Blood Python Care and Maintenance

[@ColdBloodCreations]

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[@Poot-420]

Cold Blood Creations hi! Could you make a video on how to do a set up for an adult blood pythons? Thank you!

[@yrg795]

Damn. This may have been the most informative snake care video I seen.

[@truthreigns3465]

I have had my normal blood for 2 years now and she is a big baby, looks intimidating but as sweet as can be

[@ColdBloodCreations]

YES! Nothin like a BIG TAME blood. We have one of those, and a few little terrors too.

[@truthreigns3465]

@@ColdBloodCreations I got mine from Brian at BHB, as much crap as people talk about BHB i have gotten 3 of my snakes from him and they all arrived healthy and beautiful and tame. I would like to eventually get a western hognose

[@ColdBloodCreations]

Good to hear. I myself have had mixed results from Brian. Over the years I have bought a few snakes from BHB. Although I do like Brian and Lori for the most part, and I am not part of any of the "anti-Brian" groups, yet I have not had the best of luck with their animals.

[@truthreigns3465]

@@ColdBloodCreations yep, funny thing is i got 2 ball pythons and a blood from brian and out of the three my blood is the most chill haha

[@ColdBloodCreations]

Yeah, today's Bloods are not like their imported ancestors were years ago. Those things were named BLOOD for a reason!!!

[@Leo-tu8gh]

This channel is criminally underrated,LOVE your channel❤.

[@ColdBloodCreations]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!

[@stephenanderson1358]

So I know not about blood pythons, but I do know about water bowls...take one plastic tub put a couple of holes into the bottom of it and half bury it into the bedding, take a second tub and place it into the first tub then top it with water. The bedding stabilize the water "dish" , keeping the animal from tipping or moving/sloshing the water. Using two nested tubs allows you to remove fouled water tub without having to re dig it back into place....great vid, just subbed

[@ColdBloodCreations]

Awesome tip man! Thanks for sharing.

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[@V3NQM69]

I'm just a 30 yo guy but it really warms my heart to see the bond you guys have with each other! What would you be proud of such lovely daughters! And you girls can prize yourselves lucky with such an awesome dad! Keep up the good work!

[@ColdBloodCreations]

Thank you so much. That was very sweet...

[@The_Chad_]

Awesome! Thanks for making this video. There is a real lack of good info out there on these snakes, especially on KZbin.

[@odinsbeard1117]

Love this video . Solid information. Very seldom have I seen videos that give this kind of information. I have 2 snakes and I have switched to your methods of heating and regulating their temperature and humidity and since the switch both are shedding completely now and they are both eating strong.

[@ColdBloodCreations]

We're so happy to hear that!! Thank you, we're glad we could help.

[@reina2310]

Excellent video! I mostly keep bloods and love seeing good info about them like this

[@ColdBloodCreations]

Thank you for your comment.

[@redzgaming6880]

Blood pythons 4 lyfe! Krip Pythons can suck it!

[@fantasyskeep]

I'd really love an advanced keeping video for "Bloods" and their other short tailed relatives.

[@JEREMIELEE]

Good video 👍

[@music4gamers947]

Im getting a young female in 10 days and im so excited 😍

[@raybaker1484]

Watching this video after getting one of Cold Blood Creations first clutch of bloods. It's amazing

[@LauranceDonMac]

Normally, I have a rule on owning a snake that exceed medium girth. But, I’m verging on the 50/50 on owning this type of snake in the future.

[@juhzjc]

Underrated blood python video, New subscriber here 👍🏽

[@ColdBloodCreations]

Thank you.

[@PeatyBlinders]

What a fantastic video

[@ColdBloodCreations]

Thank you very much!

[@conorgavin9787]

Brilliant video so detailed

[@bigmfnturtle7346]

I too refer to my small child as a pet XD similar housing requirements.

[@shaanbrown2456]

Thank you sir very educational for me indeed.

[@12342087]

Loved the video

[@danyelspada7448]

Very good informative video.

[@ColdBloodCreations]

Thank you! :)

[@jokerlee33]

just ran across your video. Hope things smoothed out at the last repticon in atlanta a few weeks ago. Wanted to tell you it looks like we are headed back to the repterium in Michigan here in a few weeks

[@ChezzOnBass]

I’m surprised you don’t suggest coconut husk substrate. Loose peat or soil type substrates can be ingested easily during meals.

