Good side note: ball pythons are prone to uris. Not because humidity makes them sick, but because wet damp environments generate bacteria. The best way to generate humidity in the enclosure is through a large water bowl and mixing water into the substrate regularly. Misting an enclosure will lead to more bacteria growth, and thus, uris. Which is why I will never recommend a spray bottle or mister. Great video though!

@panicsoundsystem

4 ай бұрын

Interesting. But when you make the substrate wet, it will vapor anyway? As well with a big waterbowl. A big waterbowl doesn’t work for me really. My room humidity is 30% and with a big bowl I get +10% max. But I agree that a mister isn’t very good. My ball python started to yawn a lot, which is a sign for a respiratory infection. So I made a Complete halt and spray the enclosure. I change substrate every once a month and so I think the bacteria growth is under control. My ball python needs a lot humidity, otherwise she sheds terrible (totally different to another ball python I had)

I had one when i was a kid. I got my daughter one for her birthday this year. I see him almost every night up and down and all around in his tank, he's very active at night. I try to take him out as soon as i see him getting active before i go to bed. He's pretty great. Doesn't even mind my giant dog

Kudos for mentioning the relatively long lifespan and resultant commitment, as many vids do not discuss that at all.

I think the normal is one of the prettiest colors and pattern, reminds me of rolo candy bar. Mine i am getting is a gorgeous normal.

Just recently got one at a Reptile Show ( Enchi Spider- hatch date 12/18/ 2023…..have it on paper towels for now, with 2 hides & ceramic water bowl. Will only feed f/t😬. NEW SUBSCRIBER.

Thank you so much for the kind comment!! I have a lot in the works and keep many species. Thanks so much for watching ❤

@SavageryReptiles

7 ай бұрын

do you keep blood pythons?

I am obsessed with this video thank you so so much

Awesome video! I don't keep ball pythons myself, but they are an amazing species that I think often get the short end of the stick because people consider them a "beginner" pet. I'm curious what future videos will be about, what other animals do you keep?

مقطع جميل جداً . اشكرك لمعلوماتك القيمة 🖤🙏

New subscriber here. I think you have the best information. I’m a new ball python owner and admit I got the starter kit with the glass enclosure and heat mat only. I just bought my 4x2x2 PVC enclosure and am soon going to be upgrading his enclosure with the heating and lighting that you recommended. Thank you!

@newlightpets

3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the kind words and congratulations on your new baby! Glad to hear this information is helpful! 😊

I can’t wait till i get moved cause i am getting my daughters ball python that actually lived with me til she got married and moved out a little over a year ago. Her husband is scared of it and this bp is the sweetest and has never bit anyone

I love the idea of a rescue. maynard is just a gem !!!I should be so lucky

I'm obsessed with maynard .just love him ❤

I'm doing the overhead heating .as you have suggested !❤. do you put your lamp on timer or just turn off manually? 🐍💚

Thank you so much for the content you share. I'm getting ready for my first ball python. I got a 4x2x2' enclosure, I'm currently working on a custom background (it couldn't be different... after all, I'm an artist) ; ). I have a quick question if you don't mind: I've been doing A LOT of research on lighting and heating. I came across a channel on KZread (Reptiles and Research) where he talks about those conditions in a very scientific and detailed manner. Being a former veterinarian, it made total sense to me. I'd like to ask your opinion on infrared and UVA and also, the issue of air temperature x surface temperature. Thank you in advance. My best regards!

@newlightpets

3 ай бұрын

Congrats on getting your first ball python! They are the best! It looks like you found my heating and lighting video too. Excellent job doing all the research before getting your animal! Give yourself a pat on the back, you are clearly on the way to being an amazing snake owner :)

I have a bp and I use a heat mat. She stays majority of the time in her warm hide during brumation. During warmer seasons he then moves to the cool hide unless she eats. I got a heat panel but it doesn't heat up inside the hide and she's not one to come out and bask. How do you provide a warm hide with over head heating if it doesn't heat inside the hide?

