Help give me a crash course on ball pythons

[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!!