DO NOT Get A Pet Ball Python Until You Watch This!

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

would you ever keep a ball python? Why or why not?

[@HunterNicholsKingOfOmnitron]

I want to one day when I have room for a 4x2x2

[@hecxhockgames4114]

Probably not. as cute as they are, I just really don’t wanna deal with the food problems XD

[@AlexP1-y4g]

I personally wouldn't not my kind of snake at all. I generally keep more left field species like Asian and European Ratsnakes, and various other colubrids. The only pythons I keep are Woma's and African Rock Pythons.

[@rpggamerguy9139]

I already have one. Best pet reptile I've ever owned.

[@The_Real_Frisbee]

I wouldn't mind having a BP since they're extremely timid, pretty, and, personally, them going off of food isn't a deal breaker. You mean I have a pet that will actually save me money on food for a few months? However, I also would rather have a Hognose or a Fox snake (or any Gopher snake tbh)

[@speeddemon467]

I got my 2 male ball pythons when I was 17 years old. Next month, I'll be 50 - and both snakes are still alive and doing great! They've been with me for most of my life now. From living at home with my parents in high school as a teenager to now being married almost 10 years with 2 kids and my own home (and a lot of time in between). I hope they stick around for decades to come. :)

[@michaelblevins1651]

How long do they live?

[@skyspectre8954]

@@michaelblevins1651 I read there was a zoo that had one with a documented birth date that lived 47 years and another with one that was believed to be over 60. I’ve had mine for almost 33 years.

[@averyanderson6925]

I remember when my dad got his ball python- I was maybe 4 or 5. I'm nearly 30 now and she's still going, has hunger strikes like a typical ball python lol

[@gangewifre]

I have so many feelings about how wonderful it is that your guys have been in your life so long -- it's beautiful to think that they might be around to even see your kids graduate!

[@destinyheath6583]

​@@michaelblevins1651I believe between 35-40 years.

[@lemmykilmister455]

Went to a reptile expo a couple of years ago, and impulsively bought a ball python. Best impulse buy ever. His name is woody and has brought so much joy into my life.

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

wicked name!

[@ItsMasonMoney]

Last year I went to look at plants. Came home with a ball python I got from a really cool dude. I already knew their basic care because I have a lot of spare time so I guess it's not exactly impulse buying 😂 I could walk in anywhere and buy the most random animal I can find and most of the time know how to care for it because I research 24/7 😂😂😂 the funny thing is I said I'd never own one because I thought they were boring. That went out the window the second I seen the Lil classic ball no one wanted 😂😂😂😂 he's super sweet. He even rides on my shoulder or arm when I walk to the drink machine up the road at night.

[@velkynkarma6804]

Funnily enough, the "get what you like" rule is exactly what I did--for a ball python! Most of my research indicated they're more intermediate snakes due to their humidity levels and the way they go off food. But I love their adorable little faces and their colors and their temperaments sounded perfectly matched to me, so I got one anyway instead of going for a cornsnake first. I don't regret it. (Also anyone who says BP's are boring clearly just hasn't given them a proper enclosure. Mine LOVED climbing and exploring and smelling every new thing I put in his enclosure. If you give them the space, they'll use it).

[@idiotically-everything]

Yeah, I've been personally obsessed with corn snakes for 6 years and I finally got my own. He's a lovely pocket dwelling noodle when I handle him and super active at night. As soon as the lights go off he is out there climbing, burrowing and falling from branches at 3 am

[@ajberzamina4082]

Just went through the same thing my man!

[@destinyheath6583]

Absolutely!! And if possible let them roam on the bed or floor while being watched if safe. It's good enrichment. My BP loves them

[@tammysellers3089]

I just got to watch this video. What kind of frog was that calling in the background?

[@laineydavidson4134]

Currently using this comment as evidence to my bf to get a ball python rather than a corn snake. I love their size/weight, chill temperament, and cute lil face so much!!!

[@tickledpunk86]

I love my ball pythons. They’ve been the best therapy for my anxiety and depression. I can’t imagine my life without them. The feel of them slithering across my arms or neck, the gentle pressure and weight of their bodies just grounds me when I feel a panic attack coming on. I also have a Corn Snake and a Mandarin Rat Snake. I would love to see you do content on Mandarins!

[@pinkhybridpanda9115]

They do exactly what a weighted blanket does for anxiety and depression. Snakes can sense when their owners are down on their luck and they feel it, they are probably the most loyal and loving animals I’ve come across. Very complex yet simple to care for and love.

[@MarissaKirsch-c5l]

God bless you. I just got my first ball python 2 days ago. I have anxiety and depression and PTSD. And I love my little guy. He's a baby still. Thanks. Jesus loves you. ❤❤❤❤

[@Legion08]

@@MarissaKirsch-c5li struggle with ptsd and tried to get a ferret and that was too much for me especially with how bad my mental health and ptsd is now. So in considering a ball python how had yours been working for you?

[@MarissaKirsch-c5l]

@@Legion08 I think it's a great pet to get besides a little dog.

