Do Ball Pythons, Python Regius, make good pets?
Yes, but like most other animals, they can be challenging at times. Before you consider getting a pet snake, you might be interested in reading “Quick & Easy Ball Python Care.” This is an easy reading small pamphlet written by Colette Sutherland, who has a degree in zoology and is co-owner with her husband of The Snake Keeper, a ball python breeding facility that maintains over 1,000 ball pythons. Why won’t my new Ball Python eat? Once you have your snake and have gotten him/her set up in its habitat, the best thing to do is leave it alone for at least a week or two. This will give your snake time to get comfortable in its new home. A snake that is acclimated, healthy and unstressed will generally eat. When can I handle my new Ball Python? After you’ve patiently waited a couple of weeks, I would try and feed it its first meal. Once it has eaten a few times, it’s fine to start handling for short periods of time. Should I feed in the cage or in a separate location? There are two schools
