Where should i buy my ball python?

Where can i get a healthy 2009 hatchling normal ball python for a cheap price?(90$or below including shipping)

I got one from bhb a while back for 115 shipping included. A little more expensive, but she is an amazing animal. Eats like a pig!

Check to see if you have any reptile shows locally. I have seen healthy looking normal hatchlings selling for as little as $15-20 here at the Pittsburgh show. If not, check online for reputable breeders. You should be able to find a normal in the price range you mentioned.

i live in los angeles. and i heard that bhb reptiles are agressive

Hi,

I'm not sure I understand your post?


dr del

if you live in LA theres a place in the vally called reptile depot, on there site they say they have 09 ball pythons for 40 i think
http://www.reptiledepot.com/
edit: there 30

Just be careful where you get your ball python from, as a lot of people are just doing it for the money. I would spend a few extra bucks and get from a reputable person or if they have a local show, get one from there.

I personally would stay away from places like LLLreptile.

A great places to purchase are from Bailey & Bailey reptiles, or from Shawn or Ceila(Exotics By Nature).

Both of the above places will give you unlimited support and answer you with any kind of questions, and help you in any way they can.

If you feel like driving to San Diego, the big reptile show is going on this weekend... I was just down there 2 weeks ago, or I'd make the trip myself! :)

Otherwise you could check the classifieds on this site, or on kingsnake.com - http://market.kingsnake.com/index.php?cat=32

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Originally Posted by bamf64

i live in los angeles. and i heard that bhb reptiles are agressive

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Uh, where did you hear that from??
A breeder can't make snakes aggressive like a breeder could make dogs aggressive. I don't understand your post.

Me, but you have to wait a couple of weeks. *laugh*

I have just one BHB snake, a female yellowbelly. She _is_ pretty aggressive, but only around rats! (~_^)

She's got a powerful feeding response, but she's a sweetie once she knows you're not ringing the dinner bell.

~Bruce

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Originally Posted by BrucenBruce

I have just one BHB snake, a female yellowbelly. She _is_ pretty aggressive, but only around rats! (~_^)

She's got a powerful feeding response, but she's a sweetie once she knows you're not ringing the dinner bell.

~Bruce

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how much is shipping for bhb?

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Originally Posted by Lolo76

If you feel like driving to San Diego, the big reptile show is going on this weekend... I was just down there 2 weeks ago, or I'd make the trip myself! :)

Otherwise you could check the classifieds on this site, or on kingsnake.com - http://market.kingsnake.com/index.php?cat=32

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is kingsnake.com safe to deal with?

Well, depending on what happens in the next few days you could have a hard time finding a ball python, or any python for sell actually, thanks to hr2811. If you havent heard about it yet, go to the laws and legislation part of the forums.

I joke all the time with Brian from BHB about his mean animals, in truth that is a fun joke to have with him.....in total I have purchased 20 or so bp's from him and only one was nippy to start, younger bp which is common anyways.

Where to get your bp from? There are several excellant breeders within this forum alone. Take the time to research the breeder, email them, call them on the phone, and for the most part a good breeder will take time to help you with you needs even if it is a low cost animal. Avoid chain pet stores imo, bp's are known for needing excellant care to be healthy and good eaters, anytime bp's are kept in numbers in one cage...never a good thing.

I wont list all the breeders I would go with, but ask others, look thru the forums here, there a tons of big breeders and smaller hobby breeders right here that you can trust for help and with your money. Take time, be patient...time invested in research is invaluable in the end when it comes to purchasing an animals from a good vs. bad breeder....

I recently got one from Petco for $29. Its a great snake, but they couldn't tell me the sex or anything. They're no experts. Look at chains from time to time for sales. RCReptiles was showing 14.95 for hatchlings, but after shipping it came out to $44 or so.

I always suggest buying normals from local breeders. I like to support the small breeders. A $20 sale to them means a lot more than a $20 sale to a big breeder. It is also nice to be able to pick one out in person.

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Originally Posted by coffeeortea

is kingsnake.com safe to deal with?

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Sure, there are a lot of good breeders on kingsnake.com.