What got you into BPs?

I never even knew about snakes as pets until I was a bit older, and even then i never even thought of owning one. I was looking at a local pet store one day and i just saw a sign that said
"Ball pythons, 50% off with purchase of starter set"
I looked through the glass and saw the cutest snake i have ever seen. Ever since then, I did tons of research, online and in books. Finally, I had found another place that sells ball pythons at a lower price (because the starter set was $200, and I got it for less elsewhere and the BPs at the pet store were $100 normal price) i got everything set up, and bought the extra pieces to an ideal ball python habitat, then went out and bought a beautiful normal. I have yet to get another, because I have no space, but i still love them and I hope to get another in the future

Dont know that Im into ball pythons. I do love them, so many pretty morphs. Im 50 yrs old and have had snakes since I could catch them.Used to catch worm snakes and let them constrict my fingers when I was in grade school. I used to catch bees too and let them eat honey off my hands(I was considered weird and a tom boy). Still weird and still love nature.
Of all snakes the only one I would actually consider cute is the ball python, well and maybe those little cornsnake faces too.
But nothing beats the ball for calm and gentle nature and pure cuteness.

I agree with you, why apologize. I have had only one for the last 2 years and its enough as I don't know enough about them to have multiple. Its a learning curve and these are animals, not toys. I have met and talked to long term snake owners who have snakes that were found outside due to people not wanting to look after them and I live in Canada! It freezes here in September! One or two snakes for a new snake enthusiast is enough until they really learn the animals and even then, unless your a breeder or going to run your own zoo, choose the amount of snakes you own wisely and spend quality time with a few. So many pet shelters are busting at the seams and I am sure the snake issues isn't much better. I think your comment is spot on!

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Originally Posted by Mr. Misha

Here's where I might upset some folks... I feel like some people go a little bit overboard with the whole Ball Python "bug". I see so many threads on here where people who have barely bought their first BPs instantly looking to breed and start buying snakes like M&Ms. In my eyes it's irresponsible. These same people post threads on here months later how they're getting rid of their BPs for one reason or another.

If you're new, get a couple of BPs and enjoy them. Learn how to properly care for them (which takes time and experience) and then decide if breeding is something you're truly interested in.

Sorry for the rant..


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I was always fascinated with snakes and reptiles from an early age. When I was 5, and living in Texas, I had a rat snake and my father and I would go frog hunting from time to time. We even saw a rattle snake on occasion on those trips. Fast forward about 25 years I find snakebytes tv on YouTube and I saw all the color and pattern mutations that bps had to offer and my artistic side was bit by the bug over the living art aspect that they bring. I quickly went from buying a hypo from BHB to now having 4 and will probably get a GHI in the next few months

Little old me was scared of them. Boyfriend decided to get one. I was like why? He said why not? He got it. I held it. 4 years later and 28 bps. We are breeding. Wham!


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I guess this may sound silly to some, but Damballah Wedo. He's the Haitian Vodou Lwa, the oldest of the Lwa and he's represented by a snake.

I felt Damballah Wedo giving me direction to get a snake, so I started doing research on which ones were good as pets. Corns seemed to wiggly lol. But the BPs, I fell in love. There's some stunning morphs out there, but the normals have captured my heart. I did a ton of research and watched countless YouTube videos. Then I decided to go into a reptile store and actually talk to the guys. Snakey Shakes (as I've taken to calling him) was looking at me, then while chatting with the guy, he started slithering up the glass. I'd never even handled one, and this little guy gets to smelling me and wrapping around my arm, just being a super cutie. So I paid half, so I could go get him a set up, and I picked him up the next day.

In our almost two weeks together, Snakey Shakes has shed and eaten, totally made me wish is started with snakes instead of cats and dogs lol.

We used to catch garters as kids, but other than that, I had no real thoughts of caring for a snake. I've never been scared of them but never thought to own one. But Damballah chose otherwise, and I'm a very happy snake momma now. I mean shed and he's eaten, I couldn't be happier with him.

The deciding factor: feeding videos believe it or not. My daughter and I were just fascinated by the feeding videos. I couldn't wait for Snakey Shakes to eat, and it's even more cool to witness first hand. I know in time, I'll get one more bp, I'm really loving the pastels. I'm not thinking of breeding at all, just two (maybe three) companion animals.

