Ball Pythons Pros & Cons 

For the fellow humans that are in a hurry = Pros : 1- They're Docile ( calm). 2- A variety of options when buying ( colors & patterns). 3- They are a decent size (males are smaller). 4- They're well established in captivity. 5- They aren't boring. Cons : 1- Baby ones are tense and nervous. 2- Some morphs have health issues. 3- They can be picky eaters. 4- They require large enclosures. (75 gallon at least)

i really want a ball python but the hunger strike aspect scares me 😥 i get so worried when my animals don’t eat :/

I have a normal ball python and I love him so much (not sure on the sex yet so I just assume) I never thought I’d get so into snakes as much as I did but the first time I held him I fell in love and he’s probably my favorite of the reptiles that I currently have he has never struck at me or refused food ( not yet anyway *knock on wood*) but I absolutely love him he’s the best he has a very great and calm personality

My Benny is a Mojave and he's about the calmest animal iv ever owned.

I want a BP or a Western Hognose but my mom is afraid of snakes. Luckily I'm slowly getting her to be more comfortable with snakes through repticons.

12:02 didn’t realise my picture’s that big you can barely see my baby’s head 😅 was not expecting to be featured though, thank you!! 🥰

And my mom says i can’t have one because “she doesn’t want it In the house” even tho I’m paying for it 🙄

Also, to anyone that comes for you because of the enclosure you recommend, having several hides in a large enclosure is ESSENTIAL for their husbandry. Also, the termite mounds in which they are found in the wild can be 6 FEET TALL!!! (I hope no one says anything about this, but some people are ridiculous with their BP husbandry) Love this video and your recommendations, and of course, I love Chaos! ❤️

I want to get a ball python for a while now. We have a lot of cats and dogs though, and my parents don’t like snakes. But, my mom said I could get one if I named it Chicken Joe. So, my nickname for it will be CJ.

We just got our very first snake, a orange dream ball python, and I’m in LOVE with him. I wasn’t scared to hold him but not comfortable and thought he would bite me (even though I did research and knew he wouldn’t) but he’s soooo calm, he’s only 6 months and never showed any aggression and has yet to refuse food! His confidence and mine have really grown together and he’s sooo curious!

I just bought a ball python for my son (5y/o) and me yesterday! It’s our first snake, but we have multiple cats and a crested gecko. Thank you for all the helpful info! I have definitely been watching and seeing it explore its new enclosure so much since we brought it home. Very excited to hang and watch movies with my snake baby curled up with me! :)

First of, the hair is awesome! That was my first thought when the video opened. Second, my first snake was my albino ball. I was always scared of snakes growing up but 2 years ago I started learning about them. Learning about them led to respecting them, then I wanted to get brave enough to handle them (at 32). I went in one day and seen this beautiful albino baby, I held him and for the first time my hand didn't shake. I wasn't nervous, and he was so inquisitive! He went home with me later that day, he now gives nose kisses and loves a good under the blanket snuggle time. He's still less than 2 years but has, thankfully, always ate f/t. The only time he's ever gone off feed is when he wants to be bumped up a size. I swear this snake is so smart, he's helped me become a better keeper.

thanks for featuring cheese in your video! we are big fans (: keep up the good work tricia! 🐍🍄🌿

I love your point about how active they are! My ball sleeps all day, but the second I turn off the lights it's party time for him. I put up a camera in his enclosure to see how active he is at night and he explores everything for hours! I love him so much!!

All this information is really helpful ❤ As always your videos/Info is what we love about this channel and the fact that you featured some beautiful BP 🐍💗💗 including mines ( Neptune.effect ) is amazing as always love ya bunches and you have ny support ❤

Love the video! Can't wait to get my girl into her 5ftL,2ftW,3ftH bioactive enclosure with lots of enrichment opportunities and hides. They are very active and curious when they are awake and should definetly be provided the space to be so 😊

I love the imagery and your videos, very well done!

Your hair looks AMAZING! 😍

This was really helpful, thank you! I'll be moving by the end of this week and into a house, my mother said that I'm allowed to have a snake once my hamster passes away. I specifically want a Ball Python in general, because a friend allowed me to hold hers for an hour or two and he was very calm, he even yawned a bit which was quite adorable in my eyes!

I think ball pythons are so beautiful and have such cute faces! Not really the snake for me, but I can definitely understand why they're so popular.

Getting a BP in a few weeks and I’m so excited! Can’t stop thinking about it, so I thought I’d watch some videos about them. Very entertaining and informative! (even though I already know all this stuff haha)

She's like the fun teacher with super cool pets

I have seen so so soo many people talking about ball Python but you are definitely on my Top # 1 you are so honest and everything you say is so true !!. I have 2 bp and 1 First one was so defensive but now he is so calm

I'm looking into getting a ball, I have a corn and sand boa already and I really like the idea of a snake that I can hang out with. This video was helpful!

