15 Reasons Ball Pythons are Awesome Pets

[@agh263]

So your saying that if my snake barks there’s something wrong with it?

[@JennaHowells]

Makayla Crockett nah bro it just means you gotta bark back

[@luketheduke169]

Uhhh my snake doesn't bark Is that normal?

[@muddw3871]

You gotta meow at it, show dominance

[@HAKJOBSautomotive]

Makayla Crockett maybe throw a ball at it?

[@Wienerspleener]

LukeTheDuke oh no that’s not good dude if your snake don’t bark then it’s sick.

[@artoriosvii6801]

Some of you will probably call me crazy for this but I can't wait to live on my own if only so I can have a couple of these guys lol

[@spinnox1]

Caleb andFriends totally agree 😂

[@imitationmeatball928]

Caleb andFriends samee

[@Coco-xq7zh]

HELL YEAH lol

[@youtubeuser4109]

Lots of people are actually like you.

[@lizardlover8605]

Same

[@bork9264]

"the actual animal," *_shoves face into snake_* "doesn't really smell like anything"

[@jonniehandley4318]

ikr, LOL

[@Lovelee2105]

Yoooooo I swear I was RIGHT at that part when I read this comment!! 😂😂💀💀

[@declansyme1232]

lol

[@Coteoki]

leeanna k Same LoL

[@greaninn]

My bud is kinda stinky but i dont mind i love my stinky snek

[@apigeon4192]

I've had my ball python for a few weeks now and he's a sweetheart. It took a bit of experimentation to get his temp/humidty stable, but he's a very happy and calm snake now. They're dead easy to look after once they're set up properly. Also, they're very cute, like you said! Great vid.

[@GoHerping]

Awesome, congrats on your newest family member!

[@swift--toxic5690]

GoHerping just a question I may be getting a bumble bee ball python do u have any tips such as do they need belly heat and how would I go about doing that?

[@stacypalmer04]

Hilary ishere You could use a heat pad or heat tape.

[@madcapper6]

"Sweetheart" "cute" "adorable"... I don't know, I just can't fathom attributing words like that to a predatory creature driven entirely by ancient, primal instincts in which the only reason you're not on its menu is because you're not the right size. There's really only a few thoughts that go through a snake's mind: threat, non-threat, hungry, not hungry, warm, cold, edible, non-edible. Beyond that, there's just nobody home in there.

[@airoctia0350]

madcapper6 shut up...snakes do have personalities

[@blazerfan2328]

Damn, I really wanted a barking snake..

[@ramses7923]

Ryan Queener You can always get a meowing snake

[@braidenr4]

You can always try drugs

[@mispairocha]

Un chained fuck yeah

[@ssujica]

bork bork

[@renzarrubio1839]

clucking snake?

[@intelkek7655]

if it doesn't bark, will it constantly meow?

[@ramses7923]

Intelkek It doesn't meow, it's a very loud chicken

[@stopgirlidk6611]

Intelkek no, It's a cow, it'll moo.

[@makeulaugh55dabest36]

Or go AHHHHHHHHH!!!

[@DemonPlayDemonOut]

Yes

[@johngca3270]

Intelkek no it will hiss lol

[@XAdioskMFDM]

They do have cute faces! 😁😍

[@ellieletourneau2313]

JennarniaB idk why but I think there even cuter when they are drinking lol

[@Coco-xq7zh]

So cute :3

[@yaboywolffegames1942]

JennarniaB yes I agree

[@makeulaugh55dabest36]

Yeah

[@medkaty9536]

oh YES

[@mosswithteeth]

DUDE!! I FINALLY convinced my grandma. Now I just have to wait for him to come in the mail.

[@someperson6200]

Oh yay! So happy for you and your new family member!

[@camrynglad1847]

How is he

[@mosswithteeth]

She's really big now, Healthy and beautiful. I'm very happy with her.

[@BoracWogDoom]

Awesome 👏 congrats Zion Garza!

