Quote Originally Posted by Gordon Bombay
What is it like to own a ball python? Are ball pythons loyal and do they eventually develop friendship with their owner? How often do ball python owners take them out and hold them, and for how long? Is owning a ball like owning a pet dog in companionship?


BTW A Petco store said it had a 4-5 month old ball, how is that?

BPs are in know way like a dog, snakes do not like us they do not become our friends, they only tolerate us, some better than others. BPs are a funny snake and one of the most shy in the pet trade. I have a few that I can hold all the time and it never stress's out to bad (they always get a little stressed) but I have one that cant be held at all (other than for cage cleanings) or he will go off feed.