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Post by skjonnhet on May 22, 2005 22:41:18 GMT -5
We picked up a Ball Python today,but we don't know its gender. We have a feeling its a female because we always end up with females for some reason.   |
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Post by Marie on May 23, 2005 2:09:07 GMT -5
Well congratulations on the new snake.  She looks cool.  Marie |
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Post by Steven on May 23, 2005 6:21:56 GMT -5
Congrats on the new snake! Ball pythons are great snakes!
I dont know if its just the picture, but he/she looks alittle on the skinny side, hopefully you fatten her/him up! I'm sure you will do a great job!
Let me know if you have any questions!
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Post by elizabeth on May 23, 2005 6:32:08 GMT -5
yes congrats on the new snake... it's a beauty
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Post by skjonnhet on May 23, 2005 7:45:19 GMT -5
Thanks. She isn't too skinny,but she is skinny. We do have to fatten her up. She has not even eaten yet. She is about ready to eat though. We think she has had her first shed, not exactly sure on that. We are going to see if she will eat tonight.
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Post by kessa on May 23, 2005 9:55:23 GMT -5
:)VERRY NICE LOOKING PYTHON HAVE YOU YHOUGHT OF A NAME YET? KESSA
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Post by skjonnhet on May 23, 2005 12:33:34 GMT -5
nope. haven't thought of one yet.
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Post by ChamZilla on May 23, 2005 14:44:01 GMT -5
That is once cute little snake! I love the ball pythons heads they are soooo cute I also agree that, that snake is a bit on the skinny side. But should fill out in no time One way to tell the sex of a ball python is behind there vent some of them have these little things called spurs. These are the females. There tails tend to be shorter and a bit fatter than the males tail. The spurs look like two little cat nails that stick out of the skin. You should be able to see them or feel them. But I'm not exactly sure at what age they come out or when you can tell. But I will find out. www.tetra-fish.com/fauna/ballpython.aspxSexing a Ball Python is relatively easy. Like all pythons and boas, they have anal spurs. These claw-like structures are about 2" - 3" from the tip of the tail. Males have longer spurs than females. The spurs are thought to be evolutionary remnants of hind legs. Males also tend to have smaller heads than females. Mating usually requires a mild cooling or partial hibernation period. The average clutch size is 4 - 10 eggs and average incubation period is 90 days/me That site gives the basic information on balls or royal pythons Good luck fattening it up Steph |
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Post by skjonnhet on May 23, 2005 18:13:43 GMT -5
Thanks for the info. I will post pictures as she/he fattens up. If anyone has any uni sex name suggestions, please post them.
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She looks cool. 
