WHY BALL PYTHONS MAKE BAD FIRST TIME SNAKES

[@timmycarst]

First! ❤️

[@JossersJungle]

You're always my first

[@timmycarst]

@Jadden where Else did we meet 😜

[@MichaelaJungheim]

The thing I don't like about ball pythons is that I don't have one yet!

[@siaiqkg8763]

Bye not u stupid.

[@peggyjohnson4316]

U have free one

[@KrYpt1cCrazyy]

I’ve got 2 one Male and one female and the female is so aggressive it’s crazy but I love them both

[@aaliyah2522]

@@siaiqkg8763 rude much?

[@aaliyah2522]

haha same here!im getting mine soon!some girl and boy name suggestions?

[@satanswombat]

My first snake was a ball python in 1994 - she's still happy and healthy sitting not 10 foot from me. :)

[@gracieforever99]

satanswombat Aw this makes me so happy

[@JedmcCj-uq5dw]

KZbin really needs a picture upload button.

[@mcferrinboys7882]

That is awesome snakes are so cool

[@makinleyoare1416]

Oopsies *Laughs in first snake being a ball python*

[@TheTwistedTraceur]

yar har i did it too now hes outgoing and asks to come out daily

[@cat.8825]

Yeah... I just got my first reptile a week and a half ago.... he's a ball python. He's great though. Already ate his first meal with me.

[@elliepeters8038]

@ AnimalsEssentials same I got it yesterday 😂

[@eliduran902]

Sometimes when I’m hanging out in my room she pokes her head out and watches me. It is so funny and always makes me smile. Usually it’s when I’m moving around a lot like cleaning or decorating.

[@eliduran902]

I can’t think of anything bad about the snake itself. Most ball python issues are in relation to one’s ability to maintain proper husbandry (hides, temp, humidity). And of course being picky eaters but that is also occasionally related to too much stress which is again usually caused by something we as owners do like handling or not providing the correct set up.

[@lordvisserys9187]

I house my ball python in a 5ft Christmas tree tub and only spray once a week humidity stays around 70 - 60%. I think hunger strikes are the biggest downside but I've had mine for 2 years I've never had a problem feeding him. Usually when I see ball pythons go on feeding strikes it's due to husbandry issues like wrong temperature , humidity not enough space, not enough hides, substrate, poor breeding practices, over-handling or incorrect food size. I think they're still one of the best beginner snakes, corn snakes have easier husbandry but ball pythons are usually a lot more chill I think it mostly just comes down to which you prefer.

[@docabelmanaloofficial]

Thanks for this video! :) Newbie ball python owner here, and I'm enjoying them a lot. :)

[@scarlove50]

1. Specific Requirements 2. Picky Eaters 3. Feeding strike (stops Eating) 4. Genetic issues 5. Stress level

[@nunder86]

My BP was my second snake, although I'd only had my first snake (Cali King) for a couple of months when I got him. I've had my BP for almost 3 months now and he's an excellent eater, he's never refused a rodent and will even switch between mice and rats without any issues. Of course that may change in the future, especially once he reaches his adult size and/or in the colder months, but for now I'm very lucky.

[@Camilla.x]

The asolutely WORST thing with Ball Pythons is....that I do not own one!!!

[@Viktorianperry]

I didn't know how hard having a ball python could be. Thanks for posting this video. Thanks for posting all your videos, you've helped me a lot especially when it comes to my Boa.

[@deelynn6447]

It's not that bad it's easy because I have one

[@Viktorianperry]

Yes it is quite easy. This was two years ago when I really didn't understand taking care of a snake. I now have three ball pythons; Beel, Denki, and Pepper.

[@real101-1]

@@deelynn6447 every snake is different

[@TommyRepulsed]

A point to consider: Corn snakes might be low maintenance, but that also means you won´t learn the skills to handle a more demanding snake in my opinion. If you want a ball python or whatever I think get it, but make sure to do all the research and be ready for the extra work.I see no point in getting a pet you don´t actually want just to train yourself.

