Adoption Details For Clover!
Name:
Clover
Animal Id:
10432
Date Created:
3/29/2023 11:37:58 PM
Age:
4 Year(s) 9 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
PENDING ADOPTION!!!
Meet Clover: Your New Lucky Charm! 🍀🐍
Clover, the charming and easygoing ball python who's ready to slither their way into your heart! Known for their calm nature and healthy appetite (never misses a meal!), Clover is an excellent companion who enjoys being held and exploring new places. Like most ball pythons, they are nocturnal, spending their days in their hide but coming out in the evenings for social time. If you're lucky, you might even catch her exploring in the mornings!
While her exact age is unknown, Clover is a juvenile based on size, and is ready to grow into a lifelong friend—ball pythons can live up to 30 to 40 years! Clover may eventually reach 3 to 5 feet in length if a female or 2 to 3 feet if a male, but they are keeping that detail a surprise for now. What Clover needs is a secure, cozy habitat, and the rescue will provide all the guidance you need to ensure she thrives in a new home.
Clover arrived at the rescue after her previous owner could no longer care for them, and now eager to find a forever family. Could that be you? If you think Clover might be the perfect addition to your life, click the Adoption Application button below to get started. Clover’s ready to bring some good luck and a whole lot of love into your home!
Ready to add a little Clover to your life? 🍀
PLEASE NOTE:
1. We’re currently accepting applications from folks in or near San Diego County, California.
2. No shipping for this ssspecial snake, but if you’re in Southern California and willing to travel, we might be able to work something out!
3. Travel arrangements depend on the animal and is up to the 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.
Animal Reference Material:
| Category | Title | AnimalType | Breed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Animal Care | *SBRSC Ball Python Information Guide for Adoption | Snake | Ball Python | |
| Animal Care | Ball Python Care: Feeding, Housing and Handling | Snake | Ball Python | |
| Animal Care | Snake UVB Lighting: What you need to know! | Snake | ||
| Blog | [VIDEO] Is a Ball Python right for me? | Snake | Ball Python |
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