They generally exhibit a reluctance to strike unless extremely stressed or think you are food.Originally Posted by Byrdie
They are hardy - that means, they don't easily belly-up and die when their husbandry is less than perfect.
They are big (4 feet long average as an adult) but not giant.
They come in a myriad of colors.
2.) I wouldn't say buying a ball python from a big box pet store is a no-no. Generally, big box pet store snakes are captive hatched and are raised in a stressful environment. Therefore, they can be very finicky. But, if you know what you're looking for, there are good snakes in the pet stores too.2.) I have heard buying from a pet store is a no no because they might not eat why is that?
3.) also what is the price to pay for a "Normal" Ball Python i have seen them range form 45-100$
4.) I have seen tanks from the size of 30 gallons to 55 gallons however the only tank i have available is a 300 gallon tank is that too large or does it really matter?
5.) Also some people swear by real plants and some swear by fake plants what are the pros and cons of real and fake?
Thank you for reading this and taking the time to answer
But, for newbies, you can't go wrong with getting the snake from a reputable ball python breeder. They usually sell only snakes that are well-adjusted, healthy, and eating.
3.) You can get one for $35 plus the cost of shipping.
4.) Yes it matters very much and 300 is waaaay too large. You can get a small plastic container if you buy a baby snake and get bigger containers as the snake grows until you go to the 30L tank size which is as big as you'll ever need.
5.) Real plants may carry fertilizers and pesticides that are harmful to your snake. Fake plants may have sharp wire that can hurt a snake. For any plant real or fake, the snake can crush it. So, as long as you know what to look for in plants - real or fake - it's okay to use it.
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