Snek Mum

This blog is dedicated to ball pythons specifically.

[awwdorables]

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[tinysaurus-rex-deactivated20240]

THE TINIEST FEET

[dogpantry]

,,,…freckled boy.

[the-vegan-muser]

A terrifying predator.

[ballpythonsrus]

"Wut dis?"

[literal-cinnamon-roll]

She sticking her tongue out at us…

:P

[chaoskirin-deactivated20181221]

Hello yes I am a right angle.

[tara9t5]

I’m at a loss here…

I need some advice from anyone who knows about western hognose snakes. Reptiblr? Anyone? I feel like I’m watching my snake die right in front of me and the breeder I got him from is being no help and just not taking me seriously. I’ve never seen this before in any snake really unless it was poisoned but I know that this isn’t the case with my snake. He’s been refusing to eat since I got him the first week of July. It’s almost September. I’ve tried a FT mouse pinkie almost every week and this week I tried live but no change in his reaction. But now he’s doing this strange…thing?…Contortions and writhing in pain?? I looks almost neurological or maybe muscle spasms but I don’t know…I don’t know what to do, I’ve tried everything and now people are telling me to just watch him die basically. This just started last night and is only getting worse. I’m going to try to put a video up next to show what I mean.

EDIT. Have the video finally.

https://youtu.be/X7lgEPmQ_PQ this was the only spot I could upload to show the full thing.

[dogpantry]

“I guess I live here now.”

[ballpythonsrus]

reptiblr i need some advice

a friend at school offered me a red tail boa that he no longer wants on account of the snake being aggressive.

I know this guy and frankly wouldn't trust him with an animal like this (he's an a s s), so obviously I would REALLY like to take the snake off of his hands.

That said, I've never owned a snake that big before (he said it's six feet, he's probably correct) and I'm having trouble finding good sources of info for them.

I haven't seen the snake yet, nor its setup. Assuming he won't part with the setup or the one he has is inadequete, what would I need to get to properly maintain this kind of snake? Would it be better to try and rehome it to someone with more experience?

I'll post pics as soon as he gives me them. Any boosts or advice here would REALLY be appreciated! Thanks!

[the-awkward-turt]

If you are looking to buy a...

-normal ball python

-bearded dragon

-red eared slider (or any large pond turtle)

-green iguana

-large tortoise species

-other large snake species

Please please consider checking our your local reptile rescue and adopting because there are a HUGE number of these species in shelters. These are certainly not the only reptile species in shelters (the one I interned at had everything from leos, cresties, and corns to tegus, rare monitors, and box turtles) but these are usually the most commonly abandoned and the most difficult to house long term.

Benefits of adopting from a shelter:

-adult animals are usually hardier

-a reputable shelter will thoroughly health check animals

-shelter will usually have socialized the animal (and if not will give you an honest idea of current socialization level)

-shelter will be able to give you an idea of animal’s adult temperament (temperament of young animals can often change when they reach sexual maturity)

-shelter will have switched snakes to frozen/thawed before adoption

-some shelter allow fostering of an animal as a trial period

-sometimes the shelter will supply fully equipped enclosure along with the animal

-shelter will offer support and information following the adoption

-the adoption fee is a fairly minimal part of their overall funding, so they are in it for the sake of the animal and adopter not for the money

-adoption fee is usually cheaper than buying a new animal

[ballpythonsrus]

Will repost this every time I see it! ❤️

[ballpythonsrus]

Ball Pythons R Us is a site dedicated to bringing helpful information, tools, care tips and accessories to you. Learn more about these amazing animals here.

Find your sweet ball pythons a new hide today!

[oriandico]

Lift your chin and grab your butt (C'mon kids do the snakey strut)

[the-awkward-turt]

If you are looking to buy a...

-normal ball python

-bearded dragon

-red eared slider (or any large pond turtle)

-green iguana

-large tortoise species

-other large snake species

Please please consider checking our your local reptile rescue and adopting because there are a HUGE number of these species in shelters. These are certainly not the only reptile species in shelters (the one I interned at had everything from leos, cresties, and corns to tegus, rare monitors, and box turtles) but these are usually the most commonly abandoned and the most difficult to house long term.

Benefits of adopting from a shelter:

-adult animals are usually hardier

-a reputable shelter will thoroughly health check animals

-shelter will usually have socialized the animal (and if not will give you an honest idea of current socialization level)

-shelter will be able to give you an idea of animal’s adult temperament (temperament of young animals can often change when they reach sexual maturity)

-shelter will have switched snakes to frozen/thawed before adoption

-some shelter allow fostering of an animal as a trial period

-sometimes the shelter will supply fully equipped enclosure along with the animal

-shelter will offer support and information following the adoption

-the adoption fee is a fairly minimal part of their overall funding, so they are in it for the sake of the animal and adopter not for the money

-adoption fee is usually cheaper than buying a new animal

[ballpythonsrus]

The new baby Samson doing so well! 💕🐍

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http://iglovequotes.net/

[ballpythonsrus]

#Repticon 2017 here we come!

[ballpythonsrus]

This new baby is perfect 😍