Eve the Classic Ball Python

?? Meet Eve the Ball Python! ??<br/><br/> <br/><br/>Eve came to J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue on July 5, 2025, after their previous owner—who had purchased them from PetSmart—could no longer afford their care. At about 5 years old and 3 feet long, Eve is a healthy adult ball python who’s currently eating frozen/thawed medium rats with a solid feeding response. ???<br/><br/> <br/><br/>? Ball Python Quick Care Info (from ReptiFiles):<br/><br/>? Adult Size: 3–5 feet<br/><br/>? Lifespan: 30+ years with proper care<br/><br/>? Temperament: Typically shy but calm and easy to handle<br/><br/>? Enclosure Size: Minimum 4’L x 2’W x 2’H (120 gallons)<br/><br/>?? Temps:<br/><br/>– Basking surface: 95–104°F<br/><br/>– Warm hide: 86–90°F<br/><br/>– Cool hide: 72–80°F<br/><br/>? Humidity: 45–75% (higher during shed cycles)<br/><br/>? Lighting: UVB not required, but low-level UVB is highly recommended for long-term health<br/><br/>?? Substrate: Moisture-retentive soil mix (Reptisoil, Eco Earth, or soil/sand blend) topped with leaf litter<br/><br/>? Décor: Provide at least two hides, cork bark, branches, and foliage—ball pythons enjoy exploring and even climbing<br/><br/>?? Diet: Whole frozen/thawed prey<br/><br/>– Currently eating medium rats<br/><br/>– Offer prey about 1–1.5x the width of the snake’s thickest part<br/><br/>– Adults typically eat every 14–21 days<br/><br/>? Water: Large bowl of fresh water daily—big enough for soaking<br/><br/>Eve is a gorgeous adult ball python with many years ahead, perfect for someone ready to give them the space, care, and patience these snakes deserve. ?<br/><br/> <br/><br/>? Ready to make Eve a part of your reptile family? Apply today!<br/><br/> <br/><br/>#EveThePython #BallPythonCare #SnakeAdoption #FrozenThawedFeederClub #ReptileRescue #JRAquaticAnimalRescue

?? Meet Eve the Ball Python! ??



Eve came to J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue on July 5, 2025, after their previous owner—who had purchased them from PetSmart—could no longer afford their care. At about 5 years old and 3 feet long, Eve is a healthy adult ball python who’s currently eating frozen/thawed medium rats with a solid feeding response. ???



? Ball Python Quick Care Info (from ReptiFiles):

? Adult Size: 3–5 feet

? Lifespan: 30+ years with proper care

? Temperament: Typically shy but calm and easy to handle

? Enclosure Size: Minimum 4’L x 2’W x 2’H (120 gallons)

?? Temps:

– Basking surface: 95–104°F

– Warm hide: 86–90°F

– Cool hide: 72–80°F

? Humidity: 45–75% (higher during shed cycles)

? Lighting: UVB not required, but low-level UVB is highly recommended for long-term health

?? Substrate: Moisture-retentive soil mix (Reptisoil, Eco Earth, or soil/sand blend) topped with leaf litter

?? Meet Eve the Ball Python! ??



Eve came to J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue on July 5, 2025, after their previous owner—who had purchased them from PetSmart—could no longer afford their care. At about 5 years old and 3 feet long, Eve is a healthy adult ball python who’s currently eating frozen/thawed medium rats with a solid feeding response. ???



? Ball Python Quick Care Info (from ReptiFiles):

? Adult Size: 3–5 feet

? Lifespan: 30+ years with proper care

? Temperament: Typically shy but calm and easy to handle

? Enclosure Size: Minimum 4’L x 2’W x 2’H (120 gallons)

?? Temps:

– Basking surface: 95–104°F

– Warm hide: 86–90°F

– Cool hide: 72–80°F

? Humidity: 45–75% (higher during shed cycles)

? Lighting: UVB not required, but low-level UVB is highly recommended for long-term health

?? Substrate: Moisture-retentive soil mix (Reptisoil, Eco Earth, or soil/sand blend) topped with leaf litter

? Décor: Provide at least two hides, cork bark, branches, and foliage—ball pythons enjoy exploring and even climbing

?? Diet: Whole frozen/thawed prey

– Currently eating medium rats

– Offer prey about 1–1.5x the width of the snake’s thickest part

– Adults typically eat every 14–21 days

? Water: Large bowl of fresh water daily—big enough for soakingShow moreShow more