My first ball python! advice please!?

hello,

i am looking into getting my first ball python within the next few weeks, i have seen alot of conflicting things on the internet with regards to everything from what morphs you shouldnt get as a first to housing etc and was hoping you guys could help me....

I have a soft spot for spiders and managed to find a spider hatchling, but got told that i shouldnt keep a ball python with the spider gene as a first snake. due to issues with wobble head syndrome, and their eating tendencies... but then i was also told i shouldnt bother with a hatchling and get an adult. which confuses me :/. as i quite like the idea of growing them up to know me. I have also seen a woman trying to rehome a 9 month old royal would that be better than a youngster?

also there are people who keep them in 32l rubs, and others who say wooden vivariums are best... and there are arguments on both sides... any help would be very much appriciated

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Originally Posted by kittynightmare

hello,

i am looking into getting my first ball python within the next few weeks, i have seen alot of conflicting things on the internet with regards to everything from what morphs you shouldnt get as a first to housing etc and was hoping you guys could help me....Get what you like :)

I have a soft spot for spiders and managed to find a spider hatchling, but got told that i shouldnt keep a ball python with the spider gene as a first snake. Spiders are awesome and if you like them, get one due to issues with wobble head syndrome, and their eating tendencies...the wobble RARELY affects feeding... but then i was also told i shouldnt bother with a hatchling and get an adult. If it's an established hatchling, i.e. it's feeding/shedding/pooping, etc, it will be fine... which confuses me :/. as i quite like the idea of growing them up to know me. That's why I like getting hatchlings :) I have also seen a woman trying to rehome a 9 month old royal would that be better than a youngster? Doesn't matter either way, as long as both are established eaters and healthy...

also there are people who keep them in 32l rubs, and others who say wooden vivariums are best... and there are arguments on both sides... any help would be very much appriciated I prefer tubs or rack systems, as wooden vivariums are really heavy, hard to move around, absorb odors, and are harder to keep clean...

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My feedback is in bold above...good luck and be sure to share pics! :)

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Originally Posted by sho220

My feedback is in bold above...good luck and be sure to share pics! :)

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thank you :) i have pm'ed you with pictures of my options