Are those the NewAgePet ECOFLEX enclosures behind you?! How are those working out? I bought one and I am going to be using it for a new baby girl ball python in a couple days! Just curious how well they maintain humidity, if that is what you have! Awesome video. Great info! Keep it up!😃

@donaldwhite5361

6 ай бұрын

There good I cut a piece of plexiglass to go over the screen couple inches away from the light fixture

@Lovell93

6 ай бұрын

@@donaldwhite5361 I took aluminum foil and cover 80% of the top with it, then used foil tape on top of that. It is holding humidity wonderfully. It's only temporary until I buy a PVC 4x2x2 and make a sick bio-active setup. Great enclosure for only $150.

@donaldwhite5361

6 ай бұрын

@@Lovell93 I’m too ocd for that lol plexiglass with some handles to pick up and move it cost 20 bucks

@Lovell93

6 ай бұрын

@@donaldwhite5361 Haha I get it. Only reason I did such a rigged up job is because its a temporary enclosure, maybe 2 months at most, then I'll have the nice fancy enclosure! I just needed something to get it in quickly because these babies were born and not in a good environment.. So I took one to save it. I'd have taken them all if I could. But I'm incredibly lucky. She is a very sweet baby. No fear towards me at all.

How often can you get a adult python out of its enclosure to roam and for how long

wait so when n how long do i turn my light off

Not even the snake channels are safe from the "content creator intro music" 😹 Great video

@newlightpets

3 ай бұрын

LOL 😂 Thank you so much

love ball python slow chill snake n beautiful ❤

just wondering know several bp owners that use only a heat mat n bp.do fine...as i know they need belly heat to digest..know you recommend over head heat.but know some bp done fine just with the mat..😘🐍

Dang I was going to name my snake Maynard I feel like I can’t now haha . She must be a tool fan as well ?

@newlightpets

2 ай бұрын

I’m a die hard tool fan! But I won’t mind if you name your snake Maynard! It’s a great name! Go for it! You have my blessing 😂😂😂

He looks JUST like my Ball Python Batista 😊

What brand mister is this in the video?

Finally! After so many KZread videos from breeders who want pretrend science based husbandry doesn't exist, a good and factual video for KEEPING and Ball Python. So refreshing to see this.

so you tell the complete different enclosure sizes as other pet tubers. Whats the argument that you are so sure that your enclosures are the best? and not the rack enclosures which a lot of breeders use?

@lostlyxoxo9139

5 ай бұрын

Breeder use rack because it is easy and convenient for them n doesn’t take much space. They can live in it but do they thrive? No. Imagine yourself in a room with water and get food daily, do you survive? Yes. Are you happy? Obviously not. There is a thing called enrichments. Ball python can survive living their whole in life a small shoe box but they wouldn’t be happy. Just like keeping a dog in a cage their whole life, they wouldn’t be starve to death, they will eat but they wouldn’t be happy. People only come up with excuses to get a snake for their collections like they are toys and not animals with soul. In the wild bp would climb trees not just laying and sleeping on the ground

I am a woman around your size and is it dangerous to have a ball python around your neck when at home alone with your snake

@kaylaleeann8141

5 ай бұрын

You're way to big for your ball python to want to eat....which would be the only reason for it to constrict you. So I'd say you're fine alone with your snake.

@Lotusflower970

5 ай бұрын

@@kaylaleeann8141 the reason I ask this is because the bigger snakes such as boas and retics have accidentally killed their owners when owners put them around their necks and the snakes constricted just to hang on not to eat their owners. So just wondering if they were strong enough to accidentally do this.

@ChaseRapoport11

3 ай бұрын

@@Lotusflower970in my experience no they aren’t and they don’t need to tighten around your neck to hold on, you can see in the video it hangs very loose around her shoulders not squeezing very much at all

Aren’t you afraid it’s going to bite your face?