[@Legion08]

@@MarissaKirsch-c5l yea im allergic to dogs and cats lol

[@zachvapes6968]

I’ve always wanted a ball python when I was younger and never was able to have one. And 6 months ago I was gifted one from my uncle who is a snake breeder and I just fell in love with the snake. Fast forward to today and I now have 3 ball pythons and plan to add more to my collection. Caring for them is super easy. And a big thanks to you for make videos on not only ball python but other reptiles, having the right information really makes everything easy.

[@suhrby]

I'm not saying the stepping stone thing is wrong or anything, because I do agree, I just want to make a comment. It's not just about if you think you can care for the reptile, but also the money. Snakes are extremely expensive, buying the snake, the enclosures, beddings, food, lights, tank accessories, and more. Not to be a discouragement, though, a 40 gal can be around 200 dollars, but then you can get a used one for 50. You just have to work your way around it. I was unfortunately not allowed to have the snake I wanted for my first (red-tailed boa) and got a ball python instead. What I didn't know was that this ball python would be one of the most special pets I have ever had, and she was just an amazing little snake. She was so friendly with people, had perfect sheds, never had eating problems (except when I first got her), and just the sweetest, most calm soul ever. Today, I now have 4 ball pythons, and I love them all.

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

well said!

[@dericplummer9272]

One of the big pluses of having a ball python is if you have really young children like 1-4 years old, or you have friends with children that age, it is really the perfect snake to pull out and show them. It's big enough where the child won't hurt it, small enough not to be scary, and slow enough to not just dart to the floor. My first snake was a ball python and while i am not personally interested in getting anymore of them it's still the first snake i pull out when educating some people.

[@CaroleEvans93436]

One of our BP's is on hunger strike. He's 17 months old and weighs 1.022kg - he's just over four feet in length (he's been in a 4x 2 x2 since we got him 15 months ago) . He's like a toddler....every time we open the viv, he comes out on our arms.....he periscopes and reaches for my husband or daughter and son. When it's time for him to go back in his viv, he tenses up like a walking stick! He will go to sleep around my shoulders. I did not want a snake in the house at all but, I'm totally smitten by them both

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

I'm so happy for you!

[@ingeniouspixie]

This is great education! It's "little" things like this that you don't always think of before getting an animal, even if you watch/read loads of care guides. I wish I'd had something like this for other animals I've adopted. Side note: Fadi's (Daffy's Reptiles) newest podcast has a part where the guest talks about how BP's are found in their native habitat. They actually use a lot more vertical space than we give them credit for!

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

cool, I'll check out the episode

[@alexcrowder1673]

Yes, but countless studies have refuted the claims about ball pythons eating birds, or being arboreal. In most places they spend upwards of 80% of their time in a hole. The study i read said that roughly 1-2% of sexually active males may make use of trees, but females dont really use them. The birds they found were found in animals that had been held captive in africa for extended time. Its suspected that birds were just what they were fed while being held, and do not typically make up a substantial part of their natural diet. Theres a good reason why ball pythons love the smell of ASF rats so much. Thats closer to the type of prey they normally consume.

[@itspossumnotopossum]

@@alexcrowder1673I’m thinking of getting a ball python. Your comment was super interesting! I used to keep snakes but the way you explained it is great!

[@rat_dragon]

What makes a "boring" animal? Just because you don't have to take it out on potty breaks 8 times a day, walk it 3 times a day, feed it twice a day, play with it twice a day, take it to the groomers monthly doesn't mean it's "boring." Just as Wickens Wicked Reptiles said, you want a pet and you feel confident taking care of it, then get that pet. You have money for a big cage, hammocks, chews, toys, bottles, food, time to play with them and responsibility to take them to the vet, then get those dumbo marten rats you've always wanted. "The only thing stopping you is yourself."

[@KendallRae6]

Biggest pet peeve is when I see other reptile owners discourage someone from a reptile they really want & are educated on... and say something like "get a gecko instead" or something. Makes me feel so bad for all of the reptiles who are being bought just for that person to "level up" in reptile keeping. My first reptile was a tegu & EVERYONE said not to do that. Well... who would've guessed that getting the pet you're passionate about would work out. She's doing amazing and is a great pet. I'm so glad that I ignored the doubters. Now I have a ball python (another dream reptile of mine). Get the pet YOU WANT! Do your research and have passion for the animals you have ❤️

[@alexcrowder1673]

I totally agree. I will say it's important to be able to recognize the difference between a temporary fixation and true passion though! Some people get hyperfixated on something for a few months only for the fixation to pass, or get replaced with a new interest. Unfortunately it can be easy for some to confuse that for passion and end up with an animal they no longer want. Not always though. You can definitely be successful if you stick to it. A lot of it is just knowing yourself. You know yourself better than anyone else after all.

[@TesseraCraft]

I love that you say, if this is your pet, why would you want to keep them in a minimum enclosure. I think it is important to understand minimums when it comes to keeping an animal, but I also strongly encourage people to do better than that.