[@ventrexia]

Omg! I wish I could convince my mom.. congrats tho! Hope you had a fun 3 years with her already now ❤️

[@HeHe-iq2lu]

I just got a baby ball python 3 days ago and he would flinch a lot and curl up in a ball but after watching your video when you touched the head and mentioning they're easy to handle and get along with making me knowing my python will get along with me and it'll be a long journey for us(cause I heard they live up to 30-40 years).

[@cayleb4158]

"their setups are really cheap" rip my $300 snake starter kit the old man talked my dad into getting at petsmart

[@gagiibaaji2774]

Rip!

[@leslieg.8170]

I really wanna buy a long brown banana now

[@SpaceLemon.]

Tic Tac A danger noodle? Maybe a nope rope? A slither lizard?

[@bigretard5016]

A murder spagurder?

[@Ajc606]

BBC

[@beelani6875]

There’s actually a morph of ball python called banana heh

[@someperson6200]

*l o n g b r o w n b a n a n a*

[@sMEnox]

I think Hognoses are the cutest snakes. :D Balls are cute too though.

[@bombasticanimalsgaming4246]

Ikr.

[@ramses7923]

Drew Haile OMG I found my old account on this comment, bombastic animals LOL

[@horseluver136]

ah yes shovelsnoots

[@richpeters624]

Luca Grayi balls are cute lol you like balls lol

[@currentlyunderabridge]

yes balls are very cute

[@swegbruh199]

My dad and sister and mom and everyone else in my family HATES and is scared of snakes. My dad grew up in Asia and he explored jungles and he encountered huge snakes and he thinks they are ALL dangerous. I really want a ball python but how would I convince them?

[@laured.821]

Male him watch this video maybe... I try to go to the petstore with him so he can see snakes in a different way than inthe wild

[@BUY_CRO_BEFORE_1DOLLAR]

Alex Po it won't be easy but start off by showing him snake videos with people who are young. Like this kid (no offense), show him children holding snakes and then explain how cheaply they can be maintained. Prove to them that it won't be easy to escape and if it does it'll probably hurt the snake (away from immediate essentials) more than anything else.

[@ericaw1864]

omg same, my step dad doesnt care about what i get he just cares about the money and smell or space or tf ever he hates animals. my mom is afraid of em so its a straight no... sadly.... i want a gecko or a Python :) sorry my English isnt that good, im brazilian

[@herecomeshoneybee5159]

Ghilliesuitdude same! that's what I did!

[@mshah3049]

Alex Po Prove to teem all the facts go to a petstore talk to a lady who knows about ball pythons in front of ur dad

[@catief1031]

Ball pythons can be picky eaters. Some people can never get their snakes to frozen/thawed rodents. Not exactly a deal breaker, but live is more expensive and inconvenient than having some f/t ones in the freezer (unless you have a feeder colony). So it could be deemed a 'negative' trait compared to other snakes. Anyhow, ball pythons are cute and easy to handle. :3

[@GoHerping]

Yeah that's true. Luckily the positives outweigh the downsides :)

[@colinjava8447]

Yes that's more or less the only downside with them. Its frustrating when they don't eat for months, which mine tends to now over winter and spring. I think blood pythons are a good snake too, but they can be nippy whereas ball pythons aren't.

[@gabrielromano2655]

how old is your ball python?

[@xxmakeupgothxx]

Luckily i haven't had that problem yet with any of my 5. Hopefully will never have that issue as seen as its illegal to live feed mice in uk.

[@johnlibs2941]

Catie F

[@crystalcox4815]

My snake barks.

[@cbucks6613]

1:36 look at the python hes like Oh Shit

[@Ldynnydraws]

what I love about ball pythons is just how they chill on you all day X3 I brought my ball Python to a festival and she was calm the whole time just resting on my neck... Didn't need to worry scout holding her No worries at all :D

[@AdamTheFirstMan868]

Other people you walk past: *Gives freaked out look* Uh, I'm not even going to ask.

