ball python Q II...?????

Question

no he doesn have mites... he is there wit my other female and i have taken the pecautions and treated them both for mites....

the light bulb is on one side of the cage only (right side) over one hidin spot and i build in a second "floor" and another hiding spot underneath it with the water on top of it on the next level.

my other snake dat is on the same terrarium doesn do dat and she is perfectly healthy too...

Answer 1

The person who noted that you should seperate your snakes was correct, but not entirely for the right reason. The risk of cannabalism is an ever present one, and a risk that should not be taken lightly. Even if the snakes are relatively the same size, cannabalism can still occur, and will most likely kill both snakes when/if it does. It's best to seperate them. Premature breeding isn't a threat or a problem. A female won't lay eggs until she has sufficient body weight to do so. In the wild, a snake doesn't refrain from breeding just because she hasn't reached the age that some people would consider acceptable to breed. If her body is ready, she'll mate. If her body is not ready, she won't. Simple as that.

As for you snake spending a great deal of time in its water dish, you're absolutely right, it does not have mites. I don't know where people come up with that assumtion, but this isn't the first I've heard of that rediculous statement. Snakes are like any other person or animal and have personal preferences. Some like to soak, some don't. Of my five balls, two enjoy soaking, and three hate the water. None of my snakes have parasites, inside or out. Your snake might be "hiding" in the water if the other snake is taking the other best hide. He may not find the hide that the female is not already using acceptable for whatever reason, and if he's stressing, he may choose to hide in the water dish for safety. So it would be best to place him in his own enclosure with his own choice of hides. Even then, he may still hang out in his water dish, but at least then you'll know that he's not stressing out. Stress can kill a snake.

Hope this helps you out.

Answer 2

Angel - I said check for mites, not that it had mites, and it is not a "ridiculous assumption".



Ball pythons are not an aquatic snake. They live in rodent burrows.

When a snake has mites, very often they will soak in the water dish as it kills some of the mites that are on them and pestering them. That is why it is a good idea to check for mites when a non aquatic reptile is spending a large amount of time in the water.



Sure - snakes have different personalities, but for a ball python to remain in the water all the time is not normal ball python behavior, except when it is getting ready to shed or has just eaten a particularly large meal. There is probably something about it's habitat or health that is causing this odd behavior.



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13. My BP sits in its water bowl all the time. Is this normal?



No. A ball python will usually have a specific reason for soaking. There may be problems with the temperatures in the enclosure, or it is trying to get off stuck shed, or it is trying to drown mites.



from http://www.ball-pythons.net/forums/showthread.php?t=31102



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OP - you mention you are keeping it with another ball python. Are you sure you have adequate hides for both of them? It may be using water as a place to feel a little more secure than just being out in the open.



I agree that it is generally not a good idea to house ball pythons together except during intentional breeding, especially when one them is exhibiting non normal behavior.

Answer 3

I have read both questions and it sounds to me like the snake either loves the water or it is too hot. Which if you have another snake in the same enclosure and it is fine, it may not be too hot.



I have a ball who HATES the water. He will only drink right after a meal and other than that has absolutely nothing to do with the water. Even while shedding he wont attempt to get near the water.



I can not remember if you said it had or had not eaten. I would feed it and maybe this will bring the shed cycle on ?



Good Luck and I hope it is alright

Answer 4

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Answer 5

Sorry but I don't understand what you are asking at all. I can tell you though that if you have a male and female python together, I would seperate them for sure. Not only is there a chance (albeit slight) of cannibalism, but if they breed prematurely it can be terrible for the female!



http://www.rcreptiles.com/forum/about1343.html



Other than that what you told us of your setup sounds good, if you can articulate your question better I'm sure we can help!



Edit: Thanks for clarifying. I thought about it more, might it be because there isn't enough humidity in the enclosure? Ball Pythons need about 60% humidity if I have my numbers right, something often overlooked by python owners. Maybe your snake just feels too dry and itchy so it spends a lot of time soaking. Just a thought - good luck with those two.

Answer 6

You dont need a light bulb for ball pythons. They are a nocturnal snake, and an under the tank heat pad will work just fine. I dont understand your whole question but i hope this helps.