I agree with Ryan, I’m about 6 months in and have 3 balls and you’ve been a tremendous help down to the smallest details that people overlook and don’t tell you. I feel like an expert now and my husbandry is impeccable. Keep it my friend. The good bad and ugly you share it all. I love it.
I had mites and used paper towel but to dry . I switched to carbon pup pads and they worked well . When the snake pees it soaked all up and no smell . When you spill the water closing the tub it seem to release some and keep the humidity up better than towel . I switched back to coco it seems the best . I did get some cheeper pup pads without carbon but haven't tried them .
I also live in Colorado and the place where I bought my ball Python recommended reptisoil. I find that on the hot side of the tank, where the water evaporates quicker, it gets super dusty and when I drag my hand through the substrate mixing in water, I get splinters from the dry reptisoil. I’m not sure how comfortable that is for my snake, I believe there are small pieces of wood in this reptisoil. Would I have the same problem with coconut husks? I also have a humidifier going in my room almost 24/7
I keep my coconut husk substrate in a tub in the garage. I live in Wisconsin, so the cold temperatures take care of any gnats or other hitchhikers in the substrate.
Good evening sir, When you feed the Ball Pythons their dinner, if they don't take it do you leave it there over night till the morning to see if it's gone by then or do you throw it out immediately?
I know this is off the subject but what do you think about using tortoise BioLife for a corn snake believe it’s a mix of dirt and Coco fibre I live in England and buy a Sahara firma Which I Would prefer to use it’s not available for me and I can’t find any bio substrates for corn snakes so I have been using tortoise BioLife please can you give me your input on this
Hey Chris I'm sure u have been asked this before but what morph is that guy around your neck. I'm looking to get my first ball and I love the look of that snake. How much would one that has that look tuned me?
I sell my male pastels for $50 and $75 for females. Those prices are only for hatchlings breeding size female could be $200 or more breeding size male pastel I usually sell for $75-100
Can you add water to aspen? I live in a more temperate climate and for at least half of the year I’m getting enough natural humidity to keep my ball python’a enclosure up without having to add water to the substrate. For the winters/when we are running the heat the humidity has been too low. But can you add water to aspen? I know it’s not the ideal substrate for that but it would be more for a temporary fix. Also Can you use a mostly dry coconut husk? I’d love to find a substrate that is flexible since it can vary so much here!
Try a larger water bowl. I have Aspen in my tubs and spot clean it if they get it wet. I have perfect humidity in my snake room with the tubs so I don't have the issue with low humidty. I have always hated Aspen but anything else will raise the humidity. I do have 5 bio set ups as well and that helps with the humidity as those set ups are in a different room with lower humidity. Try the larger water bowl and see if that helps.
I’m 3 months on to snake keeping and you have helped a bunch! I appreciate your personality and teaching approach. Great job
I agree with Ryan, I’m about 6 months in and have 3 balls and you’ve been a tremendous help down to the smallest details that people overlook and don’t tell you. I feel like an expert now and my husbandry is impeccable. Keep it my friend. The good bad and ugly you share it all. I love it.
I'm about one year into raising snakes and have to thank you for all the great info . I watch every day.
I had mites and used paper towel but to dry . I switched to carbon pup pads and they worked well . When the snake pees it soaked all up and no smell . When you spill the water closing the tub it seem to release some and keep the humidity up better than towel . I switched back to coco it seems the best . I did get some cheeper pup pads without carbon but haven't tried them .
you should show us all your snakes and how to handle them more .. people like seeing what is in all those racks ...
I also live in Colorado and the place where I bought my ball Python recommended reptisoil. I find that on the hot side of the tank, where the water evaporates quicker, it gets super dusty and when I drag my hand through the substrate mixing in water, I get splinters from the dry reptisoil. I’m not sure how comfortable that is for my snake, I believe there are small pieces of wood in this reptisoil. Would I have the same problem with coconut husks? I also have a humidifier going in my room almost 24/7
Thank you so much you must have seen the post I just made on one of your old videos a couple days ago! Much appreciated. Love what you do :)
I keep my coconut husk substrate in a tub in the garage. I live in Wisconsin, so the cold temperatures take care of any gnats or other hitchhikers in the substrate.
Thanks being from Connecticut I will follow suit peace
Put your substrate in the freezer for a while. Everything dies
Good evening sir,
When you feed the Ball Pythons their dinner, if they don't take it do you leave it there over night till the morning to see if it's gone by then or do you throw it out immediately?
yes
How about a video on how you pack up the snakes when you head to a show what it takes to get them all there safe.
I know this is off the subject but what do you think about using tortoise BioLife for a corn snake believe it’s a mix of dirt and Coco fibre I live in England and buy a Sahara firma Which I Would prefer to use it’s not available for me and I can’t find any bio substrates for corn snakes so I have been using tortoise BioLife please can you give me your input on this
Hey Chris what do you think the future holds for you in breeding ball pythons
Cypress chips are inexpensive and hold humidity well. Never had a problem with mold so far!
I went to Amazon and got a Katchey for the knats
Hey Chris I'm sure u have been asked this before but what morph is that guy around your neck. I'm looking to get my first ball and I love the look of that snake. How much would one that has that look tuned me?
Its a bamboo ball python. As far as price maybe anywhere from 200 to 500 i think.
Thats weird i never have had mold with paper towels and i have been using them for about year.
Where in Colorado do you live?
I use the shredded Aspen in a 40 gallon glass aquarium.
What's everyones opinion of redichip?
Hi! What is a good price on a pastel ball python?
I sell my male pastels for $50 and $75 for females. Those prices are only for hatchlings breeding size female could be $200 or more breeding size male pastel I usually sell for $75-100
@@stewarthanson2010 oh ok thanks!
I’ve been using reptile carpet for the past year and just Washes it Out after it starts smelling like Urine really Strong!!
I would get one of those nat killer thing of Amazon I got one for like 16.00 so not bad you can get a little or a big one it works great!!!!
Can you add water to aspen? I live in a more temperate climate and for at least half of the year I’m getting enough natural humidity to keep my ball python’a enclosure up without having to add water to the substrate. For the winters/when we are running the heat the humidity has been too low. But can you add water to aspen? I know it’s not the ideal substrate for that but it would be more for a temporary fix. Also Can you use a mostly dry coconut husk? I’d love to find a substrate that is flexible since it can vary so much here!
Ya ditch the Aspen, it molds quick
Try a larger water bowl. I have Aspen in my tubs and spot clean it if they get it wet. I have perfect humidity in my snake room with the tubs so I don't have the issue with low humidty. I have always hated Aspen but anything else will raise the humidity. I do have 5 bio set ups as well and that helps with the humidity as those set ups are in a different room with lower humidity. Try the larger water bowl and see if that helps.
Another channel said that the coconut fiber IRRITATES their pit organs? 🤔 thoughts????
You rock! Thanks man!
Can I use sphagnum moss as a substrate
Yes... but you should mix it in with another substrate for best results.. and not use it on its own.
We want to see your Pac Man frog!
Just realized I wasn't subbed...my bad dude 😂😂