THE RUSSIAN BLUETHE BALL PYTHON

By: Jessie Doyen

Benefits

Beautiful Coat Highly Intelligent Fiercely Loyal Do not shed as much

The ideal owner

This breed is a good choice for anyone

Cost of kittens

$400+ per kitten

Eating

What Eats: Recommended feeding only premium dry

cat food How Much: ¼ to ½ cup per feeding time Best way to feed it: 2 times a day but no free feeding

Housing Needs

It is a good idea to keep them indoors

Problems

Main problem is getting them to fat To prevent do not feed to much

Benefits

Small Easy to handle Requires little maintenance Cage cleanup fairly easy

Ideal Owner

Good for both beginning and experienced keepers alike

Cost

Python between $50-100 Large cage around $90 Food and Bedding about $10 a month

Eating

Most eat rodents like gerbils, mice, and rice

Should be pre killed Feed ounce per week

Housing Needs

Ideal day time temp range for your snake is 82-95 degrees

Enclosure should have a basking spot, or warm end that is a higher temperature than rest of enclosure

Habitats should be 30-gallon length or a 55 gallon terrarium

Problems

Problem 1 : Heat

Warm side between 87-90 degrees Other side between 77-80 degrees

Problem 2: Humidity

Humidity in enclosure should not drop below 50% Problem 3:

Substrate Choosing substrate not difficult Most popular bedding Aspen shavings Do not use cedar as toxic to all snakes

Sources

http://www.rfadventures.com/Ball%20Python%20Pet.htm

http://www.worldofballpythons.com/python-regius/care-sheet/

http://voices.yahoo.com/the-benefits-owning-russian-blue-cat-5947096.html?cat=53

http://www.petplace.com/cats/choosing-a-russian-blue/page1.aspx

http://www.petplace.com/cats/choosing-a-russian-blue/page1.aspx

http://platinaluna.com/Care_and_Feeding_guide2.htm