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Originally Posted by bullfrog100000
I'm looking forward to seeing the continued posts. I have read A TON about BP's, but don't own any... yet.
This thread is making me a bit concerned if it is a good choice...
I don't want the troubles feeding... and really don't want to feed live prey.
Anyway... waiting to see the progress.
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your honest best bet with a ball python is to make sure you buy from somone who keeps and breeds these guys. ( there are MANY on this site alone) Who already has an established eater feeding on f/t before you buy.
Another tip, is to ask as many possible questions you can about the animal youre going to buy. Ask for pictures if you cant go meet it, and make sure to research the seller on the BOI here before hand too. ( if you havent done that already of course) any honest seller here will be glad to answer your questions and then some!
Another thing is, if and when your animal isnt eating for a few tries, dont worry about it. The biggest thing ive seen so far is that people tend to over worry about them. So long as theyre not losing weight ( more than a few grams here and there) they are capable of going a few months actually without eating. Usually this happens during the breeding season/colder months.
So long as all the requirements are met husbandry wise, in most cases, your ball python will eat for you regularly. other than that.... well, be prepared to get more.... ^_- theyre quite addictive! hehehe