Eve came to J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue on July 5, 2025, after their previous owner—who had purchased them from PetSmart—could no longer afford their care. At about 5 years old and 3 feet long, Eve is a healthy adult ball python who’s currently eating frozen/thawed medium rats with a solid feeding response. 🐀❄️
🔍 Ball Python Quick Care Info (from ReptiFiles):
📏 Adult Size: 3–5 feet
📅 Lifespan: 30+ years with proper care
💤 Temperament: Typically shy but calm and easy to handle
🏠 Enclosure Size: Minimum 4’L x 2’W x 2’H (120 gallons)
🌡️ Temps:
– Basking surface: 95–104°F
– Warm hide: 86–90°F
– Cool hide: 72–80°F
💧 Humidity: 45–75% (higher during shed cycles)
💡 Lighting: UVB not required, but low-level UVB is highly recommended for long-term health
🛏️ Substrate: Moisture-retentive soil mix (Reptisoil, Eco Earth, or soil/sand blend) topped with leaf litter
🌿 Décor: Provide at least two hides, cork bark, branches, and foliage—ball pythons enjoy exploring and even climbing
🍽️ Diet: Whole frozen/thawed prey
– Currently eating medium rats
– Offer prey about 1–1.5x the width of the snake’s thickest part
– Adults typically eat every 14–21 days
💧 Water: Large bowl of fresh water daily—big enough for soaking
Eve is a gorgeous adult ball python with many years ahead, perfect for someone ready to give them the space, care, and patience these snakes deserve. 🖤
📲 Ready to make Eve a part of your reptile family? Apply today!
Eve came to J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue on July 5, 2025, after their previous owner—who had purchased them from PetSmart—could no longer afford their care. At about 5 years old and 3 feet long, Eve is a healthy adult ball python who’s currently eating frozen/thawed medium rats with a solid feeding response. 🐀❄️
🔍 Ball Python Quick Care Info (from ReptiFiles):
📏 Adult Size: 3–5 feet
📅 Lifespan: 30+ years with proper care
💤 Temperament: Typically shy but calm and easy to handle
🏠 Enclosure Size: Minimum 4’L x 2’W x 2’H (120 gallons)
🌡️ Temps:
– Basking surface: 95–104°F
– Warm hide: 86–90°F
– Cool hide: 72–80°F
💧 Humidity: 45–75% (higher during shed cycles)
💡 Lighting: UVB not required, but low-level UVB is highly recommended for long-term health
🛏️ Substrate: Moisture-retentive soil mix (Reptisoil, Eco Earth, or soil/sand blend) topped with leaf litter
🌿 Décor: Provide at least two hides, cork bark, branches, and foliage—ball pythons enjoy exploring and even climbing
🍽️ Diet: Whole frozen/thawed prey
– Currently eating medium rats
– Offer prey about 1–1.5x the width of the snake’s thickest part
– Adults typically eat every 14–21 days
💧 Water: Large bowl of fresh water daily—big enough for soaking
Eve is a gorgeous adult ball python with many years ahead, perfect for someone ready to give them the space, care, and patience these snakes deserve. 🖤
📲 Ready to make Eve a part of your reptile family? Apply today!
J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue, founded in February 2020, is a compassionate organization dedicated to addressing the issue of unwanted exotic pets. Recognizing the potential harm of releasing such animals into the wild, the organization strives to provide responsible alternatives. Committed to the welfare of aquatic creatures, J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue focuses on finding suitable homes for surrendered pets. Through their efforts, they aim to not only ensure the well-being of individual animals but also contribute to broader conservation initiatives by preventing the introduction of non-native species into natural ecosystems. With a mission rooted in education and responsible pet ownership, J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue plays a vital role in fostering a harmonious coexistence between humans and aquatic life.
J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue, founded in February 2020, is a compassionate organization dedicated to addressing the issue of unwanted exotic pets. Recognizing the potential harm of releasing such animals into the wild, the organization strives to provide responsible alternatives. Committed to the welfare of aquatic creatures, J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue focuses on finding suitable homes for surrendered pets. Through their efforts, they aim to not only ensure the well-being of individual animals but also contribute to broader conservation initiatives by preventing the introduction of non-native species into natural ecosystems. With a mission rooted in education and responsible pet ownership, J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue plays a vital role in fostering a harmonious coexistence between humans and aquatic life.
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