Ball pythons are ambush hunters as well as opportunistic hunters in the wild, that means they spend the majority of their time tucked deep inside termite mounds or rodent burrows waiting for an unsuspecting rodent to cross their path. Knowing this gives us…
Introduction Ball pythons, also known as royal pythons, are popular pet reptiles known for their beautiful patterns and docile nature. As responsible keepers, it is essential to understand and address any shedding issues that may arise. Shedding problems often occur…
The Spider morph gene is a base morph mutation brought to market by Kevin McCurley of the New England Reptile Distribution aka NERD. It’s a base morph mutation meaning it’s a single gene morph that used to make several of…
Choosing the Right Cage for Your Ball Python When it comes to selecting a cage for your ball python, there are a few key factors to keep in mind. In this guide, we’ll walk you through everything you need to…
With the Ball python craze in full momentum it’s a great time to cover some tips and guidelines for inquiring about animals for sale. I’ve bought hundreds of ball pythons over the years starting way back when I made my…
The success you have at the end of the breeding season is largely contributed to your preseason preparation and how you maintain your animals in the off season (summer months). For this ball python breeding article I’d like to discuss…
The pastel ball python gene is in my option one of the most under rated genes out there. I absolutely love pastels and put a huge value on them in regards to my own personal collection. First off, the pastel…
Ball python breeding age and weight is a very popular topic online and in the forums. Many self-proclaimed “experts” are very cut and dry when it comes to breeding age and weight. For the most part just about 90% of…
There are several ball python breeders producing excellent quality ball pythons these days. Some of the not so great breeders share common characteristics just like some of best ball python breeders in the world share some very common characteristics for…
As simple as many breeding recipes seem, getting your ball pythons to actually “lock up” can sometimes be tricky. In my experience, the vast majority of the time, properly cycled animals with good body weight will generally copulate when introduced.…