Ball Python, The Best Pet Reptile?

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 for you.
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0:35 Ball Pythons get an overall score of 4.0 out of 5.
0:43 Score criteria: Handleability, Care, Hardiness, Availability, Upfront Costs.
0:52 Handleability: How well does a Ball Python do with handling?
2:58 Care: What is involved with caring for Ball Pythons?
4:51 Hardiness: How hardy are Ball Pythons?
5:39 Availability: How easy is it to obtain a Ball Python?
5:59 Upfront Costs: How much does it cost to get setup with a Ball
Python?
7:39 Conclusion: Ball Pythons are great and deserve an overall score of 4.0.
8:09 Bloopers, out-takes, silliness.
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You guys are so RAD!

[@Skeetnitty]

My whole life I’ve wanted a snake but I’ve always been worried about certain things or I guess misconceptions about snakes now that I’ve been watching your videos. But after seeing this one I know a ball python is the snake for me! Thank you for having this channel and getting me the proper information I need In getting me my first reptile! Much appreciated!

[@terhiherukka2476]

So, after six months, have you gotten one?

[@357mag84]

Get one!!!! They are like a puppy but easier (assuming you can keep an environment for them)

[@courtneywindey4533]

seth oaks Good choice. I have an albino ball python, and a pied albino is on her way! I can’t wait for her to come!

[@dragonsden1409]

Me to

[@sam1029]

seth oaks so after a year.. did you get one?

[@thegreenrocket]

"When you're a noodle with a head the world is a scary place" LOL

[@ClintsReptiles]

Might need to become a shirt...

[@thegreenrocket]

yes I would buy that!!!

[@FBIguy-se4nw]

You mean a nope rope

[@glavxy7743]

Nature's little danger noodles

[@DukemBurd]

@@ClintsReptiles YES JUST YES

[@sl2445]

My son had a ball python until the end of her life...he’s an adult now, he and his friends grew up with her as one of the gang and she won over countless snake haters...he had friends who were literally afraid to come into our home they were so scared of snakes and before long they were hanging out with her too. They wore her on their heads like crowns, watched tv with her in their laps, and she was overall, the very best, quietest, cleanest, pet we ever had. She never ever even so much as acted like she would bite or be aggressive and I’m sure at times they were annoying little boys. She was curious and seemed to truly enjoy being with them. She has a place of honor buried beneath our Spirea bushes. Best pet ever!

[@radar9643]

People actually hate snakes?

[@VandelayH]

That’s such a lovely story! 😊

[@chonqmonk]

I've known a few Ball Pythons that were nothing but squirmy until they mustered up a big dump and relieved themselves on whoever's holding them. Yours had the best temperament for a pet snake. I had a boa who was just like you described, but bigger, and IF someone were to annoy him in just the wrong way, he would strike.

[@emma7933]

@@radar9643 My mum has a snake phobia. The long scaly tails really freak her out, she's afraid of mice and rats for the same reason. It's not like she hates them or would go out of her way to punch a snake or whatever, she knows they won't hurt her, it's just an irrational fear. I'm the same way with certain insects that have very long thin legs and large compound eyes, there's just this weird ape part of my brain that's squicked out by them for no apparent reason. I've also encountered people who say they have a snake phobia but what's actually going on is films and tv shows have them convinced all snakes are deadly venomous, or that the snake is going to try and bite/strangle them the minute it lays eyes on them. In my experience that's way more common than people who have a genuine phobia of snakes, they get really bad press for no reason. It's fairly easy to rectify by having them interact with someone's pet, because then they see that's not true.

[@wraith1320]

@@emma7933 It’s interesting how different people have such varied reactions to the typical “phobia animals”… I had a childhood snake phobia (I overcame it as a teen, and I adore them now!), but never any fear of spiders or arthropods, aside from genuinely dangerous species like recluses… Spiders/arachnids never set off my brain’s alarm center, but small snakes did (yes, specifically small snakes-anacondas and pythons didn’t phase me, but garter snakes did, lol). I do remember being surprised when I was a little kid, and I found out that fear of spiders was more common than fear of snakes. I had a cousin who was afraid of caterpillars… and knew someone else who was severely afraid of moths. I wonder if it’s just some kind of instinctual wiring in the brain, or if something in our early lives actually triggers these phobias… and why it is that different people have such dramatically different reactions to these animals? 🤔 It’s fascinating to think about.

