new owner of a bp

Buying a baby or buying an adult is a matter of preference. Both are a lot of fun.


My personal opinion would be to go for the baby. That way the snake can grow with you... and there's nothing in the world like watching a little worm grow into a big, beautiful snake.

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Originally Posted by idontknowaname

i was talking about the tim and monica there bp's seemed good and fairly priced. one more thing is it better buy a baby or an older snake or does it not matter at all.

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If you buy from Tim he only sales established baby's. Meaning that they will be a month or so old and have eaten regularly and shed a couple of times. Thats what you want to get if you get an older thats fine too just as long as you get it from someone that is reputable.

Shoot Tim an Email or give him a call I know he's got some stuff hatched out he might could give you better ideas of time frames before they are ready.

http://www.crestedgecko.com/ball_python_available.htm

Garrick has really nice animals as well.

What about going to a local show? Sometimes that can be nice because you can see and hold the snake in person and talk to whoever's selling it about it. Just a thought.

those all seem alot better options than petco and most are cheaper. But with shipping it may come out to a little more. thanks to all and hopefully i can get a bp soon

lol, and i got mines from petco, and at the same price, and he's so cute and sweet, he's eating normally, but im concerned about a few thingz going on with his skin, im tryin to get him to the clinic to check it out. :confused:

If I had a choice between Tim and Monica (Bailey Reptiles), PetCo or LLL Reptiles I'd personally go with Bailey. They produce lovely snakes, and have a passion for their animals. You won't find that at any pet store let alone LLL which has a sometimes iffy reputation (some folks love LLL, other have gotten crappy snakes from them). Even if with shipping a breeder raised snake is slightly more, you'll find you save money and stress with having a well started baby versus a possibly non-eating, sickly one that can cost you vet visits and just plain worry.