[@Staysee09]

My mother in law is currently fostering 4 ball pythons, 2 normal and 2 pied. Beautiful snakes and she's given them great enclosures with hiding spaces and attached logs to the roof of thier enclosures for climbing etc

[@ronneschmonne]

Awesome video! The eating issue scares me a bit but I love Ball pythons so much. Your tip to get the pet you actually want instead of what people tell you to get (as a beginner) is so important. I wanted to buy a corn snake and I love corn snakes too, they’re sweet. But in my head it always felt like I wanted to buy a corn snake just to get experience with snakes and THEN the ultimate goal is to get a ball python. Changed that order now and will get a ball python hopefully soon (after more months of research though)

[@Kattegat08]

I'm a 42 yr old who just got her first ball python. I had no idea that i would absolutely love a snake until my teen child brought their first snake home, a corn snake. She now has 1 corn snake and 3 ball pythons, and I just have my one. She is an absolute sweetheart named Inara. I love her

[@jeanette8175]

I love the name Inara!

[@MiBackpacking]

Great video Adam! Thank you for bringing up the importance of enclosure size and offering climbing opportunities for these guys. My bp’s spend a good amount of time daily climbing in their enclosure, and my girl will spend a little time in the morning basking under her heat lamp before going to sleep for the day.

[@SlayerKai03]

I came across this video while doing research about ball pythons and king snakes as I intend to buy one in 2-3yrs, and this video has helped me a lot with better understanding their nature and care for them. Thank you :)

[@tkthrowback2345]

I was considered terminal as a child due to an aggressive infection of Kawasakis and all I wanted in the world was a tortoise. My mom took me to the reptile store and it was amazing. They didn’t get me one because they were going to be sad when I died and they would have to take care of my tortoise. I ended up miraculously recovering (praise god) but nothing really changed after lol. Man I hate when parents refuse to encourage their kids interests. In my case it was “well we gave you sister ‘X’ and she got bored of it therefore so will you” I wasn’t allowed to play an instrument in school because she quit band. Now as an adult I’m playing piano and guitar and my daughter wants a reptile which is how I found your channel

[@starlosa]

Weird place to trauma dump but ok.

[@faebourne]

@@starlosa L bozo

[@mothball6969]

​@starlosa weird place to insert your opinion but okay

[@angelhaloheart]

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! I've been trying to look up animals I can keep in my room. I saw an article about pythons not needing very much space, but I felt off about it, decided to search more, and stumbled across this. I'm glad my gut was right and that I found your video. I'm sad I won't be able to fit one into my room... I'll just have to stick with tarantulas it seems. lol

[@SethandFamily6]

We have 2 reptile pets. A bearded dragon and a ball Python. We absolutely love them so much. The bearded dragon has been great to teach our 2 older kid’s responsibilities whilst caring for her. And our 2 younger children are learning to care for our BP. All supervised of course! But videos and channels like this really help beginners like us with knowledge, so we can share with others when we are asked. Thank you for posting, love all the content!!!

[@deantotheizzo]

Do the BP and BD have a relationship? Meaning, can you take both of them out and let them hang out with each other? Or is the BP dangerous for the BD. I have a BD and am considering a BP as well. Yes, I could always look up the answer on Google, but I like getting direct answers from people I know have the same situation.

[@SethandFamily6]

@@deantotheizzo I don’t let them interact with each other, I never have. For a short period of time I had To have the enclosures near one another, and when my BP came out of his hide to get water, my BD beard when black. I’m not sure if she sensed a predator or what but it was the first time she had a full black beard. Since then we keep them in the same room but on opposite sides of the room, and only take 1 out at a time and wash/sanitize hands before holding the next. It really is wonderful having both though. Our BP likes to come out during the evening after our BD goes to bed, so we take out the BP and hold him for awhile!

[@Katie.girll00]

The easy care is what attracts me to them from some other types of snakes. I already have a Kenyan sand boa but I have been looking for a more medium sized snake and a ball python checks all of my boxes. I have just been saving recently to get a bigger enclosure before I buy one!

[@j3llyf0x]

I've had my ball python for almost a year now and there's some stuff I wish I'd have known before hand! I did a tonne of research but ultimately if you decide you're equipped to keep one well then you just have to go for it and learn through physical experience. The main thing I wish I'd known is how quickly they grow. I got my guy when he was 6 months old, and in less than a year he's pretty much outgrown his tank and now I'm in the market for a new one. I shouldn't have wasted my money on a smaller "grow out" viv! Big vivs are expensive and take up a lot of space, and 100% necessary. They are sensitive, if husbandry is off or if they are sick they won't eat. A lot of people put missed meals down to "typical" BP behavior rather than checking their snake's home and parameters, or getting them checked by a reptile vet. Yes some do go off food, but its much safer to not assume and investigate everything before assuming its normal! They are expensive because of their size - the current cost of living crisis here is causing a lot of people to abandon their pets, snakes included. Make sure you have the resources to cover every eventuality before you take one in! (that goes for every pet tbh) I love my pal, and don't regret him at all. I'm looking forward to a hopefully long and healthy life with him! But I feel sometimes reptiles fall victim to the same treatment as fish, people think you can buy a tank and just throw them in and not bother with them and provide 0 effort. I'm glad these kind of videos exist and that we're finally changing attitudes towards their welfare!

