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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
Happy Easter Everyone PIC by nerd_inc - Mar 27, 2005 02:20 PM	1	Mar 27, 2005 02:25 PM by dempserg
How reliable are hovabators??? by speedingbandit - Mar 27, 2005 02:16 PM	2	Mar 27, 2005 04:30 PM by jmartin104
New owner by dwcraig - Mar 27, 2005 01:46 PM	4	Mar 27, 2005 02:06 PM by OC-Balls
First Clutch by toshamc - Mar 27, 2005 12:48 PM	3	Mar 27, 2005 02:08 PM by OC-Balls
Let's talk about the mechanics of ovulation and determining who the father could be by Philly_nr - Mar 27, 2005 11:33 AM	22	Mar 29, 2005 02:28 AM by serpentcity
follicles developing by oldskool28 - Mar 27, 2005 11:27 AM	1	Mar 27, 2005 12:32 PM by serpentcity
When will my female realize she's not sitting on eggs anymore and be ready to eat again? by RyanT - Mar 27, 2005 11:19 AM	7	Mar 27, 2005 01:31 PM by RyanT
Feeding question by rcruz - Mar 27, 2005 10:49 AM	1	Mar 27, 2005 11:17 AM by ginebig
Quick Rack Question... by jtmb85 - Mar 27, 2005 04:29 AM	2	Mar 27, 2005 01:20 PM by jtmb85
PRE- PRE-LAY SHED? by DUMERGIRL - Mar 26, 2005 11:17 PM	5	Mar 28, 2005 08:51 PM by dumergirl
Fighting ILLINI goes to Final Four!!! (Sorry, I had to do this!) by serpentcity - Mar 26, 2005 10:26 PM	5	Mar 27, 2005 10:06 PM by FerrisBueler
ruptured hemipenes??? by speedingbandit - Mar 26, 2005 10:02 PM	2	Mar 27, 2005 07:55 AM by speedingbandit
Opinions on farmed snakes by kingofspades - Mar 26, 2005 09:19 PM	4	Mar 28, 2005 07:56 AM by jmartin104
Here Is Another Pic Of My Wc Adult Normal Female by BallPython13 - Mar 26, 2005 08:19 PM	0	No replies
What Do You Think Of This Female...............more........ by BallPython13 - Mar 26, 2005 08:17 PM	2	Mar 26, 2005 10:24 PM by BallPython13
Does NERD work with Yellow Ghosts? by jmartin104 - Mar 26, 2005 08:11 PM	2	Mar 27, 2005 07:45 AM by tobydog
Odd thing in BP Mouth by ecb - Mar 26, 2005 08:04 PM	6	Mar 29, 2005 06:19 AM by ecb
Frustrating start to the year, any opinions? by glkherp - Mar 26, 2005 07:13 PM	15	Mar 28, 2005 11:58 AM by snakebstr
Results ? by Chr14 - Mar 26, 2005 06:04 PM	1	Mar 26, 2005 06:23 PM by jtmb85
One of my 04 holdbacks... by AllStarMorphs - Mar 26, 2005 05:21 PM	1	Mar 26, 2005 06:11 PM by hogboy
One More by ballsforever - Mar 26, 2005 04:08 PM	1	Mar 28, 2005 12:08 PM by snakebstr
Another Pic by ballsforever - Mar 26, 2005 04:07 PM	2	Mar 26, 2005 08:46 PM by rkreptiles
Honest Opinions Needed by ballsforever - Mar 26, 2005 04:06 PM	1	Mar 26, 2005 06:36 PM by ChrisOz
My new future Ball Python breeding partner I LOVE HER by XtremeXteriors - Mar 26, 2005 03:47 PM	14	Mar 27, 2005 12:52 PM by toshamc
The best $2.50 addition for a cage you can make by ssjenny1 - Mar 26, 2005 03:39 PM	8	Mar 27, 2005 02:42 AM by serpentcity
eye question: was dented, now... blue? by ginevive - Mar 26, 2005 02:44 PM	4	Mar 27, 2005 09:46 AM by reiding@nettally
Pastel Comeing Soon...!!!!!!!!! by MultipleMorphHerps - Mar 26, 2005 11:36 AM	2	Mar 27, 2005 06:37 PM by BallPython13
Spot-nose ball pics by Tracy Barker - Mar 26, 2005 10:14 AM	11	Mar 28, 2005 12:32 PM by snakebstr
Well we finally had our first clutch of the season...animation inside. by Markus Jayne - Mar 26, 2005 09:55 AM	21	Mar 27, 2005 08:58 PM by Luke9815
Yawning and prey item size. by etchouta - Mar 26, 2005 09:33 AM	0	No replies
well he's finally here...............more by HTDesigns - Mar 26, 2005 06:42 AM	3	Mar 26, 2005 03:31 PM by toshamc
How important is it for eggs to be covered with medium? by RyanT - Mar 26, 2005 03:00 AM	5	Mar 26, 2005 11:43 AM by jmartin104
Here Is A Pic Of My Adult Wc Normal Female Ball Python by BallPython13 - Mar 25, 2005 11:43 PM	3	Mar 27, 2005 06:43 PM by BallPython13
Anyone have pics of white back albinos? n/p. by RyanT - Mar 25, 2005 11:30 PM	0	No replies
How can I attach a pic to my post?????????????????? by BallPython13 - Mar 25, 2005 11:00 PM	0	No replies
proposed BAN in North Carolina ---please read! by echo0330 - Mar 25, 2005 10:21 PM	3	Mar 27, 2005 07:50 PM by Magick
I think she may be gravid! by BARSaintPete - Mar 25, 2005 09:02 PM	1	Mar 25, 2005 09:35 PM by BallPython13
