs, so please dont put "climbing branches" in their tanks, or anything that would allow them to fall more than a few inches. And thank you so much for emphasizing the "first week" rule, many people don't know this and wonder why their snake is stressed/won't eat :( you're amazing Emily!
Are there examples of recorded cases where this has happened? Where a BP fell a few inches and broke a rib? In my experience some BP's do like to climb when given the opportunity, certainly at night when they explore. If they were that fragile it seems just handling them would be hazardous.
@@irkendragon They're a heavy bodied terrestrial species. Some younger males have been documented in the low lying braches of bushes and trees hunting nestling birds, but that's about it. Steep enough drops can break bones and cause deformities, especially with such a heavy, clumsy species. If you've ever had a BP side by side with a tree python, you can see a clear difference in how the animals handle themselves and use their body to grip a climbing surface. Heck, in my work I've seen arboreal lizard species die from a fall in their enclosures. BPs also aren't very good at finding their way down if they have managed to climb to the top of an enclosure. So they will often just fall. Not worth the risk if it's something you can help👍 as far as handling goes, I would just hope you don't drop your snakes on purpose lol.
I'm not arguing, just adding a note that wild ball pythons are occasionally found climbing in trees at night (I saw it in a scientific paper but I can't remember where)
I've read said study, and it's often taken out of context. Young males are found in low lying trees and bushes during the flood seasons (when living on/underground is difficult, for obvious reasons) and to take advantage of baby birds in nests (easy, defenseless prey) This doesn't mean they are 'good' climbers, or that they 'enjoy' it as many new keepers assume - they do it to survive.
Xtra Taee don’t worry we all plan an being eighty and still disobeying our families by inviting shoe laces to dinner. It’s okay 👌 they haven’t created an asylum for the danger noodle lovers 😇
I remember watching this channel before 2017 because I was begging my mom to get a snake and I was trying to learn how to take care of one. And here we are with a corn snake!
Really want a ball python, just have to convince my parents first. Already have 2cats, 3aquariums 1dog and 1beardie so I understand them lol I just really enjoy keeping animals and snakes and fish are my newest interests.
Could you potentially make an updated care guide for an adult ball python? I’m curious as to how you would pick bigger hides/ how to make cheaper bigger hides since mushroom containers don’t work and other questions having to do with sizing
This is amazing, thank you! My son got his first snake yesterday and I was so worried about how to properly set him up. I love the bin like this! Thanks again for being the best reptile educator!!
Thank you so much for making this video, Emily! It was so helpful for when I set up my enclosure for my baby ball python I got a few days ago! I love how educational your videos are and they help me a lot so thank you for all you do!
Unfortunately there’s some misinformation in this video, especially regarding substrate and humidity. This post goes over it further down. aminoapps.com/c/reptiles/page/blog/why-i-do-not-approve-of-snake-discovery/QKdl_d26HXulbrN6goGvjlBnGnqERbrLagn I recommend joining the reptile Amino on the app Amino, there are many experienced keepers there who give out great advice :)
Rice.Mint i convinced them buy paying the snake itself, they food, the living expenses, and making sure they never come in sight of it... but my dad loves snakes and he just doesn't want more pets but I convinced him and I'm getting another one soon. But it all depends on your parents and if the understand snakes or not
Nighting Gale all people have different opinions o what substrate works best, Emily uses what she feels works best and she bases it off of what she has learned in the past and what not to do
Amaya Arriero there’s a difference between opinions and facts. Here are some facts: ball pythons come from humid regions of Africa. Low humidity can cause respiratory infections in ball pythons and dries out their nares; they lose moisture with every breath. Aspen molds when wet and doesn’t retain humidity. It is a well known fact that aspen is terrible for ball pythons and that they require a humidity retaining substrate. Emily is not a good source of info when it comes to ball python care, among other things.
It’s interesting that you have nothing better to do then troll the comments on this video. High humidity is a major contribution to the severity of a respiratory infection. It is caused by a virus in the air or from bacteria in the substrate, which thrives in high humidity. Emily has kept her fair share of snakes over the years and this setup is working perfectly for her. I’m also having success with it. Many other people report that their snakes are doing great too. Trolls like you are seriously what is wrong with social media. Get a grip. Go do you and be happy with that. Deep down you obviously aren’t confident and feel you may be doing something wrong. That’s something you need to sort out for yourself. Leave other people be. Your comments are unwanted and unwarranted.
This video alone, without seeing your others, was for me everything I wanted to know about. Also, whilst you explained in more detail, you also said everything the person I bought my Royal Python off said.....which was about 5 hours ago!!!! I’ve watched a lot of your videos before, but it was out of pure fascination and enjoyment, and wasn’t just about snakes. You’ve definitely got a sub from me!!!! Thankyou for the great videos both. Kindest regards Dean Wales, UK
Thank you so much! I made my snake a humidity box to go in the enclosure with him and it works wonderfully. He went in it immediately for a day and came out completely shed! My snake also thanks you 😀
Humidity boxes are not a replacement for proper enclosure humidity. The humidity of the entire enclosure should be 60-70% (measured by a digital hygrometer), and in the 70s when they’re in shed. Cypress mulch/forest floor is a good humidity retaining substrate. With proper humidity they shouldn’t need a humidity box.
Getting my first snake when I get my stimulus money in. Decided long ago on a ball python and I've got an eye on a really nice looking hidden wymo yellowbelly from a local pet store that sources from local breeders
Thankyou so much, you started my love for snakes a few years ago! A few days ago I got my first snake and I have no one to thank more than you guys! (btw its a 6 month old BP named Loki)
I love your videos and animals! Can you do a video about snake escapes? Helpful tips to secure and or find lost snakes that get out? My girl got out last night but thankfully she missed her house and just curled up underneath the table that holds her home and waited to be found so she could get back in. Apparently she didn't like freedom that much.
Thank-you for an excellent video! My grandson got a young ball python last night. Such a sweet little girl! Didn't take her long to come out of her ball and start checking out her new surroundings! 🙂I want to make sure she is happy and well cared for and thanks to your video we are off to a great start! 😃🐍
Unfortunately there’s some misinformation in this video, especially regarding substrate and humidity. I highly recommend joining the reptile amino on the app amino, there are loads of experienced keepers there who give out accurate info :)
Great video. We've got our first ball python coming and this helped a bunch. We actually took the kids to our first reptile expo earlier this month and everyone enjoyed it.
I personally use a mixture of Aspen and cocoa fiber. When it's shedding time, I spray down the substrate, but it dries nicely and allows for my ball to still slither freely and is easy to clean.
So glad I found this video! You explained everything so well! All of these tips were so helpful! Getting my first snake this month and i feel much more prepared after having watched this video and knowing what I need to get!
Unfortunately there’s some misinformation in this video, especially regarding substrate and humidity. Join the Not Just a Pet Rock Facebook group for accurate information.
I recently adopted a California Kingsnake. Now, he's the sweetest noodle I've ever met, but the poor thing spent 6 months without eating, abandoned in an attic (or so I've been told), so understandable he's very thin and voracious. I feed him 2 medium sized mice every week to 10 days and quail eggs from time to time, once his weight gets better I'll cut that down. The problem is that after spending so long without eating, my baby will try to grab anything that smells like food, including my hands! It was fine at first but one day he bit me (and coiled around my hand, so it wasn't a warning bite) and I guess I taste good because he'll always jump at my hands since then. I can handle him with gloves just fine, he doesn't show any aggressive signs, at least until he slithers on my arm, smells my forearm and tries to bite haha My question is, can I somehow teach him that I'm not food? I was thinking of letting him bite me and then using the alcohol or the trick from one of SD's videos, but I don't know if negative reinforcement is a good idea. Can somebody give me any tips? Cheers
Also make your feeding time a very distinct thing. I would recommend only feeding him after dark, and only handling him during daylight. Also don't touch him at all when feeding him, and when you want to hold him, use a snake hook to get him out (you can hold him with your hands once he's out. That way, he associates night with food, and day and being picked up with the snake hook as no food. Some people say to always fees the snake in a separate tub so it doesn't associate hands in it's cage with being fed, but for my snake he instead associated being picked up with being fed when I tried that method.