[@Vailwolf]

How do you raise the ambient temperature with just a heating pad?

[@Plummchild]

I have a 5-6 month old blood that is refusing to change from live to frozen thawed. Any tips?

[@Dovietail]

"...and RATfully so." Hehehehe! Snek pun.

[@Bb-yf7if]

I got coconut bark, is that ok for my blood python?

[@kearstinnekenerson6676]

What to you think about plastic enclosures for blood pythons i make enclosures for my snakes and i just 4 foot by 2 foot by 2 foot totes for my juvinile boas and make pvc enclosure for when they grow out of it

[@germaineparham9372]

I know they eat rabbits for sure but at what size will it start if I was feeding 2 pd rabbits ? And can they weight 30+ I know they can reach 10ft .

[@superdoggie607]

could you pliss do the blood python vs common boa constrictor? they are in the similiar size. no one ever done that yet...

[@alleykat6145]

A boa after it gets to know you can show sometimes affection. Bloods like to be left alone.

[@germaineparham9372]

Boa constrictor gets alot bigger

[@RezaOLine]

i released a blood python back into the woods this morning.. i caught it last night,, crawling in the backyard of my office.. it is a beautiful snake.. but from my experience,, they are not aggressive at all.. in fact,, they seem quite friendly.. i never see any aggression at all.. sorry about my english..

[@StephenQuinn]

Heat mats are based on convection. Ok for baby snakes. Not adult bloods. Use a front opening Viv or secure the ceramic/heat bulb. Heat mats are great for heating hatchlings/neonates. And breeder insects. That's absolutely it. Well good for plants in cold climates too.

[@ColdBloodCreations]

Good points Stephen. Thanks for commenting.

[@aaronwinnie9510]

I have already built my enclosure. It is 6 foot by 2 foot. Can I just feed the python in a separate enclosure and put plenty of places for the python to go?

[@joshsmith8758]

How long after hatching do you offer a blood its first meal?

[@ColdBloodCreations]

After the first shed...

[@joshsmith8758]

@@ColdBloodCreations is it a good idea to try in the meantime until they shed? It seems like a month is a long time for an animal fresh out the egg.

[@ColdBloodCreations]

It only takes about 10 days.

[@joshsmith8758]

@@ColdBloodCreations thank you; I’ll try a live feeder. It didn’t want frozen thawed…and I’ll try a mouse.

[@chadddine530]

So say your room temp is around 82- 85. Would I need a heat mat then? They will be in the same room as balls and retics? These will be my first bloods

[@ColdBloodCreations]

I would use one as it will allow your blood to select its desired temperature. We like to allow the snake to thermoregulate to their desired temperature.

[@samuraisnowman1078]

@@ColdBloodCreations What About a cold house? like around 69-70 degrees on normal. What would you use to raise the ambient air temp?

[@Airsoftforlife]

What about coconut bark

[@jasminef4730]

I just bought my first blood python and I'm pretty sure it has a neurological disorder. It flips his head upside down and just keeps flipping itself over and over. His head just keeps turning over like he's writhing in pain. I've only had him two days but I'm returning him. Are neurological disorders common in blood pythons?

[@appalachhaun_adventures]

Please put a thermostat on all heat mats/pads to not allow it to get too hot and burn the snake’s belly

[@devinmathewson9564]

Some videos I’ve watched they keep the enclosure wet. I’d assume the humidity is 90-100% how prone are they to respiratory infections?

[@ColdBloodCreations]

I would never keep them wet. Way to easy to get skin blisters. Never had a RI with a Blood, but we never let em drop below 83 degrees and keep humidity up or use a humidity box like we suggested in the video.

[@devinmathewson9564]

Thanks my tube is 90% humidity I have tons of holes in it so the air doesn’t get stagnant. I’m using forest floor/ aspen. And I have a big water bowl in it.

[@JEREMIELEE]

65-75% humidity is plenty and can increase it a bit when they go into shed

[@germaineparham9372]

Is this a good way to feed bloods 1 yr small to medium rats 2 yr medium to large rats , 3 yr old large rats to jumbo , 4 yr old jumbo to collasal rats , 5 yr old guniea pig to small rabbits ? Hatchling 4-8 gram mice ?

