BP books

What is a good book to own if you have a ball python?

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http://newenglandreptile.com/cart/bo...-usa-only.html

The best book you can get (costs as much as a college textbook though :( )

http://www.vpi.com/store/products/py...ing_in_usa_can

There's several books that are good, it all depends on what you need.

There's the simple, inexpensive beginner care book:
http://lllreptile.com/store/catalog/...python-manual/
This is great for basic care information and generalized information, which is what beginners need most.

There's the somewhat pricier mid-range book, which is excellent for those beginning to breed and those who need help learning genetics:
http://lllreptile.com/store/catalog/...l-python-book/
This book is very thorough and covers a lot of topics in depth that a starter book may not. It also has some excellent chapters on punnett squares, which is very helpful for those starting to breed designer mutations.

Last but not least is the most recent book by the Barkers, called Pythons of the World, volume II, which is about ball pythons. It's probably one of the most expensive books about snakes out there, but the information in it is invaluable. It very well could be considered a snake textbook, and the care, husbandry, and general information in it can be applied to a wide range of snake species. It is, without question, one of my top 5 most cherished books in my personal collection, and I recommend it highly for anyone truly serious about ball pythons, or about snakes in general. Unfortunately, our store doesn't carry it, but I believe you can order it by calling VPI directly.

Hope that helps!

-Jen

wow, I didn't know that books would be so much! lol But it will be worth it in the end, I bet! =)

Thanks! I will try and get one of the books.

This is a frugally priced ebook it is fairly good basic but good.

http://www.reptileknowledge.com/ballpythons/

I second the VPI book it is great. Well worth the price, it is very in depth.

What do ya need the book for when ya got bb.net, world of ball pythons and kingsnake.com. lol

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what do ya need the book for when ya got bb.net, world of ball pythons and kingsnake.com. Lol

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What do ya need the book for when ya got bb.net, world of ball pythons and kingsnake.com. lol

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Good point...but there is something nice about having a source outside of the internet to work with that I can take with me and go read in a park somewhere when I can't take my computer but maybe I'm just a book nerd and like having a bunch of books surrounding me.

I also may be being biased considering I'm writing a book right now about BPs. :P

Nothing wrong with a good book for sure. Only problem with this industry is once a book is published a number of new things have come out. Its such a fast evolveing industry

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Nothing wrong with a good book for sure. Only problem with this industry is once a book is published a number of new things have come out. Its such a fast evolveing industry

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True, and I'll give you that. But for things like basic knowledge (temps, humidity, enclosure, what they should eat, etc) it basically stays the same. And besides, if new info comes out or you want to add stuff to the original, you could always make a vol. 2 or a small book that adds to the bigger book.

You just gave me a really awesome idea for something (can't disclose what it is though), so I thank you in advance! :D

Glad i could help :)

I love having books. I can just pop it open and read it if I dont have access to a computer.

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I'm looking for a book as well, but I want one more concentrated on the biological aspects of ball pythons or pythons/boas in general. I'm about to order 'The complete Ball Python' by McCurley because it's one of the only books available in Europe and I only read good things about it.
I can't find 'Pythons of the world Vol2' in Europe.

Has anyone read McCurley's book?

You should be able to buy ball pythons of the world volume 2 directly from the vpi site. I'm sure they wouldn't mind shipping one to you.

This book is flat out amazing. It has everything (and I mean everything) you could possibly want to know about these snakes. Very detailed. I just won a signed copy from a raffle to benifit USARK. I highly recommend this book. It has everything.

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You should be able to buy ball pythons of the world volume 2 directly from the vpi site. I'm sure they wouldn't mind shipping one to you.

This book is flat out amazing. It has everything (and I mean everything) you could possibly want to know about these snakes. Very detailed. I just won a signed copy from a raffle to benifit USARK. I highly recommend this book. It has everything.

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I'm sorry but that's not going to happen. I've only had bad experience with oversea shipping from the US and 40$ for shipping is way too much for just a book. I called some book shops and looked online but Pythons of the World Vol2 is not available in any european book store.

I'm going to buy McCurley's 'Complete Ball Python'.

Hi,

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I'm sorry but that's not going to happen. I've only had bad experience with oversea shipping from the US and 40$ for shipping is way too much for just a book. I called some book shops and looked online but Pythons of the World Vol2 is not available in any european book store.

I'm going to buy McCurley's 'Complete Ball Python'.

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I can attest to VPI's ability to ship this book with no problems. :)

And, while I love the complete ball python if it is biology you are wanting then there is nothing even in the same class as the VPI book.


dr del

I agree, Dave and Tracy are very nice and accommodating. I'm sure they would be willing to ship it to you and get tracking/delivery confirmation for you.

I know the issues with shipping overseas, but it shouldn't keep you from getting this awesome book! I'm fairly sure they are the only source for the book.

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There's the simple, inexpensive beginner care book:
http://lllreptile.com/store/catalog/...python-manual/
This is great for basic care information and generalized information, which is what beginners need most.

-Jen

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I realize I'll probably get tarred, feathered, and burnt at the stake for saying this, but I wouldn't bother with this one. I realize it's practically the bible and EVERYONE seems to recommend it, but it's out-dated and not very relevant anymore. Instead, I'd suggest "Ball Pythons" by Colette Sutherland from TSK. It's going to be about the same price, and a lot more up to date.

In my defense, I DO own the Ball Python Manual, I DID buy it from LLL, and it IS better than nothing!