The Top 20 Ball Pythons for $500

[@Xander12414]

Amazing content defintley helped me chose. I love your bids alway such great content

[@ChrisHardwickanimaladventures]

Awesome, thank you!

[@DrachenGothik666]

I've watched all three videos of this series (unless there are more--I'll go looking for 'em, of course), from the $100 or less to this one, and I have to say I'm hooked on the idea of breeding snakes. I love these little noodles. :-) They're so beautiful and personable, and the mutations for those colours and patterns are freakin' **amazing*. I'd love to be able to explore the genetics to see what I could create with the combinations. I've even been to the Genetic Wizard site (gonna have to find it again--it was one of those 'down the rabbit hole' moments) and that'll be super helpful with the gene-combos. Maybe I'll be lucky and discover something no one else has found before! I'm learning so much from your vids, and from quite a few others on care, costs, and treatment of simple ailments (and even more serious ones). It just affirms my love for reptiles of all sorts. ~=========~ I'm not so comfortable with keeping them in the dark in those tubs, though. I understand the saving space issue, but it just seems rather cramped in there, even though I know they're nocturnal little guys. Perhaps I could find a solution to that. *creative mind revs up* Maybe slightly larger glass tubs I can see into with bioactive substrate--less need for cleaning and replacement (saves $$)--and hide-outs with a branch and fake foliage they can slither through for a bit of mental stimulation. I do realize breeders try to save costs as much as possible on their operations, and I'd do my best to do the same while offering the best life I could with my snakes. So my operation (assuming I ever get to do this) would likely stay small. :-)

[@mrmouse-ol9pw]

So...did u jump in?

[@boneznovacane7630]

Great video ! Keep them coming

[@ChrisHardwickanimaladventures]

Thanks! Will do!

[@irrigationtim]

Thanks Chris this video was fantastic. This information was very helpful. You make this world of ball pythons, easyer to understand. I still like the Banana combos.

[@ChrisHardwickanimaladventures]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Ibaneddie76]

Great video as usual Chris.

[@ChrisHardwickanimaladventures]

Thanks!

[@claudiodiaz9921]

Hi Chris great video again. This are amazing morphs for low budget thanks 👍👍

[@ChrisHardwickanimaladventures]

Yes they are!

[@karyannfontaine8757]

Loved this video about beautiful yet affordable snakes. Every time I am ready to press the Pay Pal button for another Blood Python, I watch one of your videos and start looking at Ball Pythons again.

[@ChrisHardwickanimaladventures]

That's funny 🤣

[@680ecks]

My little clown pastel lesser YB is my most expensive so far $400 to my door . I didn't pay attention to the weight he is so tiny . Again I'm worrying about getting him eating . He seems very chill doesn't ball up . Very pretty snake . Looking to make some BELs . Bad thing they may be clowns and will never know .

[@ChrisHardwickanimaladventures]

Sounds like an awesome snake!

[@Notmypresident2024]

Where did it come from that’s stupid cheap

[@georgewilliamsiii4677]

I started on another channel and slowly moved to yours. Now its like every question. Boom a video lol I have 7 snakes and counting

[@juniorlemke5484]

What would be your pick to breed with a Hypo Firefly? I was leaning toward darker pattern altering genes.

[@ChiChisWorld]

Do baby snakes change color? I'd hate to buy one for it's color & pattern only to have it change to something else. 😢

[@boneznovacane7630]

I like how in every video you don’t fail to mention how everyone wants to hold the white snake 😂

[@BuyestFan]

Popular pet, not popular for breeders. Its good to meantion for new viewers :)

[@ChrisHardwickanimaladventures]

I was actually shocked at the show, people lining up to hold the white snake LOL

[@odiecoffee9576]

it's kind of frustrating Yea and iv seen ppl waste half tha day because of floaters not in the industry wanting to see a BEL a and take pix and go home with a $40 normal Time is money Sorry little industry rant 😒 but yea

[@BuyestFan]

@@odiecoffee9576 Yeah. In my country normals are 100€ tho. Little better than 40$ but got the point 👍🏻

[@odiecoffee9576]

@@BuyestFan lol right! You Can miss out on thousands and not even know it

[@RichardBronosky]

17:57 On my First Snake Shortlist

[@terrishaven]

I'm just a ball python hobbyist but your got me thinking about breeding BP's one day.

