BP books

What is a good book to own if you have a ball python?

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http://newenglandreptile.com/cart/bo...-usa-only.html

The best book you can get (costs as much as a college textbook though :( )

http://www.vpi.com/store/products/py...ing_in_usa_can

There's several books that are good, it all depends on what you need.

There's the simple, inexpensive beginner care book:
http://lllreptile.com/store/catalog/...python-manual/
This is great for basic care information and generalized information, which is what beginners need most.

There's the somewhat pricier mid-range book, which is excellent for those beginning to breed and those who need help learning genetics:
http://lllreptile.com/store/catalog/...l-python-book/
This book is very thorough and covers a lot of topics in depth that a starter book may not. It also has some excellent chapters on punnett squares, which is very helpful for those starting to breed designer mutations.

Last but not least is the most recent book by the Barkers, called Pythons of the World, volume II, which is about ball pythons. It's probably one of the most expensive books about snakes out there, but the information in it is invaluable. It very well could be considered a snake textbook, and the care, husbandry, and general information in it can be applied to a wide range of snake species. It is, without question, one of my top 5 most cherished books in my personal collection, and I recommend it highly for anyone truly serious about ball pythons, or about snakes in general. Unfortunately, our store doesn't carry it, but I believe you can order it by calling VPI directly.

Hope that helps!

-Jen

wow, I didn't know that books would be so much! lol But it will be worth it in the end, I bet! =)

Thanks! I will try and get one of the books.

This is a frugally priced ebook it is fairly good basic but good.

http://www.reptileknowledge.com/ballpythons/

I second the VPI book it is great. Well worth the price, it is very in depth.

What do ya need the book for when ya got bb.net, world of ball pythons and kingsnake.com. lol

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what do ya need the book for when ya got bb.net, world of ball pythons and kingsnake.com. Lol

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Originally Posted by snake lab

What do ya need the book for when ya got bb.net, world of ball pythons and kingsnake.com. lol

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Good point...but there is something nice about having a source outside of the internet to work with that I can take with me and go read in a park somewhere when I can't take my computer but maybe I'm just a book nerd and like having a bunch of books surrounding me.

I also may be being biased considering I'm writing a book right now about BPs. :P

Nothing wrong with a good book for sure. Only problem with this industry is once a book is published a number of new things have come out. Its such a fast evolveing industry