[@peeblekitty5780]

Thing about caging: I've heard ball pythons actually do *better* in small-ish enclosures than ones bigger than they need to be, rather than bigger making no bad difference like it would for, say, a corn snake. So, I'm concerned; if I'm getting a baby ball python, would it overstress her or anything else to put her in an adult's tank? I'm hoping to save a decent amount of money, and buying a 'nursery' tank that she wouldn't use after growing to a certain size seems like a waste if I can avoid it. If so, what are some budget-friendly alternatives to keep her in until she gets big enough for her main tank? Should there be a difference in positioning of the hides, water bowl, etc? EDIT: Just watched your updated python care guide thing. Answered alot of questions, including most of these. So, basically, nevermind for the most part.

[@Mk-ip1yi]

Peeble Kitty Just bus als big one but put aan lot of atributes in

[@이윤희-c8h4e]

You can use a plastic tub

[@idunoh1902]

There’s no boundaries in the wild so I think it wouldn’t be nearly as big of an issue for a ball python as for say a crestie baby that might not be able to find its food

[@kaironguadalupe522]

Snakes make Great pets BECAUSE THEY SCARE THE FEAR OUT OF ROBBERS

[@johngca3270]

Kairon Guadalupe yeah hehehe lmao lol

[@melissathieme9555]

How can thiefs be scared of them? they llitteraly look like little, shunky, noodle puppers.

[@Snow-vo1yi]

@@melissathieme9555 depends on the snake, I would say a Burmese python that's about 20 feet roaming the house would scare them far more

[@Advil_Casual]

thank you sooo much, his video finally conviced my parents about the python after 2 years of working for it.

[@baypeppard2565]

PLEASE READ: If you do here your Python barking call the vet your python will most likely die lol jk

[@shiruvuiaanimak1485]

Bay Peppard *hear

[@bonniebays]

Same I'm 11 and my mom has held some at the pet store and my dad is scared of them now my mom is trying to convince him to get me one

[@ontario2164]

Great video dude! Thanks a lot for putting the time in, I appreciate it!

[@jacobgough8465]

There was actually cocaine on that snake

[@rebeccajaremko2201]

LMAO

[@123patrickb]

I totally agree I own 3 and absolutely love them! Easy to handle and take care of and they are part of my kids lives. I had a red tail before and in comparison they are night and day. Snakes are awesome and I would recommend them as pets to anyone looking to get into reptiles.

[@Mystogen995]

My Ghost Ball, Basil, is the best. He is an absolute sweet heart.

[@GoHerping]

Neat. The name Basil works well since you're Ainsley lol

[@Mystogen995]

GoHerping i oil him up daily

[@skirock1]

GoHerping I watched this video a long time ago but I watch I a lot cause I’m still debating if I should get a ball python or a corn snake btw what is the music

[@ellsbethivy]

Ugh thank you so much for your videos, I'm getting a ball python soon and it's nice to have information laid out so simply from a real animal lover like your self :D

[@eline4188]

For how long can you take them out of their cage? I would like a pet I can hold for a bit.

[@GoHerping]

When getting started, you probably want to stick to 15-30 mins per day, however once you think it's used to you, you can keep it out as long as you like. If it starts getting too restless, you might want to put it back or let it rest for a few hours

[@eline4188]

GoHerping Thank you!

[@chadkyser9036]

Kurt Cobain I have the exact same one they make great pets

[@eline4188]

Chad Kyser That's awesome, thanks

[@TylerRollins777]

Kurt Cobain I'm Kurt Cobain too

[@lotushead_music]

You seem like a super nice dude and all around good with animals. Nice to see someone putting out quality information on snakes. Keep it up.

[@UnderTheTableGremlin]

My dad doesn't like snakes so how do I get him to let me adopt one?

[@cjlamartina4843]

TigerLily my dad doesn't either just give it time and let him get to the point where he'll try it out. My dad has always despised snakes so I wanted one and I gave it time. I'm getting my first snake Saturday and my dad now wants one. Hope this helped

[@xxmakeupgothxx]

Maybe take him to a reptile shop and get him to handle one or show him videos like this one so he can see how sweet and docile they are!

