How Do You Take Care Of Ball Python Snakes?
It is important to be well educated about pythons before purchasing one. These snakes are not for new pet owners; they can be difficult to keep, and they require a lot of work. The following article gives an overview on caring for a ball python. Decide on a home for your snake. The tank does not have to be very high but it should be wide enough for the python to stretch out. A 55 gallon fish tank would actually be an appropriate tank for a ball python. Make sure that your tank has an appropriate lock on it. It is dangerous for your python to be outside of his cage, unsupervised. You now need to choose a lining or bedding for your tank. Artificial turf is easy to clean and inexpensive. You can also use wood chips, alfalfa pellets or newspaper. It is also important to provide hiding places for your snake. A python may easily become stressed if she does not have a place to hide within her tank. You can used hollow logs, clay pots, corkbark, or a small cardboard box to create nooks and hid