Joining the I want a snake but can't because of my mother gang 😅 I'm waiting for the day I can move back out. I've been in love with Snakes for ages and you guys' videos helped feed my need for knowledge! I'm hoping to one day get a ball python of my own
So you held a crapy start to your vid. Plz keep putting in bloopers I love them. So simple to set up a cage and enjoy you pet for years to come. Emily thank you I learn so much from your vids.
Your channel has been a huge help! We just got our ball Python home for the first time yesterday. We had one of those fake rocks that hold moss in it for a humidity box, and she found it on the first night! Oddly, we are now stressing about how long she should be in there. These first few days will be a lot of second guessing about our set up, for sure
Keep in mind that humidity boxes alone are insufficient for ball pythons. They need high humidity throughout the enclosure (at least 60%, ideally 70-80%). Aspen doesn’t retain the humidity they need and molds when wet, a humidity retaining substrate such as cypress mulch or coconut husk is best. This video is full of misinformation unfortunately.
@@InsignificantToast scale rot is caused by being on constantly wet surfaces, NOT by high humidity. There are ways to maintain high humidity without the substrate being constantly wet. Look at the humidity of the regions they’re native to. They need high humidity to stay healthy. Low humidity will lead to bad sheds, dehydration, and potentially respiratory infections
Their latin name is python regius which translates to king python. Why do americans always have to do thing differently than the rest of the world? 😂 (only joking of course)
There’s some misinformation in this video, especially regarding substrate and humidity. Aspen is not good for ball pythons, they need a substrate that holds humidity like cypress mulch/forest floor. They need high humidity in the entire enclosure, not a humidity box. I recommend joining the reptile Amino on the app Amino.
@@nightinggale6470 aspen is 100% fine, it depends on which country you live in and how your house or ball python room humidity is. There many ways to achieve the right temp and humidity . I personally won't recommend an app for animals care.
@@funnygaming2672 if you can achieve proper humidity (60-70% at least, measured by a digital hygrometer, higher in shed) while using aspen, sure, it’s usable. But generally that humidity cannot be achieved with aspen. There are loads of better options. The community I recommended is full of experienced keepers who abhor outdated practices, go by scientific evidence, and are always striving to improve and stay up to date. I feel comfortable recommending them.
Hey! Great video, very informative and well edited, as usual. Could you make a video on the required care for *adult* snakes. It's easy to buy a small noodle, but what about the commitment when it's fully grown up? How big of a tank? What to use when mats are too small for such tanks? How to save on those expensive 30+ gallons glass tanks? Cheers.
These tutorials really helped me as a new reptile owner I’m getting a ball python in 3 months and a hog nose in July for my birthday and these really helped me take care of all my reptiles including the beardie that I have so thank you.
Don't use Aspen, I had to take my ball to the vet cause he was having a hard time breathing and was coughing and vet said Aspen causes breathing problems, I changed over to coconut bark and haven't had a problem since. I will never go back to Aspen substrate
Amanda Gentry Aspen itself doesn’t cause RI. Most of the time it’s a contributing factor and not the sole reason. I personally don’t recommend aspen for ball pythons (sometimes it works fine) but aspen itself is a good substrate for other species.
Were you misting the tank? Aspen itself will not cause RI. RI's are caused from bacteria and from tank misting. If you were using Aspen and were misting the tank to keep the humidity up, the Aspen probably was starting to grow mold. Coco husk is great! I use cypress mulch and when my humidity gets lower than I like, I pour a cup of water on my substrate to make it just damp enough to where my the humidity doesn't get over 65%. Pouring water into the substrate doesn't cause humidity spikes and drops.
Ok phew I'm so glad that someone thinks the same as me, cuz I kept getting told to not use Aspen so I changed to coconut bark but I git scared cuz she said to use aspen
FINNALY! it took me 4 YEARS to get my mom to say yes to me getting a snake she has always said i could. But when i was 18 and moved out lol 😅 I'm 14 now and when I'm 16 i will FINNALY have my Albino Banana ball python ❤❤
Before I found your channel I HATED SNAKES yes I’m sorry I did, it after watching a bunch of your videos I now want a snake of my own thank you so much for helping me see that those “mean” snakes are just cute lil noodles!!! ❤️
This was soooo much more helpful than even talking to a breeder from my country. Thank you for this video I'm getting my first ball python in 2 months and want to be prepared and bit educated before I gain my own experience ☺️
Unfortunately there’s some misinformation in this video, especially regarding substrate and humidity. Join the reptile amino on the app amino for good info.
Just noting some quirks with my ball pythons. So two of my snakes *hate* actively *hate* the aspen bedding. They push it around, which causes dust and though it's cheaper than the other bedding options, it causes them to kick up dust, which caused one of them breathing issues and then I had to put him on meds because he pushed it all out of the way. (Incidentally he's related to the other snake that also hates the aspen actively). The other one hated it so much (and also carpet, incidentally) that she got a burn, even with the thermostat (I no longer attach it and I upgraded the thermostat) I've switched him to cypress and hes doing better now. It's lower dust and he's not actively pushing it out of the way. The friction from the bark is also usually enough to get them to shed in one go. I also monitor the bowls every day to make sure they have clean water. One of my snakes has this weird habit of going in her bowl. So I make sure her bowl is clean and do the F-10 cleaner. I'd also be careful with some of the beddings due to dust and also sometimes splinters. Be sure to read reviews also for if it contains mites, etc. So putting in a caveat that some snakes might have preferences that you should pay attention to. I know a lot of snake owners say they are too dumb to have personalities, but I've found that all my snakes are individuals. My cinnamon doesn't come out much and likes to jump her prey from the safety of her hide. She tolerates being handled, but doesn't love it. Finnicky eater. My pastel hates aspen actively and will clear his hide of all of it and push it to one side, and comes out on feeding day to remind me to feed him. Solid eater most of the time, doesn't like being disturbed during the week. His daddy, Rest in Peace, hated, absolutely hated the small hole hides I made for him. He broke one so he could get a larger view. Broke the second one, so then I transferred him to a tool bin and he liked that. My female normal has a weird habit of liking to greet the sun in the morning, and has her favorite hide of all time, which is not over the heat spot, but then when I moved it to the heat spot, she hated it. She also never likes going back once she's out. She likes sitting on my lap, especially when gravid. She comes and greets her prey items. I tried to train her all of her life to go back to the hide when she was in, bu she often does a whole exploration of her cage first, wants out, until I close her lid, then goes back and forth between the hides, then settles for one. She's usually a solid eater, though likes to do occasional hunger strikes. and so on... so it's worth it to get to know your snake and their preferred patterns. It makes it easier to set up their enclosures and also figure out mating season and when they are gravid.
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Ball pythons do actually need higher humidity, as not only do they hide in humid places, but they also live in a generally more humid part of Africa, so it is important for it to be humid.
Exactly. There are a few things wrong here. The humidity the log hide mold easily. They dont need a humidity box if the humidity is right in the tub. They dont soak unless overheated, mites, or before a shed if humidity isnt right.
I love snakes so much. They’re such gorgeous animals. I really want to get one(or more). But my family is so against them. They don’t even want to listen to my arguments/reasoning.