Planning on getting a coralglow or pied bp in the future. Great video btw! 👍

Your videos are very helpful when learning about species even when Im not looking for anymore animals! Haha

Your video was very helpful! I’m new to snakes and this helped me make my decision about what snake I want :)

Second! I was just thinking yesterday, I'd like to add another bp to the family. I just got my most stubborn baby on f/t the day before yesterday, I'm so proud 😊❤

So refreshing to see a video on BP's where the actual minimum size of enclosure gets promoted! Thank you :) And additionally I 100% agree - they are SO NOT BORING

Rather responsible not getting more for now, good on ya love! The first ever strike to the face was from a huge ball at my uncle's. Yes there was glass in between but I was clever enough to be standing on a bar stool 😂 so lil to no difference. Haha to be young n careless again...

Most of the time royal pythons become picky eaters when their enclosure isnt the right size (stress). Their natural habitat is inside termite nests where they wait for prey to come by (they can sit for half a year without food in that position) and because of that they get stressed when the enclosure has a size that is too high for them. The best size for an adult royal python is approx. (length depending on the snake) 100 x 50 x 30-40 cm, with at least 2 sides closed off sight proof with cork for example if the enclosure is made out of glass. With a low amount of stress they are generally healthy eaters and excellent breeders. Oh and as a side note, termite mounds can be very tall yes BUT the snake lives in the pathways not in the sometimes hollow middle cone. So please dont give well meant but ultimately bad advice for potential owners, because the animal doesnt need what people think it would maybe want, it needs what its natural habitat consists of and that gives it the least amount of stress.

A year late but I love your hair!!! Super cute!!!! and thanks for this video super informative 👏🏽 🥰

I just got a fire ball and pastel yesterday , my first snake , I love them

Big one you mentioned is their enclosure, my BP is out every night in her terrarium, even has a climbing stick that I find her on.

I love your hair! Who would find it distracting? I love your look here. ✨✨✨

Kaos (or how his name is spelled) is so beautiful! 😻 Awesome video btw! 😄

I have never been a big fan of pythons, I appreciate them and understand why people love them, but never wanted to own one myself. I tend to be more interested in smaller colubrids. My Zambian Green house snakes are my absolute favorite. Awesome vid, I will never turn down the chance to see some awesome looking snakes

Aww my girl at 11:25! :) I would love to have another bp in the future (I'm eyeing those pieds, BELs, and superfires; they look so gorgeous) when I get more space.

Thank you so much for posting this! I just bought my first snake, being a ball python. I was actually looking for a chinchilla for my girlfriend, but hey a snake's the next closest thing, right? :D Anyways.. My ball python is still pretty small, & I'm not even sure if it's male or female. Although, my only issue I can see so far is humidity. My house is like a crypt when it comes to temp. So I keep him in my computer room where it's warmest.. On his low end it's like 72-78, on the high it's around 86-92. My humidity is only around 28% standing though as of last night to this morning it's sitting there. Throughout the night I tried tossing some water on the glass to help him. I guess today I'm going to try & find a reptile humidifier to keep those levels even. This is certainly a new experience, tiny bit stressful ( having this little guys life in my hands lol ). I love it though, snakes are so dang sweet.

Yes! Hair is on point! Love the video❤

I loved this video! Thank you!

Don't get another Royal Python. You deserve a Super Dwarf Retic! You would absolutely adore this animal, they are so bright (smart) and beautiful!

I have a baby pinstripe cinnamon. She's so shy but so beautiful. I was so excited when I got her to start eating frozen 3 weeks ago I almost cried lol! Your banana is beautiful!

none of my ball pythons ever ball up, like never ever. even my very shy one doesnt ball up, he runs away lol.

I got a butter morph a week ago. He's about 3 years old in a 30 gallon tank. Usually he's nice but sometimes he can get nippy for no reason. I got bit 3 times in 2 days a few days ago but I still continue to handle him.

Thank u for vid me and my hubby are talking about getting our first snake

I'm actually inquiring to buy a snake like chaos as I listen to this! This was a very good video you make alot of important points! Also gorgeous snek.

Right now im working on a essay on why i want a ball python and im thinking about adding videos to support my message

I just got my ball python last Sunday he’s a pastel 100% HET clown male and he’s great and I’m in love already

I love your Banana Ball Python! Your plants and necklace is 🔥also.

watch all your ball python videos to learn all I can .n yea I got ball python fever too epically after watching u n chaos.hoping by end of summer go reptile expo n get one !love their chill slow movements corsl glow gorgeous by would be happy with original morph xo love sssnakes 🐍

Pickin my first one up tomorrow ... video mysteriously popped up so here I am

Eeep! I just got a ball python and I’m super excited for this adventure!! His name is Sherbet! He’s a banana/vanilla.

I just finally finished paying off and picking up my first Ball Python..So Stocked

For real, my pastel king python is the calmest animal I ever own! She's calmer than my cats and garter snake I have. Damn she's calmer than me and my sister on a daily basis 😂

Great kiddo now I am thinking of getting a ball python but great video kiddo all love them thanks

While I love and respect Ball Pythons, I've never had a huge desire to own one. I've always gone for more unique snakes I guess. But they are an incredibly important species for the hobby as they are basically the ambassadors. So many people get into reptiles by first owning a Ball Python (or Bearded Dragon for that matter). And I can really appreciate that.

Ive had my baby for a while. Hes never tried to strike at me and is a super sweet boy. He is a little skittish tho.