[@AndreaVazquezOMG]

so i had a ball python as mi first and only snake. at the moment everything has been perfect. of course i do care a lot about temps and humidity, i havent tried f/t because its not my thing. so hes been happily eating live. he has never refused a meal. he sheds like a king. im not always home, so maybe that helps him. (of ocurse i change the water every day) i just go out and come back late. the handling has been awesome hes such a curious boy but only when i put him in the floor or something to climb on.

[@TheCharleseye]

Your lifestyle is actually perfect for a pet snake. They really are happiest when they're left alone most of the time. Just don't freak out if he goes off feed for a while (usually in the late Fall but it varies). When temps start to drop and the barometric pressure shifts, they usually take that as a sign that it's time to breed. They become very single-minded unless that itch is scratched. I'm actually going through an accidental early breeding season with two of mine right now. Reconfiguring their setups led to their ambient temps dropping a couple of degrees and I didn't catch it at first. Now they're climbing the walls every night, looking for each other and won't take food. Oops! Looks like their romantic vacation is going to come early this year! 😂

[@eliduran902]

My first and only noodle (currently) is a ball python. I was very lucky to get a girl with a fantastic appetite and she is chill about handling. She also never misses a meal unless she is in shed. I will say though that humidity has not been the easiest to manage.

[@seanb0wers514]

I'm a new Ball keeper as well. And I have found that it is easier to manage the humidity within the "Hides" rather than the whole enclosure. Especially if you can get a gecko type hide. That is... one with a base that you can fill with substrate or damp moss. It's where they spend most of their time. And it works excellent for sheds. Not sure what to do when mine out grows the largest hides I've got. Get inventive I guess. Good luck with you Snake!

[@eliduran902]

Sean B0wers thanks! That’s a really good idea, I never thought to just try and control the humidity of the hides instead of the entire tank.

[@seanb0wers514]

@@eliduran902 You can also let the hide dry out and then focus Humidity during times of shed. When you know their in Blue.

[@redheart7795]

I’m a first time snake owner, I just bought my Ball python from a breeder and he is a total babe. Then I saw this video and my goodness.

[@TheCharleseye]

You'll be fine, just don't over-think it and don't stress about a missed meal. I have four BPs. There are people who have hundreds. They're not that hard to keep, at all. In fact, there are more hobbyist ball python breeders than any other reptile on the planet. That wouldn't be true if they were hard to care for.

[@RogerPro]

record your experiences with it pls

[@redheart7795]

Charles Eye Thank you, and I wasn’t even considering returning him. Even though worry crosses my mind.

[@redheart7795]

Roger Pro I can try, but I don’t exactly post a bunch of videos 😂

[@lordleatch]

I have had a few ball pythons for some months now and they are never refusing food always playful when I have them out ball pythons are the perfect snake in my opinion 🗣😭just saying

[@kristyholt-brightbill9289]

My Albino Het Pied female will literally only eat live white female mice. I spent many feeding times trying to figure this out and that was the outcome. She will absolutely refuse anything else. It blows my mind but evidently she does know the difference.

[@sharkpuppet822]

I love ball python's they are amazing and you should too

[@xosq2125]

Why thank you for this information now I am prepared I have been wanting and researching ball pythons for almost a year now and now I am ready for anything

[@Vailwolf]

My first snake is a ball python and he is a absolutely sweet heart. There was a learning curve to it but they are hardy and generally healthy animals. Mine never bites or balls up. He likes to go into my shirt and chill while I watch TV or play video games. He also has never refused a meal. Maybe I just got lucky but I adore my bp.

