2006-09-02 19:12:00 · 10 answers · asked by katie_lynn614 2 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
Ok, I'm not the biggest fan of snakes, actually, I hate snakes. But, I have met some really sweet ball pythons! They are very peaceful and tolerant of lots of handling. I had a friend who would sleep with hers...well, she was a little weird, and I wouldn't reccomend that....point is, they are harmless. Oh, they also had a pet rat, b/c for some reason that python would eat that particular rat, and they were actually friends...would sleep together and stay in the same cage. She would pull them all out and have her cat, her snake and her rat play! It was such a trip...the rules of the food chain didn't apply to them.
The only down side is feeding them cute little furry things...if that doesn't bother you , then you should be fine. Plus, they sell frozen mice too, so that could work....but they say the "hunt" is fun for the snake.
Good luck!
Read more: http://www.ballpython.ca/care.html
2006-09-02 19:23:29 · answer #1 · answered by ♥austingirl♥ 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
First of all, ignore the comment by "exileisland" because Ball pythons are not venomous at all, and even if they do bite the result is usually minor.
Having said that, Ball pythons do tend to make excellent pets so long as you get one that was hatched in captivity. For some reason wild-caught Balls do not make nearly as good a pet as captive-bred ones do.
You must also be aware that they're a bit more nervous about having their head touched than most snakes, and will often jerk back quickly if you try to "pet" them on the head. This leads many people to think the snake is about to strike, even though it is only pulling away.
Also, Balls tend to be finnicky eaters, often going off their feed for months on end which drives their keepers nuts. Keep track of their feeding dates and note when they go off, lower the cage temperature about 10 degrees or so and don't handle them as much while they're in this "dormant" stage. Make sure they have fresh water and that the cage is kept clean, and after about three to six months (depending on the snake's activity levels) warm the cage back up and offer it food about a week or so later. Chances are it will eat just fine at that point.
One more thing - buy frozen food and thaw it in warm water as needed, approximately one or two large mice or a small rat every two to three weeks. Make it appear to be freshly killed, pat it dry with a towel (or paper towel) and feed the snake in a separate clean container (a plastic sweater box works great). This will make sure the food is uncontaminated by cage litter or fecal residue, and the snake will not come to associate your hand reaching into it's cage with feeding, which leads to the majority of accidental bites. It also is a perfect opportunity to clean the cage.
hth :-)
2006-09-03 05:18:42 · answer #2 · answered by My Evil Twin 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The frozen / stay debate will proceed perpetually and heavily isn't solved by Yahoo solutions. right this is a itemizing of info: a million. wild snakes consistently eat stay issues 2. frozen is safer with the aid of loss of biting by the rat 3. rats are greater appropriate than mice 4. if its eating mice than its nonetheless a touch one and could be fed weekly 5. captive bred stay rats have not got the parasite situation from now on than frozen 6. Ball pythons are finicky eaters and you will possibly no longer be able to choose for what it eats. 7. no longer all snakes will settle for frozen no count what technique you employ. 8. now's the organic time for the snakes to decelerate on their eating so dont get upset if it doesnt eat the two way for awhile. you are able to attempt to change your snake over and it ought to paintings. ascertain that's warmed as much as physique temperature, attempt dangling it and shifting it around until the snake grabs it (merely watch which you don't get caught up too, use a stick or something that wont harm the snake if it gets caught too)
2016-09-30 07:17:34 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES! I had one years ago(his name was Tulip) Not only was he beautiful but he was docile, unaggresive, and enjoyed being handled.
They do take some care tho. Proper heating, ventilation, food, and secure habitat are a must. If you dont have the time, energy , and fund to be totally committed I would say pass. But they are great pets. Beware tho..they are little escape artists!
and to above poster..they are constrictors ie non venomous
2006-09-02 19:19:25 · answer #4 · answered by darcys_wifey 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on you! If snakes excite you, yes. They are not very active. Aside from just being a snake (for the shock value of others). There is not much to say about them. They are as playful as a Rubber Snake!
2006-09-02 19:19:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes they make great pets espeacially if it's going to be your first snake, make sure to do your research before you go out and buy one though. Good luck!
2006-09-02 21:23:57 · answer #6 · answered by psycho_sweetie_92 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sure, but I think a Columbian Boa is a better pet.
2006-09-02 21:59:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
mesa not thinkin so thier exotic snakes so id say avoid gettin one doncha know.
2006-09-03 07:04:17 · answer #8 · answered by Funkmaster Cornelius 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes. they are very gentle, passive snakes and they are easy for begginners to care for
2006-09-03 11:06:02 · answer #9 · answered by MnKLmT 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
venomous, not recommended
2006-09-02 19:17:01 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