[@joshuaweismantel1160]

Amazing video! I love my ball pythons and cant wait until my first pair is old enough to breed, I so rarely see them or any kind of snakes in northern Ontario and think they make amazing ambassadors to spread a love of snakes, I've already seen so many people fall in love with mine.

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

snakes aren't super common up there

[@bethanycoultrup6549]

My fiancé and I got a scaleless corn snake 3 years ago and we named him wrinkle. He’s a really social snake, I love his personality. But I’ve always wanted a ball python, planning to get one autumn this year. Thanks for the great videos so I can plan and prepare for my new pet!

[@asheddingchancerr]

Great video, Adam! This is super educational!! I rescue abandoned herps in my free time and you wouldn’t believe how many ball pythons get surrendered due to the “not eating issue”. In my experience, it has always been because of poor husbandry. I love how in this video you mentioned 1) bigger enclosure and 2) SPACE TO CLIMB!! So many of the ball pythons I’ve rescued become so active with just a simple UVB bulb and a few branches going in different directions to climb on. Loved all you said here and Dave’s video is awesome too!! Ball pythons are awesome and so underrated as pets. Some of the rescues we had were so hard to give up just due to how sweet and puppy like they were! Can’t wait for the next video ❤🐢

[@epitome-of-sin]

I picked up a 3 year old big guy at an expo yesterday and named him Prince. For now he is in a 40 gallon but I have a custom built tank that’s around 120+ gallon. Unfortunately in the process of moving, the tank got damaged a bit. I’ve never worked with wood before so I’m excited to work on fixing it up. There are big tree branches for plenty of climbing and a lot of space to put multiple hiding spots for him.

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

Love this

[@davidglassford1217]

Love your videos. Yes would definitely keep ball pythons in fact I have a normal male and a GHI soul sucker female. Still working on socializing the female as she is a little flighty, but I always take the male out while I watch a movie. He likes to wrap around my feet and look around the room and stays there the whole time. He also stops eating the months of January and February, but with a corn snake and now the new female, no wasted rodents. Keep the videos coming love watching them every Monday and Thursday.

[@larrycampbell6133]

In the interest of full disclosure, I watched the Dave Kaufmann documentary where he went to Africa. The locals said that they will find ball pythons in the trees after heavy rain when the burrows flood. But, I’ve owned ball pythons my entire life and they have always utilized climbing branches, ledges, etc - so I agree that they need height. The low-height breeder tanks is one of the worst misinformations out there for new owners.

[@kiki29073]

I have 9 year old ball. She is probably five feet long and is pretty thick. We have her in a very large enclosure with some height to it also . I started putting a couple tree branches in it for her to climb on after I watched Dav Kaufmans Ball Python documentary and learned they like to climb in trees also . She utilized it often. Me and my daughter inherited her from my son. She will end up with my parrots and the ball when I’m gone.

[@kingjammm3500]

Trust me when I say when I get a ball python I’ve done over a years worth of research and I am still doing more Im making sure I get as much knowledge (from multiple different blogs, videos, people who own snakes and etc) I’m not just jumping into his I want to be as prepared as possible That’s why I’m watching this video it’s great info I wanna be as informed as possible. For me I want a chill snake to chill with me I’m a 21 year old woman and I’m so passionate about ball pythons but I really do want one and I really believe in the “ get what you want” because If your passionate about them you’ll care and love them a whole more.

[@Dropnostop]

I was going to get a Ball Python as a starter snake so that I could learn how to handle snakes and eventually move up to a King Cobra. But you have convinced me just get what I want! Thanks! No need to waste time! I’ll be ordering my King Cobra tomorrow!

[@Dark_Blue_Edits]

Bro doesn't realize that he needs experience with snakes before getting a cobra

[@Dropnostop]

@@Dark_Blue_Edits i was being facetious. Because of how horrible his logic is. Lol

[@Str8Gass]

😂😂😂

[@XxGlynwenxX]

I'm proud to say that I've done enough research (I plan on getting my python later this year) that everything you covered I already knew :). Also I've seen multiple sources note that many BP's tend to go off food for 2 - 4 months in the winter usually which also tends to supposedly fall in their breeding cycle, which is super interesting. Also funny story, I originally thought BP's were too big and plain and I wanted a corn snake until I started doing more research and learning about all the different morphs that BP's can come in and how genuinely cool they are. Also, holding one or two at the reptile store and falling in love definitely helped 😅.

[@iamrobertpeston6368]

Did you get one ?

[@XxGlynwenxX]

@@iamrobertpeston6368 I did indeed! In fact I have two and i'm picking my third one up from the expo Adam will be at in a few weeks haha.

[@iamrobertpeston6368]

@@XxGlynwenxX amazing enjoy I’m myself looking to get one just want to do my research 1st to give the best possible home and life .

