Talga the Ball Python

🐍💚 Meet Talga the Ball Python! 💚🐍<br/><br/> <br/><br/>Talga came to J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue on 11/15/25 during the Exotic Pet Surrender Event in Hudson. Their previous owner—who had gotten Talga from a reptile auction—could not provide the level of care this snake needed. Talga is now safe, thriving, and ready for a more stable future.<br/><br/>Talga is about 6 years old and is currently eating small to medium frozen/thawed rats reliably. 🐀❄️<br/><br/> <br/><br/>💚 Adoption Info<br/>✨ Name Your Adoption Fee! ✨<br/>Instead of a set adoption fee, we are asking for a donation of your choice. Your donation helps keep the rescue afloat and allows us to continue caring for animals like Talga who need a second chance.<br/><br/> <br/><br/>🐍 Ball Python Care – Quick Tips (ReptiFiles) 🐍<br/>📏 Adult Size: 3–5 feet<br/>⏳ Lifespan: 30+ years<br/>🏠 Enclosure: Minimum 4’ x 2’ x 2’ (120 gallons)<br/>🌡️ Temps:<br/>• Basking surface: 95–104°F<br/>• Warm hide: 86–90°F<br/>• Cool side: 72–80°F<br/>💧 Humidity: 45–75%, with a humid hide for shedding<br/>☀️ Lighting: Low-level UVB recommended<br/>🛏️ Substrate: Moisture-retaining soil mix or similar<br/>🍽️ Diet: Appropriately sized frozen/thawed rodents every 10–14 days<br/><br/>💡 Personality: Ball pythons are typically calm, shy, and gentle—excellent snakes for patient keepers who enjoy a low-key companion.<br/><br/> <br/><br/>Talga is a wonderful example of why research and proper care matter—and they’re ready to show just how great ball pythons can be in the right home. 💚<br/><br/> <br/><br/>📲 Apply to adopt Talga:<br/>👉 https://www.jraar.org/adoption<br/><br/> <br/><br/>💙 Get early access to adoptable animals for just $0.99/month:<br/>👉 https://www.facebook.com/becomesupporter/JRAquaticAnimalRescue/<br/><br/> <br/><br/>#TalgaThePython #BallPythonRescue #NameYourPriceAdoption #AdoptDontShop #JRAquaticAnimalRescue

🐍💚 Meet Talga the Ball Python! 💚🐍



Talga came to J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue on 11/15/25 during the Exotic Pet Surrender Event in Hudson. Their previous owner—who had gotten Talga from a reptile auction—could not provide the level of care this snake needed. Talga is now safe, thriving, and ready for a more stable future.

Talga is about 6 years old and is currently eating small to medium frozen/thawed rats reliably. 🐀❄️



💚 Adoption Info
✨ Name Your Adoption Fee! ✨
Instead of a set adoption fee, we are asking for a donation of your choice. Your donation helps keep the rescue afloat and allows us to continue caring for animals like Talga who need a second chance.



🐍 Ball Python Care – Quick Tips (ReptiFiles) 🐍
📏 Adult Size: 3–5 feet
⏳ Lifespan: 30+ years
🏠 Enclosure: Minimum 4’ x 2’ x 2’ (120 gallons)
🌡️ Temps:
• Basking surface: 95–104°F
• Warm hide: 86–90°F
• Cool side: 72–80°F
💧 Humidity: 45–75%, with a humid h

🐍💚 Meet Talga the Ball Python! 💚🐍



Talga came to J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue on 11/15/25 during the Exotic Pet Surrender Event in Hudson. Their previous owner—who had gotten Talga from a reptile auction—could not provide the level of care this snake needed. Talga is now safe, thriving, and ready for a more stable future.

Talga is about 6 years old and is currently eating small to medium frozen/thawed rats reliably. 🐀❄️



💚 Adoption Info
✨ Name Your Adoption Fee! ✨
Instead of a set adoption fee, we are asking for a donation of your choice. Your donation helps keep the rescue afloat and allows us to continue caring for animals like Talga who need a second chance.



🐍 Ball Python Care – Quick Tips (ReptiFiles) 🐍
📏 Adult Size: 3–5 feet
⏳ Lifespan: 30+ years
🏠 Enclosure: Minimum 4’ x 2’ x 2’ (120 gallons)
🌡️ Temps:
• Basking surface: 95–104°F
• Warm hide: 86–90°F
• Cool side: 72–80°F
💧 Humidity: 45–75%, with a humid hide for shedding
☀️ Lighting: Low-level UVB recommended
🛏️ Substrate: Moisture-retaining soil mix or similar
🍽️ Diet: Appropriately sized frozen/thawed rodents every 10–14 days

💡 Personality: Ball pythons are typically calm, shy, and gentle—excellent snakes for patient keepers who enjoy a low-key companion.



Talga is a wonderful example of why research an