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Ball Pythons

Archive (read-only): Viewing posts from 2007.
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The Ball Python Python regius is the smallest of the African pythons and is a popular pet available in many color mutations. Adults generally do not grow to more than 3.0-4.0 ft in length, although some specimens have reached 5-6 feet, but this is very rare. Found in Africa from Senegal, Mali, Guinea-Bissau, Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Benin, Niger and Nigeria through Cameroon, Chad and the Central African Republic to Sudan and Uganda, in the wild they prefer grasslands, savannahs and sparsely wooded areas. The name ball python refers to the animal's tendency to curl into a ball when stressed or frightened. Here you may post messages or questions pertaining to all aspects and issues regarding the keeping, breeding, health, and conservation of ball pythons. If you are a new user to this forum, please take the time to review the rules first before posting: Terms of Service.

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long season
by TerryHeuring - Apr 25, 2007 08:47 PM
1 Apr 25, 2007 09:36 PM
by coldbloodaddict
Random Photos - Dial Up Hell
by toshamc - Apr 25, 2007 01:49 PM
8 Apr 29, 2007 06:05 PM
by dmasio13
Off Topic I know But
by morphed - Apr 25, 2007 09:37 AM
11 Apr 26, 2007 05:18 PM
by morphevolutions
You know you are suffering an addiction
by morphed - Apr 25, 2007 08:31 AM
16 Apr 26, 2007 07:45 PM
by ballfreak
could use some help!!!
by jeffyoung5521 - Apr 25, 2007 08:03 AM
10 Apr 25, 2007 07:44 PM
by usshorts
Growing like a weed.......
by beclende - Apr 25, 2007 12:41 AM
6 Apr 25, 2007 08:39 AM
by j3nnay
Lying inverted...
by zefdin - Apr 24, 2007 09:35 PM
2 Apr 25, 2007 12:02 AM
by Heat
Play dead....
by RyanT - Apr 24, 2007 09:24 PM
8 Apr 28, 2007 11:05 PM
by Shadow4108
Rack heat and substrate
by netoibarra - Apr 24, 2007 09:01 PM
6 Apr 26, 2007 12:23 AM
by dougle
Our New Cinnamon
by DavidKendrick - Apr 24, 2007 07:46 PM
8 Apr 25, 2007 01:56 PM
by toshamc
first hatchling
by nuthnbutbalz - Apr 24, 2007 07:06 PM
3 Apr 25, 2007 04:32 AM
by nuthnbutbalz
Whats the best way to
by BSleeper - Apr 24, 2007 07:05 PM
1 Apr 24, 2007 07:16 PM
by jmartin104
Pinstripe x Mojave
by jnjreptiles - Apr 24, 2007 05:56 PM
1 Apr 24, 2007 11:04 PM
by earths exotics
incubator doesn't want to stay at 89
by kylescott - Apr 24, 2007 04:27 PM
11 Apr 25, 2007 07:19 AM
by jmartin104
so Im going to purchase a ghost male....
by rosaleesmommy - Apr 24, 2007 02:15 PM
1 Apr 24, 2007 03:06 PM
by coldbloodaddict
trying my hand...
by j3nnay - Apr 23, 2007 10:38 PM
15 Apr 27, 2007 02:46 PM
by MartinoReptiles
Outdoor pic's
by havic - Apr 23, 2007 08:54 PM
11 Apr 25, 2007 06:48 PM
by havic
new arrival
by nuthnbutbalz - Apr 23, 2007 08:32 PM
0 No replies
Retained Eye Cap
by tomorrow264 - Apr 23, 2007 07:05 PM
4 Apr 24, 2007 03:01 PM
by shinerxx
Welcome to the World!
by jrsnakeman - Apr 23, 2007 06:30 PM
4 Apr 24, 2007 05:36 AM
by jrsnakeman
Wine fridge incubator?