[@XxGlynwenxX]

@iamrobertpeston6368 thank you! Also that's fantastic!! Research is definitely key :). I'd also say talk to reputable breeders, they'll also give you amazing advice as well 😁👍

[@Mandrake_root]

I got a bonus on my recent paycheck and now I'm researching ball pythons again. I've wanted one ever since a friend let me hold theirs when I was 9 years old. I don't think now is the right time for me yet, but some day I'll get one. Honestly maybe I'll buy equipment a little at a time so that when the right time comes, I'll just need the substrate, food, and snake.

[@vanessavieux7283]

You are the best KZbinr ever have a super day have a great day wicked wickens reptile

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

hey thanks!

[@laXrockera691]

Not gonna lie, growing up, my biggest reason for wanting to own a snake is to dissuade my overbearing mother from visiting.

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

hahahhaa!

[@bkm2797]

Ahh Spring is in the air, Lol. Loved the vlog, always do so Thanks and see you soon!

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

hey thanks!

[@evanfrantz4269]

Hey, could u do a video on containing these guys. My cousin’s girl found a ball python in their apartment in Chicago. Luckily it didn’t get killed and was taken to a local reptile shop.

[@bekahsimmons7224]

I finally got my first ball python today. He is a Mojave het pied guy at 4 months old. I have wanted a snake since I was 14 (I am 22 now) and god am I glad I waited 8 years, Im so much more emotionally mature to take care of this animal than my teenage self. Super excited to see the future :)

[@LucyaSecration]

Loved ballpythons for a long time. Got one half a year or so. I lovw to take him out. Cuddle while watching tv od hav h8m around my neck while i do some Chores or have him around when i game. Sadly i noticed that he is missing feom his inclossure. I miss him a lot and hope that i will find him 😢

[@Plummchild]

one of my BPs escaped one day and I saw her climbing up a door frame. I have no idea what she was trying to get to as up there is just... wall.... but she did climb the doorframe until I saw herl

[@marinacroy1338]

I just got my ball python a big boy enclosure! It's 4 x1.5 x.1.5 ft and should be big enough for him fully grown since I've seen his sire, which was a little under 4ft. Lucky for me my boy is a very good eater. He was picky at first, but experimented alot and learned what he likes. Right now he's on a 10 day feeding schedule with live rats (and although I don't like feeding live) I always supervise carefully and it works well for him. I definitely don't think he's too easy, he's my precious baby (and he's definitely more of a handful than my other snake)

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

this is awesome

[@The_Original_LBSwanson]

I'd get a ball if I could have one because I love all the different morphs and can really appreciate the simplicity in caring for them. They seem really chill and not so bitey too.

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

oh for sure!

[@amberwolf5371]

My ball python has never been aggressive towards me! Super chill and easy to handle.

[@loriw2661]

I hope you can get one some day. They’re amazing!

[@jadablauser]

Check

[@genosho5574]

I originally was looking to get a carpet python, but thanks to some research and people with experience I realized that's absolutely not what I wanted so I got turned onto ball pythons and the moment I got into deeper research it just clicked and made me fall in love with these "little" rascals. I've always been someone looking for pets that are companions for a long period of time, of course I have a dog and used to have a cat, but after my cat passed in '23 at 25 years of age I finally wanted to get into snakes. And so I am.

[@ItsAleshaRenee]

My first BP was a last minute impulse decision and I unfortunately didn’t do my research beforehand but I learned really quick and he’s around 2 now and doing great and we have since gotten 2 more bps and a boa! They’re all healthy good eaters and shed in one piece 😁

[@saralizeee]

getting my first at the June expo in TO - can’t wait to bring home my first lil baby ball python 🥰 finally getting into keeping reptiles as a hobby was the best (and most expensive 😅) decision ever! ❤

[@maggiedollar7558]

I absolutely love my BP. I got her about a half year ago, and have been infatuated ever since. She is surprisingly active for a BP, and I find her wandering her enclosure often. I was told not to get a BP as my first reptile, but I did anyway because what I wanted was a BP and I wanted to get the animal I desired, not an animal that was a "stepping stone" as you say. I've been intrigued and had so much fun being an owner ever since I got her, and never regretted my decision. To anyone who wants a BP -- do your research, then, if you can handle them, get one! They are amazingly "sweet" (for lack of a better word -- my girl would do anything before biting me, never has and I've had to remove substrate straight out of her mouth with my bare hands before) and interesting animals. Watching her move about, feeding her, and handling her is always the highlight of my day/week. I'm absolutely in LOVE with BPs, and though one day I may own other reptiles, I plan on getting my next BP within a year or two and that will be my next reptile. I'd like to rescue my next baby though, because I know there are so many BPs on craigslist and such who need to be re-homed. I strongly consider checking your city's craigslist for BPs before buying from a pet store, because you could save an animal's life while also getting your dream pet :) Hope this helps any prospective BP owners.

