Pretzel

MEET PRETZEL: <br/>This young print stripe morph is quite a shy snake that is learning that people may be big, but that does not mean bad. This means that they may be defensive, or super stiff but has never struck or bit anyone. Pretzel appears to calm down after 5 minutes and then is good. While Ball Python's are known for being a great as a pet for novice owners, Pretzel's nervous demeanor may not make them a good fit for someone new to snake behaviour and building trust.<br/>While also being a species notorious for turning down food, zookeepers have found that Pretzel's feeding response appears strong when the enclosure is opened, which points to a great appetite. <br/><br/><br/>ENCLOSURE: <br/>The bigger the better! But no smaller than 36" x 18" x 18" for an adult<br/><br/>SUBSTRATE: <br/>Ball pythons do best with a mixture of substrates that retains humidity, such as soil, sand, mulch and moss.<br/><br/>HIDES:<br/>Offer ample hiding space with at least one hide on the warm side and one on the cool side. A thermometer and humidity gauge will help make sure the temperature is correct.<br/><br/>LIGHTING:<br/>Ball Pythons require a day and night cycle. UVB is not required but there are some benefits of having UVB, such as improving overall health and immune system.<br/><br/>TEMPERATURE & HUMIDTY: <br/>Daytime: 75-80°F on the cool side and 80-85°F on the warm side. Basking spot should be 88-92°F.<br/>Nighttime: 70-75°F.<br/><br/>DIET: <br/>Carnivores, preying on frozen thawed rats, mice, chicks, or quail.<br/>Juveniles eat weekly while adults can be offered a meal every 3-4 weeks.<br/>Ball pythons are known for going off food for periods of time at random.<br/><br/>WATER: <br/>Offer fresh water from a dish at all times.<br/><br/>SHEDDING: <br/>Juveniles and babies will shed more frequently since they are growing quickly. Adults will shed less frequently. During shed the snake may refuse food, and be a little more defensive!<br/><br/>TEMPERAMENT:<br/>Ball pythons are a very common pet snake due to their docile nature and natural inclination to hide in defense rather than bite.<br/><br/>LIFESPAN:<br/>Ball pythons can live for 25-35+ years. One ball python in the United States just turned 52!<br/><br/>Ball pythons are a very common pet snake due to their docile nature and natural inclination to hide in defense rather than bite.<br/><br/>For more information about our adoption program at Reptilia London, please email zoo.london@reptilia.org<br/><br/>Personality traits<br/>Quiet, Dignified, Independent, Brave, Curious

MEET PRETZEL:
This young print stripe morph is quite a shy snake that is learning that people may be big, but that does not mean bad. This means that they may be defensive, or super stiff but has never struck or bit anyone. Pretzel appears to calm down after 5 minutes and then is good. While Ball Python's are known for being a great as a pet for novice owners, Pretzel's nervous demeanor may not make them a good fit for someone new to snake behaviour and building trust.
While also being a species notorious for turning down food, zookeepers have found that Pretzel's feeding response appears strong when the enclosure is opened, which points to a great appetite.


ENCLOSURE:
The bigger the better! But no smaller than 36" x 18" x 18" for an adult

SUBSTRATE:
Ball pythons do best with a mixture of substrates that retains humidity, such as soil, sand, mulch and moss.

HIDES:
Offer ample hiding space with at least one hide on the warm side and one on the cool side. A thermometer a

MEET PRETZEL:
This young print stripe morph is quite a shy snake that is learning that people may be big, but that does not mean bad. This means that they may be defensive, or super stiff but has never struck or bit anyone. Pretzel appears to calm down after 5 minutes and then is good. While Ball Python's are known for being a great as a pet for novice owners, Pretzel's nervous demeanor may not make them a good fit for someone new to snake behaviour and building trust.
While also being a species notorious for turning down food, zookeepers have found that Pretzel's feeding response appears strong when the enclosure is opened, which points to a great appetite.


ENCLOSURE:
The bigger the better! But no smaller than 36" x 18" x 18" for an adult

SUBSTRATE:
Ball pythons do best with a mixture of substrates that retains humidity, such as soil, sand, mulch and moss.

HIDES:
Offer ample hiding space with at least one hide on the warm side and one on the cool side. A thermometer and humidity gauge will help make sure the temperature is correct.

LIGHTING:
Ball Pythons require a day and night cycle. UVB is not required but there are some benefits of having UVB, such as improving overall health and immune system.

TEMPERATURE & HUMIDTY:
Daytime: 75-80°F on the cool side and 80-85°F on the warm side. Basking spot should be 88-92°F.
Nighttime: 70-7