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Its a choice between the rainbow boa (which my mom will probibly end up getting) and the BP. So I was wondering if anyone has had any good experiences with them (BP’s) and if they are nice pets to have. We are probibly getting one at a ReptileExpo in August, so I have a whole month and a half to do reaserch on them (here is where the show website is:
http://www.northernberksreptileshow.com/htm/showinfo.html

I am probibly getting a smaller one so is a 10 gallon good? Or should I use a 15 or 20? Please feel free to share stories, good or bad. Thanks.

I love ball pythons, have only been bit once *my fault by the way forgot to wash hands after handling the bigger guys food* I currently have 6 3 female norms one possible het albino and 3 males one jungle pastel. they are all tame and dont get to big. but a 10 gallon will only last them a year I would go with a 29g or 40g. if you go for the 40 g make sure you pul alot of hides they like to feel secure and will spend most of thier day time in there.

I have 30g 40g and two 55g and a 50qt tub...

It is nice to see someone doing research before buying. I highly reccomend a ball, My daughter was 2 when we got our first one, it was her snake and still is. They are not bitters unless they are scared or hungry, I have been bitten two times in three years and both times were my fault. They are slow movers and if handled enough but not to much they like being out. Best of luck and post a pic when you get your new baby. Just be warned they are addicting..

BEST PET EVER! I got my first ball python 3 and a half years ago and I did alot of research too before I bought one (always good to do research first) but I would have to say its the best pet ive ever had and ive had a lot of reptiles and still do. They are incredibly tame and dont get too big (between4-6 ft). I have 4 right now, 3 babys and a 4 ft adult and Ive never been bitten but they will strike if you forget to wash your hands after handling their food which is ™ the reason why people get bit by BPs. I highly reccomend on getting one. I gaurantee you'll love it. Just keep doin your research and be sure to post pics of it when you get it. Pics are always good. Well goodluck and keep us posted!

If this is your first snake dude you made a smart choice.

I got my first snake when i has 12. About to turn 18 so ive been housing snakes for 6 years. My first snake was a ball python. 3 years later i extended my collection with a Coastal Carpet Python, Sorong Green Tree Python, and Boa Constrictor. The year after that i bought another, Lemon Pastel. This year i just bought a another one...Albino Ball Python.

OO and i forgot i got a rescued ball python from someone that didnt want it anymore and it was definately in bad owner. But she is still healthly as a fox.

If no one has told you yet, if your buying from a show which in my opinion gets you your best deals then make sure you ask questions. Look for CBB. Captive Born and Bred. Check for ticks on the belly. Also the cheapest price isnt always the best. MAKE SURE THE SNAKE IS ALERT AND ACTIVE. Ask when it ate last. What it was eating....and many other questions.

Bites...specifically talking about ball pythons I've been bit by 2. But that is over 6 years. Usually my fault and completely harmless. Just a quick sting. Also Never pull away hard if one bites and holds on. Just let them calm down and slowly and gently remove his/her head.

Also baby snakes tend to be more snappy then adults. Them become more tame and calm as adults.

Enjoy. If you would like to see picks of my BP's or other snakes just let me know.

Yep, I have an entire list of questions to ask whoever I buy from and I'm gonna go around the whole show at least 3 times to check all the BP's there. I have another question: What are some nice morphs that you can find at the shows and what are some uncommon or rare ones that I should look out for? I'm really going to look for a coral glow but might get a jungle or pastel if they have none there... I don't even know if breeders besides NERD have the coral glows yet...

Pastel will run you male-150-350 female-300-600

i dont think anyone will sell a coral clow and even if so your looking prolly over $10000. My last albino male ballpython 2006 cost me $1000.

Cool morphs to look at.
Lessers Platinums
Piebalds
Genetic Stripes
Super Pastel
Clown
Ghosts
Albino
Black and white

RARE(unless its a big show)
Lavender Albino(Never seen one)
Luestic Blue or Black Eye
Ivory
Platinum(never seen one, prolly most rare ball python that isnt designer)
Any new designer morph
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1.0 Sorong Green Tree Python
1.0 Coastel Carpet Python
1.1 Normal Ball Pythons
1.0 Albino Ball Python
1.0 Pastel Ball Python
1.0 Boa Constrictor

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