Does anyone have any good books that discuss ball pythons? I'm looking for a "guide" to ball pythons that describes how to care for balls. I also want something in there about how to breed balls. Please let me know if anyone has found a thorough, in-depth book! Thanks!
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Python Book Recommendations?
ronin1360
Feb 09, 2006 12:21 AM
Replies (5)
pythonregius35
Feb 09, 2006 01:26 PM
Either your a totally clueless newbie, which you would have to be with Kev's book out recently, or a troll......waiting.....LOL!
Either way, it's the best book out there, IMO.
ronin1360
Feb 09, 2006 02:27 PM
i guess that makes me a clueless newbie... which means "kev's book" isnt enough information for me. could you give me the full name of the book? thanks!
Finnigan
Feb 09, 2006 03:05 PM
There are 2 books that are considered as being the best.
The first one just came out a little while ago and is written by the person that runs NERD (New England Reptile Distributor's), Kevin McCurley. NERD is one of the "biggest" ball python breeders, have an excellent website and an extensive collection. Having never dealt with them myself, all I can objectively say about them is that they have one of the best reputations out there. Check them out at www.newenglandreptile.com/ . There is a link on the front page for the book. I don't own a copy but people speak very highly of it.
The second one is a little older, it is called "The Ball Python Manual" . And until Kevin's book came out, it was considered the best, so you should still consider it as being an excellent reference. Check it out at www.amazon.com/gp/product/1882770285/sr=8-1/qid=1139519004/ref=pd_bbs_1/104-8974148-1557561?_encoding=UTF8 . If that link doesn't work, just search for "ball python manual" in Amazon, or even google. The book is by Phillip de Vosjoli et al.
Get as many books as you can afford, they all offer differing and interesting advice.
Joel
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0.1 Ball Python
0.1 Okeetee Corn Snake
1.0 Leopard Gecko
ronin1360
Feb 09, 2006 03:48 PM
n/p
Matt...Hennek
Feb 09, 2006 05:53 PM
I'd have to agree that the best book out there is Kevin's (NERD), but when it comes to information on breeding ball pythons, the Sutherland's (ballpython.com) video on ball python breeding wins hands down. It is VERY VERY dry, but quite informative.
Matt
