Bp not a begginer snake?

I agree with Jeanne. I dont think a ball python would have been good for my first snake. Why? Because I didnt take the time to look into the proper husbandry before buy my first herp. I didnt realize there was that much to it. (lucky thing my first herp was a corn snake) You seem to be willing to become informed before jumping into it and that is great. Just make sure you are ready for it :)

I am, i'm still looking at every care sheet and post about them I can.

I think you'll be fine. People who are willing to do the research and get the setup right and realize that total cost of ownership does not equal price of snake are headed in the right direction. It's like people who get puppies and have looked into what breeds might be suitable, what the space and activity requirements are, have read up on or otherwise studied how to train puppies, and are prepared for the commitment, versus people who go, "What a cute puppy! I want it!" and take it home not thinking about the fact that the particular dog they brought home is going to be 75+ lbs and have a heavy coat and be miserable in their efficiency apartment in South Florida. Some people are just more prepared to be good pet owners, period. The others can be if they have the willingness to become so.

IMO BP`s arent a good choice for beginners "overall" as per most of the negitives traits already explained within the thread. Not to discourage you or anyone else from attempting it or chooseing one. Theres just so "many" other snakes that are more "forgiving"and much more "socialbly rewarding" then BP`s will ever be and for a novice herper this "reward" return will mature the dilagence needed to transform the keeper from Curious to Addicted ,but only if another choice besides a BP is used to break out or in with.
There`s many hardcore BP fans that know nothing but BP and their exclusive/content bieng keepers of and they`ll argue till hell wont have it over their babys.BP`s are indeed wierd creatures (kinda like watching cars rust or grass grow) :wink: We love our two BP`s and their here for the long run and will be spoiled like the rest. :lol:
But as per the thread topic NO,I would instead inform inquisitive potential owners of other more rewarding/exciting options besides Ball`s.
You also made notation to "Freaked Out" why is that ? I hope I`m wrong but is that "doubt"?(self questioning bad choice) or is it that your just completely "eat-up"(consumed) with the chance to own one of Gods coolest creatures THE SNAKE !?!

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I meant freaked out as is; now after all the research and stuff I done I now find out that they are not a good begginer snake.

everyone stated good stuff above, if you have done the research than you will do fine- the fact that you are paranoid about and/or expecting feeding problems is a very good sign haha. Just have the set-up done and functioning before you recieve your snake (so as to have any humidity/temp problems settled by the time the snake arrives, taking away some stress) and stick around the forums and don't ever stop learning. I think that you would make a good BP keeper, but this is always a good conversation just BE ABSOLUTELY sure you are getting a FEEDING CAPTIVE BRED... actually I would go as far to say CBB BP. Good question! :)

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Originally Posted by JamminJonah

I think that you would make a good BP keeper

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Thank you Jonah!