[@mattyboiigaming8068]

Lucky you mine can be grumpy but I love him

[@skullking813]

I've had my ball python for over a year now and I have never had any of these problems mine is very chill and will always eat when offered

[@brydavila7329]

That's what I like the most of your channel... You don't lie to us, you always tell us the good things and also the negative things of any snake so we can take care of them correctly

[@c_elss]

My BP went off food for 9months. Husbandry was ON POINT. He was on a feeding schedule every Friday at 11am. And just stopped. ALSO he eats live only. If YOU get stressed out easily, avoid a ball 😂😂

[@victoriahope786]

My question is how do you know it's sick or not and what do you do when it's on a hunger strike for a long period of time like that?

[@c_elss]

Hey! Well you can usually see visual signs when they are sick. But always check with a vet. Also you should be checking the weight of you snake. In 9 months mine lost 25gs. Now if he starts to look thin and sickly, I would have made arrangements. But eyes were bright. Shed was whole, no RI, humidity was good. And I only physically held him once every 2-3 weeks just Incase he was in fact stressed out. But I did everything else like normal, changed bedding, repti spray, adding water to dry substrate. I just used my best judgment. And didn’t stress as long as he wasn’t losing significant weight.

[@funnygaming2672]

Ball python are Nocturnal, feed better at 9h00 pm to 1am ...I suggest using a dim light too instead of 100 watts in the room you feed.

[@carolinelignell9027]

why do my ball python yawn? he does it even when he has not eaten

[@sthui2866]

if frequently, it may be a respiratory infection. But in most cases, just realigning its jaw

[@hannahsstressed8101]

"why not? lets do a challenge" YEEEEEEEESSSS. i love youtubers that grow from their norm

[@alicenikki97]

Thank you for all your videos, I got my first ever snake a week ago (ball python) and I wouldn’t have been able to if it wasn’t for your videos, if learnt so so much from you and your snakes and your videos! So thank you so much xxx

[@TheCharleseye]

I have to say, I find all of these "common reasons" to be odd. Ball pythons are so easy to keep that people literally keep hundreds of them at a time, in plastic tubs. In those tubs, they eat consistently, shed perfectly, defecate/urinate regularly, breed annually, and live long lives. If people are having a hard time keeping BPs as pets, they're probably over-thinking their setup (or worse, anthropomorphizing their snakes). My BPs each have two hides, a water dish, two heat sources (on thermostats) and cover (because snakes don't like to be in the open, even when they're out of their hides). That's it. They miss a meal if they're in blue or if it's breeding season (most pet keepers don't even realize that their snake is "in season" and just freak out because they stopped eating). Otherwise, they're incredibly consistent. The people at my local pet shops think I'm some kind of snake whisperer (or a liar), when all I did was follow the directions. It's not rocket science. It's just snake keeping. Snakes don't want what _you_ want, they want what _they_ want. Food, water, shelter, heat, and the annual roll in the substrate with a desirable mate makes for a happy ball python. All else is just added stress for them _and_ you.

[@lisamccullough5150]

Charles Eye Ridiculous. Humidity is very important and what you’re doing is keeping them alive. Surviving and thriving are VERY different things.

[@TheCharleseye]

@@lisamccullough5150 Or it could be that you're the kind of irrational person who thinks they know a situation well enough to make judgements, just because they read a brief overview of it. Yeah, I'm gonna go with that one. At no point did I say that humidity wasn't important. If you knew anything about keeping BPs, you would know that the right combination of heat, large water dishes and pre-moistened substrate - in an enclosure that doesn't have too much ventilation - creates the perfect humidity level for Ball Pythons. If not, all of my snakes would have bad sheds and URIs. They don't and (once they came into my care) never have. Maybe next time, you should put your ego away and ask for more information before casting judgement. My snakes are in perfect health, with perfect sheds and _extremely_ consistent feeding patterns. If you think that's merely "surviving," then you're not a person I would ever ask for advice on raising reptiles. Have a nice life.

