Welcome to the hobby!!!!

You've come to the RIGHT place with your questions!!


Right now, since this is hatching season, you can probably get a normal baby for $45-60. If you're new to balls, I'd suggest researching some of the breeders from here on site......that way you'll be sure to get a baby that's eating, you KNOW is CB, is in good health and has properly been sexed. They're hatching new clutches, and can probably make a good deal for one of last year's if they're trying to make room for the new arrivals.

At the pet store, you can pop a baby, but it takes practice, and if you're too firm or overzealous, you can actually hurt Baby Ball. Or, see if you can make arrangements to bring the baby back, if after taking it to the vet w/in the first days, it's not the right sex.

A pet store SHOULD know if they're WC, CBB or CH. They have to know who the supplier is. (Giving you the key was irresponsible of the employee!)

Whatever U decide, just be sure to get your tub/tank set up and stabilized BEFORE you get and put the baby in it. Check out the care sheet,

(http://www.ball-pythons.net/modules....warticle&id=59

and do a search of threads about housing for babies.


Glad to have you!

RuLyn