geting a bp just have some Qs

cornyballpython · #1 (**permalink**) 10-04-2005, 09:06 PM

1. how mutch is to high to pay for a young normal ball in the US?
2. what should i check for when looking at them ie were to look for bugs
3. what all do i need in its cage? -i need cage setup pics
4. what should i use for substrait?
5. is it ok to have a dish of water on the heating pad side to produce humidaty?
6. what heat bulb should i use for night time that does not efect my sleeping
7. what kind of hide outs should i use
8. what bedding is best to hold humidaty?
9. what kind of branches should i use in the cage?

like i said i would like to see setup pics us once i sell my tegu i will be buying a BP from a very trusted Pet Store it is awsome

ok well thanks in advance
.:CBP:.

wreckwriter · #2 (**permalink**) 10-04-2005, 09:11 PM

Have you ever had a snake before?

cornyballpython · #3 (**permalink**) 10-04-2005, 09:13 PM

yah 2 corns i posted the same thing on herp center and one other site i just want diferent ppls input

Schwartz · #4 (**permalink**) 10-04-2005, 09:33 PM

I wouldnt pay much over 50-80 for a normal. If the animal has mites you will see them after handling the animal, the will stay on your hands, and will look like little red or brown dots. In the cage you need a hide box, two is ideal. one on the hot and one on the cold side. outdoor carpet or astro turf is a good substrate for Royal "Ball" Pythons, and you will need a water dish as well that is large enough for the animal to soak in. you dont want to put the dish over the heat pad as this will defeat the purpose of using the water to cool off. ceramic heat emitters are good for at night and if you have humidty problems place damp spagnum moss in one of the hides. any branch can be used with royals its usually just a decoration anyhow. Just make sure it is sterile. And you may want to get a book or read a few care sheets before purchasing the animal so you can have its new home set up before you bring it home.

cornyballpython · #5 (**permalink**) 10-04-2005, 09:37 PM

ok thank you BTW do you know any one that wants a Tegu i put an add up a few mins ago im just trying to get the word around

cornyballpython · #6 (**permalink**) 10-04-2005, 09:50 PM

oh yah i have had a bunch of snakes a
grey rat snake
3 banded water snakes
1 ring neck
crownd snake
and i have now 2 corns

oh yah the snake i want is 99bucks but its not a normal i just cant remember what it was

TekWarren · #7 (**permalink**) 10-05-2005, 02:22 AM

i don't know if its against the rules to plug another site or not (sorry in advance if it is...a quick check of the FAQ looked like it was ok). www.ball-pythons.net has alot of great info and people dedicated to helping along with alot of articles and care sheets. Of course you can find this info all over the net as well. Be sure to do you OWN research and follow up so you can create the best captive environment possible.

Schwartz · #8 (**permalink**) 10-05-2005, 02:31 AM

0.1 Jack Russel Terrorist

HAHA, I know how you feel.

Schwartz · #9 (**permalink**) 10-05-2005, 02:38 AM

Would be a good self gift

cornyballpython · #10 (**permalink**) 10-05-2005, 03:46 AM

well what would be the price cus i proly wont sell my tegu verry quick and i would feel mutch better geting the snake from some one that knows more about BPs than a pet store unles your wiling to traid easy over for a tegu LOL any ways whats it het for any thing like that i relly dont kare it would just be cool to know

is there a tallahasse show then? cus we could meet up there then i could get my perents to bring me to a show! any way il talk later i gota go to bed and get some rest i was up late sunday night and early monday morning(11pm sunday and up to 3am monday) watching my friends dog have puppys!

wreckwriter · #11 (**permalink**) 10-05-2005, 02:09 PM

You'll NEVER sell your tegu. Its a Colombian which means its an "interesting" pet, I know as I have one too. If you were lucky you could give it away.

TekWarren · #12 (**permalink**) 10-05-2005, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lethargiic

yanno tek we do have that stuff here for ball python info. =)

Yes sorry! I didn't mean to discredit this great site!

I do encourage research though and utilizing as many resources as you can find.

cornyballpython · #13 (**permalink**) 10-05-2005, 03:58 PM

my dad wants me to sell it to a friend and if we dont do that we are trading the pet store

gonzo is a verry calm colombian every one on thetegu is supriesed at how calm he is but he is great with lil kids cus i took him to vbs last summer and almost every 1st-5th grader there held him

well i have a user on ball-python, its the same as this one

wreckwriter · #14 (**permalink**) 10-05-2005, 04:15 PM

Trade him to the pet store? That really shows how much you care about him, huh? Actually it shows why many children shouldn't have pets.

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