I've attempted to use light amounts of aspen bedding (less than you reccomended in the video actually) for my Ball's enclosure and for me, it seems to be having a hard time absorbing the heat of the mat. So the top of the bedding still feels a bit cool even when the mat is hitting 90 degrees. Is it just me worrying too much that she's not getting the proper temperature? I swapped to newspaper because of it, but the cleanup is deeefinitely messy and I'm wondering if I should go back to aspen
Don't worry about the surface aspen temperature, if the python needs it any hotter they'll just squiggle about in their hide to get their bellies a little deeper/ closer to the heat mat, I've used it for each of my BP's at some point and they've thrived on it, heck most of the time they push the aspen out of the way and just lie right on the tub floor XD
So you could go back to Aspen but not put any in the warm hide, I hate newspaper/paper towels from a hygiene and aesthetics standpoint so I use normal substrates but leave the bottom of the viv/tub bare under the warm hides meaning a) they're not lying ON the substrate which is too cool or b) they're not burrowing/moving the substrate and burning themselves if you're raising temps to heat the substrate to the top level (if that makes sense?)
fairyworlds Yup, from what I've read I think you've got the gist it. I agree with your stance on newspaper, its an awful substrate for snakes, I've only ever used it for convenience when keeping animals in quarantine (and even then i'd prefer to use paper towels)
@@Venixx07 it absolutely is. Recommending aspen, which molds when wet and doesn’t retain the humidity they need. A humidity box alone is insufficient for ball pythons, they need a ambient humidity at a minimum of 60% (ideally 70-80%). Overhead heating is much better for them than under tank heating. The enclosure size recommendations are also too small for the animal to thrive.
Momma Bear It’s easier to stick the suction cup on glass, so it might stick on it’s own (like mine did). If it doesn’t stick and you aren’t planning on using the cage for anything other than a snake than go ahead and silicon it.
I’m so glad you posted this!!
My son found your videos several months ago and has been obsessed with getting a snake since, originally he wanted a hog nose (which I actually inquired to you about) but, upon more research we opted for a ball python and, surprise! We’re picking him up tomorrow (my son has no idea!)
But snake discovery led to his love of snakes and now here we are :)
I'm also planning on getting a corn snake
How'd he react? What's its name??
Awww I hope ye love yer new pet
Wish u did a video reaction
I’m planning on getting a carpet python or children’s python cause we can’t have ball pythons or corn snakes in Australia
Please note that this is only one way to set up a ball python enclosure. There are all sorts of slightly varied setups that can work just as well! This is just what we find works best in our experience.
There are some people in the hobby who we refer to as "Right Way-ers". These are people who are convinced that their way is the only way to take care of an animal, but don't let them convince you of that. I'm sure some will voice their opinions in the comments, but please take them with a grain of salt.
In the end, it's up to you to do research and make well-educated decisions for your individual animal! :)
Ok thank you
We got our first ball python a couple months ago. Do you recommend spraying the enclosure (we have a glass tank) if we also provide a humidity box? I don’t want it to be too humid or cause scale rot like you said.
Do you have a website online to buy snakes cuz i would be glad to check it out!
What do u do if ur snake gets out?
@@cookiebubble6974 i don't know but I want one!!
I know this is an older post, but I just bought my first ball yesterday. After seeing how much the big box stores wanted for a full setup, I rewatched this video and made a trip to WM and the dollar store and the most expensive item is the heat mat. Thank you SO MUCH for these informative videos. Paul doesn’t know he isn’t in a huge expensive enclosure and as he gets bigger he will be upgraded to his snake mansion.
Nice! I love ball pythons!
I'm going to get one soon! I'm so happy it doesn't cost as much as it thought!
How much has he/she grown in the past seven months?! 🙃🙃
Jami Garrett that’s awesome! I had the exact same reaction to those overkill $100+ set-ups🤦🏻♀️
That's awesome! I have a pastel, and she is growing SOOOo fast!
Rip to everyone that doesn’t get a snake because their mom is afraid of it. Including myself
FlashBird my mom ain’t afraid of it but she doesn’t believe that I’ll take care of it without making her do all the work lol. Tbh she might be right but dang
My mom literally just yelled at me for buying one without her permission😂
Jami Vangucci dudeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.. what have you done?
Same...
My mum said she'd never visit me again if I got a snake.... what she doesn't know won't hurt her 🤣
"weeeeee. doin an escape!" was my favourite part.
Sameee
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As an Animal Science major and zookeeper I love referring to your videos and I really value your opinion because you always think of everything and mention every single detail!!! Keep doing a great job putting some really quality animal education out there!
Beautiful!
Seneca Hill do u hurt the animals?
Seneca Hill She isn’t really the best source for information. Mediocre at best since the majority of her enclosures aren’t very good :/
Mystic Emberr so true they don't have that much of enrichment
@@mysticemberr4645
What do you mean? She has a degree within the knowledge of animals.
Europe: Ah, I doth declare this snake to reflect my opulence, it is a royal snake.
America: Snake look like ball lol
Scarlett 😂
The same joke I tell all my friends 😂, I just say it differently
Lol
Yep that is totally me in america
😂😂😂
I just want to say I'm a parent of a 16 year old ball python (got him from a breeder as a baby!) - did a lot of my learning about him from books back in 2005, and I stumbled on your channel. Thank you so much for making all these videos. I'm learning so much even after having Timber all this time, and you are absolutely helping me with a shedding issue I've had with him multiple times. I also learned the hard way back in the day about how they were misguided about Ball Pythons and humidity and had to work through 2 cases of scale rot before I stopped following their misting instructions. I'm absolutely retooling his habitat to have a humidity box and thermostat - so thank you for all of this! So glad new owners have so many more resources for learning about their reptile pets!!
Humidity boxes are insufficient for ball pythons. Their entire enclosure needs to have at least 60% humidity, ideally 70-80%. They come from humid regions of Africa (just google the humidity of the countries they’re native to). Only giving them a humidity box in a dry enclosure will dry out their nares and may cause respiratory infections. Scale rot is caused by a dirty, constantly wet substrate. As long as their enclosure is kept clean and their substrate isn’t soaking wet they won’t get scale rot.
my ball pythons substrate is sort of dry so it isnt gonna cause scale rot but it is always 70-80 humidity
@Nofucksgiven10 you’re*. And nope, I’m not. I’ve got multiple reputable sources to back me up, but unfortunately I can’t link them here.
@@nightinggale6470 Just out of sheer curiosity, but what is the reason you can't post the links to them?
@@Dao_Tui not sure. If I recall correctly I believe I’ve been able to in the past, but there have been many times where I’ve tried to comment a link and the comment hasn’t posted. My guess is UA-cam is trying to prevent spam or advertising? Whatever it is, it’s very annoying.
I’m looking at all the comments saying their moms won’t let them have snakes, and it makes me glad my father doesn’t know how to read between the lines.
I'm also looking at all those comments and it makes me glad I am an adult 😂
Feral Gaming That sounds extremely stressful. I hope you and your cat can find someplace less hectic ASAP!
@Feral Gaming um i so sorry
Feral Gaming tough
innocent spider Yeah lmfao. I’m so happy I’m an adult so I can get whatever reptile I want. I never had this problem growing up either, I always asked for cats and dogs... so I got them lmao
This is the most helpful setup video I’ve watched! I’ve been researching ball python care for literally 4 years now (my mom does not want to allow me to buy a pet snake, sniff) and this video, unlike many others, is very thourugh and seems to include everything a new owner would need to know. All I am missing is a snake, oops. Thanks for the vid!
My mom was very against my getting a snake for a long time; I think she has a slightly-more-than mild phobia of them. But I brought up the subject mainly when there was a garter in our yard and made certain that I was very careful about what topic I chose; mostly just little facts like "Oh this is an adult" "Oh this is a pretty regular thing since we live in a forest" "Oh it lives under that rock in a cave".
She's FINALLY letting me get a Ball Python with my friend when she moves in with us, so long as we live in a separate apartment on our property! She said that way when it escapes it won't be in her house :) Good luck!
You will get older with every year that passes, and one day you will be a grown up with your own apartment or house. Get a snake (as many as you want) then, if you are still interested.
GoHerping has a great one as well!
