I'm doing a paper on Ball Pythons. Of course, i havn't done much research cuz all the info i need is in my brain or on this web site in someone else's brain. It's more of a debate paper....i am going to make a presentation stating facts why a ball-python is one of the best pets a person can have. And i turn to you guys here at ball-pythons.net for more help.

I'm just pretending i'm talking to someone who is completely clueless about snakes...which most ppl in my class are. so help me out with some more facts that an idiot could understand..mk? mk!!

facts i already have:
They only grow to about 4-5 feet
they only eat once a week
Food costs only $1-$4 per meal
they are very clean animals
they are very eazy to take care of
they don't require a lot of attention (in comparison to dogs/cats)
they can stay in a small cage
they require a small set up (Warmth, Hide, water dish)


I need some myths too...the whole point of this paper is to convice ppl they're good pets

BIG myth #1: they will wrap around your neck and kill you

NOOO THEY WON'T....Ball pythons strike and coil up around what they intend on killing, such as a mouse or rat.

what's another myth or 2?


I do have to also write about the downsides of snakes...and i can only think of one downside. After a while, a snake can get expensive. if you're big into the looks of your cage, you can spend hundreds of dollars on the tank/cage alone. Then you have heat pads, food (which is cheap in comparison to dog/cat food), hides, temp/humidity guages, something for them to crawl on, etc etc.

I just feel like i'm leaving a few things out and need someone to fill in some blanks for me. feel free to reply with any thoughts you have.