Are ball pythons even [I]slightly[/I] arboreal?

[JLC]

@Egapal

Whoah, defensive much? I only asked a simple question! I am aware how completely arboreal python species act and look like. However, I have read so many people say otherwise, who've had extensive experience! That said, your logic is very sound, and I agree.

I don't think he was being defensive...just strong about his point.

I think the problem with what "so many" people say is the misuse of a word like "arboreal". Can BP's climb? Certainly. WILL they? Sometimes. Do they like it? Some might, but who can really say? Does this make then "arboreal" in any way? No.

No one is disputing whether or not they can climb (or at least, such a fact shouldn't be disputed). The dispute would then revolve around how one defines the term arboreal. Or it might not revolve around that word at all, but rather whether or not they NEED to be allowed to climb. Because they are NOT arboreal, I don't think they NEED to be given a climbing surface. That's my personal take on the matter.