Arduousglutton I mean it probably won’t because Ball Pythons are very shy and docile and rarely attack like anything. And the poodle is probably too big for it to eat. But if you neglect your ball python, it gets out and the poodle tries to attack it, then theres a problem. Honestly I think the poodle is more of a threat to the snake lmao. People talk about their full sized snakes getting attacked by their cats so, I think your fine.
Just got my first ball python, the encolsure is not perfect but its a start and im happy to keep improving it every paycheck! ☺️ Nagini is just a baby and i cant wait to spend a lifetime with her!
I just got my first ball python a week ago. His name is Basilisk. Basil for short.
Topher Targaeryan got mine a week ago named him ghost because of some markings on his head and I plan one improving his enclosure every paycheck also
I cant wait to get mine, im naming him floyd 😄
From Harry Potter
Awesome name choice ;)
Me: watching this even tho i cant get a snake bc my mom doesn’t like them sad but still dreams about having one
same
my mom does like them but i can’t get one because
1) i’m 14 and don’t have a job to provide for it
2) we have a bunch of pets already and she would flip her lid if i bought one without us moving or her knowing
Same
I just got one today and my family has no idea
Convinced my dad to let me finally and I'm getting it Sept 5th. Just beg. Constantly. Till they threaten to kick you out. Then begging some more. Boom snake. That's how it worked for me
I personally wouldn’t say a too big enclosure causes snakes to feel exposed. Instead, a lack of hides or cover (like logs and fake leaves) stresses snakes out. Bigger enclosures work so long as you keep adding decor appropriately. Remember, in the wild they got cover, savanna grass is plenty tall. Though before anyone rants, this is my personal expirience and oppinion, you may disagree.
Ahh cool
The fact that the snake feels exposed is what induces stress. Your opinion is not disagreeing with her statement
I mean I see points in both their comments
I have question what if you live in a warm place already cause I live on an island we don’t have snow and it’s most of the time really warms so I need all of that heating?
@@astayuno2133 I don't know exactly where you live so I cannot say perfectly, but I would say that you always need a minimum of one just in case. You cannot predict the weather, it might suddenly drop in temperature during a storm. In the wild, they'd crawl into a heat retaining burrow. In captivity, the enclosures hardly retain heat like that, so a heater is still nessesary. You could potentially look into a heater with an inbuild thermostat, meaning it only turns on if the temperature drops below x degrees, so you don't waste electricity on notably warm days whilst still being certain your snake is fine on the cooler days or in the dark of night. Also, if your location is notably warm, especially if your house tends to warm up, consider a cooling pad. This doesn't replace the heating pad, it would be in addition to the heating pad, you'd have both on opposite sides. This is only nessesary if your living conditions are waaaaaaay hotter then the snake's prevered temperature, like an island off the coast of egypt or something, it really depends on where you live.
TL;DR Always a minimum of one heat source, but it can be a heater that only turns on when it gets below x degrees. Maybe an additional cooling pad in extreme cases, but still always one heat source.
That’s really annoying that the heat pads don’t have a dial. It’s 2018 and they can’t do something simple like that? Good grief.
Ikr
David Baldock it’s called a thermostat 😂
They've started making some, they're just not great yet and are hard to find
That's how they force you into spending more money. They have the technology to do lots, but it's all about money. Sadly
We even have better systems on our human heating pads. I haven’t seen one with a perfect system but they at least have low-high settings
Snake discovery: use Aspen
Go Herping: dont use Aspen
Me: AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
Yeah I dont use Aspen. I've just been watching some ball python setups to pass the time. Thanks though!
Fiona Shepley if they have access to a humidity box does that not mean that they then don’t need as much humidity in the substrate? Just curious
@@fionashepley478 Yeah but this is just all opinion and the person even says that in that blog. All these reptile YT just go off of experiences and learning over time,none of these people claim to be "experts" or vets. So how does that person know that their info is 100% correct also.
@@fionashepley478 I wasnt saying I disagree with you, I read the blog and the person was stating much more about SD than BP. I dont think SD are bad people or mistreat their snakes as that person was saying. :/
@@Waheeda907 Yeah I know that, I was just referring to the blog that was linked where the person was basically saying that SD doesnt properly care for their snakes
I want a ball python but my mom dont: she has a fear of the living spagetti
LMAO "living spaghetti " out of all the weird names people call snakes that's the funniest one
Yeah these danger noodles are no joke at all bro
I just get things anyway. It's my money... If I waited for permission I would not have 4 snakes, 3 frogs, 8 tarantulas, and a gerbil 😅
My mom calls them “danger noodles”
same
My bp thinks he’s a tree snake and attempts to climb all his branches, and continuously gets stuck and then waits for me to help 😂😂
Sounds like your snakes is broken
Emily Louise have you tried replacing the memory card? Those need monthly replacement
Our juvenile BP does the same. I’ll always find her climbing her vine at 4am when it’s dark and quiet. One time she saw me looking, got scared and fell off the vine. I felt so bad.
Put him in rice
Same with mine he’s constantly in his tree and I thought he was just being unhappy with the husbandry but nah just loves his tree.
Thank you so much for this video! In my opinion, this is the best animal (in specific reptile) channel on youtube! Thankyou for all your helpful information that you provide dor us viewers. And the effort that you put in these videos! Xx
She isn’t the best, far from it, but she is at least better than some of the worst. Her enclosures are small and typical of breeders so I guess it’s to be expected
@@mysticemberr4645 Why are you complaining all over her comment section? Her snakes are clearly well cared for and happy, so why complain? If she wasn't doing things right she wouldn't be as successful as she is.
Sometimes I give my snakes a bell ball. They like to bounce it around to hear the noise.
Sweet!
That's so sweet!
They aren’t doing it for the noise. There hearing is next to none....
@@smeghead9040 maybe they like the vibration from the sound of the bell.
Don't forget to drink your cyanide that’s actually what it is. Since they have no hearing, their sense of ‘feeling’ is really good. Part of the reason they’re such good hunter’s, actually. They make vibration associations to objects or people (including certain types of prey), so when they hear it it’s familiar to them. It’s why some people seem to be able to call their snakes by name, when it’s just the set of vibrations the vocal chords make which (to a point we can’t feel) sound through the ground and walls to allow the snake to know someone they know is ‘speaking’.
This is the best I can explain it based on owner’s experience. I’m not a specialist on all things snake but after owning a ball python for a few years, and doing the proper amount of research, you can put 2 and 2 together to understand what may be causing certain reactions.
My mom was SO scared of snakes, as is her whole family. But I got my love of them from my dad’s side I guess, same with my siblings, but watching your videos with her convinced her to finally let me get a ball python!!
Nice! Keep in mind that this video is full of misinformation unfortunately. The care guide on the website reptifiles and the Not Just a Pet Rock fb group have lots of good info :)
What breed of dog you got there?
That’s a flamingo you idiot
All wrong, *inside out alligator*
Actually, it is New Orleans.
No! It’s Patrick!
it’s an albino house cat
This is off subject, but how is nearly headless nick? I haven't heard you talk about him for a long time. Thank you! God bless all of y'all out there!
He's doing great! I'll be posting an update video on Friday actually!
Yay!
Who is this nearly headless Nick you speak of?
Clickbait what the frick?!
@@Uranium2350 Read the OP
I love this! I've always wondered why some ball python owners insist that they need constant humidity when the ball python is an African animal! It doesnt live in a rain forest or the tropics! The humidity box provides the perfect amount of moisture!
Most of Africa is rainforest. Also, ball pythons reside in very humid termite mounds. Humidity should never drop below 55%.
@@feralfelidae I'm really confused on what to do! She is basically the only person I've ever heard say that don't need humidity. I can't find anything anywhere about if humidity boxes are enough for a ball python. She seems really experienced which is why this sucks. How do I get humidity into the plastic tub if I need to?