[@lollyholly3005]

I love how the first two are sooo active and the yellow one is just balled up like “come on guys let’s be professional” 😂😂😂

[@thefishyplaysyoutube]

If I’m not mistaken the yellow one is an albino.

[@natyomorifanlol200]

@@thefishyplaysyoutube the eye is black, albinos have red eyes

[@lonely6924]

“Jerad stop Jerad stop balling up”

[@dennisyoung4631]

*Custard-Colored…*

[@eyescreamsandwitch52]

If there is anything i've learned from snake videos is that most of them are always on the move.

[@DarthFennec]

"They're very unlikely to scratch you." Hah, good joke "Right there and right there, those are claws." Oh ... you were serious. Wow okay, I wasn't expecting that

[@thethornydragon8459]

(Coming from someone who has never owned a snake) I like how, even in the video, they each have their own unique personalities. The "original" morph python was wanting to explore more while the pied was slightly more relaxed, and then there's the yellow one (I'm not familiar with many morphs) just sitting curled up on the table.

[@ClintsReptiles]

I think it is really cool that you noticed that. It seems like they come right out of the egg that way. They all seem to mellow some with age, but they definitely maintain that personality for life.

[@madhatt3r93]

The yellow one is like, lemon blast i think? Dont sweat it, many morphs are sooooo hard to tell apart, even experienced breeders have issues with it. With more complex morphs (with more than one gene) its pretty much impossible to tell the exact morph without looking at its family tree 🐍☺

[@friedrichfazbear5469]

I call yellow BPs banana morphs, no clue if that’s the correct term or not though.

[@Taygon45]

@@friedrichfazbear5469 Banana have brown speckling so it's likely albino or lemon. I have seen a banana ghost

[@Taygon45]

@@friedrichfazbear5469 Just did some research. My guess is a banana ghost

[@zerrace8846]

i love watching him try to herd all these noodle babies, they’re so curious and active and he’s just trying to keep them on the table!

[@SmashingTrash]

legs, I've been lied to my whole life!!!!! mind blown.

[@ClintsReptiles]

It gets worse, have you seen this video yet?? kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6mWnIR7mq6qrZI

[@SmashingTrash]

Clint's Reptiles nope, but I watched it! Very interesting legless lizard lol. it's awesome they can still drop their tail! How many have you owned?

[@ClintsReptiles]

I have two of them. Wonderful little beasts.

[@xfan5980]

Smashing Trash lol

[@highdesertfilms2875]

Cool

[@lexlovesvintage]

I went as Medusa for Halloween and passed out candy with my BP Boo. She was the star of the show! Kids who've never seen a snake before got to pet her and some walked away forgetting to take candy lol! She's such an ambassador snake and is so sweet. I recommend ball pythons to any one who loves sweet sneks

[@danicleckley5404]

That is a great costume idea!!!!

[@sdlock83]

It would have been more amazing if you were to use garter snakes instead lol!

[@Mothmaam]

i liked the video after "a snake with legs. dont mean to ruin your day"

[@peteg22397]

A BP was my first snake, and I can confidently say they're a fantastic first reptile. They're tough and very capable of handling small mistakes that come from beginner snake ownership - I struggled with humidity for the first few sheds, but now I stick some warm, wet moss in the cold hide as soon as his eyes go blue and he sheds perfectly every time. Fresh substrate change and deep clean after every shed, with poop and urate collection inbetween. Temperature is something I've struggled with, but now I'm running two heat mats in the tank hooked up to one thermostat. SInce one heat mat is less powerful, that ends up being the cold end at around 80f, and the hot end sits at 92f. Ambient temps drop at night to around 75f in the cold end, but the actual temp inside the cold hide is still fine at 80. He seems to prefer cold end over hot one, despite me playing with temps to see if I had it too high, he just prefers one end over the other. No biggie, he's perfectly healthy Feeding's always been easy thankfully. I rehomed him from someone who was keeping him in a tiny tub and only feeding mice, when she should've been on large weaner rats at the time. He's now just over 4ft long and eating small adult rats every two weeks or so, and his weight and body condition is steady. I can see when he's hungry again, cause he lays out in the viv with his head perched up on a log, and that's the sign he wants to eat again. He had very lazy strikes when I first got him, but now he explodes for food, so all good there. He missed about 3 feeds in the two years I've had him. Never worked out why, just seems like they do that some times. Temperature of the rat is vital to getting a good feeding response from him, as BPs have heat sensing organs on their face - if the rat doesn't have the temperature of a live one, he takes much longer to decide to eat it. 90-95f seems ideal for feeding consistently. Also helps a lot to feed him in the dark at night. Not total darkness or he misses the food, but a dim, distant light being on somewhere in the room seems ideal. His viv is 4ftx18x24in and he's happy in it. It has three hides, a water bowl, some wood and fake plants. He likes climbing sometimes, so I'd recommend some bits for them to climb a bit. He was small when I got him, so he outgrew his 3ft viv within a year, and has been through 3 different sizes of hides. *If you're looking at getting one as a first snake, go for it. I'd recommend a temperature gun as one of the most useful tools for beginners - it allows you to easily check the snake's body temp, the temp in all areas of the viv, the room temps, the food temps. A fantastic tool for putting your mind at ease, and you can pick them up for like $10*