Requesting suggestions on additional heating by jayanth - Mar 25, 2005 07:17 PM	0	No replies
breeding/ off spring question by reptilefreak101 - Mar 25, 2005 06:15 PM	6	Mar 26, 2005 07:28 AM by RandyRemington
Does activity level affect ..... by toshamc - Mar 25, 2005 06:01 PM	0	No replies
My first ball clutch ever! 7 big, perfect eggs. Pics and of course some questions... by RyanT - Mar 25, 2005 02:56 PM	14	Mar 27, 2005 06:50 AM by exoticballpython
Eggs and a Dobe... by wetceal - Mar 25, 2005 02:21 PM	2	Mar 29, 2005 07:15 AM by wileewilly
Probing Question by toshamc - Mar 25, 2005 12:18 PM	5	Mar 25, 2005 02:41 PM by toshamc
Clear shed by roachb57 - Mar 25, 2005 11:41 AM	0	No replies
Anyone going to the All New England Reptile Expo? by ssjenny1 - Mar 25, 2005 11:29 AM	1	Mar 25, 2005 08:12 PM by caw8959
female ball on a killing spree!!!!! normal by reptilefreak101 - Mar 25, 2005 10:32 AM	1	Mar 25, 2005 10:49 AM by ginebig
20 long aquarium big enough for young adult BP? by ndolson - Mar 25, 2005 09:22 AM	7	Mar 25, 2005 11:58 AM by toshamc
A Big Thanks to the ball python reptile forum community by ssjenny1 - Mar 25, 2005 09:04 AM	5	Mar 25, 2005 10:00 PM by OC-Balls
Feeding Time? by OC-Balls - Mar 24, 2005 11:43 PM	4	Mar 25, 2005 06:50 AM by jmartin104
Black Pastels......more by HTDesigns - Mar 24, 2005 11:34 PM	2	Mar 26, 2005 12:11 AM by FerrisBueler
Confusion by kingofspades - Mar 24, 2005 10:25 PM	14	Mar 25, 2005 02:46 PM by rwoodyer
What is this red/pink color on his belly??? by arctic_castle - Mar 24, 2005 09:58 PM	18	Mar 27, 2005 04:56 PM by andrewpotts
what are the patterning characteristics of a velvet balll python by XtremeXteriors - Mar 24, 2005 08:47 PM	4	Mar 24, 2005 09:52 PM by toshamc
clicking noises, i dont know what they are by newguy89 - Mar 24, 2005 07:28 PM	2	Mar 26, 2005 01:15 AM by willstill
ball python size? by justinmatthew - Mar 24, 2005 05:44 PM	1	Mar 24, 2005 06:46 PM by AllStarMorphs
My girls and their weight by OC-Balls - Mar 24, 2005 05:36 PM	5	Mar 29, 2005 07:04 AM by wileewilly
for all you that take pics need some help by reptilefreak101 - Mar 24, 2005 05:00 PM	6	Mar 25, 2005 03:43 PM by wetceal
how long does it take ball pythons to shed? by newguy89 - Mar 24, 2005 04:40 PM	2	Mar 24, 2005 05:09 PM by MightyPython
Happy Easter > by maize_n_olivia - Mar 24, 2005 03:13 PM	8	Mar 25, 2005 06:43 PM by maize_n_olivia
Does anyone else have a snake that ........ by toshamc - Mar 24, 2005 02:59 PM	3	Mar 25, 2005 06:25 AM by Christy Talbert
Does breeding snakes decrease their life spans? by ndolson - Mar 24, 2005 02:10 PM	2	Mar 25, 2005 08:44 AM by ginebig
Happy Days are here again ! by mingdurga - Mar 24, 2005 09:21 AM	4	Mar 24, 2005 06:04 PM by bloodycats
First clutch of the year by jim_perron - Mar 23, 2005 11:16 PM	8	Mar 25, 2005 09:21 AM by CrestedGecko.com
Big male? by ssjenny1 - Mar 23, 2005 10:27 PM	3	Mar 29, 2005 06:58 AM by wileewilly
A Unique Normal Male !!! by bande-exotics - Mar 23, 2005 10:18 PM	1	Mar 23, 2005 10:20 PM by bande-exotics
Full time job by kingofspades - Mar 23, 2005 09:45 PM	4	Mar 25, 2005 07:46 AM by Markus Jayne
Scary situation....but very interesting......for breeders especially..... by Luke9815 - Mar 23, 2005 09:10 PM	5	Mar 24, 2005 06:02 PM by jyohe
should a hide be on the warm side or cool side n/p by XtremeXteriors - Mar 23, 2005 07:59 PM	3	Mar 29, 2005 06:51 AM by wileewilly
BP'S IN WEST AFRICA by Amazonreptile - Mar 23, 2005 05:51 PM	3	Mar 24, 2005 07:28 AM by nerd_inc
ball not showing interest in food lately by thecheezman069 - Mar 23, 2005 05:51 PM	2	Mar 25, 2005 10:40 AM by thecheezman069
help!my ball shead with blood arround anis by snakefreak666 - Mar 23, 2005 05:42 PM	1	Mar 24, 2005 07:48 AM by Christy Talbert
cage size by jamiec - Mar 23, 2005 05:27 PM	0	No replies
FEMALE LAYING ON BACK by Amazonreptile - Mar 23, 2005 04:47 PM	1	Mar 23, 2005 04:51 PM by jmartin104
Are investing in "Hets" a good idea? by sugarfox03 - Mar 23, 2005 03:36 PM	17	Mar 24, 2005 12:07 PM by sugarfox03
cant keep the temps in my cage up by ndolson - Mar 23, 2005 03:04 PM	9	Mar 23, 2005 06:57 PM by SnakeSmith

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