Hello Jennifer!


I bet there is a 50-50 ratio of male to female owners here.
Many people can go a long time thinking they own one sex only to find out later they own the opposite (like myself). Does it matter to those who are not going to breed them...probably not.
Things the think about are...
Female grow larger than males
Females sell for more then males.
and well thats about all I know. lol

Initially my bf wanted a female since she would get to be larger in length. we ended up with a male. I bought a large normale female to satisfy the need for a more ladies in our household. (ok thats not the only reason). I bought a female since we already had a male and she was a good price and a good size. It kind like shopping for melons...you dont want a tiny melon with brusies and discoloration who looks as if it didnt get enough water and sun. You want the healthy melon! Look for the snake ( I dont recomend places like Petco...Ive had the worst luck with that place) who is alert, good girth, clear eyes, no foamy bubbles from the mouth, no wheezing when breathing and who has clean scales that dont have mites. Ask many many questions about the snake to the person your going to buy your snake from. If they are a good dealer they will be honest with you and respect your eagerness as a informed costumer. You might surprise them with your knowledge on ball pythons!

I have a young male and a yearling female. She is more condident and relaxed then our male and is used to being handeled. Would I buy a male over a female..probably not...unless i was a breeder or I truly loved the morph.

ball pythons make great beginner snakes (but that doesnt allow you to make mistakes...haha just kidding)and im glad your choosing one as a pet for you!