New snake admirer

[glk832]

Hey guys new to the forum and looking to learn. I have few questions
First I thought balls were dosil but a few post I've read on the forums suggest other wise... My buddy had one and it was like a good dog.
2. I'm a beginner is this a good snake for me
3. How did you start breeding snakes and why is it a hobby or is money making involved

Thanks in advance for answers I have more questions just cant think of them all at this point... God Bless

[iCandiBallPythons]

The largest majority of them are very docile and by nature fairly shy, but like anything else they all have differing personalities , heres a care sheet that should get you going as far as understanding bp's and their requirments. http://ball-pythons.net/modules/Sect...warticle&id=59

[hunter94]

To answer your first question, if you do all of the research yes its a great first snake. For your second question I can't answer it personally but I think most of the people that breed are in it as a hobby, the money is just a bonus.

[glk832]

Thanks guys I'm waiting until next month to get one wanna be prepared before i get one thanks for responding .....

[mpkeelee]

good i dea on doing your research first. i wish i had done that. it will save u money and a lot of headaches. balls are great pets. dont require a whole lot of food, time, excersise, and dont have too many requirements. its the easiest pet i have ever had

[appygirl84]

I think that they are great. I am half on the fence about them as general pets though. I mean they are awesome, but I've read about limiting handling time, so most of the time they just sit in their enclosures when I'm busy. Which is great it's not a dog or cat that is going to whine when I leave it alone, but when I want something cuddle. >_< Normally I'll just lay down on the bed with one sitting on my stomach, then I start worrying that I'm going to fall asleep and roll over and squish my snake. So I'll put him or her back up. =)
Do your research. I wish I could have done my research, but I wasn't planning on getting snakes. It was a crazy circumstance, and I got them out of a bad situation. I'm glad I have them, but I find out new "fun" things about them all the time.

[glk832]

Thanks guys I've learned my lesson about jumping into getting pets so research is a most Thanks for all the comments