hello, I'm new! What do you think of ball pythons?

[Snowshoes]

Hi, I just joined today, after a few weeks of reading to do research to get my first snake. I went with a Ball Python, because they seem to be the most docile. What do you guys think of ball pythons?

I love the information I was able to find about them from the other members, Thank you :)

[infernalis]

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[Donnie]

Hello and welcome

[StudentoReptile]

Welcome!

To answer your question, I find ball pythons to be the most mundane and boring snake species, but that is my opinion.

There are many more snakes that can be just as docile and easy to keep.

[smy_749]

I agree with student. Welcome

[Aaron_S]

Welcome!

To answer your question, I find ball pythons to be the most mundane and boring snake species, but that is my opinion.

I loooove my pet rocks!

I fell less bad than watching active animals slither around in circles.

[dbassa]

Welcome to sSNAKESs!

I also love my pet rock, er, ball python:)

[sweatshirt]

Welcome! =] I like ball pythons but have never owned one.

[marvelfreak]

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As far as your question i am not going to answer it because different people have different tastes and likes. Go with what you really like and want. When you decide let us know and we can help you with any questions.

[Lankyrob]

Welcome to the jungle.....

[alessia55]

I loooove my pet rocks!

I fell less bad than watching active animals slither around in circles.
love this answer.

Ball pythons, cali king snakes, corns...they're all good options :)

[Corey209]

love this answer.

Ball pythons, cali king snakes, corns...they're all good options :)

Don't forget garters and hognoses!

[bigsnakegirl785]

Hello and welcome!

[Mikoh4792]

Ball pythons are nice pets to have. None of mine are pet rocks.

[Lankyrob]

Ball pythons make great beginner snakes as long as you are prepared to make the enclosure work for you rather than against. Too many people get one and put it in a fish tank wondering why the humidity is too low.

A tub or a vivarium and you are golden :)

[KORBIN5895]

Welcome.

I wouldn't ever recommend a king snake or a hognose for a beginner.

[bcr229]

I wouldn't ever recommend a king snake or a hognose for a beginner.
Any particular reason why? The hognose I can understand, but my Cali King is very easy to care for, tolerates being handled, and eats his f/t feeders like clockwork.

[KORBIN5895]

Any particular reason why? The hognose I can understand, but my Cali King is very easy to care for, tolerates being handled, and eats his f/t feeders like clockwork.

Mostly because kings can be so food aggressive. If your first experience is with a food crazy king you may just be turned off.

[snakeman879]

Hi and welcome its really up to u what u like as its a long term comitment. I could say that bci is the best or another could say gtp r the best its up to u with what u can take care ov and what u could keep for years to come. Bp r pretty and dont get too big but they really dont move much mine allways came out bout 5am when I went to work would c him out and about lol hope this helps. And again welcom ;-)

[Snowshoes]

Thank you :) I got to feed her for the first time today. It was fascinating. I assume she is doing okay if I was able to get her to eat with no problem.

[snakeman879]

Yes it is a good thing that they eat just keep an eye on temps and humidity and u will be fine . Also be aware that he/she sorry cant remember if it male or female lol might feed for months and just stop when they get to a year old its normal for bp to go off ffeeding for a bit and if its winter its more than likeley why as they r known to fast lol . Ps. Sorry for eny bad spelling I am dislecsi

[Kimmie]

Welcome, I love ball pythons, but my all time fav is boas I like big snakes, if you get my point ;D haha. I tho have abit of everything, balls, boas, corns, carpets, GTPs, burms, Kings so I guess I just pick what is pretty but my main breeding or must snakes I have is balls, I think I got 25+ I dont count anymore lol

[LadyWraith]

I agree with everyone else... it's a preference thing. I love some of the BP morphs for their beauty but won't likely own more than the one I have. There are so many interesting species out there... I'd rather use my time, energy, and monetary resources having a more varied collection. Just my opinion.

[bcr229]

Mostly because kings can be so food aggressive. If your first experience is with a food crazy king you may just be turned off.
Ah, that would be my MBK. Fortunately she's small enough that when she does end up biting it's merely annoying.

[Kimmie]

Ah, that would be my MBK. Fortunately she's small enough that when she does end up biting it's merely annoying.

that is why I use a tong, because most of my snakes are very good at hitting my hand, for no reason, lol not scared, but rather be, without a fun bite :p