Looking for a new pet
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flcandy
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I have a ball python that is 3" long. Looking to sell him as he has been neglected in the attention area for a month but is still sweat as heck. This guy just does not bite unless extremely hungry :scared: and even then he does not land them he just head butts you. Great pets, if you were closer I would have you come by and meet him but alas we are on oppasite ends of the east coast! Let us know what you get!
huma huma6
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I've lowered it down to ball python, ferret, or some type of bird.
I would like to know the temperments of ball pythons?
thx
I would like to know the temperments of ball pythons?
thx
petjunkie
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Captive bred tend to be much calmer, but captive hatched is alright too, wild adult are the worst for ball pythons. Mine is very calm, a little scared at first but now fine, I handle quite rarely though also they are a very inactive snake, not a display animal. If happy they spend most of their time inside hides.
Ferrets are not usually too cuddly but I hear older boys are a little better, they are very fun especially if you have more than one. They are kinda expensive and high maintenance though. And if you're allergic... I would not suggest using that bi-odor as it is suspected it might cause health problems changing the ph of their urine and if you feed them high quality food they just have a musky odor.
Rats are a very good pet, not smelly, smart, like to be held, good in groups. I would think this would be your best bet for easy small pet.
For a reptile I would get a crested gecko just cause they are supercute and fairly low maintenance.
Ferrets are not usually too cuddly but I hear older boys are a little better, they are very fun especially if you have more than one. They are kinda expensive and high maintenance though. And if you're allergic... I would not suggest using that bi-odor as it is suspected it might cause health problems changing the ph of their urine and if you feed them high quality food they just have a musky odor.
Rats are a very good pet, not smelly, smart, like to be held, good in groups. I would think this would be your best bet for easy small pet.
For a reptile I would get a crested gecko just cause they are supercute and fairly low maintenance.
flcandy
Member
I have had him for almost 2 years.
If you want an easy starter snake that will not cost you a fortune a Ball is the way to go. They tend to be very calm and I have never been bit by mine even when I was dumb and put my hand in there after playing with my cats. (Big no no do not ever do this as they can smell the animal on you and will increase the chance of a bite)
As petjunkie stated captive hatched or raised are the best as they are used to human contact. They do tend to be timid until you handle them enough but they just try to get away.
Usually you can find one in a pet store for under $80, I paid $60 for mine. But you will need at least a 30 gallon tank when they are fully grown as they get to 5 feet in length. Mine is currently 3 feet and I feed him a small/medium live rat once a month. (size depends on what the pet store has)
I have heard a lot of people saying that you shouldn't feed live as there may be a chance of injury but I have not had an issue with this and my stores do not carry frozen rats, and getting 3 mice is expensive.) Very low maintence and easy keepers. LOL well good luck let us know what you end up getting! :jumping:
If you want an easy starter snake that will not cost you a fortune a Ball is the way to go. They tend to be very calm and I have never been bit by mine even when I was dumb and put my hand in there after playing with my cats. (Big no no do not ever do this as they can smell the animal on you and will increase the chance of a bite)
As petjunkie stated captive hatched or raised are the best as they are used to human contact. They do tend to be timid until you handle them enough but they just try to get away.
Usually you can find one in a pet store for under $80, I paid $60 for mine. But you will need at least a 30 gallon tank when they are fully grown as they get to 5 feet in length. Mine is currently 3 feet and I feed him a small/medium live rat once a month. (size depends on what the pet store has)
I have heard a lot of people saying that you shouldn't feed live as there may be a chance of injury but I have not had an issue with this and my stores do not carry frozen rats, and getting 3 mice is expensive.) Very low maintence and easy keepers. LOL well good luck let us know what you end up getting! :jumping:
katiev
Member
Originally Posted by Huma Huma6
One place I would hate to live is in CA
My stepmom smuggled a sugar glider from Florida into California about seven years ago.
...It was quite thrilling, but not worth it -- he wasn't a very friendly fella, and he always peed on us. I think we should have gotten a hand-raised baby rather than a nearly wild juvenile.
One place I would hate to live is in CA
My stepmom smuggled a sugar glider from Florida into California about seven years ago.
...It was quite thrilling, but not worth it -- he wasn't a very friendly fella, and he always peed on us. I think we should have gotten a hand-raised baby rather than a nearly wild juvenile.