Best place to buy ball python online

I'm a new user, and I'm considering on getting a ball python. I haven't thought about getting one just yet, but I want to know a good website where I could get one. I'm deciding to get one online, because I certainly don't want one from petsmart or petco. I was originally going to buy from backwater or lll reptiles, but after seeing bad reviews, I'm worried about buying from them.I know there are better websites out there, so I want suggestions from those who are experienced. I live in mid to northern california if that matters when it comes to shipping. I don't so want the snake to go though a long trip through different states. So, any suggestions?

Try Fauna Classifieds or KingSnake Classifieds :-)

There are a ton of great breeders, both large and small. In addition to our own sites/FB pages, many of us have animals available on a newer site called Morph Market. It's a great one-stop-shop where you can likely find exactly what you want without having to go to a million places.

Anything in particular that you're looking for?

I found mine from a breeder on Fauna. I love my guy and he came perfectly healthy and active. I'm getting my second BP from him as well since I know how well he takes care of them. PM me if you would like his info.

Thanks for all the suggestions. I did look at some breeders in fauna classifies, I love all the cool morphs they have, but I'm looking for a plain or a cheap morph for a start. I'll keep looking. :)

On morphmarket you can sort by price: low to high, or genes: least to most, so that might help you find what you're looking for faster

I really like MorphMarket, but be warned - many of the breeders that sell on there don't seem to clean up old posts or update. I've also used Kingsnake.com, but again, there are a lot of repeat and old posts that don't get cleaned up, which makes it really difficult to tell what's still available and what isn't. I... actually never joined Fauna Classifieds, so I'm going to go do that now. Heh.


Edit - now I remember why I didn't join Fauna Classifieds. I will not provide them with my full name and location.

I looked around morphmarket, and I like the idea of a search engine, but I only found an original ball python that was in Florida. Lots of them were in Florida, and I live on the opposite end of the country. The shipping is way too expensive, and I rather get one closer to home. I will check out kingsnake and fauna.

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Originally Posted by deja-vu

I looked around morphmarket, and I like the idea of a search engine, but I only found an original ball python that was in Florida. Lots of them were in Florida, and I live on the opposite end of the country. The shipping is way too expensive, and I rather get one closer to home. I will check out kingsnake and fauna.

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If you're looking for a normal, you're going to pay at least as much in shipping as most people will sell them for by themselves. I'd see if there is a local FB group in your area you can join and see what the folks around you have to offer.

I found Reptiles by Mack, and although the place is in Ohio, they do sell original ball pythons at a good price, and shipping price is good. I've heard good reviews about it, so I might consider on getting one there. I will still look around for other possibilities, because I won't get one for a while.