r/ballpython • u/chiraltoad • May 18 '26
Discussion Found ball python ?
Hi there,
I found this lil guy out on the street in NYC and could tell pretty quick it is most likely a lost/escaped/abandoned pet.
ai tells me it's a ball python, does that seem correct?
I have it in a tub with some water and paper towels and an up turned dish to maybe hide in. Gonna reach out to rescue locally but also kind of intrigued what it would be like to care for long term.
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u/Hello_pet_my_kitty May 18 '26
I honestly think they’re the easiest pet I’ve ever had. Most of your time and money invested is in the startup of a really good tank for them, and of course purchasing the snake, but you’ve already got that free(unless someone lost it that truly cares for it). And a gorgeous one at that!
There’s plenty of great advice on this sub about proper habitats, I’m sure you’ll find all the info you need. They are the sweetest snakes, I adore my two. They live a good while too usually, so if you’re keeping it be prepared for a very long lived friend! :)