The only concern with live feeding for me is the snake if it chooses not to eat right away,the mouse/rat could chew at the snake,but as far as it being "inhumane" I think ppl who feel like live feeding is wrong are in the wrong hobby/profession...live feeding is 100% natural && normal,its not sad or cruel,its nature,end of discussion💯💯💯💯

i really want one and ive taken care of a lot but i recently moved with my mom and she is scared of them how do i convince her

could u pls do a leopard gecko version! tysm and ilysm

hi, im from phil, evrything u said i agree, yes when they are young they are somewhatbdefensive, I got bitten multiple times too but when they got year old, they become the most chill pet you can have.. 😊

You don’t need at least a 75 gallon enclosure, I have a 3400 gram female who lives in a breeder tub so comfortably and is eating anything she sees. I also have a male who has a super nice enclosure with lots of enrichment and he sits in his hide the whole time 😂

Man I really want to own a corn snake and ball python. Can't own them now but definitely want them in the future.

Thank you for the very informative video. I am considering buying a ball python; however, my Mother in Law said she could have me shipped a puff adder from South Africa. Which do you suggest?

Thanks I might get one

Most baby snakes are more defensive. I've met more defensive BP than I have boas lol and I remember hearing that boa constrictors were meaner. That being said they still are cute and I've met many that are very sweet.

Hi I love to get a ball python .They are beautifully and are happy to work with

Thank you! I get so sick of people telling me that they don’t move and if they do then something is wrong with them. Insane! I have 5’x2’x2’ for each of mine bc they love to explore

Ball pythons having different personalities is so true. My first ball python was a normal type female rescue (3 years old at the time) and she tamed SO FAST and it looked like she craved attention to be honest. You could literally do anything to her and she wouldn’t bite, his or strike at all. A true angel. However... my rescue spider ball python (4 years old at the time) is the devil in the form of a snake. I’m pretty sure he wants to watch the world burn. I had him for a long time and handle him regularly but he refuses to tame. I walk past his tank and he hisses. I open up the glass he hisses and strikes and DOESN’T LET GO. I pick him up, hold him and he still bites. I’ve bled so much from this guy. So... they are all very different 😅

Such a beautiful snake

Can I keep I bell python in a smaller enclosure but let them out frequently?

Umm quick question do ball pythons get cranky bc I accidentally woke mine up so I tried to take it out and it instantly striked me

Mine was getting to the point where she's only eat once a month or so, and was acting strange about food, so it wasn't a normal hunger strike thing. All she wanted was to keep/have the hides and decorations in her cage so she's feel more secure/confident xD She's a great snake. Ever since, she's been the best about eating. And sometimes even striking too early..

Thanks for the info. I suffer from panic attacks, and several people I support with have ball pythons. These folk say that they are calmed by handling their pet snakes. I'm not scared of reptiles, so I'm thinking of getting a ball python. Anything than more meds.

can u keep a ball python in the same home with cats and dogs?

Is there a way to make sure you’re getting a snake that will eat frozen the only way I wouldn’t be able to do it is if it’s live ):

I had such a fear and at the same time ambition about snakes, till I saw Ball Pythons. They are soo gorgeous

Ummm can I just say your hair looks amazing!!!

if i want one should i get one that’s a bit old but not too old

Within this year and next year I'm planning on getting a ball python

Where can I get a ball python enclosure?

I’m getting a piebald ball python for my birthday. Do you know much about CBreptiles? Cause that’s where I’m thinking of getting it

I'm getting my first today or tomorrow, so excited😍😍😍😍❤❤❤🥰🥰🥰🥰

are they good at escaping a cage?

First time I held my ball python it was a hatchling and she crawled up to my face flicking her tongue on it. Scared me cuz the very recent video of her from the breeder she was snappy. She does that a lot and she's not aggressive at all

I love your videos :) i don't have all that animals only 3 snakes but i watch them all bc i like them haha🤭

ball pythons are like pokémons you wanna catch em all to become the very best

My ball python eats so good his first eating day he ate it right up... the people there said he eats like a cow when we first got him.

What size is recommended for a hatching ball python?

I have a baby ball python he has never nipped or bite me but that could just be how he is also my snake isn’t that picky but his favorite type of mouse is a fuzzy mouse

How would you recommend going about getting rid of your snake? My friend bought a juvenile male python, and I told him those things get pretty big (big enough to him, and he'll need a new tank, which hes not willing to do). I can't care for it myself but I'd like to know the best course of action for when he just cant keep it anymore. He bought it at petsmart. I just want the snake to be ok afterwards 😓

Are you rockin a third eye pinecones or okavark pendy?

Can 2 ball pythons be handled together?

Can someone with experience help me? I wanna have a pet snake and it will be my first experience. I can't decide between ball python and corn snakes

So, are these good snakes for first snakes? I really want a snake and to me, ball pythons are awesomely cute!

Just bought a ball python today (a coral glow), can't wait for him to be shipped out to me :)))

hello! I don’t currently have a ball python _yet_ but how big would you recommend the tank be?

What morph is chaos?? So pretty😍

Do they have a strong odor?