Sweet Pea the Fancy Ball Python

Meet Sweet Pea the Fancy Ball Python! <br/><br/> <br/><br/>Sweet Pea came to J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue on September 20, 2025, after their previous owner—who had received them from a friend—could no longer keep them. This beautiful Fancy Ball Python is calm, healthy, and ready to find a forever home where they can curl up, explore, and thrive. <br/><br/> <br/><br/> Ball Python Quick Care Info (from ReptiFiles):<br/> Adult Size: 3–5 feet (females often larger)<br/> Lifespan: 30+ years<br/> Temperament: Shy but gentle—excellent for beginner and intermediate reptile keepers<br/><br/> Enclosure Size: Minimum 4’L x 2’W x 2’H (120 gallons)<br/> Temps:<br/>– Basking surface: 95–104F<br/>– Warm hide: 86–90F<br/>– Cool side: 72–80F<br/> Humidity: 45–75% (higher during shedding)<br/> Lighting: Not required but low-level UVB (Arcadia Forest 6% or Zoo Med Reptisun 5.0 T5 HO) is beneficial<br/><br/> Substrate: Moisture-retentive soil mix (Reptisoil, Eco Earth, or a soil/sand blend) topped with leaf litter<br/> Décor: Provide multiple hides, branches, cork bark, and plants for enrichment and security<br/><br/> Diet:<br/>– Frozen/thawed or prekilled rodents<br/>– Feed appropriately sized prey every 10–14 days (1–1.5 the snake’s body width)<br/><br/> Water: Always offer a clean bowl large enough for soaking<br/><br/> <br/><br/>Sweet Pea is a stunning snake with a gentle spirit—perfect for a calm, patient keeper ready to offer consistent care and handling. With the right setup, Sweet Pea will grow into a beautiful, confident adult. <br/><br/> <br/><br/> Apply today to adopt Sweet Pea:<br/> https://www.jraar.org/adoption<br/><br/> <br/><br/>And remember—Facebook supporters get early access to adoptable animals for just $0.99/month:<br/> https://www.facebook.com/becomesupporter/JRAquaticAnimalRescue/ Animalwelfare donations<br/><br/> <br/><br/>#SweetPeaThePython #FancyBallPython #SnakeAdoption #ReptileRescue #AdoptDontShop #JRAquaticAnimalRescue

Meet Sweet Pea the Fancy Ball Python!



Sweet Pea came to J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue on September 20, 2025, after their previous owner—who had received them from a friend—could no longer keep them. This beautiful Fancy Ball Python is calm, healthy, and ready to find a forever home where they can curl up, explore, and thrive.



Ball Python Quick Care Info (from ReptiFiles):
Adult Size: 3–5 feet (females often larger)
Lifespan: 30+ years
Temperament: Shy but gentle—excellent for beginner and intermediate reptile keepers

Enclosure Size: Minimum 4’L x 2’W x 2’H (120 gallons)
Temps:
– Basking surface: 95–104F
– Warm hide: 86–90F
– Cool side: 72–80F
Humidity: 45–75% (higher during shedding)
Lighting: Not required but low-level UVB (Arcadia Forest 6% or Zoo Med Reptisun 5.0 T5 HO) is beneficial

Substrate: Moisture-retentive soil mix (Reptisoil, Eco Earth, or a soil/sand blend) topped with leaf litter
Décor: Provide multiple hide

Meet Sweet Pea the Fancy Ball Python!



Sweet Pea came to J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue on September 20, 2025, after their previous owner—who had received them from a friend—could no longer keep them. This beautiful Fancy Ball Python is calm, healthy, and ready to find a forever home where they can curl up, explore, and thrive.



Ball Python Quick Care Info (from ReptiFiles):
Adult Size: 3–5 feet (females often larger)
Lifespan: 30+ years
Temperament: Shy but gentle—excellent for beginner and intermediate reptile keepers

Enclosure Size: Minimum 4’L x 2’W x 2’H (120 gallons)
Temps:
– Basking surface: 95–104F
– Warm hide: 86–90F
– Cool side: 72–80F
Humidity: 45–75% (higher during shedding)
Lighting: Not required but low-level UVB (Arcadia Forest 6% or Zoo Med Reptisun 5.0 T5 HO) is beneficial

Substrate: Moisture-retentive soil mix (Reptisoil, Eco Earth, or a soil/sand blend) topped with leaf litter
Décor: Provide multiple hides, branches, cork bark, and plants for enrichment and security

Diet:
– Frozen/thawed or prekilled rodents
– Feed appropriately sized prey every 10–14 days (1–1.5 the snake’s body width)

Water: Always offer a clean bowl large enough for soaking



Sweet Pea is a stunning snake with a gentle spirit—perfect for a calm, patient keeper ready to offer consist