[@kpopaddict9563]

try to convince him that he'll never see it. like it'll stay in your room

[@orphicnightmare]

xxmakeupgothxx I've tried that, it doesnt work 🙃

[@ramses7923]

TigerLily My dad just doesn't like them as pets and my mom doesn't like them. Show him some cool colors, I show my mom a piebald ball python and she thought it look pretty. Tell him that they are nice and easy to care for! Hope I helped.

[@TinyLittleRabbit]

This was a very well done video! Great audio, good quality, and just an overall really nice list. I'm actually getting my ball python within the next week, and I can't wait! I've loved snakes of all types for years. So excited!

[@GoHerping]

Thanks! Good luck with your new bp!!

[@ashlynnmarie2674]

Has he ever bit you? do they bite often, good with children?

[@markchinguz4401]

Ash Hargis most snakes don't ever bite unless you try to provoke it. Ball pythons in particular are extremely calm and don't bite. The only thing you should pay attention to is the stress level and the way you approach the snake.

[@ribbonoosehood6597]

Most beginner snakes don't bite often unless you provoke it. Corn snake bites are often very quick and nippy, and even if they hold on it won't cause too much damage (personal experience here). Ball pythons I assume have different teeth structure, but they're so calm and slow they won't bite unless you stress the animal out too much

[@ExplosivePeeps]

Snakes are like any cat or dog, if you provoke them to bite, then yes they will bite. Python's of this breed are extremely placid in nature. If you happen to scare them by accident, the most they will probably do is try to get away from you or musk (poop) on you. Keep in mind you're a lot bigger then they are and they can sense that due to their pits. They go, "Okay he's bigger than me. I can't bite him." But due to their calm nature you really have to try to piss one off in order for it to bite you.

[@mshah3049]

Ash Hargis They never bite and that is rare I handle my ball python alone and are GREAT with children

[@SpaceLemon.]

Savannah Rose Handel ooor maybe the FAMILY snake?

[@aurorabeach6470]

they're so beautiful. I really would love to get one. I know that when they aren't "comfortable" they stay tense and ball up but like yours when they're happy they move and are loose. ahh I want itt

[@valencia1233]

Hey there! So I do have sort of a question... I'm mainly just looking for advice because I've been doing a hella amount of research about ball pythons and I think I could convince my parents that they're nice. So, let's kick off some reasons why they don't want a snake. Mostly, I believe it is just the idea of owning a snake and they see that as a negative thing. We do have quite a lot of cats but like they're all super mellow. My mom is worried of the idea that the cats would try to interact with the snake somehow (yeah, logic) and yeah. I know there's videos that debunk this whole thing and fear of snakes but nothing seems to work with my parents. ps, I'd be paying all the expenses for the snake and the snake itself.

[@StainedBrain]

Ugh my mom is the same way. I was gonna get a gecko for my birthday last year, I was gonna pay for it and keep it in my room and everything. She said I can't have any pets besides fish. She doesn't even go into my room that often. She won't even see them, unless I want to handle them around the house. She doesn't like pets that much. But we have a cat, a dog, and 40 fish so she just has to deal with them. Back to snakes, she thinks they'll poison me and eat my future children. I want a ball python, or a gecko, or a bird, or my own dog, a rabbit or two, or cat. (Not too many animals at once). We also might be moving soon, to a bigger house, and I'm gonna probably buy my first reptile then. My sister and I are always like "What if we brought home a cat. What if we just brought home a dog right now." Like we really want another animal.

[@UnderTheTableGremlin]

Great video, by the way. Sunny is so cute :) and I love the my neighbor totoro in the background!

[@vladandreivaduva1201]

lol, you'll never hear your python bark... ^o^

[@sylvainforest534]

Ball pythons rock! Ours is a constant source of joy. He has invented a game where he sticks its head under my hand and pushes it under my palm. We would never allow ours to go in the grass for fear it might pick up mites, stressful for the snake and the owners. Very nice work on your video. thanks.

[@luvbourne8345]

3:33 *sniffs snake*

[@kittykatsnitsnat]

I can't get over how cute ball pythons are. Their round eyes, puppy dog mouths, and derpy behavior get me every time. Soundless for the most part lol. One time my snake farted so loud it literally woke me up from sleep. Scared the heck out of me

[@cinderpsycho1985]

I do want a snake as a pet becus I think they are just to cute but I am worried offen to scare it into biting me. Any words of wisdom?