[@lordvisserys9187]

Honestly temperament wise they're some of the best snakes out there. For humidity I house my BP in a 5ft Christmas tree tub and have no problem with it only spray once a week humidity stays around 70 to 60 percent.The only non beginner friendly thing I think is their tendency to go on hunger strikes, but I've had my snake for nearly two years now and haven't had a problem feeding him. Also once they get full grown and you're feeding them small adult rats you only have to feed them every other week. I think they're one of the best beginner snakes out there smaller colubrids like corn snakes have easier husbandry but ball pythons tend to have more easy going personalities.

[@madddY113938]

Love all your video❤️🥰 definitely my favorite reptile tuber!👍🏼🔥🐍

[@bethanyenslin3642]

Your videos are always so helpful! By the way, could you make another Reptile Room tour? I love seeing all of your animals (especially your ball pythons 😄).

[@Jake-kd3oz]

I have had my Ball python for 1 and half years hes an angel and hes never been picky and he has done once that he didnt eat he doesnt even bite my he just pushes me if he doesnt want to come out.

[@BarbaraWilson-gs2cs]

My first reptile was a ball python. Then ive gotten into lizards as i have 2 crested geckos and a leopard gecko.

[@timlarsson3634]

Another amaxing video :) Once again hope i see you in DK tomorrow :D

[@notnigra5859]

Lmao my first snake is a ball python 🤭 I agree with all your points but I had a great experience personally with a ball python. She’s like my best friend now.

[@algorithmanarch]

I really appreciate that you did a video like this! When I was first looking into getting a ball python, there were tons of videos that talked about the pros, but there weren’t many talking about the cons. It’s super important that people understand what they’re getting themselves into when getting a new pet, so I love that you put the information out there that will help people make a solid decision. 👍🏻

[@william_snakespeares]

Mine won't even strike in front of me 😅 but she eats every week....I just have to leave it in the tank and it's usually gone within the hour!

[@GavnerWinterLuver]

you are so awesome, and I really love your content! Thanks for being such a good pet owner and youtuber!

[@retorikmesteren]

I can always expect good quality content from you😁👍

[@kaitlynb5467]

I have a corn snake and I am scared to hold it not because it might bite me but because I am scared that it might slip and run away and it’s cage is in my grandma’shouse(her house is just beside my house)and her house have wooden floor and there’s a hole near his cage and have a lot of doors that is open during the day P.S I am moving the cage in January and my room is small and rlly secured

[@COOLER1451]

Hey Kaitlyn, I know that the possiblity of it biting you is anxiety inducing but rest assured corn snakes can be pretty docile but fast. Some tips to make sure that it doesnt bite would be when getting the snake out of the enclosure be sure to not reach at its head but pick the snake up from behind. Also make sure you do handle your snake a often, because it can help mellow them out and get them used to you touching them. Shows them you are friend not foe. I hear this all the time and know from personal experiences that you will lose your snake anyone that says they havent is lying or it'll happen soon. But when it does happen check sides of wall, under furniture, and turn the heat down and look at warm places:stove, dryer, water heater, space heater, or by windows. Hope that helps

[@kaitlynb5467]

Ashlee Burke thx for replying! I will definitely try that!

[@chocmiklon3108]

I’m getting a ball python for Christmas and I have been doing research for some time and have been really excited I’m naming him Timmy and your videos help a lot

[@cloudhhhh]

Hey, I have a question. Is it wrong to use heat pads for plastic container terrariums? I've been told so in a video I never had a snake, so I don't know how hot a heat pad is. Will the terrarium melt or something?

[@ec3892]

Hey beautiful keeper of healthy reptiles, your channel has been an excellent source of info for Delilah (bci) and I. We both thank you. I was wondering if you could do a video about keeping mold and fungus down, since it grows well with heat and humidity. Thank you for your consideration.

[@satanswombat]

You need to balance the heat and humidity with airflow - that and regular maintenance and you really shouldn't have any issues.

