Ammo the Fancy Ball Python

🐍✨ Meet Ammo the Fancy Ball Python! ✨🐍
 
Ammo slithered into J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue on July 11, 2025, after their previous owner—who originally purchased them from Petco—could no longer provide care. At just 12–18 inches long, Ammo is still a young python with plenty of growing ahead. They’re eating large frozen/thawed mice reliably and are slowly learning to get comfortable with handling. 💛
 
🔍 Ball Python Quick Care Info (from ReptiFiles):
📏 Adult Size: 3–5 feet (females larger than males)
📅 Lifespan: 30+ years with proper care
💤 Temperament: Shy but gentle—patience helps them become great handlers’ snakes
🏠 Enclosure Size: Minimum 4’L x 2’W x 2’H (120 gallons) for adults
🌡️ Temps:
– Basking surface: 95–104°F
– Warm hide: 86–90°F
– Cool hide: 72–80°F
💧 Humidity: 45–75% (higher during shed)
💡 Lighting: Not strictly required, but low-level UVB (Arcadia Forest 6% or Zoo Med Reptisun 5.0 T5) is highly recommended for long-term health
🛏️ Substrate: Moisture-retentive soil mix (Reptisoil, Eco Earth, or soil/sand blend), topped with leaf litter
🌿 Décor: At least two hides, plus branches, cork bark, and plants for climbing and exploring
🍽️ Diet: Whole frozen/thawed prey
– Currently eating large mice
– Prey should be no wider than 1.5x the thickest part of Ammo’s body
– Young pythons eat every 7–10 days
💧 Water: Large bowl of clean water, big enough for soaking
 
Ammo may be a little shy now, but with time, consistency, and gentle handling, they’ll grow into a confident and rewarding companion. 🌟
 
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