[@GoHerping]

They'll only bite you if you put them in a situation that makes them bite you. Basically, as long as you're careful and calm while handling and doing things in the enclosure, you'll be just fine. While feeding, if you have any scent from it's food on your hands, it may mix up you and the food and might bite you. Just use some snake tongs and keep your hands clear of the snake while feeding. It's also easy to tell when a snake is going to strike out of defense. For example, coiling up into an "S" position means it may strike, hissing, etc. are good things to notice. Even if you are bit, bites from ball pythons or smaller snakes aren't really a big deal and nothing compared to most other pets. I'd rather be bit my one of my snakes than a dog, cat, or even hamster any day lol.

[@ramses7923]

PaC PshycoCute Don't scare them

[@Ldynnydraws]

PaC PshycoCute Well just be cautious Especially during feeding time Sometimes the snakes might just be too hungry and it's possible they might mistake your hand or something for its dinner ...(trust Me it happened with my ball Python.-.;) but the bites dont hurt really Just a little bleeding is all

[@jacobmontoya3142]

PaC PshycoCute the ball python doesn't have teeth

[@kamiladiaz5697]

PaC PshycoCute they are super calm you don't have to worry about them biting you if you don't hesitate or pick it up by the tail

[@connormartin1618]

I got my first Ball Python for $15 a couple months ago and she is a total sweetheart, I love having her as a pet.

[@vivekh7662]

I subscribed!

[@GoHerping]

Thanks!

[@amazingman9175]

GoHerping Great vid. What is the name of the song playing throughout the video.

[@practicalphilosophy9031]

They are truly gorgeous! Thanks for sharing.

[@efrainramos6652]

you shouldve mention that they are non venomous or dangerous (for some parents) .

[@GoHerping]

I just assumed people would know since I was free-handling one in the video haha. Good point though.

[@danice1234able]

It makes me so happy seeing these guys get the love they deserve!

[@ophelia60]

What a weird looking dog you got there. Doesn't bark..

[@blueballsexotics8596]

I can wait to get one. I own a bearded dragon and its a pain in the ass. I just love that ball pythons dont require uvb. That's just a complete game changer for me

[@maryshockley4077]

Great job with this video! Enjoyed watching it! Makes me love my ball even more :)

[@happyaccident8833]

Who here thinks he looks like Morty. Like if u agree

[@melissathieme9555]

Nitron [GD] yeah he kinda does😃

[@airbornezombie7655]

OMG

[@jaz3025]

This videos so helpful I'm going to show this to my parents later on so I could tell him on how good snakes are for pets thank you so much for this video

[@vivianramirez-delgado1386]

god we just got a ball python and we had to give it away my mom's at pet smart right now 😢😢😭😭😭

[@blackmenus4016]

Vivian Ramirez-Delgado y tho

[@Dragonspeak30]

And pets mart of all places...if you have to give away any animal, at least give it to someone who'll take care of it...I know this comment's 3 weeks old but yeah...

[@johnlibs2941]

Vox Populi y

[@johnlibs2941]

Vox Populi t

[@lol-tonyandbillynoobgames7072]

Vivian Ramirez-Delgado hhhjjakkakajakskdkeknsjsjsjewkkwjwjajjsskeo

[@katakichinen7773]

I got a pastel male 100% g-stripe and then a female spider morph as my first snakes and I love them. Bumblebees are my favorite

[@Giffey_]

It's really awesome because my name is Alex, and I'm in the process of starting my reptile room. Awesome videos man!