[@magik3063]

Thankful I watched this, and also thankful that my country is tropical 💕

[@itschill1687]

Great video! It's good to look at any species from all sides and consider the cons as much as the pros. Personally i believe there's no such thing as "beginner" snakes - as long as you do your homework, any species can be a delight to have as a first-timer. BUT, its good to know the downsides of your desired animal and choose the perfect species for you. Videos like this are super helpful :]

[@kosmik8647]

I must say the hunger strikes are the worst. They're stressful for the snake and for the owner. My male ball python went almost 6 months without any food but thank god he started eating this summer. ♥ My female ball python instead loves food and has refused food only once.

[@farrelr1385]

Really glad I came across your channel, your adorable. 😁 Thanks for the vids and knowledge!!!

[@LilithWhitic]

Reason 1-3: anyone else thinking the ball python is basically the cat out of the snake world? Haha

[@CDTheNinja]

My best friend has a ball python, and I think the worst (and probably only actually bad) part about them is their issues with feeding. The enclosure really isn't that hard to keep controlled, they're usually very handleable and generally polite little snakes. But my friend's snake ate twice in the first 6 months she had her, and refused mice otherwise. Tried smaller sizes, different colors, asf juice, nope. Didn't matter what she did, the snake just didn't want to eat until she was ready 🤷 Got scary for a little bit there as this was a baby ball and she got pretty skinny, but she gained back the weight and chilled out after she started eating again, no clue what changed

[@Fairytale30299]

Kingsnakes are really cool! I have a Mexican black one. Love her! 🖤

[@hazeeqrazak]

God bless u...

[@gabbrielewilson6702]

Aw geez. Now you tell me... After I already got two 😂😂 (I love them both and did MONTHS of research before getting the first)

[@anastaciamarez8507]

Gabbriele Wilson it’s her opinion though

[@gabbrielewilson6702]

Anastacia Marez it was meant to be a joke. I do see where you're coming from though, and I actually agree with her on several of her points

[@wolfmenot]

This is all the exact reason I’ll never own another BP lol I love them. They’re adorable, I just personally dislike owning them

[@heatherbaker4374]

Great video and amazing points!!! I thought a ball python was a great first snake and did a lot of research but it was still not enough to prep me! I got myself a queenbee and he has a wobble which I had no idea what it was at first and thought there was something wrong with him at first. Skip forward and we have a feeding strike, okay whats wrong nothing? Finally he starts eating mice great... oh now he's decided he ONLY wants mice. I basically have a snake that fits all of these points aside from the stress and it was very hard at first and is ongoing slightly stressful but he's amazing, social and so handable. Worth all the stress he causes because of it!

[@pythonregiusx1313]

I'm a bit late but my male ball python refuses to eat dark coloured mice (grey, black, dark brown)

[@XA--yp2xi]

Do you think I should get a lava snow corn snake or a pied all ball python because I’m having a hard time deciding?

[@cloudhhhh]

If you're new to taking care of snakes, I think a corn snake is the best option. They're really easy to take care of.

[@carl8127]

Only time a ball python absolutely needs humidity is during its shed cycle. The requirements do not need to be perfect.

[@nikki-writes2685]

I really enjoyed this video! I have a reptile but I've never owned a snake, so I've been doing research about ball pythons, and I really appreciated seeing the negatives alongside the positives of them! (Btw I love your phantom of the opera tattoo! Its my favorite broadway play of all time!)

[@katybo6801]

I am a first-time snake owner. My snake is a lesser hypo ball python. This snake is soooo good and sweet. But, I have already, in the 1 week I've had her, dropped her, lost her IN the couch, and she has gotten stuck in a bamboo tube. I have cried because I'm afraid I have traumatized her or injured her. She is such a beautiful little girl and I want to do everything I can to keep her safe and happy. Will she forgive me? Can stuff like this make her scared of me? I don't have anyone else I know that had snakes, or if they did have a snake, they didn't take good care of them.

