Quote Originally Posted by redstormlax12 View Post
Almost everyone on here would recommend a book when they get their new herp.
On this part I would agree, and even have a recommendation if it is at your store (if not, try a big bookstore like Barnes and Noble if you have one in your area). the book is Ball Pythons in Captivity by Kevin McCurley. Its part of the Professional Breeders Series. now this is not an all end all type of book, but it does cover quite a bit of information and my boyfriend and I have found it incredibly helpful.

As for the question at hand, I actually asked that same thing and the general reason I was given as to why incubation was better had to do with the feeding issue. Generally, most females will not feed until the clutch is hatched which means an extra 2 months of fasting. now if your female will eat, then go for it.

Just my 2 cents.