Why Ball Pythons?

For me it's a combination of all of the above I guess. I didn't grow up around reptiles, so upon my introduction, their softer look and demeanor won me over fast, then I learned about all the cool morphs and just haven't looked back, they're just too cool. :taz:

Adorable faces, easy to clean up after (mostly), and super sweet personalities. :) My two baby girls are so interesting to watch, because they're both so different.

Temperament, the amazing morphs, they have the most adorable faces, they grow large but mot unmanageable, and how I find they're so curious! I make "playgrounds" for Noodles and she just climbs on and in everything I put out! This is usually followed by a cuddle session in which she falls asleep on me. :)

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I didn't set out to get a BP, or any snake for that matter, yet the moment I laid eyes on my Seshat I was hopeless in love. They are beautiful, sweet creatures with the cutest face. Their curious nature makes them comical. Seshat likes to perk up like a gopher and watch me as fuss around the house. She also likes to "redecorate" her condo, flipping over her shoeboxes and flinging the lids.

Lastly, I respect the strength and power these animals have. During feeding time, Seshat becomes a viper and is not to be messed with.

I'm not into breeding like a lot of members on here, which seems to fuel some of the passion and drive to learn more about these animals and to spread the knowledge so. I only have one BP and will probably only have one. Though, the reason why I chose a BP among the other choices was that it had the physical characteristics of bigger constricting snakes without the commitment of one. I was very close to getting a colubrid but BP's are just easier (in my opinion) to take care of. For example, on average they seem to poop/pee less frequently than cornsnakes or kingsnakes and they're much more heavy bodied. For someone who works full time and can't have regular pets like a dog or a cat (a cat is probably doable but I'd still like to be able to spend more time than just an hour or 2 a night if I want to commit to one) BP's make the perfect pet for me with a good balance of work/pleasure from taking care of them.

I like the fact that my BP is so chill. I mainly have garters, and they're constantly going a hundred miles an hour, but when I just need to sit and not really concentrate my BP is perfect because she'll basically just wrap around my arm and hang out.

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Originally Posted by Dube

I guess its that they just have that mean look!

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"that mean look"

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Anyway, I like their ease of handling, easygoing temperament + that there is such variety in pattern and color nowadays. And that ball pythons work really well as an "ambassador" for snakes overall, for others to understand that the majority of snakes really aren't vicious/aggressive animals that need to be feared. They also have adorable round puppy faces.

i love the beautiful color choices and that cute as a button puppy face!

I saw them in the early 1990s, and loved the markings and the small, manageable size. I didn't own one till last year, and it's been fun watching him grow and settle in.

really love hearing all yous guys reasons to own these beautiful animals!