by estanfield - Apr 23, 2007 06:26 PM
1 May 02, 2007 03:47 PM
by stickytongues
Simple Recessive Hypothetical question
by EmberBall - Apr 23, 2007 06:14 PM
3 Apr 26, 2007 12:36 AM
by dougle
Tell me about stonewashed pastels
by keepergale - Apr 23, 2007 02:11 PM
1 May 28, 2007 05:30 AM
by alpharoyals
hunger strike has ended!
by baby_ball - Apr 23, 2007 06:30 AM
5 Apr 26, 2007 12:39 AM
by dougle
wierd skin problem
by goregrind - Apr 23, 2007 06:16 AM
2 Jun 03, 2007 10:09 AM
by dennis1961
Everyone send out good vibes
by Shadow4108 - Apr 22, 2007 11:03 PM
10 Apr 26, 2007 12:43 AM
by dougle
Did Anyone Attend White Plains Today?
by joshuaamills - Apr 22, 2007 05:50 PM
10 Apr 23, 2007 02:17 PM
by menominie
Super Lori
by JLokay - Apr 22, 2007 01:58 PM
15 Apr 26, 2007 01:10 AM
by dougle
Finally Eggs
by dmasio13 - Apr 22, 2007 10:09 AM
8 Apr 23, 2007 04:28 PM
by dmasio13
Cinnamon?
by j3nnay - Apr 21, 2007 11:23 PM
40 Apr 25, 2007 09:08 AM
by morphed
when to remove hatchlings
by phantompoo - Apr 21, 2007 11:17 PM
4 Apr 22, 2007 07:35 PM
by phantompoo
question for breeders..
by Shadow4108 - Apr 21, 2007 09:26 PM
6 Apr 27, 2007 02:30 PM
by MartinoReptiles
male or female
by Shadow4108 - Apr 21, 2007 09:22 PM
6 Apr 23, 2007 10:57 AM
by Alsnake101
2400g Female Ball Python
by redbulls - Apr 21, 2007 07:41 PM
2 Apr 21, 2007 11:24 PM
by j3nnay
2400g Female Ball Python
by redbulls - Apr 21, 2007 07:35 PM
0 No replies
feeding odds???
by ballfreak - Apr 21, 2007 03:25 PM
2 Apr 21, 2007 11:05 PM
by j3nnay
Woma female on Eggs!
by hkwagner5 - Apr 21, 2007 03:13 PM
6 Apr 23, 2007 07:28 PM
by xXVanXx
crazy breeding schedule
by jcoler06 - Apr 21, 2007 03:09 PM
0 No replies
Unexpected Eggs, Need help!!!!
by kylescott - Apr 21, 2007 02:04 PM
13 Apr 22, 2007 12:22 PM
by kylescott
pine shavings for rats
by _Melisa_ - Apr 21, 2007 09:28 AM
4 Apr 21, 2007 06:59 PM
by jyohe
trip to the vet
by SPY2 - Apr 20, 2007 11:13 PM
4 Apr 22, 2007 03:21 AM
by dsreptiel
what should i do
by bannaman90 - Apr 20, 2007 10:48 PM
2 Apr 21, 2007 01:12 PM
by PHLdyPayne
Question from a newbie...
by Shadow4108 - Apr 20, 2007 07:44 PM
10 Apr 22, 2007 11:07 PM
by Shadow4108
Gravid Sulfur Mojave pics!
by Eric Sandoval - Apr 20, 2007 07:28 PM
15 Apr 22, 2007 06:53 PM
by Eric Sandoval
Incubation Suggestions.....
by BSleeper - Apr 20, 2007 05:46 PM
7 Apr 22, 2007 09:56 PM
by northamexotics
Dear Kingsnake Webmaster...
by evercraig190 - Apr 20, 2007 10:56 AM
3 Apr 21, 2007 01:07 PM
by PHLdyPayne
darn now what!!!! vent
by sieverbells - Apr 20, 2007 10:53 AM
7 Apr 21, 2007 01:27 PM
by PHLdyPayne
narbc tinley park ?
by chonjoepython - Apr 20, 2007 09:30 AM
1 Apr 20, 2007 11:49 AM
by northamexotics
London UK: Petshops selling frozen rats?
