Help give me a crash course on ball pythons

[Kira]

Same- I wanted a ball python, never even touched a snake in my life before, got my first baby ball shipped to me 2 years ago. I now have 5 ball pythons, a dumeril's boa, and a green tree python. All have always been healthy with me. Being an avid researcher PRIOR to getting a snake is key, and that's pretty much it.

Some people over-complicated snake keeping so much, like owning a low-intermediate level species like a ball python is something only meant for "gods". Oddly enough, most people who say this are the ones who have had issues with their snakes.

I guess some people like to act high and mighty about how you have to "work up to" ball pythons. Like you said, research is key. I absolutely adore my ball python and I'm glad that I didn't listen to people who made it seem like I HAD to have a corn or king snake before "moving up" to ball pythons.

I follow your blog! It's cool to see your beautiful collection of snakes

@OP:

Feel free to ask anything else! Keep doing your research and I am confident that you will raise a healthy snake.

[cletus]

I guess some people like to act high and mighty about how you have to "work up to" ball pythons. Like you said, research is key. I absolutely adore my ball python and I'm glad that I didn't listen to people who made it seem like I HAD to have a corn or king snake before "moving up" to ball pythons.

I follow your blog! It's cool to see your beautiful collection of snakes
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@OP:

Feel free to ask anything else! Keep doing your research and I am confident that you will raise a healthy snake.

I don't think anyone needs to work their way up to a ball python. I think they are very appropriate as a first snake if you are responsible and attentive to their husbandry needs. BPs aren't as tolerant to bad husbandry as some other species. I think that's the reason people recommend they get something else. Like you guys are saying, research is key.

[Kira]

I don't think anyone needs to work their way up to a ball python. I think they are very appropriate as a first snake if you are responsible and attentive to their husbandry needs. BPs aren't as tolerant to bad husbandry as some other species. I think that's the reason people recommend they get something else. Like you guys are saying, research is key.

I don't think you have to work up to them either. I just think it's funny when people get an attitude and say that first time snake owners shouldn't get a ball python. If someone isn't going to even try to have good husbandry then they should have ANY snake period.

[redshepherd]

I don't think you have to work up to them either. I just think it's funny when people get an attitude and say that first time snake owners shouldn't get a ball python. If someone isn't going to even try to have good husbandry then they should have ANY snake period.

exactly! That belief is mostly under the assumption that new owners all won't do research. Makes no sense.

[cletus]

I don't think you have to work up to them either. I just think it's funny when people get an attitude and say that first time snake owners shouldn't get a ball python. If someone isn't going to even try to have good husbandry then they should have ANY snake period.

I agree. I'm in agreement with pretty much everything you and redshepherd posted. lol I'm just telling you why some people recommend getting something other than a BP. I think more people should strait up be told they just don't need a snake.

OP -- This went sideways. Def not talking about you or anyone else in particular. I think it's great you are going about it this way. I'm anxious to see your New Snake Day post!!

[MissterDog]

I guess some people like to act high and mighty about how you have to "work up to" ball pythons. Like you said, research is key. I absolutely adore my ball python and I'm glad that I didn't listen to people who made it seem like I HAD to have a corn or king snake before "moving up" to ball pythons.

I follow your blog! It's cool to see your beautiful collection of snakes

@OP:

Feel free to ask anything else! Keep doing your research and I am confident that you will raise a healthy snake.

Thank you Kira! Your success is a huge inspiration to me so it means a lot that you're being so honest and encouraging. I'm determined not to let any of you down!

P.s - just followed your blog! Hello fellow gamer! Vodkavulpix is the cutest name!

[Kira]

Thank you Kira! Your success is a huge inspiration to me so it means a lot that you're being so honest and encouraging. I'm determined not to let any of you down!

P.s - just followed your blog! Hello fellow gamer! Vodkavulpix is the cutest name!

Feel free to message me directly if you need anything! I'm no expert since I've only had my ball python for about 3 weeks but I've done lots of research so she is doing great! I'm sure that your snake will do just fine Do you have a morph in mind?

Aww thanks so much!! I just picked my favorite alcohol and my favorite pokemon! Yay fellow gamer!!

[MissterDog]

Feel free to message me directly if you need anything! I'm no expert since I've only had my ball python for about 3 weeks but I've done lots of research so she is doing great! I'm sure that your snake will do just fine Do you have a morph in mind?

Aww thanks so much!! I just picked my favorite alcohol and my favorite pokemon! Yay fellow gamer!!

Morphs are a toughie! I'm currently torn between Super Mojave, Mystic Potion or a Piebald/pied combo! Those are the main three I'm interested in most but I swear every day I find another morph I like lol

I still need to play Pokémon Sun and Moon! I admit Vulpix is also one of my favs so I was super hyped when Alolan Vulpix became a thing hehe. And omg I just realized you named your ball Winry! As in Winry from FMA right?

[Kira]

Morphs are a toughie! I'm currently torn between Super Mojave, Mystic Potion or a Piebald/pied combo! Those are the main three I'm interested in most but I swear every day I find another morph I like lol

I still need to play Pokémon Sun and Moon! I admit Vulpix is also one of my favs so I was super hyped when Alolan Vulpix became a thing hehe. And omg I just realized you named your ball Winry! As in Winry from FMA right?

Oh I love Mystic Potions! That would probably be my next morph. There's so many gorgeous morphs so I understand finding it difficult to settle on just one!

I finished Sun and Moon in January I think. It's fun! A bit too hand-holdy but still an enjoyable game. Yep! Winry from Fullmetal Alchemist! She's smart and beautiful so I think it suits my snake well.

[Ax01]

I'll be honest that a ball python will be my first snake (only have cats and betta fish).

MisterDog doesn't own a dog? whoa! mind blown.

Morphs are a toughie! I'm currently torn between Super Mojave, Mystic Potion or a Piebald/pied combo! Those are the main three I'm interested in most but I swear every day I find another morph I like lol

any BP crash course should be prefaced with - Warning! BP's are addictive! i bet u will own all 3 morphs at some point. gotta catch 'em all!