My New Python

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My New Boa Constrictor

Hi there, today i got a Python for a little change to fish ect.

Anyway i no the basics of keeping Pythons but im just looking for little bits of advice, some things i should know maybe.

Anyway he isnt feeding at the moment but the man said it could take him a few days to get used to his new surroundings, any ideas?

Im also feeding him on mice and im wondering how long will the mice keep for once took out the freezer? and am i able to re-freez them after them being out and heated?

Thanks a lot guys

Sam.
 
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As long as i keep it well fed im hoping it wont bite me, and i no its only 2 feet but i still have some bumbell weights on top of it, im making sure it doesnt get out! :P and when it gets a little bigger ill make a front opening tank for it so it cant knock the lid off :P
 
So is it ok to just keep the mouse in the tank rather than dangling it to make him strike?

Oh and how can i make it as tame as possible? i dont want him to bit anyone you see.
 
I havnt been heating it up a lot iv just been putting it on top of the tank were the bulb is, the petshop man said to do that you see... he also said he is due for a feed soon and feeds about once a week at the moment.
 
Justin said:
Just keep trying, also, some royals refuse to eat white mice and prefer brown mice and vice versa.

Also remember not to handle after feeding because it could cause regurgitation or while in shed as it can cause stress.
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The man did say not to handle it for the rest of the day after feeding because it is just like going on a big ride after eating a hugh meal, and he also said not to handle the snake whilst sheding because they get stressed and can strike.
 
OMG OMG OMG

Haha this is so funny, i have been saying Python... but i have a boa constrictor :S

The problem is that i have been looking at getting a Python but ended up getting a Boa because Pythons only breed at one part of the yea or something so nowere really had any in stock, i cant believe its took me this long to reilise what i have been saying :S haha sorry guys :P

So all the same quesions need answering but for a Boa haha :S

*Ashamed face*

:cool:
 
Paulus said:
i used to just take out the mice from the freezer and leave it near the radiator to defrost ... dont refreeze it..

if it doesn't eat it over night, leave it a week and try again.. remember, snakes can go weeks/months without food so dont worry too much.

within general terms, pythons tend to not be too aggresive, especially those bred in captivity. you will get to know your snakes temperament over time.

have you got any pics?? ?
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Its a Boa Constrictor :confused: hehe ;)

And have took pics but i need to fing my bluetooth connector.
 
Is it also true that if you feed them on live feed then there more likely to bite? iv also heard that if you feed them then after they have eaten the food and you havnt washed your hands then they can strike thinking it is more prey.
 
Thanks ill check it out in a bit m8

Also justin, how exactly do you feed your snakes then? i dont understand, u just put ** prey in a tuppleware container then let the snake road around on the floor till he find it and eats it?
 
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