[@nightinggale6470]

His enclosure sounds great! Just a couple of recommendations: Their humidity should be 60-70% throughout the enclosure at all times. Humidity retaining substrates like cypress mulch or reptichip help a lot. I highly recommend switching to overhead heating, it’s far more natural and beneficial than heat mats. The best options are a halogen bulb connected to a dimming thermostat or Arcadia’s deep heat projector :)

[@sublimephoenix8860]

"When you're a noodle with a head the world is a scary place"

[@jm1646]

its so true.

[@ashleyelizabeth2642]

Please be polite, and love Christ! Yay! :-)

[@anthonytorres2198]

😂😂😂😂

[@Jijarugen]

Appreciate all you do Clint. This video is one I go back to constantly as I'm planning my future ball python enclosure.

[@sadsackofflour2697]

I once had a ball python named Hammurabi, I had him for a few years but I wound up giving him and his tank to a ball python crazy family where like everybody in the family had at least one except either the son or daughter. Hammy was a good snek who never once bit anyone, and ball pythons also just got dat adorable puppy face. Unfortunately, he was also my very first reptile in my care, and I was young, and had a lot of self doubt and stuff, and any small mistakes or imperfections would make me feel endlessly guilty... I still feel rather guilty and like I failed Hammurabi and myself. I just hope he's been doing well all these years.

[@isitoveryet9525]

@@stocks4bt I don't think so, they mentioned he never bit anyone before.

[@madhatt3r93]

Hammurabi, what a rad name 👌

[@virgin1792]

@@madhatt3r93 Sounds like Harambe to me.

[@alanbareiro6806]

Don't say that, I'm pretty sure that you gave him a lot of love and care.

[@sadsackofflour2697]

@@madhatt3r93 It's the name of a Babylonian king. Something from Social Studies at school that year. I suppose if I had a female, I would have gone with Cleopatra.

[@tommicruiser6904]

How have you not just blown up yet you got great videos amazing personality and great ideas

[@ClintsReptiles]

Thank you so much! That kind of encouragement helps so much. It takes a lot of time and effort to get a channel off the ground, and without comments like yours it would be hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Tell all of your friends about us :)

[@moldyer7551]

Definatly agree i love all of clints videos i always learn new things thanks to him! Your awesome clint never stop doing what you love your great at it!!

[@dragonsden1409]

Me to this is awesome

[@anonymouse5054]

He is right clint. You rock

[@TheBigcatdaddy1]

Ball pythons are basically the snake version of a bearded dragon in terms of calmness and handling.

[@hannahleigh8919]

My friends bearded dragon is a nightmare to hold

[@karamellcreme]

Most bearded dragons.

[@kevn420]

Not true at all. My ball python will try to bite me and strike at the glass if I even come close. Everything is set up perfectly in her cage (I’ve done a lot of research). She’s great and acts like a normal bp when I’m not right next to her cage...She just has a bitchy personality

[@marcoscolon5348]

@@kevn420 Did you get her as a youngling or as an adult?

[@fatpigeon7422]

@@kevn420 That’s not normal ball python behavior. You’re obviously treating it wrong or it naturally has a temper. Ball pythons are almost never aggressive

[@Wintermaeby]

I've had my ball python for 9 years now, and he was so difficult to feed when I first got him, finally figured out how to get him to eat and realized that he wasn't very interested in eating every week. He gets fed about every month, some times every 2 months, it usually depends on him and is behavior.

