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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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Now I'm just confused...
by illbeyoursoldier - Nov 08, 2007 10:22 PM
8 Nov 09, 2007 05:47 PM
by Paul Hollander
e-mail for Ron Billingsley?
by beclende - Nov 08, 2007 07:41 PM
3 Nov 10, 2007 04:00 PM
by jpriest28
First time breeder
by domingoakasunday - Nov 08, 2007 06:45 PM
12 Nov 09, 2007 05:15 PM
by JeffFlanagan
went on vacation for a week and a half ?
by sandman221 - Nov 08, 2007 06:29 PM
13 Nov 10, 2007 08:33 AM
by rsherman79
Super cinny/ Super black pastel
by krhodes - Nov 08, 2007 12:25 PM
10 Nov 12, 2007 08:28 PM
by boidpro
Rat Breeding
by bigwill0630 - Nov 08, 2007 12:04 PM
0 No replies
GA Press: License approved for breeder
by - Nov 08, 2007 09:56 AM
6 Nov 10, 2007 09:38 AM
by MannyRottie
how to get an albino spider
by extensive - Nov 08, 2007 08:57 AM
6 Nov 09, 2007 12:50 AM
by RandyRemington
New snakes
by BRC - Nov 08, 2007 08:11 AM
12 Nov 12, 2007 07:21 AM
by BRC
Over feeding?
by cenobite74 - Nov 08, 2007 07:48 AM
6 Nov 08, 2007 07:30 PM
by Steve_Harrison
Help with humidity and Vision racks
by TheSerpenteer - Nov 08, 2007 07:11 AM
8 Nov 09, 2007 10:34 PM
by Daniel Klopson
aspen bedding
by dean38 - Nov 08, 2007 05:40 AM
1 Nov 08, 2007 02:10 PM
by Heat
How much leeway do you give for weight?
by JenHarrison - Nov 08, 2007 02:29 AM
26 Nov 10, 2007 12:16 AM
by JenHarrison
Whats up with that?
by zefdin - Nov 07, 2007 08:01 PM
6 Nov 10, 2007 08:47 AM
by rsherman79
Breeding reaction
by c_bruck - Nov 07, 2007 07:00 PM
1 Nov 08, 2007 12:38 PM
by mistysprouse
fishing
by morton - Nov 07, 2007 05:50 PM
3 Nov 08, 2007 08:36 AM
by Ralph Davis
Black Pastel???
by MannyRottie - Nov 07, 2007 05:46 PM
5 Nov 08, 2007 07:32 PM
by Steve_Harrison
switching to F/T?
by MannyRottie - Nov 07, 2007 04:47 PM
9 Nov 10, 2007 01:35 AM
by mistysprouse
digital scale.....where can I get one?
by beclende - Nov 07, 2007 04:17 PM
9 Nov 07, 2007 08:17 PM
by beclende
MISSION SUCCESS!!!
by Victim026 - Nov 07, 2007 04:15 PM
1 Nov 07, 2007 04:25 PM
by FireStorm
New owner, and I need some advice
by Geeves2001 - Nov 07, 2007 12:15 PM
1 Nov 07, 2007 02:24 PM
by royalkreationz
pastel vs normal pic request
by extensive - Nov 07, 2007 12:09 PM
6 Nov 08, 2007 08:49 AM
by BRC
Opinions on breeding size/age
by CherylBald - Nov 07, 2007 11:56 AM
1 Nov 09, 2007 10:37 PM
by sSadie
Bee Comparsion!
by hkwagner5 - Nov 07, 2007 11:41 AM
2 Nov 11, 2007 06:54 PM
by samantha227
Caramel Glow
by hkwagner5 - Nov 07, 2007 11:39 AM
9 Nov 08, 2007 03:53 AM
by chonjoepython
albinos and het
by adamirwin - Nov 07, 2007 11:23 AM
1 Nov 07, 2007 01:42 PM
by mistysprouse
Feeding Question
by Victim026 - Nov 07, 2007 12:59 AM
7 Nov 07, 2007 10:13 AM
by wh00h0069
salmonella
by seren - Nov 06, 2007 11:46 PM
14 Nov 07, 2007 10:22 PM
by royalkreationz
kinda o/t
by j3nnay - Nov 06, 2007 10:55 PM
10 Nov 08, 2007 06:33 AM
by ginebig
Share some pictures
by tibor - Nov 06, 2007 09:34 PM
8 Nov 08, 2007 01:24 PM
by fgs
Pied & Bee
by ben_renick - Nov 06, 2007 08:59 PM
6 Nov 07, 2007 08:26 PM
by ben_renick
new balls!!! wow
by BurnziesBalls8 - Nov 06, 2007 07:43 PM
19 Nov 07, 2007 08:52 PM
by EvilMorphgod
What the...
by JoshMolone - Nov 06, 2007 07:36 PM
2 Nov 06, 2007 09:11 PM
by mykee
Over Feeding????
by cenobite74 - Nov 06, 2007 06:07 PM
2 Dec 19, 2007 07:36 PM
by cenobite74
Pastel and ghost forms question?
by eryc - Nov 06, 2007 06:05 PM
1 Nov 07, 2007 11:16 AM
by FireStorm
What does everyone think about the.....
by JoshMolone - Nov 06, 2007 05:43 PM
3 Nov 06, 2007 09:11 PM
by WALL2WALLREPTILE
Hey guys!!, gotta question
by astinleigh - Nov 06, 2007 12:52 PM
3 Nov 06, 2007 09:20 PM
by j3nnay
what color are this to balls
by natta - Nov 06, 2007 01:43 AM
1 Nov 06, 2007 01:15 PM
by BrandonSander
how many clutches proves a trait?
