Adoption Details For Clover!



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Name:
Clover
Animal Id:
10432
Date Created:
3/29/2023 11:37:58 PM
Age:
5 Year(s) 2 Month(s) Old
Type:
Snake
Gender:
Undetermined
Primary Breed:
Ball Python
Spayed / Neutered:
No
Secondary Breed:
Microchip:
Primary Color:
Black
Markings:
10432, CW, R2, K7
Secondary Color:
Brown
Pattern:
Weight:
0 lbs

🐍 Meet Clover: A Curious, Sweet-Natured Companion Looking for a Forever Home 🍀 Gentle, curious, and endlessly charming—Clover is the kind of companion that quietly weaves their way into your heart. Brought into rescue in mid-March 2023 after their previous owner could no longer provide care, Clover has spent the last year thriving in foster care. Now, over 12 months later, this young ball python is more than ready to settle into a forever home of their own. At just under 3 feet long with a little over 1 inch in girth, Clover is growing beautifully and remains a consistent, healthy eater—never once refusing a meal. Foster mom describes them as snuggly, easy to handle, and extremely curious, often found exploring every inch of their enclosure with calm interest. When not out for a gentle stretch or investigating their surroundings, Clover enjoys resting securely, soaking in the peace of a cozy hide. Though classified as a common ball python, Clover’s unique patterning hints at something extra—possibly Enchi influence, evident in the brighter tones and reduced pattern often associated with the morph. Their stunning markings make them a standout among so-called “normals.” Clover would be a wonderful match for both beginner and experienced reptile keepers who can provide a secure, enriching habitat and continued social interaction. They’re a confident and calm snake who thrives with attention and handling, and would love a home where they can continue to explore, grow, and be adored. Think Clover might be the one for you? Click the Adoption Application button below and help this sweet explorer start their next chapter. 🐍🍀 💌 PLEASE NOTE 📍 We can only accept applications from adopters in or near San Diego County, California. 🚗 We do not ship reptiles, but in some cases, we may work with adopters willing to travel within Southern California. Final decisions will be made at the discretion of our board of directors.


Quick Reference Guide

Animal Type
Snake
Breed
Ball Python
Introduction
Ball pythons, also known as the Royal Python, are a non-venomous, constrictor species native to the bushlands and savannas of Central and Western Africa. They are a medium-sized snake ranging from 3-6 feet. These snakes are crepuscular, which means that they are most active at night, but especially active around dawn and dusk. As ambush hunters, they actively track down and then wait for prey such as rodents, birds, and lizards to scurry past before striking. Ball pythons are sexually dimorphic, which means there is a noteworthy difference in size between males(smaller) and females (larger), but not as large in some other snake species. Ball pythons have a 15-30 year lifespan in captivity.
Difficulty
Beginner
Difficulty Notes
Ball pythons are among the most popular pet snakes. They are good beginner snakes because they are docile and easy to handle.
Basking Temp
95-104
Ambient Temp
80-86
Lowest Temp
72-78
Temp Notes
The use of undertank heat mats with glass tanks or radiant heat panels as internal heaters for night heat, and cage guarded halogen/incandescent bulbs as day heat is preferred. Never install any heating device without plugging it into a thermostat and always securely wire the thermostat probe within the heating range of the device generating heat.
Diet
Carnivore
Diet Notes
Frozen thawed rodents in sizes equal to the girth of your snake at its center. Feeding frequency in general is 1 prey item fed in intervals coorisponding to the length in feet of your snake. A one foot snake would be fed weekly, a 4 foot snake every 4 weeks, etc. As ball pythons get larger their metabolism slows down. This is a guidleine, so adjust to the health of your specific snake to maintain a healthy weight.
UVA Intensity
Shade Dweller
UVB Intensity
Low/Occasional
Ferguson Zone
2
Lighting Notes
Provide 12hrs of both light and darkness on a timer for consistancy. Never use colored bulbs.
Enclosure Size
Large Semi-Arborial
Enclosure Notes
While females are largely terrestrial, males and juviniles are considered semi-arborial as they have a liking to climb and hunt in trees.
Substrate
Coco Chips
Substrate Notes
Coconut husk chip substrate absorbs odors and moisture very well. A layer of about 4" is preferred.
Humidity
High (70-100%)
Humidity Notes
Ball Pythons prefer humid environments and should be provided a humid hide if possible.

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