** ball python industry going under????**

[SilverDemon]

And your own experience is a great example of how the ball python industry is FAR from sinking! They're like potato chips, once people see how great they are, and all the different flavors, they can't stick with just one.

More people are turning to keeping ball pythons probably because of the economy, coupled with slowly dying stereotypes and myths about snakes. Ball pythons are a good sized snake that are easy to care for, as well as inexpensive in their requirements. For those without a lot of spare time, which is becoming more and more common in this increasingly fast-paced world, they make a great pet. I doubt they'll ever get as popular as cats or dogs, but they are becoming a viable alternative. And morphs will help in that regard (the options available mean that there's something for everyone).

[janett]

And your own experience is a great example of how the ball python industry is FAR from sinking! They're like potato chips, once people see how great they are, and all the different flavors, they can't stick with just one.

More people are turning to keeping ball pythons probably because of the economy, coupled with slowly dying stereotypes and myths about snakes. Ball pythons are a good sized snake that are easy to care for, as well as inexpensive in their requirements. For those without a lot of spare time, which is becoming more and more common in this increasingly fast-paced world, they make a great pet. I doubt they'll ever get as popular as cats or dogs, but they are becoming a viable alternative. And morphs will help in that regard (the options available mean that there's something for everyone).

Very true. One of the reasons I love them are because they are so independent in the sense that they are not like a Dog where you have to put the dog out every couple hours. Some days Im so busy that I just go in the room, do my usual check and thats it. Some days I hold each one for about 10-15min. as well as my usual daily check. My Boxer on the other hand, is just as bad as my needy cat. Are cats not supposed to be independent??? Mine is more attatched to me than my 5 yr old! Anyway, I love snakes because they are so easy to care for (for the most part), if you don't hold them they are totally ok with it. Very great pets for people "on the go" or to busy for the average needy cat and dog.

[dadstoys2]

tejanastar the pic you posted looks good but i'm pretty its normal.
Wow did you say $3.99 for feeders...ouch!
If you were close id sell you all the rats you need for way cheaper...mine are always dropping babies but do tend to slow up a bit in the fall, but thank god the snakes slow up too. I can finally start freezing stuff again.