Ball Python care, popular pet reptiles and field herpetology
Ball Python Care is a fascinating topic, learn how to keep your pets happy and healthy!
Do Ball Pythons like to be held? Well, some do, some don’t, and some really don’t care. To understand which group your pet belongs to, let’s look at some of their most common personality types.
Recently I made a DIY Ball Python incubator that maintained more stable temperatures than most professional models, but at half the price. If you want to build your own, then this step-by-step guide is worth a look…
Ball Pythons show high genetic variability, leading to many colour variations known as morphs. Of these, some of the most sought after are the recessive Ball Python morphs. Let’s look at those I consider to be the top 5.
Do Ball Pythons need vitamin supplements is a common question these days. Mainly because we are told that they do by some of the more entrepreneurial resources out there. The truth, however, is that supplements are unnecessary for this species.
Ball Python shedding, health and humidiity are linked, and it’s important to keep humidity at 55-65%, except during a shed when it can be raised to 80%+. Keep reading to find out why.
New keepers often ask: Do Ball Pythons bite? Once past a few months in age, 99% of Ball Pythons become incredibly tame. But if you keep snakes there’s always the possibility of being bitten. Let’s find out how bad a Ball Python bite is and how to avoid it.
People often ask me how big do Ball Pythons get. The average is between 3 and 4.5ft (90 and 137cm) long. Let’s take a look at what determines this size and what influences their growth. We’ll also discuss a larger than average Ball Python: the Volta.
How many eggs do Ball Pythons lay? This might sound like a simple question – and it is. Why they lay this many and whether they all hatch, on the other hand, is a little more complicated!
This Ball Python care sheet has been designed to give you all the information you will need to make informed decisions about your Ball/Royal Python’s care. It is based on my experience and is designed to give all the facts, without bias. There are no attempts to force you into buying expensive equipment.
My name is Will Bruce and I am a herpetologist and professional biology writer. More to the point, I’m someone who wants to provide in-depth knowledge to anyone who wants to learn about reptiles and amphibians!
