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Ball Pythons

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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.

Topic	Replies	Last Post
Snake Metabolsim? by tyler1055 - Apr 25, 2005 09:11 PM	2	Apr 26, 2005 12:50 PM by OC-Balls
Trying to post a picture...1st ever. by oldskool28 - Apr 25, 2005 08:12 PM	2	Apr 26, 2005 07:21 AM by jim_perron
I love pet shops! by oddballpythons - Apr 25, 2005 07:59 PM	3	Apr 26, 2005 05:24 PM by OC-Balls
My New Import Male............ by karlbuckler - Apr 25, 2005 07:32 PM	1	Apr 25, 2005 07:33 PM by karlbuckler
Breeding groups maintained on frozen thawed... by SnakeSmith - Apr 25, 2005 07:30 PM	6	Apr 27, 2005 11:17 AM by SnakeSmith
Our girl is getting big by brandie - Apr 25, 2005 07:28 PM	1	Apr 25, 2005 09:06 PM by tyler1055
Old pic from 2002 by Corey Woods - Apr 25, 2005 06:58 PM	2	Apr 25, 2005 07:06 PM by Corey Woods
Spinal kinks affect breeding, egg development & egg laying? by jmartin104 - Apr 25, 2005 06:16 PM	9	Apr 27, 2005 07:05 AM by jmartin104
Female Ivory by amir1 - Apr 25, 2005 05:55 PM	14	Apr 28, 2005 07:41 PM by DN_Chris
Cool BP combos in the making by snakeman55 - Apr 25, 2005 05:54 PM	1	Apr 25, 2005 05:55 PM by snakeman55
Male Pastel Yellowbelly by amir1 - Apr 25, 2005 05:51 PM	6	Apr 26, 2005 08:57 PM by anthony james mc
Male EBONY by amir1 - Apr 25, 2005 05:49 PM	6	Apr 26, 2005 03:14 AM by exoticballpython
one year olds.... by notabigdeal - Apr 25, 2005 05:09 PM	1	Apr 25, 2005 08:30 PM by TomChambers
!! URGENT HELP NEEDED !! Dehydrated eggs, need help!!! -thanks by Philly_nr - Apr 25, 2005 04:41 PM	5	Apr 26, 2005 06:34 PM by coldthumb
Very Skinny ball python, Spinal cord showing by kylescott - Apr 25, 2005 01:42 PM	4	Apr 27, 2005 05:15 AM by joeysgreen
Im getting restless!! by boastud - Apr 25, 2005 01:35 PM	2	Apr 25, 2005 07:30 PM by jyohe
When/how can you tell if you're looking at an albino when candling eggs? by RyanT - Apr 25, 2005 10:55 AM	3	Apr 26, 2005 09:34 PM by anthony james mc
Two alive and one dead! by Markus Jayne - Apr 25, 2005 10:25 AM	9	Apr 26, 2005 03:27 AM by exoticballpython
95-98% pied female at 4 months old by albinosunlimited - Apr 25, 2005 09:52 AM	4	Apr 25, 2005 11:56 AM by OC-Balls
just wanted to thank jared by albinosunlimited - Apr 25, 2005 09:48 AM	1	Apr 25, 2005 12:13 PM by JaredHorenstein
my new little girl by albinosunlimited - Apr 25, 2005 09:44 AM	0	No replies
Hatchling Ball Python Help!! by DavidKendrick - Apr 25, 2005 09:44 AM	4	Apr 25, 2005 03:18 PM by reiding@nettally
my new little girl by albinosunlimited - Apr 25, 2005 09:43 AM	1	Apr 25, 2005 12:09 PM by Beau
Feedback... by Camlon Reptiles - Apr 25, 2005 09:23 AM	26	Apr 27, 2005 10:17 AM by anthony james mc
