Adoption Details For Twix!



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Name:
Twix
Animal Id:
12466
Date Created:
9/6/2023 10:34:22 PM
Age:
7 Year(s) 3 Month(s) Old
Type:
Snake
Gender:
Undetermined
Primary Breed:
Ball Python
Spayed / Neutered:
No
Secondary Breed:
Microchip:
Primary Color:
Black
Markings:
12466, WW, OF, K1
Secondary Color:
Brown
Pattern:
Weight:
0 lbs
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🎃🐍💛 Boo! I’m Twix — your sweet & gentle Halloween python treat! 💛🐍🎃 I slithered into rescue in September 2023, and I’ve been charming everyone ever since. I may not come wrapped in candy foil, but I’m just as irresistible — a calm, easy-to-handle ball python with a curious nature and a love for gentle adventures. 👻 By day, I like to snooze in my cozy hide like a sleepy little mummy 💤, but come evening, I’m up and exploring like a mini monster on the move. 🐍✨ I’m calm, social, and enjoy being handled — especially by kind humans who respect my chill, curious vibe. While my exact age is a mystery worthy of a haunted tale 🕯️, my size suggests I’m an adult — and still growing! With the right care, I could be your scaly sidekick for 30–40 years, making me a loyal lifelong familiar. 🕸️ 💀 A few fang-tastic facts about me: 🦇 I’m primarily nocturnal — active mostly at night when the spooky vibes hit! 🕷️ I love hiding and cozying up in secure spots — ball pythons are pros at curling up in tight spaces. 🍬 I’m a steady eater and never ghost my meals! 🧙‍♂️ I can grow 3–5 feet long and weigh 3–5 lbs as a full adult. 👻 I enjoy gentle handling and bonding time with my human companions. To keep me healthy and happy, I’ll need: 🦇 A secure enclosure (no escape artist tricks here!) 🕷️ Proper temperature, humidity, and substrate 🍽️ A consistent feeding schedule with the right-sized meals 🪄 Enrichment and handling time with my favorite human I was first brought to a shelter, and they knew I’d find my rhythm with SBRSC — where I could shed my worries and show off my sweet side while waiting for my forever home. 🧡 💛 If you’d like to make me part of your family, please click the Adoption Application button below — I can’t wait to meet you! 👻🎃 ✨ PLEASE NOTE: 1️⃣🎃 We can only accept applications from interested parties who are in or near San Diego County, California at this time. 2️⃣💀 We do not ship reptiles 🚫✈️ but may be willing to work with you if you’re able to travel 🚗. 3️⃣🕸️ #2 will depend on the animal you’re applying for and is at the discretion of the board of directors.



Quick Reference Guide

Animal Type
Snake
Breed
Ball Python
Introduction
Ball pythons, also known as the Royal Python, are a non-venomous, constrictor species native to the bushlands and savannas of Central and Western Africa. They are a medium-sized snake ranging from 3-6 feet. These snakes are crepuscular, which means that they are most active at night, but especially active around dawn and dusk. As ambush hunters, they actively track down and then wait for prey such as rodents, birds, and lizards to scurry past before striking. Ball pythons are sexually dimorphic, which means there is a noteworthy difference in size between males(smaller) and females (larger), but not as large in some other snake species. Ball pythons have a 15-30 year lifespan in captivity.
Difficulty
Beginner
Difficulty Notes
Ball pythons are among the most popular pet snakes. They are good beginner snakes because they are docile and easy to handle.
Basking Temp
95-104
Ambient Temp
80-86
Lowest Temp
72-78
Temp Notes
The use of undertank heat mats with glass tanks or radiant heat panels as internal heaters for night heat, and cage guarded halogen/incandescent bulbs as day heat is preferred. Never install any heating device without plugging it into a thermostat and always securely wire the thermostat probe within the heating range of the device generating heat.
Diet
Carnivore
Diet Notes
Frozen thawed rodents in sizes equal to the girth of your snake at its center. Feeding frequency in general is 1 prey item fed in intervals coorisponding to the length in feet of your snake. A one foot snake would be fed weekly, a 4 foot snake every 4 weeks, etc. As ball pythons get larger their metabolism slows down. This is a guidleine, so adjust to the health of your specific snake to maintain a healthy weight.
UVA Intensity
Shade Dweller
UVB Intensity
Low/Occasional
Ferguson Zone
2
Lighting Notes
Provide 12hrs of both light and darkness on a timer for consistancy. Never use colored bulbs.
Enclosure Size
Large Semi-Arborial
Enclosure Notes
While females are largely terrestrial, males and juviniles are considered semi-arborial as they have a liking to climb and hunt in trees.
Substrate
Coco Chips
Substrate Notes
Coconut husk chip substrate absorbs odors and moisture very well. A layer of about 4" is preferred.
Humidity
High (70-100%)
Humidity Notes
Ball Pythons prefer humid environments and should be provided a humid hide if possible.

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