by mistysprouse - Nov 06, 2007 12:40 AM
4 Nov 06, 2007 03:06 PM
by mistysprouse
Proportional Thermostat suggestion..?
by jime - Nov 05, 2007 11:00 PM
4 Nov 06, 2007 09:14 PM
by mykee
Ball Python feeding schedule
by Geckofanatic23 - Nov 05, 2007 10:57 PM
3 Nov 06, 2007 09:26 AM
by wh00h0069
dry skin?
by MannyRottie - Nov 05, 2007 10:43 PM
3 Nov 06, 2007 09:12 AM
by kadabraz
A question for Brian of BHB...
by Ghireptiles - Nov 05, 2007 10:29 PM
10 Nov 07, 2007 05:55 PM
by Jolliff
Spider het clutch
by SWREPTILE - Nov 05, 2007 09:39 PM
5 Nov 06, 2007 11:47 AM
by swreptile
New Additions..........
by LKirkland - Nov 05, 2007 08:57 PM
1 Nov 06, 2007 10:03 AM
by dillreptiles
what would you guys call this
by ITsBUDLUV - Nov 05, 2007 08:43 PM
7 Nov 06, 2007 01:27 AM
by kylescott
"Fresh Air" for indoor BP's?
by PhillyBoyInTN - Nov 05, 2007 08:20 PM
1 Nov 05, 2007 08:24 PM
by Nokturnel Tom
Got any sriped? (pic)
by Ginevive - Nov 05, 2007 08:05 PM
9 Nov 06, 2007 09:06 PM
by Ginevive
Hey Jas...
by btaylor - Nov 05, 2007 07:36 PM
4 Nov 06, 2007 07:44 AM
by larry_suttles
Last clutch for '07
by John Q - Nov 05, 2007 07:33 PM
2 Nov 06, 2007 01:29 AM
by kylescott
Hi Dollar Morphs
by EdRowe - Nov 05, 2007 05:51 PM
3 Nov 06, 2007 01:19 AM
by joshhutto
End of 2007 Season Clutch
by snakewrangler69 - Nov 05, 2007 04:50 PM
4 Nov 06, 2007 05:20 PM
by DragonDavy
IL Press: Backyard guest not usual
by - Nov 05, 2007 04:38 PM
2 Nov 05, 2007 08:13 PM
by FireStorm
snow ball?
by reptileph - Nov 05, 2007 04:28 PM
1 Nov 05, 2007 04:47 PM
by Wallbanger26
What size shipping box for hatchlings?
by ballzy - Nov 05, 2007 03:51 PM
3 Nov 12, 2007 04:59 PM
by ballzy
White snakes?
by reptileph - Nov 05, 2007 02:50 PM
10 Nov 05, 2007 10:41 PM
by royalkreationz
Breeding Combos?
by Lamiellm - Nov 05, 2007 09:53 AM
13 Nov 06, 2007 02:44 PM
by joshhutto
pied x pied breeding?
by hmj75 - Nov 05, 2007 08:57 AM
4 Nov 05, 2007 11:13 AM
by FireStorm
would this be a yellow belly
by ITsBUDLUV - Nov 05, 2007 08:25 AM
4 Dec 08, 2007 01:19 PM
by BRhaco
Morph or no morph?
by zefdin - Nov 04, 2007 09:07 PM
4 Nov 05, 2007 09:02 AM
by illbeyoursoldier
kind of an ovulation question....
by levi987 - Nov 04, 2007 08:54 PM
6 Nov 05, 2007 12:36 PM
by JenHarrison
Belly VS Back Heat
by _Melisa_ - Nov 04, 2007 06:53 PM
11 Nov 06, 2007 07:39 PM
by jmartin104
RE: My Yellow Belly Wants To Kiss Me....
by ballzy - Nov 04, 2007 06:06 PM
5 Nov 05, 2007 07:46 PM
by SnakeTrail
A question for Brian of BHB...
by Ghireptiles - Nov 04, 2007 02:07 PM
14 Nov 05, 2007 07:39 PM
by EvilMorphgod
Is this a morph?
by SPJ01 - Nov 04, 2007 12:15 PM
1 Nov 05, 2007 07:04 AM
by ITsBUDLUV
My favorite snake
by netoibarra - Nov 04, 2007 12:30 AM
2 Nov 05, 2007 04:09 AM
by alicecobb
what size cage does everyone use?
by dmreptiles - Nov 03, 2007 08:51 PM
3 Nov 03, 2007 11:56 PM
by wh00h0069
Hey BT...
by JasBalls - Nov 03, 2007 06:59 PM
7 Nov 03, 2007 10:01 PM
by JasBalls
New additions 3
by adamirwin - Nov 03, 2007 04:36 PM
1 Nov 04, 2007 03:22 PM
by FireStorm
New additions 4
by adamirwin - Nov 03, 2007 04:34 PM
2 Nov 04, 2007 03:23 PM
by FireStorm
KILLER PICS
by oz - Nov 03, 2007 03:22 PM
9 Nov 04, 2007 07:12 PM
by hkwagner5
Another is this a morph ?
by dinodon - Nov 03, 2007 12:44 PM
3 Dec 02, 2007 01:27 PM
by rabernet
Reducing Humidity
by JeniNicole83 - Nov 03, 2007 09:31 AM
8 Nov 03, 2007 06:15 PM
by JeniNicole83
Hey Jas...
by btaylor - Nov 03, 2007 06:26 AM
11 Nov 03, 2007 07:58 PM
by JasBalls
CH Yellowbelly...
by JenHarrison - Nov 03, 2007 02:41 AM
9 Nov 05, 2007 03:03 AM
by JenHarrison
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