@@ryliegray2764 She specializes in colubrids! The majority of colubrids (corns, kings, milks etc.) do not need high humidity. Even the most experienced people can have misinformation, that's why you should get your info from multiple sources. Ball pythons thrive in an area with humidity of 60 - 70%, and a bit higher while they are in shed to help with the process. You can achieve good humidity in a tub very easily, they hold humidity much better than a tank. Use a humidity retaining substrate such as cypress mulch, coconut husk or reptisoil. I personally use a mix of cypress mulch and coconut fiber (eco earth), I water it weekly, and it works perfectly! I use a tank aswell, so you probably won't need to water the substrate nearly as often in a tub. I suggest joining an app called Amino, the Snake Amino community is full of knowledgeable and experienced keepers that would be glad to help you out!
@@feralfelidae Do you have Instagram or something to stay in touch? How big is your snake and your tub?
@@ryliegray2764 Sure! It's feral_felidae, my snake is 32 inches long and he is in a 55 gallon tank.
hey, i just wanted to thank your channel for teaching me so much. ive been watch your videos for about 3 years and i have fallen in love with ball pythons. i have been asking for one for 2 years but my dad is to afraid of them, but recently we got a female baby bull snake for an early christmas present which we named ivy. we have had her for about a week and is an exellent eater for us. your videos have informed us on ball pythons and helped my dad over come his fears. without your channel we wouldnt have ivy. thank you
Wait u said u got a bull snake the why informed on ball pythons not all snakes are the same you should learn to care for bull snakes
I’ve loved snakes for almost my whole life, despite my father being terrified of them he said he’s gonna let me get one! I plan on getting a corn snake and I was wondering if you could do a video like this for those? Or someone could point me to a channel that has ofc
positive that you've already found them but GoHerping has a full corn snake care guide with both a video and written blog post, whatever works for you. I used to own a corn snake, they are awesome pets and are great around people. Good luck!
Do you have it yet?
Did you get one?
@@jaydenprado8556 yup!! I named him earl grey! He’s really cool
@@alexandregrey6291 thats awsome
Not even planning on buying a snake, just interested lmao
Same!
So glad I'm not the only one haha
Me too! I wasn’t familiar with them at all, but now I’m fascinated!
Same I don't wanna feed em' mice
Me too
Hi Emily! I’m getting a ball python this Christmas, and we have been searching up facts and everything you need to know about them. This video helped a lot, hope our lil noodle will be happy in its forever home!
Aw lucky. It must be pretty big now. What colour is it?
Yay
oh its probably pretty big now! Hows it going, whats their name. TELL ME EVERYTHING!
save some mash ,slice of turkey and some eggnog along with your self for that snake.worst creature to pet
@@dianesmith4922 shut
Thanks for all the awesome info!!! My son wanted a snake for his 6th birthday. While doing some research on them your video came up.
Saved us a PILE of $$ and the new snake seems to love her new habitat.
As for the moss container, she found it in less than 12 hours and LOVES it!
Keep up the awesome work!!!
This video unfortunately has quite a lot of misinformation. Check out the Not Just a Pet Rock Facebook group and the care guide on the website reptifiles for accurate info. FYI, a humidity box alone is insufficient for ball pythons. They need at least 60% humidity throughout the enclosure, ideally 70-80%. Also keep in mind that the snake will eventually need a 4x2x2’ enclosure or bigger.
I swear the captions for the snake are so cute especially the "weee" as it pokes its head out in the background
IM SO EXCITED! My mom said that if I could prove that I could keep the snake, and I saved up the money myself, I could have a snake. I ONLY HAVE $75 MORE DOLLARS TO SAVE UNTIL I CAN HAVE A BALL PYTHON!!!
Yay!!!! im saving up for a ball python too! i need 100 more dollars! One question is this gonna be your first snake?
Most (More quality) setups for ball pythons would be a total of $850
@@dyeet6861 no they're not, I bought my setup used with an 8-month old rescue bp for only £100 (which is about $120) and she's perfectly happy
@@dub8848 I sair (More quality) meaning I was talking about higher end setups
@@dyeet6861 even then you dont have to pay that much, the most youd have to pay is probably $500
Even after getting a ball python, and having her for a year and only her first shed coming in pieces, do I still watch this kind of setup and such videos, lol.
Double-checking an reminding isn't that bad!
Never a problem and then you can use some tips from what others suggest I tweak my enclosure every once in a while
Try getting one when you move out. That's what I'm doing still have 10 years to go 😐
Shed coming off in pieces usually indicates the humidity is too low
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Is he shedding in a full piece yet? If not, pump up the humdity upto 70-80%, 60% minimum. That'll help!
OMG! I'm getting my own pet Ball Python tonight, and it's all thanks to Snake Discovery! My Mom was not very willing to get one, but after seeing some videos by Snake Discovery, she finally agreed! She was also very impressed with my research, and now I've gotten this far, and I'm so excited! Thanks Emily and Ed!
And wouldn’t you know it, I just bought a ball python this weekend at an expo! His name is Corvus. He’s a beautiful Pied with bright orange splotches and a surprisingly curious personality. I love him with all my heart. Unfortunately he’ll be staying with my friend for breeding down the road...and because my mom has a strict no pets policy.
i can relate, my mum says "NO REPTILE" i feel you
mentoswatthehell has she ever given you a reason?
Oo a pied, I'm very jealous! I'm hoping to get one myself at some point! If you don't mind me asking, how much was he? I need to start considering how much I need to save haha
Caitlin Shelbourne He was $300, but his sister was $350. Most pieds I’ve looked at have been between $300-$400, depending on their age, gender (females were almost always more expensive, of course), or just the person who’s selling them. If you ask me, that’s pretty cheap compared to lots of the other snakes I came across!
@@morgangobin9985 thanks for the reply! That is pretty good, especially comparing how much some morphs can go for. Have fun with your new baby!
I work in a exotic pet shop, and your videos help me a lot to improve , thankyou very much from México :)
While it isn't a huge issue I just wanted to mention that it is possible to sue a larger bin on a younger snake without the snake feeling vulnerable. You just have to fill the tub with a bunch of different decor items and places to hide so that there isn't a bunch of empty space.
My ball is just a baby female but I have her in a tub that is large enough for a subadult male. She eats without any issues and has never shown signs of being uncomfortable (like constantly moving around the tub to try and find a hiding space) because of all the stuff in the tub. I have had people mention it looks cluttered but that was the goal. She has 4 different spots that can be used as hides if she wants, but she typically uses the more enclosed hides that are on opposite ends.
It was more expensive to put together her tub because I needed to buy so much extra stuff to fill it, but it was definitely worth it. The tubs that were smaller were a bit too small for my liking
Great! All i need now is to convince my parents to get me one
Edit: OMG OK SO, I WAS SURPRISED WITH A SNOW CORN SNAKE ON DECEMBER 12TH IM SO HAPPY! CASPER IS MY NEW BEST FRIEND!!!!
same
can i get a f because my mom wont let me get a snake when my dad is saying i can
F
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F. That sucks but listen to your mother. Maybe do some volunteering at a local animal shelter or reptile rescue to show your mom how dedicated you are and are willing to work for it. Never go against one parent when the other says it's ok. Trust me, this NEVER ends well! Source: was a snotty kid.
Same for meee ugh! My mom lets me have lizards but says no to snakes
Just wanted to add a couple things, but I think you did an amazing job of covering the basics! If people are using heat lamps to raise ambient temps in a tank, a CHE on a lamp dimmer is better than any heat light because ball pythons are nocturnal and hardly leave their burrows. Light is extremely stressful to them, because light = exposure = dangerous predators! Another common misconception is that BPs "like" to climb - they are extremely clumsy and heavy-bodied and can easily break ribs, so please dont put "climbing branches" in their tanks, or anything that would allow them to fall more than a few inches. And thank you so much for emphasizing the "first week" rule, many people don't know this and wonder why their snake is stressed/won't eat :( you're amazing Emily!