[@ac9356]

Mine done it for 3 months none eating and mine do t like being Touched as he with puff up his body and then hisses

[@taeviansworldofreptiles3828]

Thanks for doing this one! Many people feel pressured towards Ball pythons because they are so commonly suggested at what people should get as a first snake. I am happy to see people point out the complications that come with ball pythons. Great video!

[@graymartin2594]

My python doesn't seem stressed at all during handling, I would even say that he enjoys getting out every so often. Though he is always moving around the tank.

[@keysilver7744]

Late but a big reason I didn't get a ball python and likely never will is the fact that they're nocturnal. I'd rather be able to see what I'm doing when I handle my snake, and I like it to be awake when I'm awake.

[@mikey9710]

Both of mine are up and about during the day and I see them quite often especially my albino enchi

[@ryanneliza]

Can you give some insight on where to get reputably bred snakes online? I don’t have any local reptile expos and I don’t trust my local pet stores.

[@busybees.r.c.1836]

I would love that too!!!

[@RogerPro]

this is making me debate more and more on if i should get one or not :(

[@JossersJungle]

Don't be discouraged, ball pythons are wonderfull and as long as you make sure the criteria for housing is met, you'll likely not have many problems ^_^

[@adayinthelifeof6197]

I bought my first snake in the very beginning of the year, and it was a VPI Axantic male BP. At first he would refuse rats, it took about a month before I tried mice and he would just eat them with no problem. Now he eats both mice and rats and I know when he wants food, he will make sure that I see him when its time. He is such an easy boy! And mid Sep. im getting one more, but this time its a 10 year old Ultramel Noa line male :) Gonna be fun getting a full grown one!

[@BlueHeronFire]

I honestly would love to have a ball python (especially fell in love with pastave ghost and blue eyed lucy) but if I buy one I considered also getting a El Salvador BCI just to eat any left over mice or rats... Already got a few corn snakes and an african house snake. Love all the sneks. :3

[@alieninvaider]

Urdja I have my cat to eat the leftover rats and mice that my snakes don’t eat.

[@cavinbardi2375]

How about Boas VS Pythons, Pythons VS Corn Snakes Boas VS Corn Snakes etc. That would be cool too.

[@JossersJungle]

Great idea, I'll see what I can do ^_^

[@brianthetroll4642]

subbed you are awsome im a big fan now from the philippines, im planning to get on ball python

[@samanthaallie9974]

I have 8 snakes. My candino bp is the only one that eats live. I also have a spider/calico bp (I didn't know about the genetic problems 2 years ago)

[@wearemonster_catchers1515]

With the corn snake...

[@MrTrollerful]

Lol my setup was perfect. Just one day, my ball python didn't want to eat. A year later, i found out it just wanted mice now. Wtf...

[@helenanimocks]

(I started tying this on a vid from a year ago so im putting it here so it's more likely to be seen by you or other reptile owners) I think my substrate makes the tub difficult to heat up, especially on the cool side, would paper towels work better because its thinner? Also, if they are used to being fed in a separate box, will it not want to eat in it's enclosure? The snake is a healthy weight and is eating so idk how much of a picky eater is, its just what i've observed from holding it in the store and asking. The guy recommended to feed them in a separate area to keep them from thinking if the enclosure gets opened it means feeding time, but I don't plan on doing that because multiple sources said that was a myth and I want to leave it alone while eating bcuz of stressing it out or it throwing the food back up.

[@angelaconley7931]

So true. A yr ago I got my 1st reptile which was a bp. After about 5 or 6 months she went on a 2 month feeding strick my fault I did not have her heat and humidity just right. Thank goodness she is pounding mice now but only mice and she is about half the size she should be. Also she is very very head shy

[@chrisnorman2992]

Mine wouldn't strike for almost 6 months. She only ate when I left the FT mouse in front of her hide and turned all the lights out.

[@orlandotopete3474]

That's my drawing!!!!!