[@Wibbleisnigga24-7]

our ball python 12 year old now

[@IllusionQueen4Eva]

Yeah that was a mistake he made in this video. BPs after the age of one year aren't supposed to be fed once a week anymore.

[@TheKeyworkauditorium]

I wonder why this channel havent millions of subscribers. I love it so much. Keep on the good work!

[@ClintsReptiles]

Thank you so much! If you happen to run into millions of people, could you let them know so they subscribe also?? :)

[@amandamccormack7824]

Clint's Reptiles In addition to keywork's point, you basically reply to E V E R Y C O M M E N T ever

[@lucaswallace7476]

And he kept on the good work. For 4 years. And now he's more successful.

[@wakemonroe1492]

I have been obsessing over getting a snake for the past months and settled on a ball python and now have a cute lil banana clown! He is the best little guy and thanks to channels like you and snake discovery you showed me how to take care of them and have a good time while doing it. Never thought I’d own a snake but am now so glad I do! Thanks from mississippi :)

[@sugarpeas45]

What a weird restaurant. Most places serve noodles in a bowl or plate instead of straight on the table. I would talk the the manager if I were you

[@nicholaslienandjaja1815]

Also, the noodles are alive. But at least they're not earthworms.

[@karamellcreme]

They’re scaly too. This is a very odd dish.

[@joeymonaco9419]

It has a thing coming out of it I wouldn’t recommend

[@joeymilfenjoyer]

Also, this noodle is huge. I wonder what pasta he ordered

[@dragonyxaa4495]

R/cursedcomments

[@snoowbrigade]

The first reptile i got is a ball python, very gentle and always moving slowly and carefully. Out of all the animals I have this snake is by far the best to hold while sitting in the sofa watching tv, she moves around in my hand with a firm grip as to not fall off, really relaxing. But the most noticeable trait is how incredibly dumb she is, I can't put my finger on it but she really makes it seem like there is nothing going on behind her small, unblinking reptile eyes. And I love that.

[@Lulusnotreadyforthis]

"Like a sock" 😃 Another great Clintism that needs to go on a t-shirt... come on Clint, we want merch!

[@ClintsReptiles]

Soon! :)

[@TopFurret]

I love these guys so much. Just put my little man back in his home but he was peacefully asleep next to me on the couch as I watched TV. Such chill little guys

[@bruh-lt5bi]

This dude is the OG. Love the enthusiasm, I can't not smile when I watch these haha, I'm getting a snake you convinced me

[@karinascreatures3865]

Totally binge-watching your vids right now, love them!

[@ClintsReptiles]

Which ones were your favorites?

[@MaedayMisfit]

saw your show At a reptile con yesterday and gave this channel a looksie. really good videos

[@glubby7865]

Gorgeous piebald! She's very pretty. The bad part of ball pythons for me is how expensive the Banana morphs are, They're so pretty but they're around 200-ish for babies.

[@ClintsReptiles]

They can be spendy, but they are very beautiful and their genetics are wild! Have you seen this video yet? kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJuomnqkgr55mqM

[@ballmonokuma1229]

Honestly? that’s not a bad price!

[@clownworld4655]

@@ballmonokuma1229 it’s really isn’t considering I’ve spent $6k on a single rifle before

[@dr.karasuoverhaul6963]

I just tripped out when you showed the 2 little claws in the back, I never knew that!

[@TheDevNell]

The white one looks like it came out of a printer that ran out of ink after starting the print job.... I wonder if there's a word for that. Hewlett? ...Packard?... :3 Hue hue hue

[@lanprice7546]

The morph is clled Piebald or Pied if you're curious! They're one of the most famous and popular morphs.

[@NiijiBigT]

😂😂😂 stupid

[@TinyLittleRabbit]

I have two ball pythons and I just love seeing their VASTLY different personalities. My oldest girl is about 8 now and even as a brand new hatchling, she's always been incredibly calm, curious, and as docile as a puppy. My other girl is terrified of literally everything that isn't me (and she only tolerates me lol). After years of trying to socialize her I finally just accepted that she's just a nervous girl, but I still love her to bits!

