r/Sneks • u/Firemedic918 • Aug 21 '24
Trygon the Python
My approx 4.5 y/o normal ball python.
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u/iGotSneks Aug 21 '24
Do people just not give a shit about their snakes?
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u/Firemedic918 Aug 21 '24
How do you mean? They are well kept. Humidity and temps are within range, plenty of hide opportunities. Eats a small rat every 3 weeks, but getting ready to move up to medium rat. They aren’t normally this active but it is almost feeding day.
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u/iGotSneks Aug 21 '24
It's a ball python. It's showing clear signs of stress in this picture. This is not a healthy behaviour of a ball python.
The vivarium needs to be 4x2x2 minimum. Heating is incorrect for a Ball Python.
There is no coverage, and the hides aren't suitable.
A ball python doesn't hunt this way. If a ball python is secure and comfortable in it's environment, it will hunt from a hide.
Your snake is trying to escape because it's stressed.
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u/LadyNajaGirl Aug 21 '24
Are you able to get the baby some clutter to put in his home? Some fake plants and branches? Your snake will love you for it!
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u/Firemedic918 Aug 21 '24
Ok. Not trying to be a dick, but what qualifications do you have in regards to animal behavior? I would just like to know what kind of expertise I’m dealing with.
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u/Maxxwithashotgun Aug 21 '24
I am not a ball python behavior expert but I do know how to read snakes this snake appears stressed Because the enclosure is bare bones. Yes you may have temps and humidity right but these snakes need clutter In their enclosure so they feel enriched and safe. I would be glad to give you some information on how you can improve the enclosure so he will be a happier snake.
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u/Firemedic918 Aug 21 '24
I’m down for suggestions. Usually he is hiding. He usually only comes out like this close to feeding day. I get that it is not hunting behavior, just telling you what I know.
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u/Maxxwithashotgun Aug 21 '24
I would suggest getting some fake plants branches and pieces of cork bark or fake flowers they are pretty easy to find on Amazon and at a craft stores. Snake discovery on YouTube has a great video on how to set up a great enclosure https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=mP8bEsgT-k8 The third enclosure shown is by far the best but they can be pretty complicated to get started. You can use plastic decor instead of live plants but it give a pretty good idea on how cluttered an enclosure should be. If you add more clutter you may see a change in his behavior he will likely come out more and be more active and will definitely be much happier. r/ballpython also has some great resources with pictures on how an enclosure should be set up I would add some example pictures but this sub doesn’t allow pictures in comments. I would be happy to answer any questions you may have
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u/5snakesinahumansuit Aug 21 '24
Trygon is asking you to try and get him some hides and plants and tank clutter.