[@charabelle916]

My first (and as of now only) snake lived in one other home for 7 years, had retained eye caps, stuck shed and was severely underweight. The first day I got him I took him out to look him over and he waso friendly , I was amazed, having expected a hissy strikey untamed snake sincehis owner held him a couple times a year. I've had him five months, he's back to great weight, has fully shed twice, the second coming off in only two pieces, has fixed his eye caps and is always so excited to. Out and about. His colors have come in beautifully, going from a dull brown to an almost coppery color, eats great (though he's getting fed 3x more than he used to get. So every three week opposed to every two months.) I know its recommended every the days, but I'm worded about over feeding considering he ins weight so easily

[@jenin427]

15 great reasons! I went to my first repticon today and I absolutely fell in love with ball pythons! Hoping to get one soon. :)

[@GoHerping]

Thanks! Was in the Repticon in Raleigh? I couldn't go today but I've gotten a couple animals from there in the past. And good luck getting a bp!

[@jenin427]

+NC Nature News Yes! I didn't know they had it 3 times a year in Raleigh. Found a beautiful banana morph there and I was so tempted to get him but I want to learn as much as I can about these animals so I can take proper care of them. Your videos are really helpful!!

[@GoHerping]

Good choice in waiting until you have all the info needed to give your future animal proper care. And thanks!

[@elitadashi827]

I was thinking about getting a ball python and this was super good advice! Thank you so much! You solved all my questions and makes me feel better about ball pythons than a Bearded Dragon I was going to get

[@paranormowl2]

Thanks for your answers!! I appreciate this a lot!!

[@paradoxfox3561]

I just got a ball python yesterday! She's great and so fun to hang out with

[@GoHerping]

Awesome!

[@painteddragon8496]

I see my baby everyday but I always go "awwwwwwwwwww" whenever I see their adorableeee faces

[@jaybroski3871]

Plan on buying me a ball python next week! This was a great video to watch man keep it up.

[@abbypierce4196]

Your channel is insanely helpful!!! Thank you!!!

[@marsbars5446]

I'm getting a ball python for christmas and these videos have helped me convince my mom so well! we are very confidant that the snake will be a good thing to happen to this household!

[@GoHerping]

Cool! I know you'll enjoy one

[@yeetus2516]

I got my bp about a month ago the store I got here from was amazing they are so dedercated to there animals they had a young underweight bp and they spent an hour trying to get him to feed they gave us tons of info about the snake Sadly the underweight bp passed away

[@pycnanthemums]

Wow your quality is really great! You deserve more subscribers.

[@GoHerping]

Haha thank you!

[@kosmik8647]

I can agree with everything you said. 🙂 Ball pythons are extremely cute and I love their calm nature. ❤️

[@lostsilver1162]

Just leans down and presses his nose against the danger noodle "Yup, no smell"

[@AdamTheFirstMan868]

"Danger Noodle" Is what my brother's friend Derrick calls my pet ball python. I call mine a mutated worm.

[@cres1]

0:56 is that a wacom tablet I see?

[@GoHerping]

yeah but I ended up selling it on eBay cause I didn't use it enough lol

[@barrysmith8546]

I agree with you good job bud anyone who wants a BP for there first reptile though just always make sure to resarech there needs as far as temps and humidity they need to be kept pretty humid when in shed other then that pretty easy like you said

[@kachow8615]

How do you maintain the correct humidity? Do you mist their terrarium often?

[@GoHerping]

Good point, Barry. @Egglord The average house humidity is about 30 to 40 percent and ball pythons need about 50%. Becauase you're going to have a pretty large water bowl with them, the water slowly evaporating in there near the heat lamp is actually enough to keep the humidity correct. If it is still dropping below, then you could mist it a bit every couple days. Just make sure it's not always damp in there because that'll cause mold to grow.

[@Mellz4ya]

I use to think snakes were kinda creepy until i saw them in fancy tophats so they just seem cute to me now 🤷🏽‍♀️ plus you're SO adorable lol

[@forrestrobles7153]

Ball pythons are great, but Texas rat snakes are my absolute favorite. I live in the middle of nowhere, so it isn't uncommon to see one crossing the road at night. Every time I see one on in the road, I either help it to the other side, or I take it along for the ride lol they are the most docile snakes you'll ever come across. It's amazing really. After just a few minutes of bonding, it's almost like you've known each other for years. I always release them after a few hours, but I never forget them.

[@RadiantReptilia]

Cool. I'm considering getting one of these at Repticon this July.

