Ball info needed

[Cristina]

I really want to get a larger snake..ive been going back and forth btwn a bp and a boa...I dont want anything that get to big like a retic..like 6 feet max...it has to be docile..I have 2 boys..one is 4 and adores snakes..the other is 4 months so hes 2 little..but I want sumthin they can grow up w/. I am facinated w/ the different colors of the bp, and I hear they are pretty docile..but picky feeders..
so what advice to u guys have????
im going to a reptile show this weekend

Thanks..Thanks

	Ball Python The Ball Python (Python regius), also known as the Royal Python, is a ground dwelling snake native to the savannahs and rain forests in western Africa, predominatly the countries of Ghana, Togo, and Benin.

[Slithers]

get a ball.

mine are ferocious eaters.

you might consider a het for morph.

	Heterozygous Heterozygous - the animal carries the gene for a genetic trait but does not outwardly demonstrate the trait. Example: A boa that is het for albino looks normal but carries the albino gene. When it is bred to another het for albino boa or an albino boa, a percentage of the offspring will be albino.

	Morph A morph is a color or pattern variation that is proven to be genetic. Common morphs include albino, anerythristic, gentically striped, Hypomelanistic, and many others. Morphs also include combinations of simple traits such as "Sunglow" which is Albino and Hypomelanistic. These traits may be recessive traits, co-dominant traits, dominant traits, or created through selective breeding (ie Pastel).

[fire_kat]

Ball pythons are great.We have 5 and only 1 is persnickity when it comes to food.They are very calm and very good around my kids.Good luck.

[insaneguitarist]

A ball would be your best choice ESP with 2 little ones around. Mine eat just fine, but they have been picky eaters many times. And as Slithers said consider a het for morph.

	Heterozygous Heterozygous - the animal carries the gene for a genetic trait but does not outwardly demonstrate the trait. Example: A boa that is het for albino looks normal but carries the albino gene. When it is bred to another het for albino boa or an albino boa, a percentage of the offspring will be albino.

	Morph A morph is a color or pattern variation that is proven to be genetic. Common morphs include albino, anerythristic, gentically striped, Hypomelanistic, and many others. Morphs also include combinations of simple traits such as "Sunglow" which is Albino and Hypomelanistic. These traits may be recessive traits, co-dominant traits, dominant traits, or created through selective breeding (ie Pastel).

[Cristina]

another ques..is there any difference in behavior btwn male and female???
and are they pretty social?..like when u come in do they come out and want u're attention

[Pete J]

Originally Posted by cris78

another ques..is there any difference in behavior btwn male and female???
and are they pretty social?..like when u come in do they come out and want u're attention

all snakes are pretty anti-social in the way you describe. they tolerate handling ( for varied lengths of times ) but they wont be begging to be pet and touched when you come home like a dog would.

sometimes alot of enjoyment can be had using night-lighting and a display cage to observe the snake exploring the cage during the evening. at least i enjoy it. i stay up late however

[HavocovaH]

get a blood.