I think I've always been into snakes just knew my parents wouldn't want one in the house. One day someone throws out a 30 gallon fish tank i see it and know right away I want a reptile. At first I was looking at chameleons but realised they're not that simple to take care so that went nowhere. I had the tank just sitting around and it's killing me that it's empty. Finally one day me and my girl go to stay at my parents house in pa and go hiking. I figure let me bring the tank and hope I find something. Well, as luck has it I find a garter snake and caught it. Put dirt in the tank and made it look nice. I stop at walmart on the way back home to my parents and pick up some groceries. I get home unload the car put the tank on the cart and put groceries on and around it. Bring it in the house and my parents are helping with the bags and they see the tank but dnt really acknowledge it. They finally realize I have a snake and am not at all that happy. They weren't gonna tell me to throw it out so it's been in my room since. After a few days of having it I want another. The snake was a little crazy and bit me so I wanted something calmer and bigger. Before you know it I'm stuck between a ball python and a carpet python. Decided on the BP and while at work placed an order online from a breeder sun and it arrived wed. Couldnt be happier with her. I just told my parents the other tank is for the garter snake when I clean the tank. The BP is always in its hide anyway so it's not like they see her. Now I'm on this forum everyday reading things and looking at all the diff morphs non stop. My girl gets annoyed sometimes and says I talk about my snakes more then her. Lol.
Sorry for that being so long. It's way different typing on a phone then on a computer. My mind thinks differently. Lol

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Originally Posted by Latifah

I guess this may sound silly to some, but Damballah Wedo. He's the Haitian Vodou Lwa, the oldest of the Lwa and he's represented by a snake.

I felt Damballah Wedo giving me direction to get a snake, so I started doing research on which ones were good as pets. Corns seemed to wiggly lol. But the BPs, I fell in love. There's some stunning morphs out there, but the normals have captured my heart. I did a ton of research and watched countless YouTube videos. Then I decided to go into a reptile store and actually talk to the guys. Snakey Shakes (as I've taken to calling him) was looking at me, then while chatting with the guy, he started slithering up the glass. I'd never even handled one, and this little guy gets to smelling me and wrapping around my arm, just being a super cutie. So I paid half, so I could go get him a set up, and I picked him up the next day.

In our almost two weeks together, Snakey Shakes has shed and eaten, totally made me wish is started with snakes instead of cats and dogs lol.

We used to catch garters as kids, but other than that, I had no real thoughts of caring for a snake. I've never been scared of them but never thought to own one. But Damballah chose otherwise, and I'm a very happy snake momma now. I mean shed and he's eaten, I couldn't be happier with him.

The deciding factor: feeding videos believe it or not. My daughter and I were just fascinated by the feeding videos. I couldn't wait for Snakey Shakes to eat, and it's even more cool to witness first hand. I know in time, I'll get one more bp, I'm really loving the pastels. I'm not thinking of breeding at all, just two (maybe three) companion animals.

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Interesting.
I've been wondering if the increasing popularity of snakes is due to a change in human consciousness. I don't currently own one, but have been rather oddly fascinated/fixated learning about them. For the past few months, I've left off all my usual hobbies (historical costume, spinning, weaving...), and have mostly just been watching snake videos. STRANGE to say the least!

My dad and uncle (his brother) bred retics and Burmese pythons. When I got a bit older I wanted a snake I could handle on my own and my dad introduced me to a ball python I fell in love instantly but my mom always said it wasn't very becoming for a girl to have a snake [emoji52] here I am at 27 and finally have my ball python and my son has his very first corn snake! We will absolutely be adding to this collection!


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My son moved out of his apartment and back home but had a normal ball python that he could not/did not sell (and didn't really want to sell). I was helping him clean up on the final day and what was that in the corner of his living room - his little female ball in her small Exo Terra enclosure. My question of "what are you planning on doing with that?" was answered by "I guess I have to bring her home with me." I was not terribly excited because, as with all pets, I knew who was going to have to take care of it. I was not too happy about this, mainly because the responsibility always falls on me. I ended up ensuring that the temperature, humidity, etc were in better shape (thanks mostly to this site), fed her and started to handle her more. And she won my heart. Loved her enough that I talked my wife into getting a Hog Island Boa and I've told her that I would like, at least, one more. the biggest issue that we have is lack of space in our current house. I am planning on retiring soon and there are plans to add onto our lake house/cottage for our hobbies (she grows African Violets (and shows them as well) and Orchids which creates an environment that works well with snakes).