[@GoHerping]

You should! I'm possibly going to go there. (I'm guessing the same one)

[@RadiantReptilia]

NC Nature News What day are you going?

[@GoHerping]

Amazing Animal Adventures If I do end up going, it'll be July 3rd because I'll be with my booth at the Festival for the Eno on July 2nd and 4th :)

[@purplerain8838]

This is an awesome video man. I've been looking for a pet for so long and I think now I have my ideal pet! :)

[@GoHerping]

It's definitely a good choice! I hope you enjoy your future ball python, God of potatoes

[@itsCatMeme37]

Hello, I know this is an old video, but you mentioned feeding and pooping once a week. I have had my Ball for around 4 months now, and I have only ever cleaned up poop one time. she is not bloated or anything around the tail section, also I have cleaned up some small solid chunks of urates, but those were definitely not poop sized or colored. they were small white chunks. those are pretty common, but a big full brown piece of poop has only ever showed up once.

[@eveabe2772]

They are actually so cute! I would love one! Snakes are so awesome :) xx

[@sevakmaheshr]

Great video, dude! Just wanted to know about ball pythons as pets, and your video showed up in the top few results. You have put in a lot of great info here. 👍 Can you make a video about how to get a new one adjusted to its new surroundings (the house, the tank, etc), without freaking him/her out?

[@Lil.Jesusita]

Why are Ball pythons so cute, I've wanted a pied ball python for a couple years but my parents don't want me get anymore exotics even though I only have 5. But I've wanted a snake for awhile and the snake I keep going back to are ball pythons because they're sweet hearts.

[@GoHerping]

You said it best, ball pythons are the sweethearts of snakes haha. 5 exotics is definitely a good family of pets you've got going there. If you ever do get the chance to get a ball python, you won't be disappointed!

[@scottkinderdine3317]

Thank you.... I'm new at this, Great information.

[@zoehodgson6467]

Does having a heat lamp dry the enclosure out for the python because I understand they need decent amount of humidity, I just have a heat mat for my python but it’s not hot enough in his tank

[@codythompson9750]

I'm getting my first ball python this week!! I'm so excited

[@mshah3049]

Cody Thompson Who wouldn't be lol

[@SamuelFister]

So during the bonding process, how many times have they tagged you? I used to work in a sanctuary with reptiles and got bit a lot by our bigger ones, but if I get a younger one, is there still a period where they strike? I desperately want a Ball Python, but want to make the necessary prep first.

[@GoHerping]

I was never bit :) The only time he ever did bite me was while I was hand-feeding him. I wasn't paying attention and because the scent of mouse was on my hands, he went past the mouse and grabbed my hand instead. He immediately realized it wasn't a mouse and let go, then went for the mouse instead lol. Each ball python is different so you may come across some that are a bit more defensive, however they are generally an extremely docile species. Even when I was bit, there were only a few drops of blood and it healed up in like 2 days.

[@carhead2311]

When it comes to the water the ball pythons drink should i give them natural spring water or regular tap water?

[@GoHerping]

I think natural spring water sometimes contains things like fluoride that benefit us but can be dangerous to reptiles. What I do is use tap water with Reptisafe drops. You can also fill some clean water jugs with tap water and let it sit for 24 hours. This lets any chlorine or other chemicals evaporate so by the time you give it to your snake, it'll be distilled water. Reptisafe: www.amazon.com/Zoo-Med-ReptiSafe-Water-Conditioner/dp/B0002568SG

[@keithbridges2144]

Royals do in fact make some noise now and then, including moving around the enclosure and from their own bodies.

[@AdamTheFirstMan868]

I placed my pet ball python on my carpet floor once and pressed my ear on the ground next to it and heard it moving. I love my snake to bits. I've had him for a few months now. He's pretty calm.

[@alexrsanderson]

I wish you had like 500k subs, you deserve at least that many! Great video

[@GoHerping]

Thank you Alex!

