Quote Originally Posted by TheaN526 View Post
So.. I got a Corn Snake in April.. and now I've officially got the Ball Python itch. I know they can be finicky eaters, require specific heat and humidity, and are bigger (in girth,as opposed to longer like your corns)..

We got baby Ball Pythons in the pet store and they're so cute. I don't know if I want to buy one from the store or if I should go with an established adult from a breeder.

I'm sure you'll all say breeder.. I think it's just because I can get them cheaper at the store.. (35 plus tax)

Pros and cons of Ball python ownership appreciated. I've read up on care and think I could handle it.

Thanks for any input..
Thea
Most breeders don't have established adults on sale, and if they do there much more expensive.

Get a baby from a breeder for about the same price. Just think of the shipping as non-vet bills that you should need to take for the pet-store animal.
Remember, smaller babies want smaller cages. Don't start with a 20g IMO, get something like a 10g or a 15q tub.
You'll need a UTH with a good digital thermostat and a couple good probe thermometers.

Thermostats run int he 70-80 dollar range.
If you don't have the 200 dollars + to spend on this animal, you shouldn't get one. It seems like you were concentrating more on money, so I just thought I'd make sure you understand that.