question about scale rot, habitat temperature and behavior by maceman_maceman - Apr 25, 2005 09:08 AM	5	Apr 25, 2005 12:24 PM by toshamc
Group Shot, 12 Egg Clutch ! by Randy_Middleton - Apr 25, 2005 08:41 AM	9	Apr 25, 2005 09:26 PM by serpentcity
Found This When I Got Home On 4-20-05, 3300 Gram Female! by Randy_Middleton - Apr 25, 2005 08:36 AM	2	Apr 26, 2005 06:10 PM by snakebstr
caught with my pants down............ again......... by TomChambers - Apr 25, 2005 08:34 AM	10	Apr 26, 2005 12:36 PM by ginebig
question about pastels by stlphotoguy84 - Apr 24, 2005 10:38 PM	8	Apr 25, 2005 07:55 AM by serpentcity
HOW ON EARTH DO I POST PICS????? by oldskool28 - Apr 24, 2005 10:16 PM	2	Apr 25, 2005 09:50 AM by JaredHorenstein
lucys by jimfmcdonald - Apr 24, 2005 09:47 PM	4	Apr 25, 2005 07:36 AM by RandyRemington
when to cut the eggs? by jimfmcdonald - Apr 24, 2005 09:40 PM	4	Apr 25, 2005 03:58 PM by coldthumb
100% het pied clutch not what I was hoping for......looking for feedback by jim_perron - Apr 24, 2005 09:39 PM	6	Apr 24, 2005 10:37 PM by jim_perron
My other higher black male...would you call this a "granite" ??? by stevodod - Apr 24, 2005 08:26 PM	1	Apr 25, 2005 02:16 PM by toshamc
Speaking of pics, one of my reduced pattern males in shed... by stevodod - Apr 24, 2005 08:20 PM	0	No replies
Bear with me, I am in one of my picture taking moods... by wyatt - Apr 24, 2005 06:47 PM	3	Apr 24, 2005 08:27 PM by stevodod
New C.B. Yellow Belly's born today... by wyatt - Apr 24, 2005 06:23 PM	13	Apr 24, 2005 10:35 PM by serpentcity
Ball python compatitbility by JakeD - Apr 24, 2005 05:38 PM	3	Apr 24, 2005 08:12 PM by serpentcity
Another new Ghost pic>>> by wyatt - Apr 24, 2005 04:48 PM	6	Apr 26, 2005 10:08 AM by wileewilly
VPI burgandy albino? Tracey can we see pics? n/p by serpentcity - Apr 24, 2005 03:53 PM	19	Apr 25, 2005 12:55 PM by dempserg
Hard belly....... what should I do?!? by RaulGomez - Apr 24, 2005 03:12 PM	22	Apr 25, 2005 06:51 PM by glkherp
Clutch #2 by KMS - Apr 24, 2005 02:43 PM	2	Apr 24, 2005 06:05 PM by coldthumb
When are balls breedable? by stilltraining - Apr 24, 2005 01:13 PM	4	Apr 24, 2005 07:55 PM by serpentcity
Feeding Problems by keathley - Apr 24, 2005 12:39 PM	2	Apr 24, 2005 02:28 PM by keathley
Menu is not your choice. by oldskool28 - Apr 24, 2005 12:04 PM	2	Apr 24, 2005 03:41 PM by serpentcity
Help with my ball python by Snake_Master - Apr 24, 2005 12:00 PM	2	Apr 24, 2005 02:30 PM by toshamc
03 Amir YB and a bell line pastel!! by Thomas j - Apr 24, 2005 11:38 AM	1	Apr 24, 2005 11:40 AM by Thomas j
Do you feed live or frozen?? by melissa1977 - Apr 24, 2005 10:34 AM	2	Apr 24, 2005 12:19 PM by toshamc
Apologize for repeated post...new to forum.. by oldskool28 - Apr 24, 2005 10:00 AM	0	No replies
HEAT PANELS???? by oldskool28 - Apr 24, 2005 01:46 AM	3	Apr 24, 2005 11:25 AM by mistysprouse