[@aa_batteries-2460]

I’m excited!! I get my first ball python on Wednesday!!! He is a enchi orange he belly!! I can’t wait for him to come in!! I will say I haven’t always wanted a ball python, mainly because they are soo common to keep. But after getting my first snake Jupiter she’s a scaleless Texas rat snake. I have found that I definitely prefer more tropical species and thicker snakes. I do have a size limit on my tanks and ball pythons fit perfectly on my size list. I also just love how squishy they look! It’s going to be a lot of fun getting one I can already tell. And I think it will be relaxing compared to my crazy rat snake.

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

this is so great!

[@martelludell2438]

I really want a ball python. I am blind so I worry about how challenging it would be to take care of. I would love if you could make a video about the most accessible reptiles. For example, best reptile for someone who is blind or low vision, or people who have dexterity issues. Idk how many you could come up with, but I think it would be cool.

[@destinyheath6583]

Our boy just turned a year old on the 5th, we've had him since 4 months old. He's absolutely gorgeous and so sweet. He's never even thought of hissing or biting at us. He loves to come out and explore with us on the bed. I love ball pythons so much. Every single one I've owned (3) have been amazing.

[@thegamingillustrator]

My 2 dream pets. A rhino iguana, and a blue eyed lucy ball python. My mom is terrified of all reptiles, and my dad is secretly afraid of snakes. So growing up i was only allowed to care for then release wild turtles. Now i'm old enough to where i can get my own with enough money, but because i still live with them due to financial and housing market strains, i still sadly have to wait on getting my dream babies.

[@dadgrowscapsaicin4341]

My BP is 6 months old and climbed about a foot and a half up my tree in the yard and over a branch sticking out of the stump. He even tries to climb the brick wall😂 I have an empty 4x3 grow tent that will be his home soon and will have plenty of stuff to climb 😁

[@xkmvpx5266]

My 4-5 year old male ball python has been on a feeding strike since November of last year. He hasn't lost any weight and looks physically good. At first it bothered me and I triple checked all of his housing, but now I'm not worried anymore. Unless he starts losing weight or looking bad I don't really care lol.

[@joewinterfield9538]

My wife and I just got a ball Python 🐍. He is part of the family. We have learned a lot on your shows 😎

[@loriw2661]

Great video! I have 2 Ball Pythons and I absolutely LOVE them. Even my male, Darwin, when he goes off food every year for 5 months. Yes, I know it’s ok but it still stresses me out. A lot! My female, Marie, would eat every day, if I let her. Lol. 🐍❤️🐍

[@norsene1408]

Excellent video

[@ismorautiainen814]

Great video, as always. I have earlier criticized harshly people who keep their pythons in completely dark tubs without proper (or any) light cycle so I truly appreciate you covering this issue again. My relationship with this species is a double-edged sword. I had one when I was younger, it was the second snake in my collection. The snake was beautiful and offered many great learning experiences (arranging new enclosures as the snake grew bigger and bigger, understanding the challenges with feeding, trying to adjust temperatures etc.). But at some point I realized ball pythons may not be the best option for me in the long run. Their behaviour is not very interesting. They spend most of the time motionless hiding. And if they do move in the dark hours of night when they are hungry (once in a month or two), they destroy all the plants and decor. So at some point I felt like there was little joy in keeping a ball python. Very little behaviour to observe, not much to do with basic care, no possibilities for creating a beautiful setup. I ended up having a big, quite boring looking terrarium dominating my living room. If I ever go back to reptile keeping I know what to choose. For example diurnal/crepuscular lizards and colubrids are enjoyable. I have also noticed that bigger snakes (BCIs, burmese pythons) spend more time where they can be seen.

[@silverbacktuff1771]

Favorite time of the day especially after last night :p sorry about your Bruins bud. Maybe you can get your tat covered with a maple leaf . JK Thanks for the great content again bud.

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

hahahaha, Does the maple leafs tattoo have to be black and white like their last Stanley Cup Winning team photo?

[@silverbacktuff1771]

@@WickensWickedReptilesHA, No you just have to wait 30 sec while waving it in the air frantically to develop(Polaroid). It may be true they have not made it past the 1st round in OUR adult life. Hoping a Canada team can finally bring home the cup. All love Bro Appreciate you

[@justkeagzz7083]

Got a corn snake as a stepping stone pet, but what I really wanted was a ball python, can’t wait to get mine

[@itsacult1337]

3:05 did Pikachu yawn? Lol

[@MrGreen57838]

So glad i watched this video. Im actually planning on getting a Ball Python. First snake for me ever

[@LukeN3]

Got a piedbald ball python as a baby about 7 months ago, i hold him everyday and watch him thrive I never wish i’d gotten something else. And i totally agree with you on them using height

[@chloeeeytube1517]

I’ve already committed too two! Love the video

[@OnRappel]

In Dav’s video they said they only see them in trees when their burrows are flooded. Do think that’ll happen in their enclosure.

[@ericroscoe8654]

Left that part out. Everything will climb when they get flooded out.

