The Best Beginner Snake
Are you looking to add a pet snake to your household for the first time? Look no further than Ball Pythons! Read on to find out why Ball Pythons are the most popular pet snake in the world!
Ball Pythons’ docile disposition, small size and ease of care are some of the reason why people choose them as their first pet snake. Throw in the assortment of patterns and array of color morphs that are available in Ball Pythons, what’s not to like about them?
Ball Pythons are native to central west Africa in countries like Ghana, Togo and Benin. Today most of the Ball Pythons are produced captively in the US. They have a longevity of 8-20+ years and we currently have a few females that we raised up from 1998 that still produce for us yearly.
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Ball Pythons are known to be a very calm and friendly species. They are an ideal choice for those looking for a pet snake that they can handle easily. Though their individual personalities can and will vary, Ball Pythons are generally very docile. They are a somewhat shy species that gets their name from their tendency to coil inwards into a ball. This makes them a very family-friendly snake that is generally a great choice for households with children.
Compared to most household pets, Ball Pythons require very simple care. To house a ball python, you’ll need an enclosure or tank, a heating element, substrate, hides, and a water bowl. Due to their slow metabolism, Ball Pythons only need to be fed once every 7-10 days. Since they don’t eat daily, they don’t generate a lot of waste. Spot cleaning your enclosure once a week and changing out the substrate entirely once a month is more than enough to maintain a clean and safe environment for your scaly pet. Aside from that, you’ll need to ensure that their water bowl is regularly cleaned. They will sometimes go for a dip in their bowls so changing the water every 24-48 hours is ideal. For a full guide, check out our care sheet.
As hatchlings, Ball Pythons are 8-12″ long and 60-95 grams. Over a period of 2-3 years, they will grow in both length and girth until reaching a mature size of 3-4.5 feet.
CALM & FRIENDLY DISPOSITION
Ball Pythons are known to be a very calm and friendly species. They are an ideal choice for those looking for a pet snake that they can handle easily. Though their individual personalities can and will vary, Ball Pythons are generally very docile. They are a somewhat shy species that gets their name from their tendency to coil inwards into a ball. This makes them a very family-friendly snake that is generally a great choice for households with children.
EASE OF CARE
Ball Pythons, compared to most household pets, require very simple care. To house a ball python, you’ll need an enclosure or tank, a heating element, substrate, hides, and a water bowl. Due to their slow metabolism, Ball Pythons only need to be fed once every 7-10 days. Since they don’t eat daily, they don’t generate a lot of waste. Spot cleaning your enclosure once a week and changing out the substrate entirely once a month is more than enough to maintain a clean and safe environment for your scaly pet. Aside from that, you’ll need to ensure that their water bowl is regularly cleaned. They will sometimes go for a dip in their bowls so changing the water every 24-48 hours is ideal.
SMALL SIZE
As hatchlings, Ball Pythons are 8-12″ long and 60-95 grams. Over a period of 2-3 years, they will grow in both length and girth until reaching a mature size of 3-4.5 feet.