[@romeoking19]

I heard the heating pad is a no no. My blood python burrows. I put the heating pad on the side of the tank. I'm nervous of it being cooked if it sleeps on the heating pad at the bottom of the tank.

[@ColdBloodCreations]

If you're worried about that, I'd suggest using a thermostat for the heat pad.

[@romeoking19]

@@ColdBloodCreations awesome advice. I was going to do that. Any suggestion on what I should set the thermostat to? First snake so I just want to make sure it's safe and comfortable.

[@JEREMIELEE]

Heat should be 79-82 degrees 85 the most if you want a hot spot

[@ColdBloodCreations]

Yeah I would set the therm for about 85-87 degrees.

[@romeoking19]

@@ColdBloodCreations awesome! I'll try that! Thank you.

[@esotericgamer424]

Hi I’m planning on getting a blood python, should I get a mister or a Fogger for good humidity? I live in a dry climate

[@germaineparham9372]

Do bloods have strong feeding response ? And can you house with other snakes ?

[@godos320]

Yes very much so. No they don't cohabitate well.

[@michaelsteadman6819]

Cannot get my blood python to eat I had him for 1month he is a hactcling any suggestion thank you

[@michaelgreco5845]

My blood python isnt doing well I need some help can I send u some videos

[@megatrolltrollington]

18:48 Minor correction, there ARE poisonous snake species. Rhabdophis tigrinus is one example. And yes, i know they dont start out poisonous. They become poisonous by eating toads. However, poisonous mothers can pass their poison to the offspring, thereby creating Rhabdophis tigrinus born poisonous. Also its a genetic trait that was evolved for their survival, so you cant say its just a byproduct of their diet. Its an inherent function of their species.

[@joeynichols9044]

First thing that came to mind when I heard him say that

[@someguyyouknow6420]

The chonky snek

[@xray5043]

So you don't use thermostat😮

[@Mob-tq7gv]

I want a blood Python but I dont think my mom will let me Get any more snakes or pets 😢.

[@matthewmoss4438]

mine for some reason hates to soak

[@alonsotrevizo8438]

Why isn’t my blood python is not holding her weight we have feed her three rat fuzzies every week and she still hasn’t Gained any weight it’s starting to worry me she’s not old please help me

[@dbdgirl-o3i]

How often should males and females be fed? The species is prone to obesity.

[@jessecrichton2943]

A heat pad isn’t going to do anything for ambient temps. So better have your room at about 80. Most people don’t so both heating is crucial

[@ColdBloodCreations]

That's not true. Just ask anyone who has had a thermostat fail. The heat tape will raise the ambient temp. to deadly levels. Heat pads do in fact raise ambient temps, and especially if their is sufficient humidity in the terrarium.

[@jessecrichton2943]

@@ColdBloodCreations I have had them fail and the heat pad get up to 114. Which is insane but even that didn’t raise ambient temps much. I guess everyone’s situation is different

[@DeltaAsherHill]

Blood pythons are a**holes from birth. They’re pretty, and yes nippy. Draw blood when they bite.

[@kahldris1228]

When I feed I run some warm water over the small rat in a plastic bag. Helps to warm the rat up just a little more and I find my snake strikes much more readily at the rat and not my hand lol.

[@marlameure72]

I think the fact they can get back on you and the girth is intimidating. I had a male Ball Python that was just a grump. No matter what I did and tried. Nope 👎. And I’m not scared of most animals.

[@brittneyrussell4486]

I just bought a blood python and she looks mean as can be. She breathes really heavy and hisses a lot. Could be she’s stressed. I’m not sure. She looks so mean I’m scared to handle her. Granted I have a 14 ft red tale boa in the other room and a corn snake. So I shouldn’t be scared lol

[@vulnikkura1735]

I want to kiss them all.

[@karyannfontaine8757]

I want to hold the snakes.

[@psychedelicpythons624]

My blood likes to bury under her substrate

[@striderwhiston9897]

You refer to ball pythons as pet rocks..? I mean they're inactive during the day but are very active at night. Please don't tell me you keep all your ball pythons in small tubs because you consider them pet rocks?

[@luyandalamula6572]

If you have a pet...like a child