Adoption Details For Boo aka Baby Boo!



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Name:
Boo aka Baby Boo
Animal Id:
8362
Date Created:
9/6/2022 2:21:40 PM
Age:
5 Year(s) 1 Month(s) Old
Type:
Snake
Gender:
Undetermined
Primary Breed:
Ball Python
Spayed / Neutered:
No
Secondary Breed:
Microchip:
Primary Color:
Brown
Markings:
Secondary Color:
Black
Pattern:
Weight:
0 lbs
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Hi, I’m Boo – A Gentle Ball Python Looking for My Forever Home 🐍💛 I’ve been waiting patiently for 1,105 days for someone to notice me. I came into the rescue back in September 2022 after a rough start to life. I was bought as a baby from a pet store, but when my first family had to move out of state, I was left behind. Thankfully, kind people made sure I was safe and brought me here. Since then, I’ve been growing, thriving, and getting lots of care and love in a foster home. Even though I’m listed as a common ball python, my clear patterns and colors make my foster family think I might have something extra in me—maybe blade or something in the yellow belly complex. What I know for sure is that I’m beautiful, calm, and gentle. My foster family sometimes calls me “Baby-Boo” because of my sweet personality. Most of the day, you’ll find me tucked away in my cozy hide, but I like to come out in the evenings (and sometimes mornings!) to explore. I’m just over 2 feet long right now and still growing. One of my favorite things is burrowing into fresh sphagnum moss—it keeps me comfortable and helps me shed smoothly. What I’m looking for is simple: a forever home where I’ll be safe, cared for, and loved. I’ll need the right habitat with secure housing, proper heating and humidity, and a diet that meets my needs. Don’t worry—my rescue friends will help guide you through everything so we can succeed together. I’ve known what it feels like to be left behind, but I haven’t let it change my gentle nature. I’m ready to bring calm, quiet charm into someone’s life. Could that be with you? 💛 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 we may be willing to work with you if you are willing to travel 🚗 3️⃣ #2 will depend on the animal that you are 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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