what is the differance between a ball python and a blood python

[AkHerps]

My hatchling blood seems to be a lot more intelligent than my hatchling ball python just by the way he acts. My ball is still super shy and twitchy and would rather duck and hide than investigate. The second I open my bloods tub and get close to him or move his newspaper, his tongue is flicking and he wants to know whats going on.

The one thing different from a blood and a ball is the "blood stare". Blood pythons can freak people out if they are new to the snake because they just stare at your face. It's cool to watch their pupils move around to focus on you though.

[alohareptiles]

About 10 pounds.

of poo...

LOL...The best part of the Blood and STP's...No weekly dookie patrol, but when they go...Lord have mercy on the mess...

[Monster Dodge]

Having kept both I will say this. When dealing with my Balls... (heheh snickers) I litterally had no fear. Even if they ever striked at me which was like never, I would just brush it off. Now the Sumatran I had was a different story. Maybe because I was alot younger when I had her, but the first time she struck at me and almost got me I never recovered. I constantly felt nervous any time I had to deal with her and thats not good because they can sence your hesitation and fear.

I love the Bloods. I think they are one of the most gorgeous but they get there reputation for a reason and I was never able to get back on that horse.....