[@nathancarter8239]

I love that he's just "Hee hoo, noodle babies" whilst at the same time giving good information on pet snakes. I don't even want a snake and this video filled me with a Crocodile Dundee-esque joy.

[@taivaanlinnut]

I have watched this video and other Clint's reptile videos. This is a video that makes me feel happy. I recently got my very first own ball python and she is absolutely amazing. I love her so much.

[@deestupi]

I would love to see a vet care vid on the different reptiles. Like what to expect on first check ups and how often to take them after that. Maybe some first aid tips if the animal gets hurt or look a bit sick

[@NicoUnken]

Hey Clint, thank you so much for these video's! As of today, I've finally secured my first Ball Python!!! A six month old female Banana Ball python, absolutely the sweetest thing ever (per first impressions I had with her). This video (and dozens of other video's like this, as well as articles I've read online) have helped me prepare for the new pet snake. I hope to ensure that she will be happy and healthy for a long time. Thanks again.

[@blon.djukey9956]

I have had a ball python now for 3 weeks picked him up from my local reptile shop six months old(dw i know how big it will get) he has settled in nicely in a home made viv (24 gallon)he is eating well and i have named my new snake/friend Mr.Noodle, I never would have got him if it wasn't for you, I just wanted to thank you for convincing me to letting one of these little fellas into my home! :)

[@ClintsReptiles]

I'm so glad we could help! They are just amazing. I hope you really enjoy your new friend.

[@StarsXXXXXX]

Thank you so so much, I've been seriously debating getting a ball python and this helped A TON !! Keep up the great work!!

[@ClintsReptiles]

I'm so glad that it helped! We will keep the videos coming!

[@bluefishbeagle1]

We had one for over ten years it's name was "Fang" short for fang-less.. our son's really like it. someone was always walking aroung the house with Fang around their neck... Fang loved the attention .... it was fun freaking all our visitors out... side benefit we had one family member who would not visit because of Fang, we knew fang would be with us a long time when we discovered his fear of snakes ha ha

[@nice-qm5jc]

That's awesome

[@XitSt4geLeft]

I haven’t watched this video before and going from your newer videos to this one, it’s neat to just see how far you’ve come with your videos.🥰

[@wesleydebose2492]

Love how varied their personalities are haha. Little yellow one there just wanting to sit and chill while the other is just like "OOH! WHAT'S OVER HERE?!"

[@Blkhippiee]

My Ball Python started off super defensive and after working with him-being confident when picking him up and just taming him has lead to an awesome animal. My only issue with BPs is the finicky eating! Great vid!

[@punkybubblegum]

I have a Super Russo Blue eyed leucistic named Yuki and she is the best pet I've ever owned. She is so calming, beautiful, and sweet. I wouldn't trade her for anything in the world.

[@vampyrellaa]

I love your videos and your enthusiasm about the reptiles. You can really see that this is a huge passion of yours and that you know how to take proper care of them. These videos are really good in helping me decide which reptile is the right one for me, im still struggling to decide though cause they are all so awesome! Rn im going back and forth between a ball python and a Leachie or a bearded dragon. But at the moment im tending more to ball pythons, they seem to be the overall easiest to get by and take care of. I'd probably get an older one though thats already 10 or so, cause they can get hella old. Thats one thing i wished that people would acknowledge more the fact that a lot of reptiles get really old, which is a problem especially in ball pythons. I went online looking for people giving one away and there is so many people giving them up after a year or two already. If i get one im intending on keeping it, even if it gets 50 which they can in captivity. So depending on your age they could possibly outlive you

[@Beto_garza10]

This was so helpful! I've been considering a ball python for my next reptile and have been researching as much as I can to see if it's really the pet for me. This helped so much! Thank you for your videos!

[@ClintsReptiles]

You're so welcome! I'm glad they have been helpful for you!

[@oishi_sammich4542]

I love how excited you seem about sharing all this information

[@Nicomonnn]

Everything on this dudes page is the best.

[@foolgazer]

Ruin my day?!! Learning that ball pythons have claws absolutely made my day. That's fascinating. What DID ruin my day was your other video that mentioned having arachnids in your eyebrows. That one is going to stick with me for life.

[@jakkaljakobie8774]

I got my very own ball python yesterday, and I'm in love with him! He's so sweet and cute. Thanks for teaching me on the journey to getting him.