[@patrickslomian7423]

Your video got me really wanting a ball python! :)

[@Andrew7923]

I'm just scratching the surface of researching what it would take to keep a pet snake. You mentioned getting what you want, not what you should, but at my stage I only know I'm interested in a snake, any snake. I found ball pythons by searching for snakes that are calm, easy to handle, and easy to care for. I also looked at garter snakes, but they sounded a bit more demanding and harder to stop escapes. Would be interested if you had a different recommendation for snakes to look into as someone who only has a vague idea of what he wants and no concrete plan yet.

[@Billy-jo3bt]

Currently I have a corn snake. I also really want a ball python. I love the way they look. They got such cute faces and they don’t get super big. As long as they cap out at 5-6 feet I’m good with it

[@matthewtracy8744]

My male doesn't climb, he perfers to dig. My female is a climbing fool! Lol I give both the options and love trying to keep plants alive in their enclosures.

[@scottrackley4457]

I've had two balls, Pedro and Salan. They responded to handing much like yours, Pikachu. They loved it, but they were introduced to it early, often, and gentle. They both liked to sleep under my shirt collar. edit: I should add that they both absolutely loved bath time, you could take them out dry them off, and they wanted back in.

[@devsie11915]

I started with ball pythons because they were everywhere and it was so easy to get one. I’ve now branched out and I don’t even like keeping ball pythons anymore but I’m grateful for that first ball python, my gateway snake lol

[@shia_pumpkin_eater]

i honestly used to think that ball pythons were overrated or boring but after further research i see why they are so popular and i really want one now tbh

[@belindagarcia-pinales8535]

I have 2 ball pythons and did so much research even while having them and your video solidified I’m doing it all right ❤️

[@azazel444]

My ball Python is definitely a little stubborn. I fed him yesterday for the first time he head butted the frozen mouse and then he just started turning his head trying to see where it went and then finally ate it. He didn’t even attempt to constrict it ether.

[@anastucki3]

when i was deeply depressed, the only two guys that took me out of the bed were my ball pythons. i'm really grateful to ma babies and yr content. i learnt a lot from y before get them

[@kingjammm3500]

See that’s why I also wanna get a bp I feel like having one would brighten my mood and get my out of bed just to see them

[@mikittacook6573]

How big is too big for an enclosure? I've heard that they can get anxiety if their enclosure is too big. Another question I have is would it be beneficial to keep track of when they feed? I'm thinking more so to see if there's a pattern in when they prefer to eat. From my own small amount of research, I see either every week or every two weeks. I have also seen somebody say once a month.

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

no such thing as too big

[@YashaVatrushka]

I thought they weren't snakes for and that I only like snakes with a bit more temperament, but I fell in love with a little butter girl and she's the cutest little thing ever. I love her so much.

[@pvyj]

Wow what a coincidence. I was just thinking about if I wanted to get a ball python over a cornsnake. Thanks

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

enjoy!

[@eraldodacosta8648]

Please, make a video about: Ball Python vs Super Dwarf Reticulated Python which one is best for beginners. I am really confused about…

[@LMSPetRescue]

I’m currently thinking about getting one of these snakes far in the future when I can afford a house and modify a coat closet into a large enclosure (as you said, they climb trees, they need space. If I get a snake I don’t want them to feel confined.) I always found them beautiful and intriguing, however I never handled one until recently…the curiosity and general friendliness of my friend’s ball python made me realize “Yeah, these are fun to have around.” I don’t just want a pet to gaze at as an aesthetic piece of decoration uothrough glass and watch as it gets bored with life. I enjoy my cats for the same reason I enjoyed handling the snake, they’re animals with an innate curiosity for life and watching them explore the world around them brings a smile to my face.

[@cowbell420]

Ever since I was a little girl, I was in love with ball pythons. I've been wanting one and now I'm finally gonna get one. I am excited and also anxious, because I've done a lot of research and I got a 60ish gal tank, just saving up for the morph I want now.

[@beauzer36]

My 20 year old female ball doesn't eat half the year for the last 6 or 8 years and though she doesn't lose weight or act any differently I still get concerned. What really blew me away was a couple years ago when she laid a clutch of 7 eggs after not eating for months. She's solitary and in all the years I've had her I've never heard that this is a thing but I know now.

[@charlesjeffery3998]

What kind of ball python was that, with the black dots on it, that was yellow @4:56

[@marinacroy1338]

Me watching this after my ball python escaped his cage earlier tonight because he's taught himself to open the lid whenever I accidentally leave it unlocked 😂

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

bingo!

[@fenicearts420]

I’ve been thinking about getting a pet snake, or ball python when I get into a position where I can take care of it, but at the same time, I don’t want to because I’m worried I might start neglecting it later on and I don’t want to do that to such an amazing creatute

[@Neevkl_7]

The amount of morphs and lines these things have is absolutely insane

[@MIsopods]

I read the title, and I went out and bought a ball python. Without watching this video! I'm a rebel like that haha.

[@luvlost03]

My first reptile baxk in 2017 was a ball python a banana and I have no regrets I love him dearly he means so much to me. Thanks to Brian barczyk I fell in love with reptiles.

