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Ball Pythons

Archive (read-only): Viewing posts from 2006.
Gallery Photo: ronald_durst
Gallery Photo: ronald_durst

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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SWEET!!
by pythonregius35 - Mar 04, 2006 06:28 AM
2 Mar 04, 2006 01:11 PM
by toshamc
all switched to rats yes!
by havic - Mar 04, 2006 03:54 AM
1 Mar 04, 2006 01:01 PM
by wftright
Just some normals
by gardenmum - Mar 03, 2006 10:06 PM
12 Mar 04, 2006 01:12 PM
by toshamc
can some possibly explain this
by raisnok - Mar 03, 2006 09:23 PM
4 Mar 04, 2006 01:14 PM
by toshamc
Shedding contortions
by wftright - Mar 03, 2006 06:14 PM
4 Mar 03, 2006 11:36 PM
by ginebig
WEEK IN REVIEW!!!!!
by toshamc - Mar 03, 2006 05:57 PM
13 Mar 05, 2006 08:11 PM
by havic
Maternal incubation...
by Quinton - Mar 03, 2006 05:09 PM
2 Mar 03, 2006 08:18 PM
by havic
Question about WC yellowbellies
by pfan151 - Mar 03, 2006 05:01 PM
8 Mar 06, 2006 12:30 AM
by RandyRemington
Contact info for Quality First Pets..
by Thomas j - Mar 03, 2006 03:09 PM
2 Mar 03, 2006 09:20 PM
by Thomas j
When does everyone start raising temps
by kylescott - Mar 03, 2006 02:37 PM
3 Mar 04, 2006 01:38 PM
by Corey Woods
pastel question.......
by repzoo44 - Mar 03, 2006 12:02 PM
2 Mar 03, 2006 12:14 PM
by Corey Woods
Temp. Colling Help Needed
by nextland - Mar 03, 2006 09:23 AM
2 Mar 03, 2006 01:57 PM
by 3dmike
Building a new rack
by Bighaze - Mar 03, 2006 08:08 AM
13 Mar 04, 2006 09:12 AM
by stevodod
Post breeding flux?
by jarskie - Mar 03, 2006 04:16 AM
3 Mar 03, 2006 12:07 PM
by jarskie
Waterbowls
by ronin1360 - Mar 02, 2006 11:43 PM
8 Mar 03, 2006 02:59 PM
by PHLdyPayne
Albino prices continuation...
by toddg - Mar 02, 2006 11:28 PM
1 Mar 02, 2006 11:34 PM
by toddg
Bowl Hugging
by tailswithscales - Mar 02, 2006 10:48 PM
5 Mar 03, 2006 08:10 PM
by fsr
Striped Het Hypo
by panhead - Mar 02, 2006 09:57 PM
4 Mar 03, 2006 12:02 PM
by jarskie
Albino Ball
by louiec - Mar 02, 2006 09:29 PM
2 Mar 03, 2006 05:39 PM
by jyohe
This always trips me out..
by Thomas j - Mar 02, 2006 09:15 PM
1 Mar 02, 2006 11:17 PM
by RoyalVariations-
how to contact kim and mark bell?
by adamjeffery - Mar 02, 2006 08:56 PM
2 Mar 03, 2006 09:23 AM
by adamjeffery
VPI Axanthics
by vwillisjr - Mar 02, 2006 08:55 PM
1 Mar 02, 2006 11:12 PM
by RoyalVariations-
Butterscotch Ghost "Hypo" Opaque photo
by RoyalVariations- - Mar 02, 2006 08:28 PM
2 Mar 02, 2006 11:11 PM
by RoyalVariations-
gambian pouch rats
by mpuexotics - Mar 02, 2006 06:54 PM
1 Mar 02, 2006 08:13 PM
by jyohe
shed problem advice?
by raisnok - Mar 02, 2006 05:48 PM
8 Mar 03, 2006 04:00 PM
by raisnok
Cool Ringer
by chrissgristle1 - Mar 02, 2006 05:26 PM
13 Mar 04, 2006 03:46 AM
by havic
How to post pics
by chrissgristle1 - Mar 02, 2006 05:02 PM
3 Mar 02, 2006 05:30 PM
by toshamc
bulk aspen??
by SimplyRed - Mar 02, 2006 04:38 PM
4 Mar 03, 2006 05:36 AM
by jmartin104
new group shot...suggestions?
by doesnt_matta - Mar 02, 2006 04:05 PM
1 Mar 02, 2006 04:06 PM
by doesnt_matta
Pied x Pied Breedings?
by jsargent - Mar 02, 2006 03:36 PM
4 Mar 02, 2006 11:45 PM
by coldbloodaddict
Lost a snake
by tnball - Mar 02, 2006 03:05 PM
3 Mar 03, 2006 12:33 PM
by tnball
New Rack help
by PetMania - Mar 02, 2006 02:35 PM
6 Mar 03, 2006 03:53 PM
by jfmoore
Smaller than I thought!
by Nisa - Mar 02, 2006 01:13 PM
1 Mar 02, 2006 01:41 PM
by JP
Transcript of Kevin Chat
by PHFaust - Mar 02, 2006 12:50 PM
0 No replies
Mass of prey item vs. snake survey
by JP - Mar 02, 2006 12:23 PM
1 Mar 02, 2006 12:35 PM
by toshamc
the new addition
by albinosunlimited - Mar 02, 2006 11:39 AM
1 Mar 02, 2006 01:03 PM
by BackBeat
feeding problems!!
by aciddrop41 - Mar 02, 2006 11:38 AM
7 Mar 10, 2006 07:26 PM
by aciddrop41
this probably isnt the place for it but
by kmhballs - Mar 02, 2006 01:05 AM
5 Mar 02, 2006 08:34 PM
by Greg Graziani
Heating a shelfing unit?