[@naymeequillo]

I love how happy you sound when you say "these are snakes.. with legs." 🥰

[@VoidMoth]

"when youre a noodle with a head, the worlds a scary place" that just sums it up sooooo very good

[@alissaschwipps1060]

Great KZbin channel + great guy = Clints Reptiles. I love this video!

[@FaeSparrow]

How can you not love them? Not much noise, no hair all over the place, feeding like once a week, chilling together on the couch. Awesome!

[@jordanh6760]

Thanks to you my first pet reptile was a ball python and my second is a blue tongue skink. You're categorical information helped me make those decisions and I don't regret them one bit!

[@artemstreltsov9614]

What do you find to be more fun?

[@mstie3252]

I just love ball pythons! They are just so calm and chill when you handle them. Relaxing.

[@alissamclaughlin1949]

They really are! I find them very soothing to the touch

[@circuspeanuts6612]

Awesome video! I loved my ball python Zach. I got him when I turned 10 and he was already 11. A family friend gave him to me because of how much I loved reptiles. He lived to be 21 and only recently died. I learned a lot with him and he definitely gave me the experience I need to move on to different reptiles. After some research I decided on a jeweled lacerta. So let’s see how it goes!

[@meaganj.7656]

Hi there! I wanted to say that I love your channel, and I appreciate your content so far. I was wondering if in the future you could do a more detailed video on how to set up a crested gecko enclosure and all the supplies I would need. Everyone also seems to have a different opinions on what size tank would be needed as well, so I was wondering what you would suggest. Thanks, and keep it up. ☺

[@ClintsReptiles]

Thank you, Meagan! We will definitely be doing such a video in the future. Also, you're right, there are a lot of opinions on this question. Many people feel very strongly about their opinions on this. Let me tell you that a vertically oriented tank is better, and bigger is better so long as they can find their food and you don't lose them in the enclosure.

[@ravenyoung925]

I've kept both tank and tub and the difference in keeping temps/humidity is incredible. She also seems to eat more consistently, I've noticed. They are just fantastic snakes. I love em.

[@moldyer7551]

Hes so right, everytime i take my ball python out i love her that much more they are so sweet if your scared of snakes at all go handle a ball python you will instantly change your mind and fall in love with their gentle grace and beauty.

[@TheBuggyGal]

I first came here months ago as a curious viewer... Im sitting here now rewatching with my baby ball python as a subscriber and total reptile nut! Thanks for all you do!

[@JoshEastham]

Love your content clint! I'm a zoo keeper and I learnt alot of the tegu facts and it helped me at work teaching the public about them :)

[@phcardsfan]

You hit it on this one! Not only "the best pet reptile," but the best pet PERIOD!! I love the six I have--they are my little cuddle buddies! Great video! :)

[@TheCharleseye]

How are you giving them a 3.0 for initial cost? Tub: $2-$12 Bowl: $2-$10 UTH: $20 Thermostat: $30 Spray bottle (optional): $1-$3 Hides (2): $10+ Paper towels (for substrate): You've already got them What snake is cheaper to house? They all need heat mats and all heat mats should be on thermometers. They all need water bowls. They all need at least a tub. I don't understand the score at all.

[@treyk.8802]

A spray bottle isn't optional.

[@ctuallynice]

@@treyk.8802 actually yes, it is. Frequent misting can lead to development of a respiratory infection, RI. It is much preferred within the hobby for owners to wet/moisten the soil and mix to incorporate in order to maintain humidity across several days instead of humidity spikes due to misting. RI are also dangerous and spraying creates droplets on the inside of the enclosure, which is unsightly. Spray bottles are absolutely awesome for planted tanks if sprayed into the hand in order to avoid misting and rather make "drops of rain," though.

[@ayeshabaugh6620]

@@ctuallynice They get RI’s because of dry air, not if the air is too humid. I’ve had my ambient humidity 70-80% for months and my baby girl is fine, eats like a champ, and sheds great. You do not want the soil to be damp!!! That’s how they get scale rot! I spray the sides and mist the fake plants in her tub, she has coconut husk substrate and that works like a charm.

