The '8-Ball' Ball Python

In this video I'll show the potential, challenges, and some of the confusion associated with breeding the '8-Ball' ball python.
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[@TesseraCraft]

the banana ripens as it ages, just like a real banana.

[@ChrisHardwickanimaladventures]

I never thought of it that way, good one!

[@EmzZone42]

Banana's are my favourite morph getting a Banana Pastel Male next month can't wait I'll be doing a video on it

[@EmzZone42]

Breeding him with a Bamboo Calico Female

[@TesseraCraft]

@@EmzZone42 yeah I saw a world's first morph combo with a banana at an expo a few months ago. it was a banana blacklace mistic. it was a beautiful snake. still young and did not have it's spots yet. luckly it i was a male and that means it is going to be much easier to produce more of the morph combination. I don't have room for any ball pythons in my collection, but I hope they produce many more of them so one day when I have the room I can get one of this combination. it was a white ball python with gold leaf style highlights. I suspect that white will grey a bit as it ages, but it should still be beautiful.

[@680ecks]

Like this format going through all the morphs and then a more personalized question at the end . You have done so many now I've actually have gone back and rewatched them .

[@ChrisHardwickanimaladventures]

The funny thing is that I actually forget some stuff and have to occasionally go back to my own videos for a refresher LOL. I usually study up for a few hours then just give you my notes in the video, kind of like studying for an exam every day.

[@tracib2133]

No matter what morph I'm curious about, without a doubt, you have a great video on it! I'm so thankful for your channel!

[@cherylcramer7367]

We love you Chris! The info and help you share is priceless. Always our go to guy. Thank you!

[@jonathanfargey1393]

Chris keep up the good work brother!! I really enjoy the content that you put out I'm glad you were able to turn your dream into a full time reality!

[@ChrisHardwickanimaladventures]

I appreciate it!

[@ballbrotherspythonsdale3369]

I want one of these :) thanks for sharing Chris

[@ChrisHardwickanimaladventures]

Any time!

[@reptisisters8265]

Wow I've never seen this morph awesome... We are getting into ball pythons here at the ReptiSisters and it makes us so excited how many morphs genes etc. We can play around with!

[@ChrisHardwickanimaladventures]

Tell me about it, it's so addictive!

[@maconmemories3085]

Can you do a video on morphs that keep their colors as they grow older and ones that loose their colors as they grow older?

[@ChrisHardwickanimaladventures]

I'll add it to the list!

[@andrewsmith9980]

L

[@claudiodiaz9921]

Something different with the 8 ball thanks Chris👍👍

[@ChrisHardwickanimaladventures]

You bet!

[@Allinguts]

Im expecting a 8ball on July 23. Fingers crossed

[@ChrisHardwickanimaladventures]

Sweet!

[@hhhserpents5495]

Once I get some hatchlings sold I need to decide on a project I want to invest in... I met a guy at the pet store today buying rodents and he mentioned 'I wonder how Chris and those guys'... I said Chris hardwick?! He said yes. You're famous LOL! I appreciate so much how much you helped me a couple years ago!! I think Bobby is going to be a grandpa this year! 😉

[@ChrisHardwickanimaladventures]

I actually have over 5 million views on my channel, I think a few people know me LOL

[@hhhserpents5495]

Chris Hardwick I started watching when you didn't have many subs... but seeing you and remembering your name are two different things! LOL

[@charleyhendersonj.r.6297]

Nice job Chris...awesome snake..

[@ChrisHardwickanimaladventures]

Thanks 👍

[@meganjames3172]

I've been looking for a good all black snake so this is every helpful😊

[@ChrisHardwickanimaladventures]

Glad it helps!

[@josephvaughan7693]

Hey Chris i got my 3rd clutch this morning lol 7 healthy great looking eggs from a pastel bred to butter champagne im pretty pumped also have a Mojave due to lay anytime I’ll let you know when lol

[@ChrisHardwickanimaladventures]

Sweet!

[@rafaelhelel3595]

Please do a video categorizing each gene/traits. Or a quick chart of those Gene's you may be aware of thanks in advance.keep up the video and knowledge my good brother

[@ChrisHardwickanimaladventures]

I'm working on it, there's a lot, check it out: www.morphmarket.com/us/c/reptiles/pythons/ball-pythons/index

[@josephvaughan7693]

Hey Chris you should do a video of the 60day egg progression I can’t find any info on how the embryo progresses. I seen Mike Wilbanks cut eggs on day 44 and they were fully developed or seemed to be but other than that and a few candling videos thru the 60 day incubation period I can’t find any info

[@ChrisHardwickanimaladventures]

😎👍

[@teambosing]

Hi Chris, I have a hypo pastel butter 8 ball breeder coming in that I'm planning to breed with a hypo black pastel. Would that be a good idea?

