Buttercup came to J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue on 11/13/25 after their owner could no longer provide proper care. Now this beautiful snake is ready for a fresh start in a new forever home.
🐍 About Buttercup:
✨ Fancy ball python
✨ Calm, curious, and handleable
✨ Eating frozen/thawed large mice
✨ A great choice for someone looking for a stunning python
Ball Python Care Snapshot (ReptiFiles-Based!)
🐍 Enclosure: Ideal size is 48” x 24” x 24” or larger
🔥 Temperatures: Basking 95–104°F • Warm hide 86–90°F • Cool side 72–80°F
💡 Lighting: UVB recommended (22" T5 HO 5–6% on warm side)
💧 Humidity: 45–75%, highest inside the cool hide
🌱 Substrate: Moisture-retentive soil mix such as Reptisoil or Eco Earth
🏞️ Décor: Multiple hides, branches, and leaf litter for security
🍽️ Diet: Frozen/thawed large mice
If you are interested in adopting, please see our website for more information.
🌟 Meet Buttercup the Fancy Ball Python! 🌟
Buttercup came to J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue on 11/13/25 after their owner could no longer provide proper care. Now this beautiful snake is ready for a fresh start in a new forever home.
🐍 About Buttercup:
✨ Fancy ball python
✨ Calm, curious, and handleable
✨ Eating frozen/thawed large mice
✨ A great choice for someone looking for a stunning python
Ball Python Care Snapshot (ReptiFiles-Based!)
🐍 Enclosure: Ideal size is 48” x 24” x 24” or larger
🔥 Temperatures: Basking 95–104°F • Warm hide 86–90°F • Cool side 72–80°F
💡 Lighting: UVB recommended (22" T5 HO 5–6% on warm side)
💧 Humidity: 45–75%, highest inside the cool hide
🌱 Substrate: Moisture-retentive soil mix such as Reptisoil or Eco Earth
🏞️ Décor: Multiple hides, branches, and leaf litter for security
🍽️ Diet: Frozen/thawed large mice
If you are interested in adopting, please see our website for more information.
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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