Is it safe to put my ball python in the grass?

The likelihood of him getting mites or any other illness from a 15 minute crawl in the grass is very slim, but please be VERY careful about any possible toxins in the grass due to pesticides, fertilizer, etc. read more

Your snake won't get mites from the grass. Snake mites are parasites that require a living host to feed from to stay alive. If you're going to put your snake down in the grass, just make sure that you keep a close eye on him/her, that there aren't any rodent burrows or holes in the ground that he/she can easily slither into. read more

Ball pythons will go off feed if they’re stressed. If the temperature and humidity are correct (never guess — always monitor and control temperature and humidity), and there’s plenty of cover and secure, single-entrance hiding spots, your ball python will probably adjust to a new home in about a week or two. read more