[@JossersJungle]

Yay! Thank you for it again! :-D

[@orlandotopete3474]

@@JossersJungle no problem

[@Atwinkontitan]

I am doing a lot of research before I get my first snake, I first wanted to get a corn snake, but when I watched another video on bad things of corn snakes I decided it was not going to be one for me, But watching this video I still want a BP I hate that the spider ones do have a wiggle and I am going try to stay away from that, but even so my heart has fallen for ball pythons and I'm willing to deal with their picky ways to live, But this video is very nice and very educational 😁👌

[@eliassuorsa9838]

Last week I got my first Corn Snake, he is amazing! I still need a name for him, can I get name ideas?

[@крысая-я1к]

1) dave 2) sam 3) jelly

[@Viktorianperry]

Mercury, Donovan, Adam, Sun....

[@miss.scales7159]

Aries, Apollo, Fritz, Maize, Fella, Selena, Santos, Noodle, Belle, Kaa, Hahn, Nagini, Mac

[@miaviictoria]

What’s the name?

[@chocmiklon3108]

Timmy,jimmy,Sammy,bob,aiden,Asher,pacman

[@Alwayscountry17]

This is an awesome video!!!!😁 Corn snakes are much more forgiving to new owners!!

[@alxnticxxmoon6187]

Our Laws in Malaysia are really strict,they say we have to have a license to get one. I think I want my mom to get one for me.

[@mrjughead87]

I just yesterday got my ball python to eat her first small rat after giving her the tough treatment for 3 weeks. I would try twice a week with a small rat but I think she was intimidated by the size. I knew she could eat the small rat so I played hardball until she finally struck and ate without an issue. I was so proud

[@carolanderson4475]

I am adopting a ball python from a friend and I have a 2 year old puppy who tends to bark frequently. Will this stress my ball python out?

[@rosiethebulldog576]

this was really helpful

[@sthui2866]

ball pythons just tend to be picky, may go on hunger strikes and dont tolerate a wide range of humidity. Its not a really bad starter pet, but as far as everything is settled, they are fine

[@hayliehook202]

One thing that is kind of a con compared to boas is that they need to eat once a week, an adult ball can eat a small rat once a week, but a boa eating a small rat only needs to eat every 14 days or so, so you'll be buying skit mor food for a ball python

[@colinjava8447]

I feed my adult ball every 12-15 days, it really depends what size rats you give them. You don't want to give them too much, it just shortens their life span. Mine goes off feed for about 4 months of the year over winter, so I try to fatten her up a little before winter comes.

[@kaitlynb5467]

I love the way u talk! 😍

[@csi901]

Awesome info!

[@The_Animal_Man]

im glad i got my 2nd one today a super pastel female

[@alittleballpython6913]

My first snake was a ball python

[@ShrillVirus]

I enjoyed the vid, because people need to know the prows and cons of every species. Honestly the thing that kills me the most about owning my ball python is keeping myself in check so I'm not stressing her out "to much". Which I knew getting into, but as a 1st time reptile owner (who got a ball python) I have to understand being reserved for her. She still gets socialized, she loves my husband 😊. She is also still a baby at 10 months, so we're all still learning each others boundaries. I would love to see more con vids in the feature, to give people more to think about when it comes to accessible reptiles. I feel it will help people from impulsive buying animals they may not be ready for.

[@mrskimdagamer824]

Your videos are really informative and helpful! :) Do you have some tips on how to get a snake used to handling, especially one that never really was in contact with humans before? I'm thinking of rescuing a corn snake instead of buying one of a breeder & there's one near me that was found in a random garden, but she's really skittish and scared at the moment

[@TheCharleseye]

The key to taming a snake is to accept the fact that you are going to get bit, it is going to bleed a little and you're going to be fine. The thing that keeps many snakes from being tamed is people's fear of a snake bite. Cornsnakes and ball pythons will cause _far_ less pain and damage than a typical house cat, so there's absolutely no reason to fear their bite. Accept the inevitable, handle the snake calmly and after a while (times vary by animal), it will stop biting. Once they realize you aren't going to hurt them and that biting you won't make you put them down, they just stop. I hope this helps. Good luck!

