Ball pythons require very specific husbandry care, food, shelter. Meaning if you breed a vpi het axanthic to a tsk the snake keeper line het axanthic together, you will not haych axanthics. Nov 12, 2015 ball pythons are relatively docile and like to be handled in small doses. Mar 19, 2019 ball pythons are among the most popular of all pet snakes, and make interesting pets for both beginning herp hobbyists and professional breeders. We think every ball python fan and owner should have this. The ball python name comes from the manner in which they curl up into a ball when they are nervous. It is listed as least concern on the iucn red list because of its wide distribution. The successful egg incubation techniques used at vpi are illustrated in this film. Shop our large selection of ball python morphs for your next pet or breeding project. At vpi our sales are handled personally due to the high quality and unique nature of the animals, if you are interested in any of the snakes listed here, send an email to dave or tracy for information, pictures, and prices.
Ball pythons for sale largest selection in the world. The natural color pattern is typically black or dark brown with light brown or gold sides and dorsal blotches and the belly is a. Axanthic ball pythons are a base morph, which means that they can sometimes be found in the wild. We have a vast collection of colubrids, sand boas, boas, and cutting edge ball pythons.
Baby ball pythons for sale python regius with a ton of ball pythons and ball python morphs available. Pros and cons of getting a pet ball python my pet python. And if so, what do i need to know about keeping a pet ball python in your home. The male of the two is a leopard, vpi axanthic, het for pied who has since been named seymour. We also put on reptile shows in a three state area in the upper midwest. If you need some advice on how to care for your pet snake, then refer to the tips given below. But, the mechanics of python reproduction and husbandry and care apply to all python species and boas, so this book is a valuable asset for all keepers. This information could be gathered by surveying veterinary clinics.
It is that time of year, ball python hatching time. I also have nerds book and the vpi book is better in every way. Our ball pythons for sale are healthy proven feeders with guaranteed genetics and sex. The extraordinary variations of color and pattern for which ball pythons are known and selectively bred are showcased in a gallery featuring some of the most beautiful snakes in. Make sure you keep your axanthic lines the same, and if you choose to work with more than one line, make sure you get good records and photos of all of your animals, to avoid issues in the future. However, i must point out, you can buy this book cheaper from vpi directly.
Ball pythons are generally a bit shy, but they make for ideal captives, because they are of a small size, are generally friendly, are manageable to care for, and come in a remarkable array of colors and patterns. This book is about pythons in general, with only a brief section specific to the ball pythons. It is a landmark text in herpetoculture, setting the standard by which all future works on pythons will be measured. In part two, the methods used to determine the sex of ball pythons are shown. Ball pythons are among the most common snakes in captivity worldwide and for good reason.
Epic ball python vs fancy rat first live feeding duration. And that brings us to another important part of the ball python care sheet temperatures. Yes the model used is ball pythons, that is because it is the most popular pet python. One last tip, if you are planning to breed the ball pythons, you cannot cross a snake from one line to another. If you are interested in any python or boa this book is still the right. Ball pythons python regius are snakes, which are welltempered and fairly easy to maintain. Subadults and adult ball pythons get fed once every two weeks. Methods and techniques used to accomplish the captive breeding of this small python are detailed. I want to get a ball python for a pet, but i am concerned about safety.
Ball python care sheet if you are a beginner, keeping a pet ball python will prove to be a good exotic pet choice for you. Will reach adult size in 3 years, under ideal conditions. Plus we have been vendors at the national reptile breeders expo in daytona, and the narbc tinley park since the beginning. If you just brought your new pet ball python home, give it at least one week to adjust to its new environment before handling it. Unfortunately, snakes are vulnerable to illness and health risks just like their cat and dog counterparts. Ball pythons, was certified as the best animal book of 2006 by the independent publisher book awards. It leaves out common sense info that the new ball python owner will search high and low for.
At the beginning of the 1990s, the ball python python regius was a snake that everyone in town danced with, but no one wanted to take to the prom. Vpi pythons of the world, volume iii the pythons of asia. Ball pythons average only 4 feet in size, unlike their larger python cousins that make it up well over 20 feet in some cases. The pythons of asia and the malay archipelago 2018 a book by david g. Ive done some searches here and on other sites but only come up with photos of hatchlings. With the proper care, ball pythons have a life expectancy up to 30 years. Ball pythons the history, natural history, care, and breeding. Growing to a maximum size of 3 to 5 feet, ball pythons are not as large as many of the other constricting snakes that are kept as pets, are quite docile, and are easy to handle.
