Official Paint-Tailed Python Fanclub

[Calix]

WHAT GORGEOUS BABIES OH MY GOSH
they are so cute ;www;
eeee I am jealous, they're adorable <3

[Poison Wolf]

Eee thanks Cal ;v;
I love both of my babes very much<33

[pidgeoncat]

hi! i just won my first babbu
this is Leo oWo;

shoves him into everyone

[Celozon]

I just won Celozon <3
Hopefully I'll have time to make some art of them on my days off ;u;

I have to say I was really attached to them right when I first saw them, not only are their colors absolutely gorgeous, but I've been questioning my own gender identity for a while now (either agender or androgynous) so when I saw they were agender I was pretty excited ;w;

I've recently also been really thinking about getting a snake or lizard, but I don't think it would be possible at the place I currently live (its not a permanent home, but not planning on moving anytime soon) I've also never had any kind of reptile for a pet so I'm clueless cx But if we are talking about snakes here, I'd love to hear some tips for beginners (good starters, general responsibilities involved, that kind of stuff), even if I can't get one right now, I'd love to get some more information so I can make a more informed decision about getting one.

Anyhow, I'm absolute ecstatic to have Celozon and be involved with this community! (even if I'm not too talkative cx)

[Calix]

I just won Celozon <3
Hopefully I'll have time to make some art of them on my days off ;u;

I have to say I was really attached to them right when I first saw them, not only are their colors absolutely gorgeous, but I've been questioning my own gender identity for a while now (either agender or androgynous) so when I saw they were agender I was pretty excited ;w;

I've recently also been really thinking about getting a snake or lizard, but I don't think it would be possible at the place I currently live (its not a permanent home, but not planning on moving anytime soon) I've also never had any kind of reptile for a pet so I'm clueless cx But if we are talking about snakes here, I'd love to hear some tips for beginners (good starters, general responsibilities involved, that kind of stuff), even if I can't get one right now, I'd love to get some more information so I can make a more informed decision about getting one.

Anyhow, I'm absolute ecstatic to have Celozon and be involved with this community! (even if I'm not too talkative cx)

I'm glad they went to such a good owner! I'm hoping to make more required nonbinary snakes in future~

As for snakes irl, generally corn snakes are the best starters. They're pretty docile, good eaters, and come in a huge variety of colors! Responsibilities generally include monitoring temperature and humidity, cleaning their bedding, handling, and feeding! ^^ If you google 'corn snake care sheet', you can see much more info!
(If you're worried about the feeding part- the mice are prekilled and frozen, and you just have to thaw them. If you're squeamish, I'd avoid owning a snake ^^; I used to have to chop the pinkies in half when my corn was a baby, because he wouldn't eat full ones. It can be messy but overall it's not too bad after you get used to it!)

[Celozon]

As for snakes irl, generally corn snakes are the best starters. They're pretty docile, good eaters, and come in a huge variety of colors! Responsibilities generally include monitoring temperature and humidity, cleaning their bedding, handling, and feeding! ^^ If you google 'corn snake care sheet', you can see much more info!
(If you're worried about the feeding part- the mice are prekilled and frozen, and you just have to thaw them. If you're squeamish, I'd avoid owning a snake ^^; I used to have to chop the pinkies in half when my corn was a baby, because he wouldn't eat full ones. It can be messy but overall it's not too bad after you get used to it!)

I don't think I need to worry about being squeamish cx I've always wanted a snake or some other reptile for a pet, but my parents aren't nearly as big on them as I am, and its really only in the past year that I've had the chance to get my own pet. But I was always the kid who when they see a lizard or toad their first instinct is to try and catch it P: Feeding shouldn't bother me either.

I took a look at several different sites like you said, not too many contradictions thankfully Cx though the only one that really worried me was one saying under tank heating is recommended over the over tank heating and a different place saying the opposite. Under tank seems to make more sense if you want to keep the heat localized though. And considering that I'll either be living in Texas or Florida when I get a snake, I'll probably need to be extra careful about not letting it get too hot.

[foxxbreath]

Congrats on the new ptp <3

Corn snakes and ball pythons are the best starters from what I heard, and my bby Moka is my first/only and I've had her for 4-5 years qoq

Like Calix said, just google -snake breed- care sheet and you'll get more than enough information. cx my snake personally eats live, we tried pre-killed with her for 4 months and she wouldn't eat(we even asked people who used to own bps) and in a desperate attempt to keep her from starving we tried live and she's been eating that way ever since qoq

Of course, all snakes are different so it'll vary depending on the breed and individual animal :3

But the most important thing would be heating,humidity, proper hiding places,controlling heat/humidity,sanitation,and bedding(PINE BEDDING IS VERY BAd. Aspen shavings work fine uvu)

[Calix]

For corn snakes, undertank heating is the way to go! In the wild they get the majority of their heat from the sun warming the ground, rather than directly from the sun, and need undertank heating for optimal digestion! ^^
However, if your house is super cold(like mine), putting a low power heat lamp on during the day to warm up the air inside the tank doesn't hurt either(especially since mine likes to climb on sticks and the air at the top of the tank doesn't get warmed by the mat).

I'm sure you've read this already, but I'll say it here to be safe: don't use heat rocks! They require your snake to coil around them for heat, and often don't give enough heat, or give too much and can severely burn your snake! ^^

[Calix]

boomp

[BuddyMaltese]

heey here's a question for all you ptp fans!
how did you find the species?

for me I saw one of graham's posts on tumblr and I checked out the thread and fell in love <3