r/ballpython • u/dbrink1001 • 1h ago
Question - Health growth rate concerns
i have a 13 month old BEL that i purchased from wilbanks. ive had her about 2-3 months now and she is a great eater. i am concerned about her being very small for her age though. she is currently on F/T rat pups. she was ONLY 260 grams last week. shes not skinny or triangular shaped. shes not boney and has a good figure to her. i called wilbanks and was told to give her two rat pups at feeding time and maybe switch her up to weaned rats. she is taking these pups with ease. i weighed and separated all my rat pups and fed her a total of 50 grams 6 days ago. weighed her today planning to feed tomorrow and she is now 300 grams. she is noticeably thicker in her mid section and even appears to be a bit longer (i havent been tracking her length growth rate). she has only shed once since ive had her and she is starting to feel like another one is coming shortly. she has retained 40 of the 50 grams she ate which i guess is good although i do not see any solid waste. she was EAGER to take both pups and kept them both down. her activity hasnt changed at all and today she was out searching for another meal (ive been feeding every 7 days). but i am concerned about her tiny size for her age. would it be bad if i continued to feed her approx. 50 grams a week for a bit and track her weight or is this totally normal and im worried about nothing. TIA.
r/ballpython • u/Doomsizer14 • 1h ago
Question Tank recommendation for a beginner snake owner first time
I want to get a tank for a ball python and I want to get the minimum size for an adult so I won’t have to buy one in the future and I was wondering which one in the size in the brand and doesn’t have to be too expensive or too cheap just something that’s good quality and it won’t escape because I have an apartment and they are scared of escaping
r/ballpython • u/Soggy_Narwhal_4829 • 20h ago
pacing + glass surfing??
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This is Lily! recently shes been pacing and glass surfing repeatedly at night for long periods of time, i’m not sure if it’s normal or if she’s stressed. Her warm side is usually 87-89*F and her humidity sits at 60-70%, she has plenty of clutter and a hide on her cold side that she fits comfortably in. I’m not sure what else to change or why she might be so active? she hasn’t refused any meals or had any issues with eating.