First buy

[Zeios]

Hey everyone,

I am quite new to the world of snake care and was planning on starting. I have done research and will be going out to pick up the necessary requirements to provide a good home to a ball python. The only thing I am having trouble on is where I could go to get one. I have seen a lot of places that involve mail but I am very uneasy about it. I have been trying to see if there are any breeders in my area but I have had no luck. I live just by Oklahoma City. Has anyone else tried the mail thing and satisfied by it?

Hope to see you all around the board as I will have many more questions in the future.

[frankykeno]

Most every snake I've gotten from a breeder was shipped to me (not by mail, by overnight FedEx). It's a great way to get a gorgeous snake from a reliable source that isn't close to you. You do need though to research the breeder, ask around and make sure this is someone that sells healthy snakes, has a good reputation and will stand behind their snake and their shipping procedures.

[Beardedragon]

Ive gotten all of mine by mail and they all arrived healthy and what I expected. If you have got any questions about the person your interested in buying a snake from feel free to ask about them here

[Zeios]

Alright I will do some research. Also does anyone have any recommendations for it? I am sure you guys might have more experience than I do. Thanks.

[Beardedragon]

Heres a few


http://www.ralphdavisreptiles.com/
http://www.8ballpythons.com/
http://www.bobclark.com/
http://newenglandreptile.com/available/
http://www.vpi.com/
http://www.bcherp.com/
http://www.morphcapital.com/
http://www.roussisreptiles.com/
http://ballpython.com/page.php
http://www.rustys-balls.com/2008%20Babies.shtml
http://www.heathersherps.com/
http://www.caspersonreptiles.com/
http://www.baileyreptiles.com/available.html
http://www.ball-pythons.net/forums/s...ad.php?t=74847
http://www.nextworldexotics.com/ballpythons.htm
http://brockwagnerreptiles.com/
http://www.coreywoods.com/about.shtml

[Beardedragon]

Ive gotten all of mine by mail and they all arrived healthy and what I expected. If you have got any questions about the person your interested in buying a snake from feel free to ask about them here

*When I say mail i mean Fedex over night*

[BryGuy]

Hey Z

I am near OKC too and was in your boat about a month ago. I figured out Bob Clark (linked above) is in NW OKC. They were real helpful, Jeff is the guy that helped me in particular. You can save on the shipping and they have LOTS to pick from. A little on the spendy side, but everything looked really healthy.

Hope this helps.

[Sugr]

I've had tortoises, lizards, snakes, and tarantulas all shipped via Fedex overnight, and have NEVER, had a problem. Make sure it's a good, reputable breeder who's experienced with packaging and shipping, and you should have no problem. Most will also have a Live Arrival Guarantee (Sometimes only known as LAG on their sites) if you're there to sign for the package when it arrives.

[PythonWallace]

The majority of my snakes were shipped to me, and I have never had a problem when I dealt with reputable people.

[herrwest]

I know some on here may say it's not the best choice but i got my ball python off of craigslist. You can find really good deals on ball pythons there, i got mine with two terrariums, heating pad and bulb for $40! Your also relieving the previous owner of there "burden", in some cases, not all. And in my case i helped out the snake, big time. It was in an unclean terrarium and now he's in a much better place with me. Just a thought when looking for your ball.