[@ctuallynice]

@@ayeshabaugh6620 both can cause RI. Improper husbandry causes RI and scale rot. I didn't say to saturate the soil I said to moisten it! (^:

[@ayeshabaugh6620]

@@ctuallynice Oh gotcha! True, there’s def a good range for proper humidity, I like letting newer/questioning owners know that they don’t have to always keep it at 50-60%, and a higher humidity range like 70ish won’t hurt them. I freaked out about humidity ranges constantly when I first got my snake, haha

[@oneinamalone]

SOLD I'm getting a ball python for my birthday in 10 months. I've been wanting one for years and just been too shy about their temperament to even research more into them but your videos are amazing! Your clips make me feel like I can actually handle owning a snake and giving it the love it deserves

[@2l84t]

Have a ball python and a dwarf boa. The boa is smarter much more inquisitive, interactive and doesn't go off his food for no reason. A lot like a bigger corn snake.

[@oneinamalone]

@@2l84t give me all the sneks

[@ladislaofigueroaiii6333]

Cornsnakes next please!

[@ClintsReptiles]

They're coming up soon. They too eat mice (just fyi) :)

[@sandrasamford2953]

I just purchased my first Ball a few days ago.. I am beyond excited.. thank you for your videos and knowledge..

[@JoeWall157]

Sandra Samford, how is your ball python?

[@jacob6386]

It took me a while to figure out that there were three of them

[@itachiuchiha1435]

Same

[@augustinrodriguez8684]

My daughter loves reptiles, so this past Christmas I finally got her a Ball Python 🐍 and she loves it!! She’s 10 years old and has always shown an interest in all kinds of animals, mainly snakes 🐍 though.

[@J.R.Reflections]

Clint.....I like you....you’re cool.

[@ClintsReptiles]

I'm probably more goofy than cool, but I appreciate it all the same :)

[@chappelloutdoors8817]

Nicceeeee

[@rammsteinfan1984]

Your videos helped me decide upon a ball python versus a corn snake for our son. Even now after owning our noodle since April, I still enjoy watching this video. One of the easiest pets I’ve ever taken care of.

[@SlothDelay]

It’s so stressful watching him try to keep all the ball pythons from throwing themselves off the table! I love it 😂🥰

[@Greenkitten45]

I've been considering getting a ball python for almost a year now, but I'm not sure if I could give it the care it needs so educational videos like this are a godsend for me. 😄❤🐍

[@taelwythteg4578]

You hit it on the head. Best pet snake ever! I love my ball (8 years old). Love your work.

[@badmandagga]

I watched this guy's videos on reptiles I considered getting. And bought a blue tongue skink because of him. The fact that he is very informative and separates how he grades pets is very helpful and he always considers how they are with kids. That's the main part I've cared alot about because I have kids and as we know kids want to fallow us also but sometimes not the most gentle lol. Now I'm looking to get a ball python. After watching this video for months and research I went out to the expo and picked up a snake. I was terrified inside but after watching this video and how he says they are gentle snakes and fun it gave me confidence. So thank you for helping us adults too and the kids in getting over fears and showing us cool pets we can get and know about them before hand

[@nittanyburg20]

I just got my first ball python today. His name is Harvey 🐍😀

[@charlenelumanas263]

I'm jealous😭

[@beardeddragonnamedladon7346]

Nittanyburg 20 how is he

[@madhatt3r93]

What a cute name! 😀

[@pitifulsclipshighlightsand122]

I'm getting a new BP on April! :-)

[@ezbruh0192]

I got mine 3 year's before your comment was made and he is still alivr

[@thewickedwtchofthenorth]

I'm so in love with his passion for reptiles. He's so well informed on the topic and is an amazing educator. So so sooo thankful for your videos!!

[@azush1055]

I wait ever week for your videos!!😜😜🐍

[@ClintsReptiles]

That makes me very happy! We're still trying to figure out the best day to launch them, but things should get much easier here in the near future.

[@azush1055]

Clint's Reptiles ok great 👍

[@seamusbyrne8259]

Don't be like goherping and upload in the middle of the night!

[@TAZEROXFORD]

Was unsure about getting a snake for a while, but two months ago I saw this video and after going down a whole BP rabbit hole I finally ended up adopting an enchi mojave. Thanks Clint!

[@pastelroo7773]

"I love these guys, what an amazing snake pile" literally me

[@dr.karasuoverhaul6963]

I'm sold. This is what I'm probably going to get! I've had an enclosure set up for a while and I've been doing as much research as I can before I buy a snake. Your channel is very helpful, thank you!

