Adoption Details For Boo!



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Name:
Boo
Animal Id:
8362
Date Created:
9/6/2022 9:21:40 PM
Age:
4 Year(s) 6 Month(s) Old
Type:
Snake
Gender:
Undetermined
Primary Breed:
Ball Python
Spayed / Neutered:
No
Secondary Breed:
Microchip:
Primary Color:
Brown
Markings:
Secondary Color:
Black
Pattern:
Weight:
0 lbs
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💘 Meet Boo, Your Slithery Valentine! 🐍❤️ Looking for a love that’s steady, sweet, and a little bit mysterious? Meet Boo—the ball python who’s anything but spooky! Affectionately called "Baby-Boo" for a gentle and calm nature, this charming snake is ready to find a forever home to curl up in. Like the best kind of Valentine, Boo enjoys cozying up in a warm, secure hide during the day but comes out in the evenings for social time—sometimes even making a special morning appearance. While Boo's exact age is unknown, size suggests that this lovely serpent is still a juvenile, currently measuring over 2 feet long and still growing. Fun fact: Boo adores sphagnum moss, which helps ensure smooth, comfortable shedding! Boo’s perfect match will be someone who can provide a secure habitat, proper diet, and the right temperature and humidity to keep this sweetheart thriving. But don’t worry—the rescue team will be there every step of the way to help you prepare for your new scaly companion! Originally purchased from a pet store, Boo’s previous owner had to relocate and sadly couldn’t bring them along. Thankfully, Boo made it safely to SBRSC and is now ready to find a forever home—one filled with love, patience, and plenty of cozy hiding spots. Could Boo be the perfect Valentine for you? 💌 PLEASE NOTE: 📍 We can only accept applications from interested adopters in or near San Diego County, California. 🚗 We do not ship reptiles, but in some cases, we may work with applicants willing to travel within Southern California. This will depend on the specific animal and is at the discretion of the board of directors. Click the Adoption Application button below, and an adoption counselor will be in touch to help Boo find a love-filled forever home! ❤️🐍



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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