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Normal Ball Python Morph Guide

normal ball python morph guide

Over 7,300 different ball python morphs exist today. A ball python morph is a gene or combination of genes that alter a ball python’s colors and/or patterns.  One morph that is vital to discovering new ball python morphs is a…

Can ball pythons be housed together?

can ball pythons be housed together

Ball pythons are naturally solitary animals that live alone most of their lives in the wild. All of their living habits and behaviors don’t involve another ball python besides when they are breeding.  Cohabitation is the state of living together…

Differences Between Male and Female Ball Pythons

male versus female ball pythons how to tell the difference

Snake owners will almost always want to know if their snake is male or female especially if they want to breed them. It’s hard to tell a ball python’s gender just by looking at them since both male and female…

159+ Best Ball Python Names(2021)

Pet names are always hard to decide on especially for a pet that lives for as long as a ball python does. Naming your ball python can be fun since they can be named after anything you can imagine: cities,…

How to Pick Up and Hold a Ball Python

Picking up a ball python seems like it would be a simple task to do, but if it’s your first time or it’s an aggressive snake, it can be challenging and nerve-racking.  In this post, I will show you how…

29 Reptile Tank Decoration Ideas for $1

Snake tanks with basic decor can look a bit dull, but there are plenty of ways you can spruce up your reptile’s terrarium with safe and good looking accessories.  In this article, we are going to go through the ball…

Best Heat Mats for Reptiles(2021)

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Ball pythons don’t need artificial light, UVA, or UVB rays to survive, but they do need warmth. Heat mats and heat pads are the best option for heating a ball pythons enclosure since they’re space-saving, energy-efficient and easy to control.…

8 Signs Your Ball Python is Pregnant

Female ball pythons can become pregnant(gravid) even if she hasn’t been with a male in years. She can even lay eggs if they aren’t paired up with a male at all. These unfertilized eggs are called slugs and they won’t…