[@jackclayton7403]

PLEASE UPLOAD MORE OFTEN

[@ClintsReptiles]

We are finally getting to the point that we can release a video every week! Little by little we are getting up to speed. Thank you for the encouragement :)

[@definitelynosebreather]

I'll have to rewatch the video someday, because I was too distracted seeing the snakes moving. They're so calm, and their movements are almost hypnotic.

[@shiveringlots]

Seeing their little legs was the highlight of my day, hands down.

[@chromesthesia]

I thought those were Nurgle's penises. I am less upset now.

[@AmbientAnalogue]

I've had a Royal Python as they're called everywhere in the world that isn't in the USA, and their temperament was always so easily friendly. I've introduced friends to snakes and other reptiles using these snakes as an example of learning snake behaviour and mannerisms. I would always recommend either these or a corn snake to first time owners or for people that wish for an easier to care for animal. Treat them with respect, and they will live in tandem with you for many years

[@akehapkap6143]

They are so beautiful :) Love to have a little ball python, but need a place to keep it. At my country we call them king python, but I understand the ball thing. They pile up like a ball. Love these creatures :) Nice to know that you don’t need a glass terrarium. I’d want my animal to be safe. It’s pretty cold here in winter.

[@Valhalla1987]

I know this video is old, but could you please do a video on feeding of frozen? Ive been keeping ball pythons for almost 30 years ( Im 37.) Admittedly i wasnt always the best ball python owner, (ive learned a lot over the years) but ive never gotten a ball python to take anything other than live. I would love to feed frozen for the reasons you stated, but i have never been able to achieve it. Thanks Clint and crew, youre the best!

[@nightinggale6470]

Some things you can try to switch to frozen thawed: -heat up the prey item to body temperature before feeding -scenting (for example, rubbing the prey item with used rodent bedding) -braining (puncturing the skull) Keep trying, don’t give up/give in. They won’t starve themselves. Good luck!

[@Zuxeh]

Love the outtakes !

[@ClintsReptiles]

Me too! These are my favorites yet! I laugh every time. I have to be more careful what I say when the camera is rolling :)

[@michellep3814]

I once met my friend’s albino ball python Popcorn when she was a wee baby. She was so cute! We fell in love with her straightaway. I used to call her a little princess since her owner pampered her so much (but who wouldn’t?) She is still very precious too. Now she is just Princess Popcorn.

[@doobiescoo8148]

“Here’s a snake with legs, hope I didn’t ruin your day”

[@TheBroknPezDispenser]

My disappointment is immeasurable and my day is ruined.

[@HeftyOwl]

I would really like to suggest one way glass. Like sunglasses they can make it appear black to your reptile and you can see in on them anytime you like.

[@PatienceDepleted]

Only two things really stuck in my mind from this video. 1. What if the snakes tied themselves together. 2. Legs...legs? LEGS!?

[@ReptileMan22]

I'm getting my first snake/ ball python in the next week or so and this video makes me feel alot better about my decision. I have several other types of reptiles, but never have owned a snake due to irrational fear. Thanks Clint. I'm excited.

[@notseriousyt2046]

Clint: They are mellow, calm and are quite laid back.. Python:I'm outta here..

[@XoXDownAndUnderXoX]

I love the fawning compilation at the end

[@tristanl7166]

Love this video! I wish I could get a ball python but my parents won't let me have one, they're one of my favorite reptiles. :(

[@ClintsReptiles]

They're rad. Don't worry, they will be a part of this hobby for a long time. They're just amazing!

[@icy_bird5540]

I love seeing people who are so passionate about something it just makes me love it too (not that I didn’t already love snakes but you know)

[@robertbektas1810]

New video boiiiiiiiiiiiii

[@cam_drew_it]

I just got one today, love it already

[@forrestgump8717]

I LOVE THIS

[@ClintsReptiles]

Thank you so much!

[@amandam8623]

For the housing... you can get terrariums made from the same material as the drawers but they have a glass front so you can still see in. They will still feel pretty safe because the other 3 sides are enclosed

[@PK-cz3vm]

"Welcome. I assume you're here because you're considering getting a ball python." I'm here because I find your voice soothing and sexy to listen to.

[@Dezwrr]

I just got a Ball Python, her name is Ripley and she’s super chilled. I'm learning more about her each day and I'll be feeding her for the first time tomorrow.