by worcesters - Apr 20, 2007 07:40 AM
0 No replies
Dont take pictures with a lump!!!
by insomthegreat - Apr 20, 2007 03:27 AM
0 No replies
Can I overfeed my Balls?
by insomthegreat - Apr 20, 2007 03:12 AM
1 Apr 20, 2007 05:33 AM
by ginebig
Making Morphs the least expensive way ?
by dougle - Apr 20, 2007 12:32 AM
6 Apr 20, 2007 04:18 PM
by EmberBall
gravid or not??please help...
by morphevolution - Apr 19, 2007 10:42 PM
3 Apr 20, 2007 03:41 PM
by utilaboas
Anybody done a CinnamonxMojave Pairing?
by DavidKendrick - Apr 19, 2007 10:42 PM
2 Apr 21, 2007 12:31 PM
by EmberBall
Het Question
by jessicakarkula - Apr 19, 2007 10:15 PM
6 Apr 20, 2007 10:49 AM
by zefdin
feeding p/k? opinion please?
by ballfreak - Apr 19, 2007 07:57 PM
8 Apr 21, 2007 09:45 PM
by dougle
staying in egg time
by phantompoo - Apr 19, 2007 02:42 PM
7 Apr 19, 2007 10:15 PM
by j3nnay
Macro photos of three morphs
by RoyalVariations - Apr 19, 2007 09:44 AM
2 Apr 20, 2007 04:35 PM
by RoyalVariations
Question about prelay shed..
by melindaste - Apr 19, 2007 08:58 AM
9 Apr 19, 2007 09:22 PM
by zefdin
Possible reverse albino paradox????
by Candoia1 - Apr 18, 2007 10:36 PM
11 Apr 20, 2007 10:35 AM
by toshamc
what ?'s to ask at the show?
by estanfield - Apr 18, 2007 09:39 PM
5 Apr 20, 2007 02:00 PM
by estanfield
MOLD
by dnreptiles - Apr 18, 2007 08:47 PM
3 Apr 19, 2007 12:02 AM
by BuzzardBall
A couple of Enchi macro shots...
by Ghireptiles - Apr 18, 2007 06:38 PM
5 Apr 20, 2007 04:09 AM
by alicecobb
Umbilical? problem, need advice
by sjtownsend - Apr 18, 2007 06:18 PM
10 Apr 19, 2007 03:23 PM
by blowitch
question
by SPY2 - Apr 18, 2007 06:10 PM
3 Apr 19, 2007 02:49 PM
by zefdin
Cheapest way to heat?
by eminart - Apr 18, 2007 01:06 PM
7 Apr 19, 2007 04:33 AM
by eminart
yay happy day
by pasnakeman - Apr 18, 2007 10:43 AM
3 Apr 18, 2007 10:19 PM
by Heat
Cashiers Cheque Scam Watch Out
by Herp1337 - Apr 18, 2007 08:16 AM
5 May 16, 2007 06:16 PM
by Aaron
Jenny
by pasnakeman - Apr 18, 2007 02:23 AM
2 Apr 18, 2007 12:13 PM
by j3nnay
Best place to get a web site hosted???
by tsusnakeguy - Apr 18, 2007 12:41 AM
7 Apr 21, 2007 04:11 PM
by amazonreptile
Cinnamons, calico, spiders
by menominie - Apr 17, 2007 09:33 PM
1 May 06, 2007 02:41 PM
by dmasio13
NEED ADVICE!!!!!!
by cenobite74 - Apr 17, 2007 08:41 PM
7 Apr 18, 2007 07:30 PM
by zefdin
Here is the ovulation pic....
by jimmyeo3 - Apr 17, 2007 08:04 PM
0 No replies
Ovulation and 2 Weeks later
by jimmyeo3 - Apr 17, 2007 08:00 PM
2 Apr 17, 2007 08:02 PM
by jimmyeo3
Greeting from Blacksburg...
by JP - Apr 17, 2007 07:51 PM
9 Apr 21, 2007 12:28 AM
by samantha227
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