Nihog the Black Pastel (100% het clown) Ball Python

🐍🖤 Meet Nihog the Black Pastel (100% Het Clown) Ball Python! 🖤🐍
 
Nihog slithered into J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue on September 25, 2025, after his previous owner could no longer care for him due to financial reasons. This handsome 1-year-old male is about 1.5 feet long and is eating frozen/thawed mice like a champ. 🐁❄️
 
Named after the legendary serpent that gnaws at the roots of Yggdrasil, Nihog is small now—but he’s destined to grow into a strong, striking adult with bold, dark tones and the exciting potential of his het clown genetics. ⚡
 
🔍 Ball Python Quick Care Info (from ReptiFiles):
📏 Adult Size: 3–5 feet
📅 Lifespan: 30+ years
💤 Temperament: Shy but gentle—an ideal choice for keepers who value calm, steady snakes
🏠 Enclosure Size: Minimum 4’L x 2’W x 2’H (120 gallons) for an adult
🌡️ Temps:
– Basking surface: 95–104°F
– Warm hide: 86–90°F
– Cool side: 72–80°F
💧 Humidity: 45–75%, higher during shed cycles
💡 Lighting: Low-level UVB (Arcadia Forest 6% or Zoo Med Reptisun 5.0 T5 HO) recommended
🛏️ Substrate: Moisture-retentive soil mix (Reptisoil, Eco Earth, or soil/sand blend) topped with leaf litter
🌿 Décor: Provide multiple hides, cork bark, climbing branches, and foliage to help your snake feel secure
🍽️ Diet:
– Whole frozen/thawed or prekilled rodents
– Currently eating mice every 7–10 days
– Move up to rats as he grows
💧 Water: Always provide a clean bowl large enough for soaking
 
With his deep black coloration and het clown genetics, Nihog is both a visual stunner and a future showstopper. Calm, curious, and full of potential—he’s ready to start his next chapter with you! 🐍💛
 
📲 Apply today to make Nihog part of your collection:
👉 https://www.jraar.org/adoption
 
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