[@AdamTheFirstMan868]

I agree with this guy so much for so many reasons. 1. We both have the same first name. 2. We have the same type of snake. 3. The facts are true. and 4. He likes snakes like me. Also, my ball python was also only one hundred dollars. So he wasn't lying when he said they were cheap.

[@briangoodell3962]

So is it ok to let your ball python go outside in the grass with supervison and if so how long

[@GoHerping]

My ball python's not a fan of grass, I don't think he likes how prickly it is, even though my corn snake enjoys it haha. However, I think it's great to take them out to let them get some fresh air and move around a bit as long as you're constantly watching it. I don't think there's any specific length of time, you'll just need to play it by ear until the snake either gets anxious or you get bored lol

[@briangoodell3962]

Thanks so much for the advice !!! I just got a ball python for christmas so this channel really helps me out when it comes to how to take care of a snake, keep up the good work !!!

[@ivettev4229]

I love the Totoro sticker :D Thanks for the video!

[@rampamtiruri]

I would love to get a ball python, but my parents... ehhh such a beautiful animal. Great video. Suuuper awesome.

[@vulnikkura1735]

Every ball python.... I want to smooch. They're so cute with their little puppy faces. :3))

[@brandondeloach9815]

Going out of town for a couple of days and I'm wondering what I should do about my heat pad I got a timer but I'm not sure how long I should leave it on and off by the way she's in a tub any help?

[@michellekoger3718]

I have a ball python but we only feed him once every 3months but we feed him 3 mice at a time or sometimes 2 mice and a small rat. Are we under feeding him?? He seems healthy he moves around a lot and sleeps a lot too but we really don't handle him like that but I would like to start any advice??

[@GOONIN.2169]

Hey Alex you helped me write a essay on the ball python it inspired me how you handle your reptiles and other animals. I also have a ball python👍😀

[@BirchWeber]

Lol I loved the way you sniffed your snek

[@jayda8880]

omg im sooo happy! So my mom REALLY hates snakes but i love them and today she finally asked me if i wanted to get one!! yay :D

[@podgypython8068]

This might be a weird question but how often does a BP poop? Also, how often do you change the bedding?

[@GoHerping]

As often as you feed it. If you're feeding it once a week, it'll poop about once a week. Right now, I'm using paper towel as substrate so I just replace it all each time it gets dirty. If you're using a loose substrate like cypress chips or aspen shavings, etc. you can usually just spot clean, meaning you grab any soiled or wet parts of substrate and add in a little bit more fresh shavings or chips.

[@bearizawa]

I'm using this video to try to convince my mom to let me get one, and I think she will! Thanks for this!

[@MyTran-se9du]

hey I noticed that only one of my baby ball pyhton eyes is milky and the other one is normal clear. do u know what's wrong with him :(

[@GoHerping]

Has he shed at all in the past couple days? It's possible only one of the eyecaps came off during shed or that one of the eyes aren't ready to shed yet. I'd wait a few days to see if he ends up shedding, both eyes go foggy, or it stays the same and go from there.

[@dinogtr3553]

hello.i have ball python 30 days old.i was wonder how much on daily base i can handle him.she is eating well and she is not stresed.i allready handle him but i dont know can i do that 3-4-5 hours or only 20-30 minutes?

[@dinogtr3553]

how often do you handle him an how much time?

[@GoHerping]

If you would say it's not stressed and is eating just fine, I'd say as much as you'd like. Some snakes just have to get used to it but it sounds like yours is already pretty adjusted.

[@boiledcement9331]

I recently purchased a ball python, and I haven't needed to feed it yet. Do i feed it live or frozen mice, and if I need to kill and freeze the mice how would I do it?

[@emmareed8854]

I'm getting one and super excited

[@woeisme7441]

hello! ive been thinking of getting a ball and I see a really good deal on a clown ball... so how much does it usually cost to feed a ball per month? im quite worried that I wont have enough money to feed it plus my 2 leos at times

[@kittenfish5116]

Blaze Moseley Well if you're feeding frozen thawed I'd say between 5-15 dollars if you're feeding frozen thawed and depending on the age of the snake

[@jillbarentt9569]

Asmr of him just holding the snake and playing with it