Proper care is essential for Ball Pythons as is for any animal, to ensure their well being and longevity. Ball Pythons in captivity have been recorded to living as much as 40 years, though it is very rare. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore various aspects of ball python care, including enclosure setup, temperature and humidity requirements, feeding and handling, health considerations, and more. The enclosure should have proper ventilation, with a screen or mesh top to allow for … Continue reading →

When most people hear the word reptile, they picture a deadly wild anaconda which is ready to devour them alive. Picturing a venomous snake is another way we view reptiles. The reality is far from that. The truth is that there are several misconceptions about this group of animals. It is the reason why they are the most marginalized and misunderstood creatures. Even as pets, mammals rule our homes, but we think of reptiles as some robotic and dumb creatures … Continue reading →

We constantly hear people talk about enrichment for reptiles. Not all reptiles are the same species. We know this sounds like a duh but we constantly hear people try to argue “reptiles” and even “snakes” and create this one size fits all model. If you notice the study here references the need to understand SPECIES SPECIFIC NATURAL HISTORIES. That means that we actually have to understand the natural behaviors of the animals in order to determine what would qualify as … Continue reading →

This post will discuss common myths associated with ball python keeping in the hobby and what the truth behind those myths actually is. This is intended as an educational platform to supplement our other articles. “You need to move the snake to feed it or it will become cage aggressive.” This is based on an outdated belief that moving the snake would allow it to not associate the cage opening with feeding. It has since been proven that moving the … Continue reading →

This particular post will encompass feeder rodents in all their glory: where to buy them, how to humanely euthanize them, myths regarding them, and more. This is your one-stop shop for rodent information, basically. Live vs F/T: The Great Debate One of the biggest debates in the reptile community, especially in ball python groups, is whether or not feeding live is “safe” compared to feeding frozen/thawed. The fact of the matter is this: both methods have risks. With live, your … Continue reading →

Why small spaces? Why no light? Why no branches? Small, Dark Places. That is where they spend their time. What is the best way to keep any animal in captivity? In a way that best mimics the native conditions and allows for us to most effectively create the proper conditions. SO STOP TRASHING RACKS BECAUSE YOU DON’T UNDERSTAND HOW THEY ACTUALLY LIVE. STOP anthropomorphizing the snakes and thinking that they are being deprived by being in “tiny boxes”. Reptile keeping … Continue reading →

The chief argument we hear for bigger enclosures is this one: “They live in the wild so a large tank shouldn’t be a big issue.” My question to you is this: You also live in the wild. Does that mean you would be 100% fine living on the streets instead of in a house? I’m willing to bet most of you are scratching your head right now wondering why I’d make such a comparison, but the simple fact is this … Continue reading →