Hello from Texas

[DZ Reptiles]

Welcome to the addiction! :p

[twjones87]

as far as my budget goes, it is only gonna be tight for a month or so...thought I would get everything gathered up and the tank situated and then that next payday its shopping time haha....just trying to figure out if there is any brand of stuff not to use. i am planning on going with the coconut husk substrate. Anyone use that? if so how good is it? thanks

[PitOnTheProwl]

i am planning on going with the coconut husk substrate. Anyone use that? if so how good is it? thanks

Holds in humidity great, sometimes too good LOL
I mix aspen and coco for a good look and humidity control.

[Insane]

Hello fellow Texan :) A great place to visit would be the NARBC (reptile show) in Arlington, Tx. It's going on Feb. 12-13th and they usually have a great variety of ball pythons. That's where I picked up my first BP, and there are a bunch of people you can talk too and possibly pick up some cheap stuff for your tank. I plan on going again this year, even if I don't plan on getting anything ;) It's a bit of a wait, but I would definitely go there before purchasing a ball python if you are able. It's totally different to see these morphs in person.

NARBC

Welcome to the Forum :)

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[twjones87]

unfortunately I have to work that weekend but there is a great little pet stor about an hour from me that always has great looking BPs, plus I kinda know the owner so may can get a discount. I would love to have one of the amazing morphs, but being my first snake I'd rather just go with a normal BP. Anyways once I get my tank set up I will let everyone see it, and see what they think. Until then thanks for all the help...

[KristynhasBALLS]

Good luck with your new family! You're gonna love every second of being the parent of a ball!

[twjones87]

Good luck with your new family! You're gonna love every second of being the parent of a ball!

thanks, I cant wait to finally get one and who knows...maybe more at a later point lol

[SlitherinSisters]

Welcome to the site! I know you'll find everything you need on here, and if you don't, you can't always ask!

[Strange_Evil]

Welcome to the site and ball python addiction
You will find this site to be extremely helpful, from what i have read there is nothing these guys do not know.You came to the right place to learn BP (ball python)

[Mikkwa]

Howdy neighbor! I just live down the road a ways from ya'. I live close to Haskell, Texas at Lake Stamford, 'bout 60 miles north of Abilene. Welcome & glad to know another "snake" nut lives close by. I have 2 bps plus several other species of snakes. If I can be of any help sometime just let me know. The pet shops in Abilene are o.k., but I do most of my shopping online now days. Usually a better price on most items.

Good luck with your new bp when you get it, they are addictive!