QUESTION: I owned a ball python once and I know they are notoriously picky eaters, and I had a lot of trouble. I took her to the vet and the vet said that she was probably sick when I bought her. She eventually died. I was wanting to get another on and wanted to know how I can be sure I will get one that is eating?

ANSWER:  You should ask the breeder if it has been eating by itself regular. Look the snake over real good. Be sure that it has good girth for the size. Also, the best thing to do is to ask about a health guarantee. Some breeders offer some type of guarantee. If you want to be sure, take your new pet to the Vet. Not all vets are equal when it comes to reptiles. You should seek a vet that deals with reptiles on a regular basis. Hope this helps.