Whether you are looking for a pet, an exhibit, or breeding stock, vpi can. Appropriately sized frozen rodents, thawedwarmed to above room temperature. Tracy jo barker nee miller born december 10, 1957 is an american herpetologist. I am wanting to get a ball python, i have always wanted one. As a snake keeper, you must constantly monitor the temperatures inside the habitat to ensure they are in the proper range. They usually live between 2030 years, although some have been known to live even longer. Not finding the particular ball pythons for sale that you are interested in or have questions about the. The only photo that ive seen that might be an adult is in the vpi ball pythons book.
We take pride in our quality ball pythons morphs and amazing customer service. The ball python name comes from the manner in which they curl up into a ball. Male vpi axanthic pied ball python by pet paradise. The ball python is admired around the world for its distinctly african appearance and its relative medium size and tameability. Python regius we have thousands of exotic ball pythons for sale from top breeders from around the world. It illustrates many techniques used in the husbandry of the species, including how to sex ball pythons and how to hatch the eggs. The axanthic ball python is a base morph that is black, graysilver and white. Welcome to themidwest reptile show, indianapolis, indianavendors. They are graduate biologists who have published more than 50 articles and books on the topic of pythons. In the later years we have refined things to mainly snakes. Despite their perfect size and temperament, attractive colors and pattern, they were inexpensive and common snakes. Top 3 books about care of ball pythons of 2020 the spruce pets. Morphmarket currently has 15189 ball pythons for sale listed by 19 ball python.
I have owned snakes but just bought my first ball python. This book is massive, and the pictures of the morphs alone are worth buying the book. Furthermore, very few studies considered ball pythons prior to resulting pet ownership. Most ball pythons purchased at pet stores and from good breeders in the u. Did you know that nationwide pet insurance formerly vpi offers an avian and exotic pet insurance plan.
If you havent had a chance to see our book here is some info. The vpi axanthic ball python is a beautiful grey black and white ball python. The ball python body is thick and sturdy with a small flat head. Ball python bites me snake collection update youtube. Did you know ball python snakes make good pets for firsttime reptile owners. Bringing home ball pythons if you are looking forward to bring home a ball python as pet, you need to make sure it is a captive. Axanthic vpi ball pythons for sale cookies disclaimer i agree our site saves small pieces of text information cookies on your device in order to deliver better content and for statistical purposes. A pet ball python is a joy to own and flourishes when given proper care. While it offers some good information to start, it leaves out so much. Jul 15, 2019 over in europe and many other countries, they are known as royals because egyptian royalty used to keep ball pythons as pets and often wore them wrapped around their wrists. Hope this answers your question, and thank you for contacting ask an expert. To help reduce the number of snakes poached from the wild.
The history, natural history, care, and breeding is the most comprehensive and complete book ever written on one snake species. The ball python python regius, also called the royal python, is a python species native to west and central africa, where it lives in grasslands and shrublands. The guide to owning a ball python and the ball python manual form the cornerstones for the ball python owners library. Pythons of the world, volume ii pythons of the world, vol. The list below is representative of vendors who attend the midwest reptile show. This colorful manual offers uptodate and reliable information on selection, acclimating, handling, housing and maintaining ball pythons, all of which will be extremely valuable to newcomers to this remarkable python. Ball pythons aka royal pythons are one of the most popular captive reptiles due to their friendliness, managable size, and wide variety of colors and patterns. Ball pythons for sale with a variety of ball python morphs available on our website we also have auctions that end every saturday at 8 pm central. Oct 06, 2018 ill be answering this as though were talking about the pros and cons of python regius as a pet instead of some other snake. This is the most detailed and comprehensive book ever written about one species of snakeand not just any snake either.
The key to keeping your ball python healthy is to provide an environment close to its natural environment, including temperature range, humidity level, light cycle and. High white female vpi axanthic pied ball python 19. Axanthic vpi ball pythons for sale morphmarket usa. Ball python python regius the ball python is quite simply the most popular pet python in the world.
Size appropriately sized and shaped habitat for a baby ball python to accommodate normal behavior and exercise, at least a 20l. As such, i do recommend it as a good book for a pet owner, but would also recommend. One of her five books, pythons of the world, volume 2. When i first started keeping ball pythons i read this book from cover to cover choice.