Snake Keeper Axanthic pic by TSKinc - Apr 23, 2005 07:36 PM	3	Apr 24, 2005 08:25 PM by TSKinc
ivory disaster by morton - Apr 23, 2005 07:24 PM	18	Apr 26, 2005 03:54 AM by exoticballpython
OK this one kinda freaks me out. by toshamc - Apr 23, 2005 03:09 PM	13	Apr 25, 2005 12:47 AM by reiding@nettally
NICE SNOW SK!!!!!!! by Ballboutique - Apr 23, 2005 02:19 PM	19	Apr 25, 2005 11:36 AM by Markus Jayne
Capt'n! She's getting ready to blow. by jmartin104 - Apr 23, 2005 01:28 PM	7	Apr 23, 2005 04:26 PM by serpentcity
First clutch is hatching by unf - Apr 23, 2005 01:17 PM	1	Apr 23, 2005 01:32 PM by jmartin104
White Plains show tomorrow!!! by SnakeSmith - Apr 23, 2005 01:12 PM	1	Apr 23, 2005 09:28 PM by neilm
Super Stripe, Ebony & Ivory by JaredHorenstein - Apr 23, 2005 12:41 PM	10	Apr 25, 2005 11:32 AM by Markus Jayne
Amir & I had the kids out yesterday.......................ENJOY!!!!! by JaredHorenstein - Apr 23, 2005 11:56 AM	4	Apr 23, 2005 05:50 PM by JaredHorenstein
Just wanted to share by PetMania - Apr 23, 2005 11:29 AM	3	Apr 23, 2005 01:12 PM by jmartin104
Comparison of a Lavender Albino, A High Contrast Albino, and the Granite Albino by Christy Talbert - Apr 23, 2005 04:45 AM	8	Apr 23, 2005 10:34 PM by DeRyke22
Can ball pythons have another clutch after already having one??? by erikstrait - Apr 23, 2005 12:36 AM	1	Apr 23, 2005 03:30 AM by slshaw
Heat Panels???? by oldskool28 - Apr 22, 2005 11:58 PM	1	Apr 23, 2005 12:53 PM by toshamc
Is there a doctor in the house?? Scott, some help please by ginebig - Apr 22, 2005 10:32 PM	4	Apr 23, 2005 12:56 PM by ginebig
WooHoo! My first clutch ever. by CaseyWagner - Apr 22, 2005 10:17 PM	6	Apr 23, 2005 01:53 PM by CaseyWagner
Is this Normal?? Please advice, newbie here. by gunslinger007 - Apr 22, 2005 10:00 PM	2	Apr 22, 2005 10:54 PM by gunslinger007
False Ovulation anyone have it before by toshamc - Apr 22, 2005 08:53 PM	6	Apr 23, 2005 11:47 PM by willstill
"weird" faded female and sibling....check it out!! by chainsaw - Apr 22, 2005 05:46 PM	5	Apr 23, 2005 12:40 PM by chainsaw
Quiz # 2 by neilm - Apr 22, 2005 05:19 PM	53	Apr 24, 2005 11:27 PM by zoolady
What balls are in this 6 pack? by neilm - Apr 22, 2005 05:04 PM	5	Apr 22, 2005 08:45 PM by neilm
The Early Sperm (Plug) by CJBianco - Apr 22, 2005 02:57 PM	6	Apr 22, 2005 10:22 PM by serpentcity
Treating burns by jmartin104 - Apr 22, 2005 01:02 PM	4	Apr 23, 2005 08:37 AM by jmartin104
breeding rats for your balls by stlphotoguy84 - Apr 22, 2005 10:41 AM	2	Apr 22, 2005 02:10 PM by screamingwoman
Respiratory Problems & Humidity by DominaEve - Apr 22, 2005 10:31 AM	8	Apr 22, 2005 10:04 PM by serpentcity
Good incubation temps??? by oddballpythons - Apr 22, 2005 10:29 AM	2	Apr 22, 2005 01:25 PM by jmartin104

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