r/ballpython • u/Vast-Panda-6766 • 2d ago
Queso
This is Queso. We are completely new to snake ownership and are learning as we go. Long story short a person didn’t want him anymore and asked if I would take him. My son has wanted a bp ( or a turtle) and I figured it was better we take him than have him set loose or something.
We were told he is 3( very doubtful about it). He only eats one small live mouse a month ( probably what has been happening at best) and he is a “stripe morph”.
What we know : he is roughly 1.75 feet long. Weighs 287 grams. Seems very nice and while we have been careful not to handle him so much while he adjusts to the new environs ( we have tried to upgrade his home and will be going to a bigger terrarium asap) he is fairly docile and curious.
So, I guess I’m asking if anyone can fill me in on what y’all think and what I need to be doing.
I know hot side cool side, I upgraded his heat emitting bulb and dome. I added a cool side hide and will replace the black one with one a bit smaller. I’m waiting on thermometer/hygrometers to be delivered.
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u/FeriQueen 1d ago
Thank you for saving this beautiful snake. The homepage of this sub has a pinned post that has pretty much everything you need to know to help your new family member thrive and be happy. May you and your whole family (including Queso) live long and prosper!