2006-06-06 10:29:22 · 6 answers · asked by toveysnake 2 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
Yes. They can both be easy to keep as long as certain conditions are met, but Balls are more prone to stop eating or illness if a proper environment isn't provided. Corns are considered the best first snake as they tend to tolerate handling very well, don't need as stringent heating environment as a Ball, and they are diurnal so you can see them roam around the cage during the day. Balls will stop eating if the temperatures are off, if you handle them too much, or if you over feed them. They also tend to be picky as to the type of food they eat. It can be difficult to switch one over from live to frozen/thawed or from mice to rats.
2006-06-06 10:54:35 · answer #1 · answered by xyz_gd 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is best to purchase the ball python young and make sure you see the snake eat first. Otherwise don't purchase. I only sell young ball pythons in my shop. If you buy or trade an older one, it may not be a good eater. This is generally the most common problem with this snake. This snake generally grows to6-7' and gets to the size of a grapefruit in the middle. If a rat or mouse bites and injures it, it will be awhile before it will eat large prey again. I have customers with balls that have gone 8 months without eating. Balls also have trouble shedding if the environment is not kept moist enough but do not keep overly moist or the bedding gets moldy. This snake comes from South America and needs a constant heat source to keep the temp at 85-90. It is nocturnal, likes to eat in the evening and requires night lighting and a nice hiding place.
2006-06-06 12:10:11 · answer #2 · answered by kriend 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as you get a captive-bred Ball Python, they are easier than a corn snake. Calmer, less likely to escape and less likely to bite. Never get a wild-caught Ball Python, they can be ridiculously difficult to keep.
2006-06-06 16:32:28 · answer #3 · answered by neo_maxi_zoon_dweeby 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not harder, just different. . BUT.......anyone that has 6 - 7 foot female ball pythons that are as big as a grapefruit PLEASE CONTACT ME!! I will buy every single one of them (that is one huge ball python!) Also, ball pythons come from AFRICA, not South America as someone stated above.
Captive bred is better than wild caught. Easier to get to feed. Balls are known for going off feed for long periods of time, driving owners nuts if they are inexperienced.
check out www.kingsnake.com for some decent care sheets for ball pythons (too long to copy/paste here)
2006-06-06 19:09:03 · answer #4 · answered by Jason B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah corns are a lot easier. btw, there is/was record of a 6/7 foot bp, but the thing was like 25 years old. not sure if its still alive or not. bp's top out at 4-5 ft.
2006-06-07 02:11:22 · answer #5 · answered by useless_knowledged_1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
balls can be harder to keep but the are a mutch more beautifull snake
2006-06-07 07:44:04 · answer #6 · answered by kimo_bugman 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