Getting A Ball Python

[Craiga 01453]

Thank you! I have read that Ball Pythons are picky eaters and if I encounter a real problem (not eating + losing weight) then I will start to worry. I’ve done a lot of research and I am aware of possible problems that might come with keeping a ball python (lack of eating, humidity, etc). But yes a ball python is the animal that i am wanting. I’ve had rodents for years actually and while they are certainly rewarding they are hard to care for because they can so easily get ill. And while all snakes are really cool and all, a ball python is the snake i want! Thank you for all your help really!

I think in most cases the people who have a hard time with BPs or don't consider them to be "beginner" snakes simply aren't prepared. Don't get me wrong, this isn't always the case, but we so often see threads that start out with "my BP won't eat" or similar situations and their setups are all wrong or they're trying to feed the wrong prey or their idea of research is googling a care sheet or two.

Bottom line: get the animal you want. It makes absolutely no sense to me to get a "starter" snake like a corn or King just because they have slightly less demanding husbandry requirements. BPs simply don't require much more, they can just be annoying eaters. You're going to have this animal for 20+ years, it's just asinine to me to suggest somebody get a pet they don't want.

If you've done PROPER research (a 20 minute google search will tell you that BPs can be finicky eaters), put in the due diligence, know you can provide the proper care, vet bills, etc... and want a BP.....get a BP.

OP: I can already tell you're well on your way to being a great snake parent.