I love him…. so adventuresome. There he goes trying to utilize gravity and head for the floor at every chance he gets lol ; I think that means he’s living up to his name.😊 😂 I think he was somebody spoiled pet at one point..he seems used to being handled. He’s so cute, trying to to come out every time you try to put him in the enclosure. Such a personality!
He makes me think you've ended up with another TC, but this time they're a royal and not a super dwarf retic. Its really great though to see a royal being this explorative and his climbing strength is really impressive.
You mentioned not letting the males out together because of "combat". Just for giggles I've done the opposite with my six adult males. It was so interesting to see how they would try to push each other over until one gives in and slinks away. It's been over a year and they all get along better than fine. After the initial combat it never happened again. Once the pecking order is established they all seem to tolerate each other better.
I'm curious, how does an albino do with UV light? Does he bask? Does his bad eyesight affect his ability to target for training at all? I'm guessing he didn't get to wander around at his old home, so probably thinks each time he's out, it could be the last time he sees freedom, hence the reluctance to go back in. Also, I think ball pythons are tons more intelligent than people give them credit for, so he obviously loves enrichment and exploring. Lucky Newton he landed with you!
@@honeybeeart9382 He does bask some and like any snake albinos will bask when they feel the need and can avoid the light when they want. That’s why it’s important to provide a gradient within the habitat from “sunny” to areas with heavy shade. He has been doing well targeting. I have a clip of that I should’ve included!
@@LoriTorrini Do you think they factor in their albino skin while basking? Dont they have much reduced protection against UV withour melanin? I always worry they instinctivly bask too long.
IMO Ball Pythons are not into basking that much since it exposes them to predation. The ambient temperatures in equatorial Africa are consistently 80-95 degrees year round even at night when they come out of their burrows to hunt and drink so having to bask for heat is not a priority.
@@sunnys_day So, when did you visit Africa? Are you under the impression they live in burrows all the time? That is breeder mythology created to justify bins. They do bask. Most of us that have UV light in our enclosures find them basking and sometimes they do cryptic basking (are you aware of what that is) so they can bask while hidden from predators.
I love him…. so adventuresome. There he goes trying to utilize gravity and head for the floor at every chance he gets lol ; I think that means he’s living up to his name.😊 😂 I think he was somebody spoiled pet at one point..he seems used to being handled. He’s so cute, trying to to come out every time you try to put him in the enclosure. Such a personality!
He makes me think you've ended up with another TC, but this time they're a royal and not a super dwarf retic.
Its really great though to see a royal being this explorative and his climbing strength is really impressive.
Great and informative video I have 6 ball pythons and I just subscribed to your channel
@@patrickalilbitofeverything5181 Thank you! The Royals at the Ranch Playlist might interest you!
Sounds just like Poppy 😂
You mentioned not letting the males out together because of "combat". Just for giggles I've done the opposite with my six adult males. It was so interesting to see how they would try to push each other over until one gives in and slinks away. It's been over a year and they all get along better than fine. After the initial combat it never happened again. Once the pecking order is established they all seem to tolerate each other better.
I'm curious, how does an albino do with UV light? Does he bask? Does his bad eyesight affect his ability to target for training at all? I'm guessing he didn't get to wander around at his old home, so probably thinks each time he's out, it could be the last time he sees freedom, hence the reluctance to go back in. Also, I think ball pythons are tons more intelligent than people give them credit for, so he obviously loves enrichment and exploring. Lucky Newton he landed with you!
@@honeybeeart9382 He does bask some and like any snake albinos will bask when they feel the need and can avoid the light when they want. That’s why it’s important to provide a gradient within the habitat from “sunny” to areas with heavy shade. He has been doing well targeting. I have a clip of that I should’ve included!
@@LoriTorrini Do you think they factor in their albino skin while basking? Dont they have much reduced protection against UV withour melanin? I always worry they instinctivly bask too long.
IMO Ball Pythons are not into basking that much since it exposes them to predation. The ambient temperatures in equatorial Africa are consistently 80-95 degrees year round even at night when they come out of their burrows to hunt and drink so having to bask for heat is not a priority.
@@sunnys_day So, when did you visit Africa? Are you under the impression they live in burrows all the time? That is breeder mythology created to justify bins. They do bask. Most of us that have UV light in our enclosures find them basking and sometimes they do cryptic basking (are you aware of what that is) so they can bask while hidden from predators.