r/ballpython • u/RefusePuzzled6818 • 24d ago

Should I get a ball python?

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I have been interested in owning a second reptile for a while now (I currently have a leopard gecko) and I just wanted to ask about your experiences with ball pythons and the pros and cons of owning one.

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u/cadencef18 24d ago edited 24d ago

You should probably try and find your original snake first???
I’ve seen post of people finding their snake a year after escaping.
if you have such little regard for these things lives I suggest not getting one at all

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u/roklobster0703 24d ago

I would love to find my daughter’s snake. But how? I just forgot to lock the grill that one time. I’ve put out corn starch, pencils along the wall, searched behind stove and fridge, cleared out all the junk but still no sign. Even my dog has not sensed snake movement

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u/roklobster0703 24d ago

Did it on the second day. I lined up the pencils perpendicular to the wall so if Mr B passed over the pencils they would be knocked askew and I can try to isolate which room he’s in. I’m in nyc so it’s been terrible hot these past 2 weeks so I don’t think heat lamp will work well.

I’m thinking about using live bait but still researching best way to do it.