[@Fifthimagez]

Great video!!!

[@tylergoddard9043]

1 person doesnt know happiness, ur amazing keep making videos!

[@JossersJungle]

Thank you 💚

[@Random-Saurus]

Beside the fact that many breeders are terrible, putting the looks and money the snakes can bring them in over the health of their animals and not educating their costumers over genetic issues. I think the worst thing about BPs is the feeding stop. I don't like it when rats go to waste. If you prekill you could still freeze them or feed them to a boa, but you shouldn't refreeze thawed rodents and that's a bummer.

[@kassiejohnson7753]

Hey there! I love you and your videos! I have a serious question and was hoping you could help me. I am hoping to get a ball python in the near future but for some reason I have a fear of the heat lamp or under heat mat causing a fire while I'm at work! What is the best way to make sure this doesn't happen? Thank you 😘

[@caroline5345]

Kassie Johnson thermostat, they’re very necessary anyway, so your animal doesn’t literally burn

[@kassiejohnson7753]

@@caroline5345 can I shut everything off when I leave the house or is it necessary to leave it on?

[@sarahkhalid9294]

I love ur accent 😍😍😍 so cute ❤😊

[@mainnerd2222]

My mom is terrified of snakes, and I've always wanted one, but couldn't have one. I mean scared. I don't know why, she's from England, it's not like where my wife is from (Australia) and everything can kill you there, haha. Any way, my wife and I have had my house for almost 5 years now, and recently, I thought "Why not? It's my home, I get to say what's in it." plus, a ball python is easy to take care of, it doesn't need me around all the time, I do have other interest like hunting, fishing, competition shooting. A ball python could care less that I've been out all day target practicing or fishing. My dog though, he acts like I left him at the shelter and decided to come back and get him haha! I do take my dog fishing with me, which is nice to have him around. A ball python isn't as expensive as my dog, that's another benefit. My dog's food is $60 a bag, a month (he's a 120 lbs German Shepard from East Germany). So, everyone out there with a mom that is terrified of them, just wait till you get your own place, then you can have what you want. If you have other hobbies and activities you like to do, the ball python couldn't careless if you're out enjoying yourself, haha! Although, I do love my dog's greetings when I get home from a long day of competition shooting or hunting, and I love giving him loves when I get home, and I like the his company. I enjoy keeping a snake. It's not time consuming whatsoever (except for cleaning days it can be). I've kind of trying to talk my wife into letting me get a Boa, but so far she has said "Ball Pythons are as big of a snake I go". We'll see what happens. I'm looking into buttering her up with something nice. Maybe that'll work.

[@driskey82]

I heard the reason why some snakes don’t eat for a long time is because they measured their owners and are planning to eat them and are making room 😳. Is this true?

[@michealayoung3469]

Well if you watch the Snake Discovery that they talk about what the best beginner snakes are the ball python was I believe in the number three spot so.

[@hannahthefallenangel788]

Different opinions

[@hayzues_moon]

Hey! My snake was at the verge of shedding so she was staying in her hide like she usually does, today she had her head popping out and she looked fresh! As if she shed but I couldn’t find it anywhere in her inclosure, not sure what to think of it. She’s a Colombian Red Tail Boa

[@esmaevanberkel5985]

That always happens. Takes a few more days! Its okay

[@TheCharleseye]

It's called "going clear" and it's very normal. There's nothing to worry about.

[@mairstunna8046]

My ball python hasn’t stop eaten yet she eats every week. 🤔 maybe once or twice she refused for a week but it’s just because her meal the previous week was huge.

[@johannaranemarforivirtudaz3774]

hi maam how many times to feed 4 or 5 months old python?

[@billwhitlock8463]

A Cutie with Brains! 😍