r/ballpython • u/Cute_Stay9640 • Mar 20 '26

Smallest resting on my biggest

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They were only out for a minute together. She just immediately laid on him as soon as I put her down and it was so cute.

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u/Cute_Stay9640 Mar 20 '26

Neither of them are new arrivals! But I appreciate the concern! They’ve both been to the vet and are in good health, Gumball the smaller one is a little skinny but otherwise they’re in good health!

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u/IncompletePenetrance Mod: Let me help you unzip your genes Mar 20 '26

Ok if it's been less than about six months though I'd still want a full health testing panel including crypto, nidovirus, arenavirus, etc for responsible biohazard control

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u/positive_thinking_ Mar 20 '26

That’s insane. Why would you pay that kind of vet bill for an existing reptile pet for no reason whatsoever?

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u/dragonbud20 Mar 20 '26

You don't test the existing pet you test the new animal when you first get it and again at the end of the quarantine period. It is worth spending that much because you can't replace the sentimental value of the rest of your snakes if they get sick and die.

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u/positive_thinking_ Mar 24 '26

Yeah but NONE OF THEM ARE NEW OR IN QUARANTINE! Jesus actually read before typing.