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The Russian Blue The 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:
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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