Yes - at five years old it should only be shedding once a year !
a ball python can cost 80 to 200 dollars it depend on which pet store your at
reptilecity.com sells them for 30$.
10,000 lbs roughly
a wild one will eat more and maybe less. the ball python will eat as much as it wishes in the wild. one that you own may starve to death and you might not know.
about 5 to 10 bucks. depends on the size.
No! A Ball python would be a much better choice!
That depends on the morph and sex of the snake.
It is possible, but you may consider this:1. Are you feeding your python too much? Once a month is sufficient.
Yes, ball pythons require a moist and humid enclosure. Pine absorbs the moisture and this can increase the chances of your ball python getting a respiratory infection and having a retained shed. Retained shed is where the snake does not shed all of their skin. This can lead to moth rot, tip of the tail falling off, eye caps and much much more. Cyprus Mulch, cellsorb and newspaper are the best beddings for a ball python.
Like $125-$150
No the color of the fur does not affect how much it sheds. But the thickness and the thinness do affect how much the dog sheds.
Instincts should kick in with no problem, but be SURE to supervise to prevent serious injury to your python. I doubt it should be to much of a problem, though. If you usually dangle the rat in front of the python, do this with the live one. -Side note: frozen/thawed is much safer! If your worried about nutrition you can supplement it.