Getting a BP

[Brent152]

Honestly, the one you like the look of. My personal favorite is the albino but it might be hard to find one for $300. You can find lessers, mojaves, spiders, pastels, and several others in that price range though. My recommendation would be go to a show and see what strikes you. Also surf on FaunaClassifieds to get an idea of price on morphs you like. Remember that they are generally a bit cheaper at a show and you can also haggle a little.

I'm going to a show on the 9th, I just am trying to learn about morphs and what not before the show. I just picked up the interest today, and I will fore-fill any needs it has.

[NormanSnake]

You'll just have to look around. Each morph can be striking to different people. Personally, in your price range, I would go with a pastel, a mojave, a normal, or a lesser.

[Brent152]

You'll just have to look around. Each morph can be striking to different people. Personally, in your price range, I would go with a pastel, a mojave, a normal, or a lesser.

Is the only difference how they look? I honestly don't see the difference between most snakes, besides colors.

[NormanSnake]

Yeah, the only difference is how they look. They just have different 'paint jobs'.

[Brent152]

I'm thinking of putting A LOT of accessories in the 60 gal, to make him feel secure. I will have a backup tub, but I'm confident I could make it a comfortable home for him. Plus I plan to have him on me whenever possible.

[Daybreaker]

Plus I plan to have him on me whenever possible.

What does this mean?

[Brent152]

What does this mean?

I plan to have him around my neck, and/or arms when I am doing things.

[NormanSnake]

From what I hear from you, I don't think a ball python is the snake for you. Too much handling can make your snake stressed out and ball pythons are not good 'chilling' snakes. They like to be left alone to hide out in their cozy secure enclosures. I would suggest getting a corn snake or some other species that can handle the 60gal with less stress, and can be handled more with less stress. You also mentioned being worried about feeding problems. Both the larger tank and the frequent handling can stress the snake out and that is what WILL give you feeding problems.

[Brent152]

From what I hear from you, I don't think a ball python is the snake for you. Too much handling can make your snake stressed out and ball pythons are not good 'chilling' snakes. They like to be left alone to hide out in their cozy secure enclosures. I would suggest getting a corn snake or some other species that can handle the 60gal with less stress, and can be handled more with less stress. You also mentioned being worried about feeding problems. Both the larger tank and the frequent handling can stress the snake out and that is what WILL give you feeding problems.

" I take mine just about everywhere in the summer including libraries and ren faires where small children pass her around and pet her and play with her."
I read this from an article. She says it just chills on her neck.

[Stewart_Reptiles]

I have been looking strongly into getting a BP for the last eight hours. I am positive I am getting a BP, and I am setting up the cage tomorrow. However, I am going to a reptile show to pick out my snake in 2 weeks. If I do not find the snake I want, I will order it online.
However,

• I do not know what morph to get
• I only have 300 dollars MAX to spend
• I want a unique snake that doesn't cost thousands of dollars
• Do you recommend going to a reptile show or buying it online?

Thank you so much if you took the time to read this, I am very new to the topic of Ball Pythons.

I was doing research, and I am becoming shy of the idea of buying a BP for two reasons.

• According to research, sometimes they are very hard to feed - which scares me.
• I have a 60 gallon tank, and I am not sure it will like that.

I would like to know if the feeding, or over sized tank should be a concern.

Also, I was wondering what kind of morph I should get. I don't know much about morphs, but I just want a pet (Not for breeding)
I have 300 dollars to spend.

• Let me know your favorite morphs (In my price range $25-300) and any stories you would like to share.

Thank you! I am looking forward to your feedback.

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