[@jetman1963]

only 10k for the wish list. i loved all those morphs they all look like great investments too. I actually managed to buy a 2500 gram VPI Axanthic female with a male vpi axanthic bamboo. Pretty much a start up. Can't wait for her to ovulate!

[@ChrisHardwickanimaladventures]

Very nice!

[@tylerschultz9452]

The desert ghost is my “gotta have it”

[@boneznovacane7630]

I’m just get a het pied to breed to my albino to see if we can get albino pied or do what you said before

[@Ibaneddie76]

That would only work if you'r albino is het pied or an albino pied, if not you'll just produce double het normals.

[@ChrisHardwickanimaladventures]

👍😎👌

[@boneznovacane7630]

eddie julian I told Chris before if I should just get a pied and stick it to the albino to get a pied albino but at this point sounds like I’m just have to breed back the hets to the albino to get a visual

[@lukeumstattd2413]

I got lucky and just picked up an adult female woma for $50 from someone getting out of it. Also picked up a disco pastel leopard fire male for $300! Plan on pairing them up in the next year once the male is ready!!

[@ChrisHardwickanimaladventures]

That's awesome!

[@lukeumstattd2413]

@@ChrisHardwickanimaladventures been using the genetic wizard and it'll be 32 possible combinations for my first clutch.

[@slay9793]

I forgot the morph but the one around you neck in the beginning is what I’m thinking about getting

[@jamesoreilly9223]

How do you think pastel bamboo will age. I love the bamboo, what's the probable outcome of pastel bamboo into adulthood and what gene is best to mix with bamboo to get the grey/silver as metallic as possible. Love your content. J

[@dustinrolfe2389]

Where do you sell your ball pythons? You have some amazing hatchlings.

[@kevinlitton1399]

Morph market

[@justintrouble9593]

Do you have any all white or albino hatchlings for sale right now I’m interested in getting one for a pet ????

[@ChrisHardwickanimaladventures]

Actually I sold all my snakes, just waiting for my eggs to hatch. I should have hatchlings coming in about three weeks.

[@justintrouble9593]

Chris Hardwick thanks Chris

[@dvlexotics2177]

There are some amazing genes out there for 500 or less. Unlike 15 years ago where you were paying big bucks for most genes. Of course there wasnt 1000 morphs out there back then. The best value I ever got was a super mahogany on morphmarket for 499 she was amazingly beautiful and worth every penny then some. Edit: it wasn't on morphmarket it was at a show I got her.

[@ChrisHardwickanimaladventures]

I agree!

[@ankank1467]

Sir thank you for your kind information 😉

[@ChrisHardwickanimaladventures]

Thanks!

[@zamennadonahue7482]

Are the morphs smaller then the og bp?

[@minteapoison6107]

My first ball python is actually an Enchi Orange Dream, he's a really sweet baby. Named him Topaz because he's this beautiful ambery orange.

[@jackw4700]

More great snakes .....I have a question to ask hatchling or a 1year old for a 1st time owner?? I was going to get a hatchling but I have been offered a 1 year old

[@ChrisHardwickanimaladventures]

Either way is fine. A one year old might be up against a fast that can be a bit frustrating for a first time owner.

[@jackw4700]

@@ChrisHardwickanimaladventures thank you

[@deadmanomegagaming4061]

Hatchling, it's sonsatisfying to watch them grow from a hatchling, even more so when you were the one to breed them but yeah, go hatchling

[@charleyhendersonj.r.6297]

Real nice video Chris..lots of idea's 500 is my top I can start with (my personal call) for my starting female's

[@ChrisHardwickanimaladventures]

I was going to do $500 and below but there were so many at $500 LOL

[@charleyhendersonj.r.6297]

@@ChrisHardwickanimaladventures yeah I've seen what you mean...

[@zachhamm2105]

www.morphmarket.com/us/c/reptiles/pythons/ball-pythons/374055 what about this one? and its suppose to be poss pewter not just pastel

[@ChrisHardwickanimaladventures]

Sweet!

[@RD-qg8gq]

What state are you from Chris?? Pennsylvania here

[@AcadiaBallPythons]

awesome vid bro

[@ChrisHardwickanimaladventures]

Thanks!

[@odiecoffee9576]

Man that banana pied woooo woop

[@ChrisHardwickanimaladventures]

I know! That's a crazy snake.