Breeders like axanthics because they are beautiful snakes, and they can produce snow ball pythons. Pet ball python care sheet heating, housing, feeding and more. Vpi vida preciosa international productservice 21 photos. Specializing in ball pythons and most other snakes.
I recommended for anybody considering buying a ball python for the first time. But can a ball python kill a child or an adult human. Try browsing the ball pythons index if youre looking for something specific. Female vpi axanthic pied ball python by pet paradise. Overhandling a ball python will stress it out and cause it to stop eating. I created my pet python when i first adopted my pet snake. Theyre a relatively small python easy to house and to find food of appropriate size for, as well as pretty h. Throughout high school, i made money by catching native floridian snakes and selling them to local pet stores. If you want to know if these snakes would make a good pet for you, you first need to understand their care requirements. Ball python cages that are too hot can be just as dangerous, if not more dangerous, than a cage that is too cool.
We think every ball python fan and owner should have this book on hisher bookshelf. In october of 1991, i obtained a pair of albino burmese pythons and some breedable ball pythons. The second in the series deals mainly with there extensive experience in keeping pythons and methods,with apparently an emphasis on python regius ball python. The ball python species is originally from the forests of central and western.
Mar 04, 20 pros and cons of getting a pet ball python if youre wondering whether or not a ball python is the right pet for you, youll likely find it much easier to decide after taking a look at a pros and cons list. Differences between axanthic ball pythons and regular ball pythons. However, there is enough general information on husbandry that many owners will find it a useful general resource. I have two young children in my house, and i want to make sure the ball python cannot harm them. Written by a respected breeder of ball pythons, this book covers a wide variety of key topics such as housing, health care, breeding, and genetics. Morphmarket currently has 15189 ball pythons for sale listed by 19 ball python sellers in the united states. Domestically captivebred specimens from reputable breeders are available, and much preferred over wildcaught snakes. Dave and tracy barker are acknowledged as leading experts on pythons. Yes the model used is ball pythons, that is because it is the most popular pet python, so it has the biggest audience. The natural range of the ball python is western africa to. The ball python is a good snake for a beginning snake owner.
If you have trouble feeding your ball python, please refer to our snake feeding fact sheet for help. Id never condone forgetting to feed your ball python, however, if your son or daughter did forget to feed the ball python one week, a ball python of any significant weight will be still be healthy, just a little hungry. Barker this volume in the pythons of the world series includes an informative account for each of the 29 species and three subspecies of. The hires pictures and information found in this book, combined with the information in the ball python manual are informative and everything you need to know about your ball or regal. This makes them a great pet as they will always be easy to handle and will never need anything larger than a mouse to eat. If you love your snake or snakes, you will love this book. Our baby vpi axanthic ball pythons for sale are feeding and healthy and will make great pet snakes. Sep 08, 2017 clint talks specifically about the ball python python regius, weighing the merits of these incredible snakes so you can decide if they are the right pet fo. Axanthic ball pythons for sale in the united states.
Heres a little feeding video i have been trying to get together for a long time now. Also, nationwide pet insurance has an affordable exotic pet insurance plan that covers accidents and illnesses as well as examinations, lab fees, prescriptions, xrays, hospitalization and more. Ball pythons are named for their habit of curling themselves up into a tight ball. People have told me that male and female go through mating season and can be very aggressive. They may also be referred to as royal pythons, or regal pythons. A softcover book in the barrons complete pet owners manual series, by patricia pope bartlett, ernie wagner, and r. One of the characteristics that makes the ball python a popular pet choice among reptile enthusiast is that it is the smallest of its kind. I picked up this book at the pet store and read it cover to covera couple of times over.
The pet industry has produced other ball python colors like albino that are completely white and yellow, pastel, lesser, and so on. The ball python, python regius, is the smallest of the african pythons and is probably the most popular python in the pet trade. All about ball pythons, a dvd from vpi all about ball pythons is a professionally produced onehour film about the maintenance and care of ball pythons. Ball pythons for sale python regius at bhb reptiles. The ball python python regius, also called royal python, is a python species native to west and central africa, where it lives in grasslands and shrublands. Read more about adopting reptiles before you make a decision. It is threatened by hunting for its meat and for the international pet trade. Instead, the majority 64% of articles focused on veterinary science.
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