Mattis

Intake date: 11/27/23 Status: Available Mattis is a 1.5 year old ball python. He is very stunted, when he was surrendered at 1 year he was about the size of a hatchling. Mattis is a little shy and can be a picky eater, but he usually eats F/T rodents and has definitely gained weight. Mattis is easy to handle and docile. His adoption fee is $50. Care sheet: https://bewildnc.org/ball-python/ **We do not recommend glass tanks/aquariums for ball pythons due to humidity and security issues. If you use a glass tank, you MUST cover up at least 75% of the screen top with plastic, plexiglass, or foil tape AND provide a lot of cover. Many ball pythons will require that 3 of the glass sides are covered with paper or a background if they are more nervous. Please check out our care guide for alternative housing methods--we highly recommend PVC cages and appropriate bin setups.** We do approve cages that are solid sided but have screen tops--they just MUST be modified. We've listed a few recommended cages below. Sterilite 200 quart latching tote Dubia.com (screen top--must cover) Zen Habitats (screen top--must cover) EcoFlex (screen top--must cover; available on Amazon/Chewy) Reptile Basics The Gorgon's Head Toad Ranch Reptile Kages Black Box Cages Animal Plastics PLEASE READ! If you are interested in adopting this animal, you need to fill out an application at https://bewildnc.org/apply/. Read the application carefully and answer the questions thoroughly. Above all, be honest! Research the species you would like to adopt in advance and consult multiple sources, we are happy to answer questions. Adopters agree to pick-up the animal in Durham within 7 days of their approval.