Are there examples of recorded cases where this has happened? Where a BP fell a few inches and broke a rib? In my experience some BP's do like to climb when given the opportunity, certainly at night when they explore. If they were that fragile it seems just handling them would be hazardous.
@@irkendragon They're a heavy bodied terrestrial species. Some younger males have been documented in the low lying braches of bushes and trees hunting nestling birds, but that's about it. Steep enough drops can break bones and cause deformities, especially with such a heavy, clumsy species. If you've ever had a BP side by side with a tree python, you can see a clear difference in how the animals handle themselves and use their body to grip a climbing surface. Heck, in my work I've seen arboreal lizard species die from a fall in their enclosures. BPs also aren't very good at finding their way down if they have managed to climb to the top of an enclosure. So they will often just fall. Not worth the risk if it's something you can help👍 as far as handling goes, I would just hope you don't drop your snakes on purpose lol.
I'm not arguing, just adding a note that wild ball pythons are occasionally found climbing in trees at night (I saw it in a scientific paper but I can't remember where)
I've read said study, and it's often taken out of context. Young males are found in low lying trees and bushes during the flood seasons (when living on/underground is difficult, for obvious reasons) and to take advantage of baby birds in nests (easy, defenseless prey) This doesn't mean they are 'good' climbers, or that they 'enjoy' it as many new keepers assume - they do it to survive.
*watchs videos of how to take care of snakes that will get in 40 years*
Xtra Taee don’t worry we all plan an being eighty and still disobeying our families by inviting shoe laces to dinner. It’s okay 👌 they haven’t created an asylum for the danger noodle lovers 😇
Oh cmon at the very minumum you only need to wait 18 years WHICH WOULD MEAN YOUR 0 YEARS OLD and I dont think you
doesnt hurt to be prepared
I'm 13 and I have one
XD this comment has a few typos which makes it even funnier!
Thanks to you, I have a corn snake, ball python, bearded dragon. You encouraged my parents 😊
"i turned myself into a humidity box morty!" that pickle rick got me 😂
Whoaamanda !
Where was that?
Whoaamanda !
Never mind, just found it. Lol
Can you please do a care guide on bull snakes
Dimitris Salas
That would be awesome!
I second this!
I don't even want a bullsnake but I want that video!
Yes!
I second this!!
I don’t even think I’ll ever own a snake. It’s illegal where I live! But these videos are just so informative and entertaining.
where do you live?
possibly hawaii? :E
Same! I mean, I understand why it’s illegal, but it still makes me sad.
Just move lmao
xSparklingIce “just uproot yourself to another country/state so you can own a snake lmao” you sound stupid
I remember watching this channel before 2017 because I was begging my mom to get a snake and I was trying to learn how to take care of one. And here we are with a corn snake!
CONGRATS!!! hoping you and your little guy are still happy ^_^
Really want a ball python, just have to convince my parents first.
Already have 2cats, 3aquariums 1dog and 1beardie so I understand them lol
I just really enjoy keeping animals and snakes and fish are my newest interests.
30 years is there lifespan
I have no pets but I want a ball python
Linus I have 1 Crestie and they still think a ball python will be too much
@@ethansefton2986 Same I have a crested gecko named zues
I think were like realated or something bc I have those EXACT PETS but my parents say we dont need a snake
Could you potentially make an updated care guide for an adult ball python? I’m curious as to how you would pick bigger hides/ how to make cheaper bigger hides since mushroom containers don’t work and other questions having to do with sizing
Join the reptile Amino on the app Amino. There are loads of experienced keepers there who can help you out
This is amazing, thank you! My son got his first snake yesterday and I was so worried about how to properly set him up. I love the bin like this! Thanks again for being the best reptile educator!!
Thank you so much for making this video, Emily! It was so helpful for when I set up my enclosure for my baby ball python I got a few days ago! I love how educational your videos are and they help me a lot so thank you for all you do!
Unfortunately there’s some misinformation in this video, especially regarding substrate and humidity. This post goes over it further down. aminoapps.com/c/reptiles/page/blog/why-i-do-not-approve-of-snake-discovery/QKdl_d26HXulbrN6goGvjlBnGnqERbrLagn
I recommend joining the reptile Amino on the app Amino, there are many experienced keepers there who give out great advice :)
Rice.Mint i convinced them buy paying the snake itself, they food, the living expenses, and making sure they never come in sight of it... but my dad loves snakes and he just doesn't want more pets but I convinced him and I'm getting another one soon. But it all depends on your parents and if the understand snakes or not
Nighting Gale all people have different opinions o what substrate works best, Emily uses what she feels works best and she bases it off of what she has learned in the past and what not to do
Amaya Arriero there’s a difference between opinions and facts. Here are some facts: ball pythons come from humid regions of Africa. Low humidity can cause respiratory infections in ball pythons and dries out their nares; they lose moisture with every breath. Aspen molds when wet and doesn’t retain humidity.
It is a well known fact that aspen is terrible for ball pythons and that they require a humidity retaining substrate. Emily is not a good source of info when it comes to ball python care, among other things.
It’s interesting that you have nothing better to do then troll the comments on this video. High humidity is a major contribution to the severity of a respiratory infection. It is caused by a virus in the air or from bacteria in the substrate, which thrives in high humidity. Emily has kept her fair share of snakes over the years and this setup is working perfectly for her. I’m also having success with it. Many other people report that their snakes are doing great too. Trolls like you are seriously what is wrong with social media. Get a grip. Go do you and be happy with that. Deep down you obviously aren’t confident and feel you may be doing something wrong. That’s something you need to sort out for yourself. Leave other people be. Your comments are unwanted and unwarranted.
This video alone, without seeing your others, was for me everything I wanted to know about. Also, whilst you explained in more detail, you also said everything the person I bought my Royal Python off said.....which was about 5 hours ago!!!!
I’ve watched a lot of your videos before, but it was out of pure fascination and enjoyment, and wasn’t just about snakes.
You’ve definitely got a sub from me!!!! Thankyou for the great videos both.
Kindest regards
Dean
Wales, UK
Thank you so much! I made my snake a humidity box to go in the enclosure with him and it works wonderfully. He went in it immediately for a day and came out completely shed! My snake also thanks you 😀
Humidity boxes are not a replacement for proper enclosure humidity. The humidity of the entire enclosure should be 60-70% (measured by a digital hygrometer), and in the 70s when they’re in shed. Cypress mulch/forest floor is a good humidity retaining substrate. With proper humidity they shouldn’t need a humidity box.
Getting my first snake when I get my stimulus money in. Decided long ago on a ball python and I've got an eye on a really nice looking hidden wymo yellowbelly from a local pet store that sources from local breeders
Thankyou so much, you started my love for snakes a few years ago! A few days ago I got my first snake and I have no one to thank more than you guys! (btw its a 6 month old BP named Loki)
Keep in mind that this video is full of misinformation. Reptifiles has a good care guide.
I love your videos and animals!
Can you do a video about snake escapes? Helpful tips to secure and or find lost snakes that get out? My girl got out last night but thankfully she missed her house and just curled up underneath the table that holds her home and waited to be found so she could get back in. Apparently she didn't like freedom that much.
That's adorable
Mine did the same lol
can you make one of a garter snake :)
SKYE_THE_GRIFFIN i believe there is one
SKYE_THE_GRIFFIN there is:
“How to Care for Garter Snakes (plus, see the babies!)”
Medeinė Leonavičiūtė great, glad too hear! snakes are awesome!
Medeinė Leonavičiūtė same.
Medeinė Leonavičiūtė nice!
