Why do some reptile enthusiasts have a problem with ball pythons.

I've been listening to a lot of Urban Jungle Radio lately, but I noticed they always make cracks on ball pythons.
And some comments on facebook mention about annoyance to people who keep ball pythons.

I'm assuming it's because of the number of ball python keepers, and that annoys them.
But maybe there's something I don't know.

The biggest complaint I have heard is that they are boring cuz they just ball up. Its like holding a colorful rock is what someone once told me.... Lol.

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Originally Posted by Navy

I've been listening to a lot of Urban Jungle Radio lately, but I noticed they always make cracks on ball pythons.
And some comments on facebook mention about annoyance to people who keep ball pythons.

I'm assuming it's because of the number of ball python keepers, and that annoys them.
But maybe there's something I don't know.

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Pfft yeah their problem is called "jealously" :D

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Most dont understand the pricing and there is almost always a "new fad" every couple months

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Originally Posted by PitOnTheProwl

Most dont understand the pricing and there is almost always a "new fad" every couple months

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Mind clarifying the "new fad" part? xD

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Originally Posted by Navy

Mind clarifying the "new fad" part? xD

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In th eBP world there is always something new be it color or pattern that everyone wants to have.
Its almost like a race to see who can make the two headed purple people eater LOL

I deal with a couple hard core kingsnake guys and there have been a couple "debates" that have almost come to blows over my balls:O

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Originally Posted by PitOnTheProwl

In th eBP world there is always something new be it color or pattern that everyone wants to have.
Its almost like a race to see who can make the two headed purple people eater LOL

I deal with a couple hard core kingsnake guys and there have been a couple "debates" that have almost come to blows over my balls:O

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Ah I understand now.

It's like why people don't like the new Smartphone fad, everyone wants the newest version....
You should know..I have a two headed purple people eater!!:gj:

I am PRO-BP...I searched for the perfect snake. I wanted a couch potato, with a sweet disposition...And my female BP is just that. :)

I think it's because it FEELS like ball pythons are "taking over" the herping community. They're almost always very prevalent at reptile expos, and even tables that focus on other herps will have a few ball pythons. It FEELS like everyone is always talking about the "next great" ball python morph. It SEEMS like general-purpose forums are swamped with ball python pictures. So the colubrid enthusiasts, the boa lovers, the lizard keepers...they feel as if they are not getting the attention they deserve. Not as many people talking about corn snakes, not as many people oohing and ahhing over the latest boa morph or lizard litter.

I can say from a rather broad range of experience that this really isn't the case. I've been to herp shows all over the country, and while there are always lots of ball pythons, there are also TONS of other great stuff that people flock to so thickly you can't squeeze in to see what all the fuss is about. There are tons of very active, busy forums that enthusiastically and lovingly discuss other herps that have nothing to do with ball pythons.

It's just that for some people seem to need some kind of negative thing to focus on, for whatever reason. Something to be righteously indignant about. And for some of those, it's the simple, humble ball python that has risen far above it's perceived niche in the herping world.