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

[Anya]

So to answer the OPs question - I think they can be safely considered semi-arboreal when it comes to feeding patterns. If you had asked the question what do BPs eat in the wild, most people have no idea that birds and arboreal mammals make up a considerable part of their diet. The common misconception is that they are dedicated ground-dwelling snakes that eat mainly rodents.

However, that does not mean that you need to provide them with an arboreal set up in order to maintain proper husbandry. It does mean that if you wish to provide otherwise and do so properly, your snake will be just as happy.

Thanks so much!!! I've learned so much in the course of this thread...I really appreciate all the replies!