That little baby snek is the cutest thing of 2019
Thank-you for an excellent video! My grandson got a young ball python last night. Such a sweet little girl! Didn't take her long to come out of her ball and start checking out her new surroundings! 🙂I want to make sure she is happy and well cared for and thanks to your video we are off to a great start! 😃🐍
Unfortunately there’s some misinformation in this video, especially regarding substrate and humidity. I highly recommend joining the reptile amino on the app amino, there are loads of experienced keepers there who give out accurate info :)
@@nightinggale6470 thank-you! I will check it out!
Great video. We've got our first ball python coming and this helped a bunch. We actually took the kids to our first reptile expo earlier this month and everyone enjoyed it.
Can you read my mind?! I'm thinking about getting one but I had trouble finding good videos! Luckily you uploaded this!
I personally use a mixture of Aspen and cocoa fiber. When it's shedding time, I spray down the substrate, but it dries nicely and allows for my ball to still slither freely and is easy to clean.
So glad I found this video! You explained everything so well! All of these tips were so helpful! Getting my first snake this month and i feel much more prepared after having watched this video and knowing what I need to get!
Unfortunately there’s some misinformation in this video, especially regarding substrate and humidity. Join the Not Just a Pet Rock Facebook group for accurate information.
@@nightinggale6470shut up! Snake discovery knows what she’s saying!
I recently adopted a California Kingsnake. Now, he's the sweetest noodle I've ever met, but the poor thing spent 6 months without eating, abandoned in an attic (or so I've been told), so understandable he's very thin and voracious. I feed him 2 medium sized mice every week to 10 days and quail eggs from time to time, once his weight gets better I'll cut that down.
The problem is that after spending so long without eating, my baby will try to grab anything that smells like food, including my hands! It was fine at first but one day he bit me (and coiled around my hand, so it wasn't a warning bite) and I guess I taste good because he'll always jump at my hands since then. I can handle him with gloves just fine, he doesn't show any aggressive signs, at least until he slithers on my arm, smells my forearm and tries to bite haha
My question is, can I somehow teach him that I'm not food? I was thinking of letting him bite me and then using the alcohol or the trick from one of SD's videos, but I don't know if negative reinforcement is a good idea. Can somebody give me any tips?
Cheers
Also make your feeding time a very distinct thing. I would recommend only feeding him after dark, and only handling him during daylight. Also don't touch him at all when feeding him, and when you want to hold him, use a snake hook to get him out (you can hold him with your hands once he's out. That way, he associates night with food, and day and being picked up with the snake hook as no food. Some people say to always fees the snake in a separate tub so it doesn't associate hands in it's cage with being fed, but for my snake he instead associated being picked up with being fed when I tried that method.
Did the biting ever get better?
Feed him in a separate container like a bin separate from his enclosure. That way he wont associate feeding for the container opening.
I just want to point out that you can keep a ball python in a larger enclosure as long as there is lots of plants, rocks and hides
Want to get inspiration on building your own ball python skyscraper cage? Check out my latest video on how to set it up!
She was talking about her own advice unless you did not read her comment
@@Trookylicous It was for anyone reading through the comments
True lol. I wanna get a bigger enclosure for mine, and just give it lots of places to chill and hide 😂
True. So true.
who eles is watching this in 2020 because of coronavirus
By the way I don’t have a kid I just want you I bet your hot
Wtf
@@SillyBathDog like wtf
Airyn Chandler ?????????
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Joining the I want a snake but can't because of my mother gang 😅 I'm waiting for the day I can move back out. I've been in love with Snakes for ages and you guys' videos helped feed my need for knowledge! I'm hoping to one day get a ball python of my own
So you held a crapy start to your vid. Plz keep putting in bloopers I love them. So simple to set up a cage and enjoy you pet for years to come. Emily thank you I learn so much from your vids.
I’m close to getting a snake, my moms still says no but I’m getting closer to getting one!
Its been 6 months, any update?
AWWWW
LIL SLITHERE BOI
I don’t know why I enjoy watching your videos so much! 😂❤️
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Your channel has been a huge help! We just got our ball Python home for the first time yesterday. We had one of those fake rocks that hold moss in it for a humidity box, and she found it on the first night! Oddly, we are now stressing about how long she should be in there. These first few days will be a lot of second guessing about our set up, for sure
Keep in mind that humidity boxes alone are insufficient for ball pythons. They need high humidity throughout the enclosure (at least 60%, ideally 70-80%). Aspen doesn’t retain the humidity they need and molds when wet, a humidity retaining substrate such as cypress mulch or coconut husk is best. This video is full of misinformation unfortunately.
@@InsignificantToast scale rot is caused by being on constantly wet surfaces, NOT by high humidity. There are ways to maintain high humidity without the substrate being constantly wet. Look at the humidity of the regions they’re native to. They need high humidity to stay healthy. Low humidity will lead to bad sheds, dehydration, and potentially respiratory infections
Yeah you‘re right. We call them „Königspython“ in Germany. It translates to Kingpython 😊👍🏼
In England they actually call it Royal Python
I love both of those names a TON better. In America we call them ballpythons just because they roll in a ball when they’re scared 😕
Their latin name is python regius which translates to king python. Why do americans always have to do thing differently than the rest of the world? 😂 (only joking of course)
Their scientific name is Python regius after all.
"what is dis?"..."oooOOOooo"...
That's just adorable XD
I really liked the "doin' an escape" later on
I LOL'd
My dad thinks that caring for a python is very hard and I’m gonna show him this video. I’ll keep you guys posted!
There’s some misinformation in this video, especially regarding substrate and humidity. Aspen is not good for ball pythons, they need a substrate that holds humidity like cypress mulch/forest floor. They need high humidity in the entire enclosure, not a humidity box. I recommend joining the reptile Amino on the app Amino.
Nighting Gale no offense but I’d rather listen to professionals than an Amino community
@@nightinggale6470 aspen is 100% fine, it depends on which country you live in and how your house or ball python room humidity is. There many ways to achieve the right temp and humidity . I personally won't recommend an app for animals care.
@@funnygaming2672 if you can achieve proper humidity (60-70% at least, measured by a digital hygrometer, higher in shed) while using aspen, sure, it’s usable. But generally that humidity cannot be achieved with aspen. There are loads of better options.
The community I recommended is full of experienced keepers who abhor outdated practices, go by scientific evidence, and are always striving to improve and stay up to date. I feel comfortable recommending them.
you and chandlers wild life videos helped me get over my fear of snakes and i got one today, so thanks lol
im not even allowed to get a snake *yet*
but, yknow, i saved this for when i move out
I have a snake now
Hey!
Great video, very informative and well edited, as usual. Could you make a video on the required care for *adult* snakes. It's easy to buy a small noodle, but what about the commitment when it's fully grown up? How big of a tank? What to use when mats are too small for such tanks? How to save on those expensive 30+ gallons glass tanks?
Cheers.
30-45 gallon depending on male or female, you can buy bins this size, and a bigger heat lamp
Wtf? A snake is not a small noodle. Get it straight!
These tutorials really helped me as a new reptile owner I’m getting a ball python in 3 months and a hog nose in July for my birthday and these really helped me take care of all my reptiles including the beardie that I have so thank you.
This video is full of misinformation unfortunately.
I'd love to see how you set up your racks from scratch.
is it just me or does Emily kinda remind you of princess bubblegum from adventure time
She reminds me more of Doctor Princess.
oh yeah
Yay! Nice!
It's just you. 😂👌
Same vibe
Don't use Aspen, I had to take my ball to the vet cause he was having a hard time breathing and was coughing and vet said Aspen causes breathing problems, I changed over to coconut bark and haven't had a problem since. I will never go back to Aspen substrate
Amanda Gentry
Aspen itself doesn’t cause RI. Most of the time it’s a contributing factor and not the sole reason. I personally don’t recommend aspen for ball pythons (sometimes it works fine) but aspen itself is a good substrate for other species.
