How to Maintain Ball Pythons in a Rack System

[@TesseraCraft]

Chris, I have been thinking about your retic lucy, and I am thinking that a big part of the reason why your retics look like they are going to lock, but then do not lock is because lucy does not have that much space. when I look at them when you showed the both in the same enclosure hoping they would breed they are coiled up on oppitsate ends. Maybe she needs a bigger and better enclosure. Maybe something about the size of a twin mattress, and vertical space for climbing, or a ledge so she can look down on her enclosure, or look down on the rest of the room. This is just some ideas. I am not experienced with pythons, but I am guessing more space would be nice to give her.

[@JosuesExotics]

Man you stay with the best videos.

[@robinlee4263]

It's a labor of love, not fun cleaning poop but I look forward to interacting and checking on my snakes, and I think they get more used to me checking on them so they don't freak out so bad

[@aaannthonyify]

Love the videos Chris just got my first ball pythons you are inspiring

[@pipemadness]

Hey buddy. So I’m going with the PVC Coupler/Deli Cups. I bought a 4” and it happens to be 4” tall as well. Was going to use a 16oz cup. What size couplers and cups are you using for your subadults and bigger? Thanks Chris!

[@ln9045]

Out of all the ball folks I watch you the most. Btb is the next.

[@ssaccoccie]

Where have you been? I miss your videos! Waiting for new hatchlings?

[@680ecks]

I switched to the watering can from a sprayer on your recommendation and it is much better ,great advice. I feed then check the day after to make sure there wasn't a problem eating . Then in a couple days i look in . Around the fifth day they start pooping so i spot clean the fifth ,six , day just peak in on each . Then its time to feed again . I use them pooping as a indicator as when to feed . If they poop i usually end up feeding the day after and most poop at the same day . They all poop on the six or seventh day so they all end up on the same schedule. If one doesn't i dont thaw a rat i will skip that snake . Its usually a common question how often to feed i go by the poop .

[@charleyhendersonj.r.6297]

Hi Chris another good video after watching you do that I pretty much do it the same way except for I do have one of those sprayers have yourself a good one

[@JustFishBro]

Chris I’ve seen some videos out there talking about leaving a piece of pure copper inside the water dishes, claiming that it helps keep the water cleaner & also adding other health benefits to the snakes. I realize that might just be another hassle with a big collection but I found it interesting & useful especially since a healthier snake is a happier snake 🐍

[@ChrisHardwickanimaladventures]

Interesting! I know copper can be toxic at higher levels, seems like you would maybe want some kind of a liquid copper solution so you could dose it right. Old timers used to drink whisky with a little gunpowder sprinkled on top, and cigarettes were once considered a 'cure all' for all sorts of diseases LOL.

[@jonflannery8984]

I’d love to have the water on tap at the correct temp in my Snek Room I’ve been going back and forth on sink, no sink, just water without any hassle of installing a drain. Thanks for another awesome video.

[@Lemongenie87]

I’d love a link to the suction bowl and cups can’t find it anywhere

[@l-alex-bozo3962]

What a legend

[@lestterturcios9462]

Hey what kind of spray is that you use when you spot clean? Btw really love your videos 👏👏

[@Benirked472]

Hey Chris could you link where you bought your snake rack I’m saving up for ball python snake rack

[@Benirked472]

How often do you water down there cages

[@brianmoates1249]

You are definitely getting talented with one hand lol

[@jeremytaylor9760]

What temp do you set your thermostat

[@lewislighting7776]

Yes

[@brandonclakeley8817]

Hey Chris! Does it matter what temperature you keep the room for a rack system? I'd so, what temp is good?

[@tschuller83]

Where do you get your coconut husk from?

[@maryhodges6908]

Where did you get the watering can

[@gwyddionz.4210]

Out of curiosity, why are you selling Big Red? I might be interested in giving him a new home. :)

[@ChrisHardwickanimaladventures]

I actually just bought him to do a video of corn snakes vs ball pythons LOL. I also never had a corn snake, just wanted the experience. I'm selling him because I don't really want to breed him, don't really need more pets either LOL.

[@chrisboyd79]

Hey Chris. How do you monitor your humidity in each tub? I was suprised by how much water you were putting. Obviously your climate is different from here In Scotland but I find with mines in a viv just a couple of sprays and humidity rockets up.

[@chrisreid9017]

Where do you get those bowls you are using? I cannot find them for the life of me

[@EvilSewnit]

The cups are 16 ounce deli cups from arscaging

[@paulthomas3509]

How do you know how to identify different head stamps I can’t make heads or tails from them thanks

[@samoyedz1881]

I have a question. I see you use coconut husk, I've seen others just use paper towels. Idk which to use. Ideally coconut husk but where do you get that stuff in bulk? Also, I like updating you. That adult female I just got has still not locked. I'm going to seperate the male and feed him today. Possibly even try feeding the female too since she may not even be in her cycle.

[@sergiodelpilar4596]

What is the name of the song you play in the background of your video?

[@ChrisHardwickanimaladventures]

I think that one was 'let's go home', you can get it for free in the KZbin Audio Library, free for KZbinrs.

[@Ashley-vm1bd]

how often do you tear down and deep clean your cages?

[@ChrisHardwickanimaladventures]

About once a month.

[@jacquiking8643]

Anybody know where to buy that watering can? I can't find it anywhere! I found it on Amazon!

[@MsKendra2u]

Hey Chris! Do you treat the water at all? Is it bottled or tap?

[@ChrisHardwickanimaladventures]

I actually have well water, fresh from the tap!

[@Schainukan]

How do you know which kinda humidity you have in the tubs? Like, if it's too high or too low? Right now mines at around 80-85% and she's not in shed. I'm trying to decrease it and get it back to 60-70% but it doesn't seem to work unless I leave half the tub open for a couple hours. I should have enough holes, 24 at the front, about 12 at the back and just a shallow water dish on the cold side. Ambient temp is at 25-27 °C. Any ideas to get it back down or is that good enough? I have a cat as well so I don't want to let the tub open unguarded. Blinds are usually half-closed, too.

[@skylernoonan56]

Where do you buy those large deli cups? I'm guessing they are 16oz

[@ChrisHardwickanimaladventures]

I get them from ARS Caging.

[@mandrew20111]

I learned that I really want to start breeding ball pythons but I don’t have much space and the wife isn’t on board 😣

[@Bildgesmythe]

Show her the babies, especially the pieds with the happy face markings. Make sure you don't dump the care on her. She might be thinking how she doesn't need more work to her day.😉

[@mandrew20111]

Bildgesmythe the biggest thing is the space. We have out grown our first home very quickly! Maybe once we move 🤞🏻

[@claudiodiaz9921]

Hi Chris great tips for clinging. My wife and me we are exiting because we received from the breeder Bizzy Balls our gorgeous male bamboo and a beautiful female banana paradox . keep working hard Chris👍👍

[@tristanblake2204]

Need a head mount for your camera haha

[@2l84t]

Know it's off topic , ever bred Moscovy ducks?

[@edwardfeeney1258]

I do I have a rack system that consists of 11 tubs and only have 6 ballpythons

[@gruntlyg3156]

Whoohoo

[@BuyestFan]

Chris you need GoPro in your forehead to film these kind of videos :D

[@ericwilson2320]

If you use a copper penny I believe 1972 and below you will not have that slime in your cup I use plastic cups in mine and put the penny in the cup and it doesn't get slimy just a suggestion love your videos keep it up