hi, im new

Bencb3 · 06-27-03, 07:45 PM

i just wanted to say hello and i love snakes but i havent gotten one yet cuz my mom says i have to buy it with my own money and i dont know how much to save for, i need the standard setup for a ball python, any one know what the price range is? i know i need "cage"(is it called that? it is a aquairium thing) that is like 4 feet long, 2 feet wide, and 2 feed tall, and i need a lid so he/she doesnt get out, then mice and of coarce, the snake i want a ball python cuz i always wanted a python but i dont want a big one, and i heard that the biggest one ever got was a female and it got 6 feet, but that was rare, so im thinkin if i get a male, ill be ok, any ball owners out there got any price ranges?

i just wanted to put this cuz it is funny
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DavidMathley · 06-27-03, 08:23 PM

Any one going to the Expo in Bristol this weekend keep an eye open for ScReptiles own Chuck Hurd and Joe Bradley. They will be in the venomous area.

Matt_K · 06-27-03, 09:26 PM

welcome to the site §upa§nake!!

damzookeeper · 06-27-03, 09:34 PM

welcome. I don't own any snakes, mostly lizards and geckos here, but there are may python owners here, someone will surely have a ball in the crowd and will be able to help you out.

As for the pricing. It ranges from place to place and breeder to breeder. Good luck with your research though, sounds like it's comming along fine.

Darlene · 06-27-03, 11:16 PM

Hi & Welcome. You may find some info in the python forums. Check 'em out & have fun ! Dar

reptiledude21 · 06-27-03, 11:24 PM

hey man, welcome to the site, goto the chat sometime theres lots of help in there. i dont really know anything about ball pythons

Edwin · 06-28-03, 08:10 AM

Welcome, §upa§nake! You have come to the right place. Before I started out with snakes, I did lots of research, and I think it really paid off.

The ball I had was about 4 feet or so, and he was kept in a 3' L x 1.5' W x 2' H aquarium.

Prices range depending on many factors, like is it captive bred, if it is a 'designer' morph, or if it has pretty colours, or even who or where you buy it from. Visit the python forums here on ssnakess, and do a search for care sheets.

Great to have you onboard!

fatboy · 06-28-03, 09:29 AM

Welcome. Ball pythons are great beginner snakes, my first snake was a Ball Python. Try to find a reputable dealer in your area, one with a good guarentee. My local Petsmart actually sells a beginner setup for snakes that includes the enclosure, bedding, heating, and water bowl.

Bencb3 · 06-28-03, 11:35 AM

how do i get my own avatar like u all have, i had to choose from a list

Bencb3 · 06-28-03, 11:39 AM

well, i dont care about the colors but i know i dont want an albino, and i want it captive bread, because the wild ones seem to have less human contact and all

RachelS. · 06-28-03, 12:10 PM

Welcome to ssnakess.com!!!

Mike177 · 06-28-03, 01:02 PM

Welcome!

Invictus · 06-28-03, 03:07 PM

Welcome SupaSnake. You'll find this message board to be a great place to do your research, but I encourage you not to stop here. Your local pet store should have lots of books written by the pros about caring for ball pythons.

Enjoy!

Bencb3 · 06-28-03, 03:35 PM

i finally found a petshop that has good ball pythons, im going there next saturday to watch them feed and everything, my friends say i shouldnt buy one unless i know that it is healthy and he said i need to watch it eat so i know that it is ok, i also need to check for mites and everything right? i found some small ones l for $49(USA) and one about a foot and a half long for $69, which one should i get?

feri · 06-29-03, 09:38 AM

nice to have u
welcome