When buying your first ball python, what should you consider?

[@josephedwards8604]

A lot of breeders wouldn't say that but I respond appreciate the fact that you care. You are not just trying to make a quick buck but are looking out for the snake and owner.

[@TheRoyalConstrictor]

Thank you. 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@randomhandle]

I went straight for an adult. 9 years old. Four and a half feet long. Proven temperament. It was a fantastic choice.

[@hanselsgrettles5755]

That’s cool

[@Agitated_Biscuit]

Me too except mine was 3 years old and might get a little bit bigger but I doubt by much

[@zacharycompton5624]

I got a 6 month old and she came to my home very socialized. She was already on frozen thawed and ate after only being with me for 3 days. I feel like that was a nice sweet spot where I get to see her grow into an adult and don't have to deal with the early issues. Especially since my beginner keeping skills could harm a baby.

[@laurenfarrell7169]

As a beginner, the best advice I received was that "an older snake will teach you more than a younger snake". An older snake is established, it understands more about its surroundings, temperature, humidity, etc. I bought a 4 year old Puma. Although I'm still learning, I think it was the best decision for me. She had been handled and taken very good care of before I got her and I've continued doing researching and learning online and from her. Great video!

[@Mr.Bryan1234]

Actually a baby snake will teach you more than one that is tame and feeds, But for a beginner definitely want something that eats and is friendly. Just keep in mind all animals can’t be fully tame owning a reptile or any animal you will take a bite one day.

[@albatraozgirl]

I haven't seen anyone sell a baby under 100g and they have had a few meals in them already. That seems like the ethical thing to do for the best situation for the snake. I like to think breeders all tend to do this.

[@R2D242D]

Just flagged a post on morph market for posting 3 day old snakes for sale.

[@wwlchen1178]

I would buy a newly hatched baby but I've dealt with a few bp. I would never bring one to a show to sell though. I'd only sell a non established bp to someone who specifically wanted one.

[@funnygaming2672]

@@R2D242D 3 days old ;O poor snake !

[@rebeccawicks5111]

I got extremely lucky with my baby who was eating live mice when I bought him at about 100g. I got him to switch straight to f/t rats and he's never missed a meal. But again, I was lucky!

[@PoisonIvy1990]

My biggest mistake was buying one from a pet store. She’s proven very difficult to feed vs one I bought from a breeder both bought from 100grams

[@wraith1320]

Thank you for this! It’s sad how all the bps I’ve seen at pet stores look like they hatched a couple of days before going on display… they were smaller than the smallest snake in this video. :( Poor babies…

[@rizodarocker9810]

man i wish i had this video 8 months ago! The baby was soooo not the way to go.

[@sallyfisher982]

Great video

[@shelbyagnes3345]

I might get a snake in 6 months what snake should I get

[@jontaylor938]

Hypo stranger clowns are awesome!

[@victorarellano6249]

I got a 108 g female as my first snake she ate amazing hasn’t missed a single meal she’s about 180 grams rn

[@lovelydreamer5575]

I got a 3 week old and it without hesitation ate a mice the very next day. It also let us handle it from day 1. I guess it depends on the snake and not so much on opinions.

[@TheRoyalConstrictor]

Happy your having a good experience, every snake is unique.

[@Marissa-d8y]

Getting a 4 week old 8/5 breeder says he’s eating hoppers, nervous, I got a baby for easier handling.

[@2727ludwigs]

Very nice

[@paytonkoppert8269]

Do you think a baby that is over 200-400 grams is an established feeder?

[@llizazaill6461]

the breeder i bought from doesn't even sell his snakes until they're atleast 6 months old

[@dewayne5533]

I got my first one yesterday, she's 2 months old, do you think that's to young for first snake?

[@TheRoyalConstrictor]

I always make sure my babies take a few meals first. If your is eating, your good!

[@FlyzzDaGoat]

Hey men, my school has some ball python eggs. I can get one when they hatch. I never had a snake but i have some experience with adult ball pytons. Do you recommend to wait 5-6 months and see if it eats good and then get it? Or should i go for something different?

[@6ftergIows]

with all snakes, you should wait until they’re consistently eating. make sure to do a ton of research into what is appropriate housing for a ball python beforehand though.

[@NixonReptiles]

Gonna have to save this video for later I have a video on the same topic I plan to drop Thursday or so

[@didiwidjaja7011]

GJ ❤

[@slitheryserpents]

💜💚💚💜💚💚💜

[@tagspythons]

Get message! And they live 30 years!

[@milehigh6706]

make your snakes more affordable