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

He's the man!

[@tracysweatt5401]

I must ask, I know your take on 40 gallon enclosures and racks. But what I really truly want to hear is your personal opinion on if you had the choice between only being able to keep an animal in a 40 gal vs a tub and rack, which would you say is the better option?

[@tracysweatt5401]

I pose this question, because if tubs and racks is considered an alright full time, life long option, a 40 gallon setup with give a similar overall footprint with more room for exploration and enrichment. Ultimately I think the idea of a bigger enclosure is a much better option if you can afford it, but is a 40 gallon enclosure really the worst???

[@rob_ya_boy]

I had a BP for 10 months before it escaped but I liked it for the most part while it was here. It absolutely was a stepping stone animal to get me used to medium sized snakes before getting a boa constrictor. I should have done my research thoroughly beforehand and gotten a Colombian Boa Imperator like I have now and it's so rewarding I regret all the time I never had one.

[@dylanmoment2218]

new subscriber here but longtime reptile lover and keeper, been loving watching all your content recently. since I'm new, I'm not sure if you've ever done a video in the past on this, but I would love to see a video on what you think are some great snakes or reptiles in general that make amazing 'living art,' but aren't great to handle as day to day pets. I really want to get something like an emerald tree boa or amazon tree boa, and am wondering if you have any other suggestions! thank you for all the wonderful videos! Edit: KZbin algorithm just brought me to your video from two years ago on the Top 5 Display Reptiles lol oooops. Loved the video, really helped me out and gave me some things to think about!

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

you read my mind! In 4 hours "Top 5 most beautiful reptiles" drops!

[@adictivegaming-r2c]

A really good advice is a led Alexa strip light because you can set it up for timers to turn on and off

[@kmay222]

I fell in love with my sister in law’s ball pythons, and now stuck on getting one! It will be my first snake, but have lots of knowledge, as I’ve been researching and bonding with my reptilian nieces and nephews 🥰 sister in law has been an animal rescuer her entire life, and has 15+ snakes as of right now 🥴

[@theanimatingpineapple5854]

When I was little I went to a boy scouts event where they had snakes ( Family event so I was allowed to go despite not being in the scouts ) They had a large Albino burm named sunny that they let the kids hold parts of her body. I remember feeling her scales and holding her head and ever since then I've loved snakes.....Ngl when I was little I thought Sunny was a ball python so for years I begged my mother to get me a ball python. Still love ball pythons even 11 years later and currently have two, tryna get another. I'm also interested in getting a Western hoggie and possibly a common boa

[@Beetle_Toes]

I got my ball python a week after I went to a reptile convention. I’ll never regret it. My snakes full name is Sal Monella, and he is my regular 2 year old baby. He is my first ever snake, after owning rats for 6 years. I adopted him from a guy on craigslist, and he came with a 40 gallon tank. I’m upgrading him to a 120 gallon tank this month. 🎉🎉🎉 I love snakes!

[@jeanette8175]

I want a ball python so bad! But... I have two cats and two small kids and I'm afraid those would stress the snake, especially a royal python. I only have room for it in the living room, so I sadly don't have a dedicated reptile room and I'm still not sure if that's a good enough place for it. But I really love royals. They are so cute and the size feels prefect and I would love to try target training with them... maybe someday.

[@deeceevisuals]

My question in my research before i purchase one and accidentally make it miserable is i keep my home rather cool (68-72) degrees. My plan was to put the tank in my living room, but i question humidity. What would be the best way to provide the snake with proper humidity

[@lostfound8112]

At an expo they were almost giving away adukt ball pythons.. cause no more breeding. Made me wonder how many adukt ball pythons are tossed in a bag with a rock and thrown in a lake. I cant prove it but id say that number is huge.

[@suhrby]

It's really such a horrible thing when people forget that these are living, breathing, and feeling souls. I think the number of snakes (or animals in general) that are abandoned or killed is huge. You probably already know this, but when Ball Pythons are no longer able to breed, they are "worth less." Sometimes though, that's the only way to get them to a better home because someone who doesn't have 500 extra at a time can get them and have them as a pet and not straight breeding.

[@RadedR222]

Hello! So i have a uromastyx in a 4/2/2 and a baby corn snake in a smaller tank currently, im planning in upgrading him to a bigger enclosure, but im not sure if u should have it on top of my uromastyx enclosure (the enclosure type i have is stackable) because uromastyx like it so much hotter than corn snakes, im a little nervous that the heat from the uromastyx could harm the corn snake, is it safe to do that? Thanks!

[@Uptown_Xotix]

Sure…..you wait until I’m on BP #9 to put out this video!!! 😂😂😂 I’ll still get more. They’re awesome animals. I need to join your patreon.

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

hhahaha hey thank you! I really appreciate the support!

[@Lady_Quistis]

I have been finding myself more and more drawn to hognoses, especially after finding out they are native to my state! I would love to see them in their native habitat! Are there any tips you could share about hognoses for someone who is thinking of purchasing one? Maybe two, lol!