by geraldsnakes - Mar 01, 2006 11:32 PM
3 Mar 03, 2006 09:43 AM
by 3dmike
What Do You Think Of Her??????
by firefighter48 - Mar 01, 2006 11:04 PM
4 Mar 02, 2006 05:26 PM
by 3dmike
# eggs laid by a 1600 gram female?
by SnakeSmith - Mar 01, 2006 07:12 PM
5 Mar 02, 2006 03:33 PM
by jyohe
breeding questions..
by pac-man - Mar 01, 2006 06:37 PM
2 Mar 02, 2006 11:33 AM
by Krystal19_85
Making Pewters
by swich - Mar 01, 2006 05:13 PM
2 Mar 02, 2006 09:32 AM
by swich
Picture of two siblings.
by MarkS - Mar 01, 2006 03:51 PM
4 Mar 01, 2006 09:07 PM
by RandyRemington
MY NEW MOJAVE!!!
by spider916 - Mar 01, 2006 03:25 PM
4 Mar 02, 2006 08:20 AM
by gailt
dehydration?
by emzy - Mar 01, 2006 01:23 PM
2 Mar 03, 2006 12:47 AM
by coldbloodaddict
Feeding Questions
by markalan - Mar 01, 2006 11:24 AM
2 Mar 09, 2006 08:28 PM
by 3dmike
vet advised 40% humidity?
by wisema2297 - Mar 01, 2006 10:01 AM
17 Mar 03, 2006 09:51 AM
by 3dmike
Does she look gravid?
by amelcorn - Mar 01, 2006 09:54 AM
1 Mar 01, 2006 11:25 AM
by jmartin104
Humidity?
by patenaud - Mar 01, 2006 09:33 AM
2 Mar 01, 2006 06:35 PM
by patenaud
Too many rip offs
by 3dmike - Mar 01, 2006 06:55 AM
0 No replies
Digital thermometer
by CodyNolen - Mar 01, 2006 04:54 AM
10 Mar 01, 2006 06:05 PM
by wftright
Respiratory infection? HELP!
by autotunz - Feb 28, 2006 10:47 PM
3 Mar 01, 2006 07:57 AM
by autotunz
PASTEL GHOST FINIALLY STARTS UP!!!!
by tbmorphs - Feb 28, 2006 10:02 PM
5 Mar 02, 2006 11:10 PM
by exoticballpython
How long does your BP soak?
by addifan - Feb 28, 2006 10:01 PM
2 Mar 01, 2006 12:24 AM
by jarskie
New Picture
by normal_bp - Feb 28, 2006 09:04 PM
11 Mar 01, 2006 07:55 PM
by havic
GETTING IMPATIENT
by XtremeXteriors - Feb 28, 2006 08:18 PM
1 Feb 28, 2006 11:19 PM
by rwoodyer
Pewter
by AFR - Feb 28, 2006 07:01 PM
10 Mar 01, 2006 07:14 AM
by Camlon Reptiles
Pic of my new Ball Python
by AJCrader - Feb 28, 2006 06:41 PM
1 Feb 28, 2006 07:06 PM
by jmartin104
Could someone help me?
by juggalojoe - Feb 28, 2006 02:21 PM
12 Mar 21, 2006 09:42 PM
by pfgreaper
RE: fussy eater-- what gives?
by SimplyRed - Feb 28, 2006 01:30 PM
0 No replies
How to get temps regulated?
by MightyPython - Feb 28, 2006 01:25 PM
6 Mar 01, 2006 12:39 AM
by havic
Stud sevice?
by Nisa - Feb 28, 2006 01:18 PM
5 Mar 01, 2006 07:37 PM
by wftright
Heat tape isn't sticking too well
by MightyPython - Feb 28, 2006 01:16 PM
3 Feb 28, 2006 04:07 PM
by jarskie
finding Breeders in Indiana
by MarshallPrime - Feb 28, 2006 12:45 PM
8 Mar 01, 2006 06:16 AM
by snakes-n-friends
Busy Pattern
by amelcorn - Feb 28, 2006 12:44 PM
1 Feb 28, 2006 10:49 PM
by AFR
Adult female weight
by rosey-b - Feb 28, 2006 11:31 AM
6 Mar 01, 2006 08:44 AM
by rosey-b
help
by robbiexmbp - Feb 28, 2006 11:23 AM
2 Feb 28, 2006 06:04 PM
by robbiexmbp
OOPS! moving while locked up.....
by jessikaowl - Feb 28, 2006 11:22 AM
0 No replies
Shipping Temp Info (FYI)
by jmartin104 - Feb 28, 2006 10:43 AM
11 Mar 01, 2006 05:51 AM
by jmartin104
Love on Sat./Ovulate on Monday
by Zefdin - Feb 28, 2006 09:17 AM
2 Feb 28, 2006 09:32 AM
by Zefdin
Things that make you say HMMMMMM........
by JKBREPTILES - Feb 28, 2006 08:41 AM
37 Mar 01, 2006 12:11 PM
by morphed
Attempting to breed my Ball Pythons...
by MarshallPrime - Feb 28, 2006 08:28 AM
3 Feb 28, 2006 11:23 AM
by Zefdin
Nice Ball I am raising up
by JKBREPTILES - Feb 28, 2006 05:47 AM
2 Feb 28, 2006 10:52 PM
by AFR
Dave Thomson's Super Cinny
by presleyreptiles - Feb 27, 2006 11:06 PM
3 Feb 28, 2006 07:41 AM
by rfarris
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