Ball pythons will shed once every 1-3 months but the shedding process also depends on how often and in what quantities the snake is being fed. You can tell your snake is entering the shedding process by noticing several signs. 1. Pink underside and dull…
Are ball pythons good beginner snakes? For the most part; yes. Ball pythons remain generally small, rarely exceeding 5 feet in length, they are slow-moving and fairly docile and they can sustain a fairly wide range of living conditions. Keep in mind however…
Ball pythons are the perfect snakes for anyone who likes the look of a python without the normally massive size. Ball pythons average only 4 feet in size, unlike their larger python cousins that make it up well over 20 feet in some cases! This makes them…
Ball Pythons are great for new snake owners, as they are fairly easy to care for. However, though they are not difficult snakes to maintain, it is just as important to set up their habitat properly as it would be with any other reptile. They have unique…
BALL PYTHON COLOR & PATTERN MORPHS Ball Pythons in my opinion are the ideal snake to work with. They come in a variety of pattern and color mutations and the potential for creating new designer snakes is endless. They are the perfect size not…
Corn Snakes and Ball Pythons are close competitors for the title of the world’s most popular snake pet. Among the first species to be commercially bred in huge numbers, either makes an excellent choice for most snake owners, new or experienced. I’ve kept…
It is Ball Python Breeding season and unfortunately some males are more vigorous than others leading to issues like this one. This male Calico Ball Python was presented with a prolapsed hemipenis. Attempts by the owner to reduce it and save it have proved…
Creating a ball python cage setup is the first step to proper snake care. After you read this article, you ll learn how important the cage setup is to the overall health of your ball python. We will discuss all of the key components of a proper habitat…
Axanthic Ball Python Morph Background Information and Primer xanthic ball pythons are a truly underrated ball python morph but interest is growing rapidly as breeders are now realizing their massive potential when crossed with other morphs. An Axanthic…
Reader question: I have been trying to get my ball python cage up to about 70% humidity, but I m having a hard time doing it. What can I do to increase the level of humidity inside my ball python enclosure? Why do you want to get the humidity so high?…
Though daily handling of your ball python isn t recommended, daily observation is important. Observe your snake s posture; most often, a healthy ball python will lie in a flat coil. Note abnormalities, like the snake stretching out for prolonged periods…
As I previously posted, I recently purchased a nearly one thousand square foot building to house my ball python collection. As of right now, I am only using a 300 square foot room to keep them in. As the collection expands, I will use the other parts…
Ball pythons are supposed to shed in one complete piece (which includes the eye caps). They sometimes do not, however. When they do not, it is because they were not as hydrated as they needed to be before and during their shed, which happens only when…
2002 Annual - Ball Python Primer Answers to your keeping, feeding and breeding questions By: Bob Clark In the last several years, the popularity of ball pythons (Python regius) has skyrocketed. It s not surprising; the snakes have broad appeal. Their…
So you want to breed pythons, do you? Some readers have probably had a go and found it is not as easy as first thought to achieve consistent and reliable results. You’ve no doubt tried reading everything you can find, but have discovered that there is…
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