[@Cavercope]

Love your animals. I only see one snake on Morphmarket that’s yours. I would love to buy my first snake and ball python from you.

[@ChrisHardwickanimaladventures]

I should have more hatchlings in about 6-8 weeks.

[@judyn.9504]

Hi Chris. Im getting a hypo pastel butter 8 ball and planning to breed with a hypo black pastel. Is there a chance of kinking?

[@EmzZone42]

I am looking into a Black Pastel and a Pewter for a 8 Ball Pastel

[@suheshenpaniselvam9843]

Hi Chris, what's the update on the egg bound female ? Thank you

[@ChrisHardwickanimaladventures]

Actually that's tomorrow's video! 👍😎

[@mikeirwin5818]

All black I want one!!!!!!! Nice vid again buddy!

[@ChrisHardwickanimaladventures]

Thanks!

[@MeteoricStoneofShatteredSouls]

I now want an 8 ball ball python. That looks amazing. Edit: this ball python breeding is getting crazy though. That "bamboo" ball looks kinda like a Dumerils boa.

[@ChrisHardwickanimaladventures]

Yes, the Bamboos and 8 balls are pretty amazing!

[@alanig9313]

Can’t go wrong with the 8 ball

[@ChrisHardwickanimaladventures]

🛕🛕🛕🛕🛕🛕🛕🛕

[@preppergirl2866]

Chris, if a snake is het Pied, can they reproduce a pied without being bred to another pied?

[@bsm121]

Of course if the other one is het pied as well 😉

[@jonathanfargey1393]

No......to make a visual piebald you need 2 copies of the gene that's why you would breed the het pied to a visual pied

[@ChrisHardwickanimaladventures]

You'd have to breed a het pied to a visual or another het pied.

[@masonsanimals2161]

I just rehomed a ball python and the previous owner only fed him mice how do I switch him over to rats

[@josephvaughan7693]

Try putting the rats in mice bedding to get the mouse sent all over the rats

[@ChrisHardwickanimaladventures]

Depends on how old it is, usually you have to start with mice as a hatchling. Once it gets to about 200 - 300 grams you can easily switch to frozen thawed rats, they will eat just about anything at that point. If you feed them mice for years as an adult it's very difficult to get them to take a rat, sometimes impossible.

[@hismastersvoice4184]

Hey Chris, do you think Cοvid 19 will affect the market of ball pythons or detain snake shipping with new regulations for exotic animals?

[@ChrisHardwickanimaladventures]

I don't think so, there's too many big breeders that won't let that happen.

[@daviddibble958]

I just hatched out two Chris. Interested?? 🙂

[@jehonadabperez5153]

Hey Chris do you sell ball pythons on morphmarket

[@ChrisHardwickanimaladventures]

Yes, I only have one snake on there right now, I sold them all LOL. I should have more in about 6-8 weeks. Here's my store: www.morphmarket.com/us/c/reptiles?store=cchardwick

[@jehonadabperez5153]

@@ChrisHardwickanimaladventures OK thanks I'll definitely be checking it out

[@jonathanfargey1393]

Also say hi to Bobby for me lol 😁

[@ChrisHardwickanimaladventures]

Bobby says hi!

[@FinntrolliSUOMI]

SBP Cinny 2916. Snake of the future :D

[@ChrisHardwickanimaladventures]

Awesome!

[@ryderroth1430]

do this have any pythons you don’t need?

[@ChrisHardwickanimaladventures]

Not right now! 🤣

[@paisleyrhino3044]

Question for anyone: in your experience, which ball python morph is the tamest (not the right word really but I’m having a brain cramp)

[@diaballicalpythons6886]

Paisley Rhino I find the white snakes BEL’s, ivory’s. I have 3 of them and I trust them with the young children in my family who handle them often. If interested in seeing this let me know. I will put a video up on instagram.

[@ChrisHardwickanimaladventures]

I think some are a bit more feisty at birth but I'm convinced they all can be tamed down with handling.

[@vanessacservid9790]

It took me 2 and a half months about to socialize my asphalt hatchling and it's truly incredible how trusting these snakes become, to the point where they'll come out of their hide to see you when you go to interact with them! Such gentle creatures!

[@toughflacowboy]

I have a male Banana black pastel and a female fire cinnamon pinstripe I breed and I will have 8 ball ball pythons

[@richcorbett6491]

Hello guys I laugh every time you say eight ball I really thought that Snake would be white but that’s beside the point I have a question for you I know what a tarantula Moltz it’s a lot of work for the tarantula when the snake sheds is it like physical or hard work for them thanks stay safe and see you soon

[@ChrisHardwickanimaladventures]

Yes, they do put in a lot of work to shed.

[@sparrenburger2804]

I can't help myself. Very often the heads of p.regius morphs looks unhealthy to me.

[@ChrisHardwickanimaladventures]

Yes, the shape of the heads can vary quite a bit in different combos.