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Ball Python.
Keep an eye on your pipes; you never know what kind of surprise will come wriggling up. According to The (New Jersey) Star-Ledger, a five-foot ball python was found hanging out on a sewer grate in Hillsborough, N.J. Police were called in to remove the reptile. Luckily, ball pythons are non-venomous and among the friendliest members of the python family. RELATED: Man Brings Snake on NYC Subway Detective Hank Olszyk, who has experience with snakes, carefully removed the reptile from the grate, placed it in a paper bag and later surrendered it to Animal Control officers. Police believe the ball python, which is a common snake to have as a pet, was released by its owner who didn't want ...
Flickr/Squamata55 Name: Ball Python Personality: These snakes are generally docile and easy to handle. Care: Ball pythons are not very active so they don't need huge enclosures -- a 30 gallon tank is appropriate for an adult python -- but the tank must be secured tightly or the snake can escape, according to About.com. These pets require an ambient temperature of around 80 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit, and a basking temperature close to 90 F. A large, sturdy dish of water should be kept inside the tank to allow the snake to soak and rehydrate itself. Every five to seven days, a young snake will need to be fed several small mice. An older snake requires larger prey, such as rats, every 10 to ...