[@smokeybear1925]

I got a citrus pastel orange dream for 250

[@ChrisHardwickanimaladventures]

Sweet!

[@williamquibell5694]

Thanks agian buddy

[@TesseraCraft]

this is a great video. I saw some real nice snakes with this one. yeah I had been looking at the bananas for a couple of weeks now. you really have to think of them as a less powerful albino.

[@ChrisHardwickanimaladventures]

I love Bananas!

[@Andy-yo3hd]

Is this the 'Norm Macdonald of ball pythons?

[@johnniediaz86]

When buying certain morphs how do you know if you should pick a male or a female 🤔

[@deadmanomegagaming4061]

Personally for recessives i would go males as it means you can breed it to multiple females and get more hets which means more pairs which will produce a visual. For the others i dont think it matters too much. I would advise having more females than males though. Keep in mind that this is all my personal opinion and should be taken with a grain of salt.

[@andreheise1170]

@@deadmanomegagaming4061 Your opinion makes a lot of sense to me ;-)

[@ChrisHardwickanimaladventures]

It doesn't really matter, but most people will buy expensive males and breed them to several cheaper females just to save money.

[@cityoftrees9953]

Should I get a male banana enchi leopard or a female banana? The female weighs 700g and the male is much smaller.

[@jackw4700]

Could you buy 2 snakes under 100$ and make a 500$ hatchling

[@ChrisHardwickanimaladventures]

You could probably do it with a recessive gene and buy hets.

[@aidanburke4006]

Me thinking I got a good deal for $500 for a pair of baby yellowbelly Enchi het pieds like 👁👄👁

[@ChrisHardwickanimaladventures]

Nice!

[@brandonwilson1586]

The adult females are definitely thinning out by on mm. The last 2 I inquired about were sold out from under me while discussing the snake...

[@ChrisHardwickanimaladventures]

I found that most times you can't discuss very long before you lose them, better to just say you want to send the payment LOL

[@brandonwilson1586]

@@ChrisHardwickanimaladventures agreed. I won't hesitate next time. Too many heartbreaks lol

[@kattilacmorphs412]

I'd definitely be less likely to buy from someone who sold a snake out from under me... When I get into the box I am going to do my damnedest to not do it to anyone...

[@michaelromo85]

Spend 6k on ready to females and working on the boys now have a few

[@ChrisHardwickanimaladventures]

I was wondering who bought all the old females LOL

[@johnwilliams2725]

WELL DONE YOU GETTING THE IDEA NOW ,,,,,,🤦‍♂️,

[@ChrisHardwickanimaladventures]

👍😎👌

[@jackw4700]

You can always buy a bigger room lol

[@ChrisHardwickanimaladventures]

Or I can put a snake rack in the living room 🤣

[@jackw4700]

@@ChrisHardwickanimaladventures if the wife allows it Haha Haha

[@deadmanomegagaming4061]

@@ChrisHardwickanimaladventures even better, put them in the bedroom. 😂

[@andreheise1170]

@@deadmanomegagaming4061 I have mine in the bedroom. The upside is that I can lure attractive, female buyers of my hatchlings easier into my bed. The downside is that the snakes are farting very loud and I wake up sometimes. Forget the first part, it's only a joke, but the farting is very real and sounds like an explosion ;-)

[@deadmanomegagaming4061]

@@andreheise1170 lol this is defintely one of the funniest things ive read today, good day to you.

[@MrDavidcarp]

🐍$🐍👌🏿

[@ChrisHardwickanimaladventures]

👍😎👌

[@R2D242D]

Breed a highway to a freeway....

[@ChrisHardwickanimaladventures]

Oh yea!

[@madddtactical5572]

This i crazy killer clown in 2024 is around 200

[@adamwayne6301]

I'd be interested in one of you adult normal females.

[@deadmanomegagaming4061]

1st

[@ChrisHardwickanimaladventures]

🛕🛕🛕🛕🛕🛕

[@richcorbett6491]

Hello guys hi banana enchi yellow belly is beautiful

[@ChrisHardwickanimaladventures]

😊 thank you

[@odiecoffee9576]

Top 10? Comments maby lol

[@ChrisHardwickanimaladventures]

👍😎👌

[@deadmanomegagaming4061]

Something like that, 10-15ish