Yeah I personally don’t like aspen. Idk I don’t like the way it looks tbh I use coconut fiber too and it’s worked well for my little boy Biscuit
Were you misting the tank? Aspen itself will not cause RI. RI's are caused from bacteria and from tank misting. If you were using Aspen and were misting the tank to keep the humidity up, the Aspen probably was starting to grow mold. Coco husk is great!
I use cypress mulch and when my humidity gets lower than I like, I pour a cup of water on my substrate to make it just damp enough to where my the humidity doesn't get over 65%. Pouring water into the substrate doesn't cause humidity spikes and drops.
Ok phew I'm so glad that someone thinks the same as me, cuz I kept getting told to not use Aspen so I changed to coconut bark but I git scared cuz she said to use aspen
FINNALY! it took me 4 YEARS to get my mom to say yes to me getting a snake she has always said i could. But when i was 18 and moved out lol 😅 I'm 14 now and when I'm 16 i will FINNALY have my Albino Banana ball python ❤❤
6:22 I think I can even see one in the termite mount in one of the cracks.
I think it would be super neat to do a "how to care for" on different reptiles, maybe to replace Feed My Pet Friday?!
Yes
I love these videos you should plan a meet up type learning show for your viewers somewhere like florida
Pickle Rick made an appearance in this video. And I am just gonna say your videos are both helpful and entertaining, so I always enjoy watching.
I love this channel❤
Me to
Aww.. ball pythons are my favorite!
Edit: 32 LIKES WOW THANKS
Edit again: 42 likes?!?! WOAH
Yay
Yea they're my favorite animals
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Have you done a western hognose one of these?
I got my first snake yesterday and its a ball python so im new to it. Thankfully my mom knows what to do for snakes and to care for them
Before I found your channel I HATED SNAKES yes I’m sorry I did, it after watching a bunch of your videos I now want a snake of my own thank you so much for helping me see that those “mean” snakes are just cute lil noodles!!! ❤️
Mar M kinda same, but my question is how come we come here and stay long enough to be converted? Hmm... Magic of Emily&Ed❤️?
I think so!
I still hate snakes, but I keep watching this channel for some reason.
I finally got my python and I named him Ed he is so sweet and I love him!! He is now basically my best friend
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3:55 - Using a Lutron Lamp Dimmer with a heat mat also works to turn the heat down. :)
This was soooo much more helpful than even talking to a breeder from my country. Thank you for this video I'm getting my first ball python in 2 months and want to be prepared and bit educated before I gain my own experience ☺️
Unfortunately there’s some misinformation in this video, especially regarding substrate and humidity. Join the reptile amino on the app amino for good info.
Can you do one on garter snakes?
There is already one she did
It's called : how to care for garter snakes! (Plus, see the babies)!
Can you please do a video about carpet pythons 🐍
Just noting some quirks with my ball pythons.
So two of my snakes *hate* actively *hate* the aspen bedding. They push it around, which causes dust and though it's cheaper than the other bedding options, it causes them to kick up dust, which caused one of them breathing issues and then I had to put him on meds because he pushed it all out of the way. (Incidentally he's related to the other snake that also hates the aspen actively). The other one hated it so much (and also carpet, incidentally) that she got a burn, even with the thermostat (I no longer attach it and I upgraded the thermostat)
I've switched him to cypress and hes doing better now. It's lower dust and he's not actively pushing it out of the way.
The friction from the bark is also usually enough to get them to shed in one go. I also monitor the bowls every day to make sure they have clean water. One of my snakes has this weird habit of going in her bowl. So I make sure her bowl is clean and do the F-10 cleaner.
I'd also be careful with some of the beddings due to dust and also sometimes splinters. Be sure to read reviews also for if it contains mites, etc.
So putting in a caveat that some snakes might have preferences that you should pay attention to. I know a lot of snake owners say they are too dumb to have personalities, but I've found that all my snakes are individuals.
My cinnamon doesn't come out much and likes to jump her prey from the safety of her hide. She tolerates being handled, but doesn't love it. Finnicky eater.
My pastel hates aspen actively and will clear his hide of all of it and push it to one side, and comes out on feeding day to remind me to feed him. Solid eater most of the time, doesn't like being disturbed during the week. His daddy, Rest in Peace, hated, absolutely hated the small hole hides I made for him. He broke one so he could get a larger view. Broke the second one, so then I transferred him to a tool bin and he liked that.
My female normal has a weird habit of liking to greet the sun in the morning, and has her favorite hide of all time, which is not over the heat spot, but then when I moved it to the heat spot, she hated it. She also never likes going back once she's out. She likes sitting on my lap, especially when gravid. She comes and greets her prey items. I tried to train her all of her life to go back to the hide when she was in, bu she often does a whole exploration of her cage first, wants out, until I close her lid, then goes back and forth between the hides, then settles for one. She's usually a solid eater, though likes to do occasional hunger strikes.
and so on... so it's worth it to get to know your snake and their preferred patterns. It makes it easier to set up their enclosures and also figure out mating season and when they are gravid.
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My granddad got me a ball python as a graduation present (it’s coming this Wednesday!!!) after I’d been asking for years. I’m so excited!!
Nice!! Just keep in mind that this video is full of misinformation unfortunately
Ball pythons do actually need higher humidity, as not only do they hide in humid places, but they also live in a generally more humid part of Africa, so it is important for it to be humid.
Exactly. There are a few things wrong here. The humidity the log hide mold easily. They dont need a humidity box if the humidity is right in the tub. They dont soak unless overheated, mites, or before a shed if humidity isnt right.
I love snakes so much. They’re such gorgeous animals. I really want to get one(or more). But my family is so against them. They don’t even want to listen to my arguments/reasoning.
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I've attempted to use light amounts of aspen bedding (less than you reccomended in the video actually) for my Ball's enclosure and for me, it seems to be having a hard time absorbing the heat of the mat. So the top of the bedding still feels a bit cool even when the mat is hitting 90 degrees. Is it just me worrying too much that she's not getting the proper temperature? I swapped to newspaper because of it, but the cleanup is deeefinitely messy and I'm wondering if I should go back to aspen
Don't worry about the surface aspen temperature, if the python needs it any hotter they'll just squiggle about in their hide to get their bellies a little deeper/ closer to the heat mat, I've used it for each of my BP's at some point and they've thrived on it, heck most of the time they push the aspen out of the way and just lie right on the tub floor XD
So you could go back to Aspen but not put any in the warm hide, I hate newspaper/paper towels from a hygiene and aesthetics standpoint so I use normal substrates but leave the bottom of the viv/tub bare under the warm hides meaning a) they're not lying ON the substrate which is too cool or b) they're not burrowing/moving the substrate and burning themselves if you're raising temps to heat the substrate to the top level (if that makes sense?)
fairyworlds Yup, from what I've read I think you've got the gist it.
I agree with your stance on newspaper, its an awful substrate for snakes, I've only ever used it for convenience when keeping animals in quarantine (and even then i'd prefer to use paper towels)
Also use a temperature gun to make sure your temps are actually good. Sometimes it may be not hot enough or too hot depending on the plastic/enclosure
This is such good information! This is my first snake and I'm 10!
This video is full of misinformation unfortunately.
@@nightinggale6470 it isnt
@@Venixx07 it absolutely is. Recommending aspen, which molds when wet and doesn’t retain the humidity they need. A humidity box alone is insufficient for ball pythons, they need a ambient humidity at a minimum of 60% (ideally 70-80%). Overhead heating is much better for them than under tank heating. The enclosure size recommendations are also too small for the animal to thrive.
How do I attach the probe if I have a glass tank? I want to make sure our baby noodle has exactly what it needs
Momma Bear It’s easier to stick the suction cup on glass, so it might stick on it’s own (like mine did). If it doesn’t stick and you aren’t planning on using the cage for anything other than a snake than go ahead and silicon it.
SuccessfulFailure those little things are garbage you need a real thermometer
MoonPie I’m taking about a thermostat, not a thermometer. My thermostat regulates temperature by sticking a probe above the heat mat