Possible Purchase?????

I am looking at 2 more Ball Pythons. They are both 2012 Female. One is a Spider and the other is a Cinnamon. I have been talking to the breeder and he says he will sell them for $300.00!! I thought this was a really good deal. Then I asked him if the spider had head wobble and he said "Yes, it's not to bad but she is showing signs."

Do you still think this is something to go for???

I am getting him to send me some pictures, I will post them when I get them.


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1.0 - Pastel, Het Orange Ghost / Ball Python
0.1 - Pastel, Het Orange Ghost / Ball Python

0.1 - German Shepherd (Kahlua)

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If you like the 2 girls, I would go for it. The wobble thing is pretty insignificant IMO. I mean, yes you should ask, but anything that doesn't interefere with their eating shouldn'to be a red flag. Especially considering the wobble can change so much during the course of their lives. Some babies that show zero wobbles can start when their adults, some that show some wobble can have that wobble dissapear as an adult. Also, a wobble spider can produce non wobblers, and visa versa. "Showing signs" could be something as slight as a head tilt while eating. Just depends on the breeders interpretation.

To sum it up; if you like the girls, go for it :)

I have yet to see pictures of them. When I get some I will post them!!


1.0 - Spider / Ball Python
1.0 - Pastel, Het Orange Ghost / Ball Python
0.1 - Pastel, Het Orange Ghost / Ball Python

0.1 - German Shepherd (Kahlua)

1.1.0 Dendrobates Tinctorius “Azureus”
1.1.0 Dendrobates Auratus "El Cope"

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IMO all spiders and womas have a wobble to some degree. I have a male spider who has the worst wobble I have ever seen. He literally corkscrews and ties himself up all the time. He even lays on his back completly still (making me think hes dead). I have had him for going on 3 years now and although he will never be bred (personal preference), he eats just fine.

EDIT: I would actually applaud the seller for disclosing the wobble to you. I know when I bought my spider they didnt tell me anything. Id be more inclined to buy from a honest seller...

I wouldn't let the wobble stop you if you like them, get them!

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My Bumblebee (avatar) definitely has the head wobble but it does not effect her ability to feed. In fact IMO it only adds to her charm. She is my fav of all my babies. If you like the snakes, Id go for it. Dont let the wobble stop you.

Honestly I will be purchasing her to possibly bread.

What are your opinions? From most posts it sounds like we should treat them as if they were any other snake.


1.0 - Spider / Ball Python
1.0 - Pastel, Het Orange Ghost / Ball Python
0.1 - Pastel, Het Orange Ghost / Ball Python

0.1 - German Shepherd (Kahlua)

1.1.0 Dendrobates Tinctorius “Azureus”
1.1.0 Dendrobates Auratus "El Cope"

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Originally Posted by JustinAskin

Honestly I will be purchasing her to possibly bread.

What are your opinions? From most posts it sounds like we should treat them as if they were any other snake.


1.0 - Spider / Ball Python
1.0 - Pastel, Het Orange Ghost / Ball Python
0.1 - Pastel, Het Orange Ghost / Ball Python

0.1 - German Shepherd (Kahlua)

1.1.0 Dendrobates Tinctorius “Azureus”
1.1.0 Dendrobates Auratus "El Cope"

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Unless I had a spider with a very extreme wobble/corkscrewing I wouldn't hesitate to breed them. You don't want to breed an animal that has a severe wobble just in case it is passed down to its offspring. It is best to try and breed a minimal wobble since you will never be able to get rid of it completely.

As someone has already said, all spiders have the wobble. Sometimes it shows up in early life and goes away or sometimes the opposite. I'd go for it.

I bought mine to breed as well. Her wobble isnt bad enough to stop me. It seems to get worse when shes hungry but after she eats it subsides quite a bit which is normal.