How to Care for Ball Pythons!

In this video we demonstrate how to setup a proper enclosure for ball pythons, then go into details regarding feeding and other care tips.

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Note that there are MANY different opinions on proper ball python care. This video is personal opinion influenced by their wild environments and replicating them in captivity. Be sure to do plenty of research before acquiring a ball python so you can make well-rounded decisions regarding their care :)

Music by BenSound.

[flashbird]

Rip to everyone that doesn’t get a snake because their mom is afraid of it. Including myself

[arielrigdon]

I’m so glad you posted this!!

My son found your videos several months ago and has been obsessed with getting a snake since, originally he wanted a hog nose (which I actually inquired to you about) but, upon more research we opted for a ball python and, surprise! We’re picking him up tomorrow (my son has no idea!)

But snake discovery led to his love of snakes and now here we are :)

[lanaaaa]

Me: watching this even tho i cant get a snake bc my mom doesn’t like them sad but still dreams about having one

[jengorman]

I just want to say I'm a parent of a 16 year old ball python (got him from a breeder as a baby!) - did a lot of my learning about him from books back in 2005, and I stumbled on your channel. Thank you so much for making all these videos. I'm learning so much even after having Timber all this time, and you are absolutely helping me with a shedding issue I've had with him multiple times. I also learned the hard way back in the day about how they were misguided about Ball Pythons and humidity and had to work through 2 cases of scale rot before I stopped following their misting instructions. I'm absolutely retooling his habitat to have a humidity box and thermostat - so thank you for all of this! So glad new owners have so many more resources for learning about their reptile pets!!

[jamigarrett]

I know this is an older post, but I just bought my first ball yesterday. After seeing how much the big box stores wanted for a full setup, I rewatched this video and made a trip to WM and the dollar store and the most expensive item is the heat mat. Thank you SO MUCH for these informative videos. Paul doesn’t know he isn’t in a huge expensive enclosure and as he gets bigger he will be upgraded to his snake mansion.

[Swaggerpede]

Europe: Ah, I doth declare this snake to reflect my opulence, it is a royal snake.


America: Snake look like ball lol

[DranxCODM]

I want a ball python but my mom dont: she has a fear of the living spagetti

[internetescapee]

My mom was SO scared of snakes, as is her whole family. But I got my love of them from my dad’s side I guess, same with my siblings, but watching your videos with her convinced her to finally let me get a ball python!!

[SnakeDiscovery]

Please note that this is only one way to set up a ball python enclosure. There are all sorts of slightly varied setups that can work just as well! This is just what we find works best in our experience.

There are some people in the hobby who we refer to as "Right Way-ers". These are people who are convinced that their way is the only way to take care of an animal, but don't let them convince you of that. I'm sure some will voice their opinions in the comments, but please take them with a grain of salt.

In the end, it's up to you to do research and make well-educated decisions for your individual animal! :)

[coffeetime]

Snake discovery: use Aspen

Go Herping: dont use Aspen

Me:

[AutumnKnuth]

hey, i just wanted to thank your channel for teaching me so much. ive been watch your videos for about 3 years and i have fallen in love with ball pythons. i have been asking for one for 2 years but my dad is to afraid of them, but recently we got a female baby bull snake for an early christmas present which we named ivy. we have had her for about a week and is an exellent eater for us. your videos have informed us on ball pythons and helped my dad over come his fears. without your channel we wouldnt have ivy. thank you

[firetie]

Thanks for all the awesome info!!! My son wanted a snake for his 6th birthday. While doing some research on them your video came up.
Saved us a PILE of $$ and the new snake seems to love her new habitat.
As for the moss container, she found it in less than 12 hours and LOVES it!
Keep up the awesome work!!!

[redravenriot]

I personally wouldn’t say a too big enclosure causes snakes to feel exposed. Instead, a lack of hides or cover (like logs and fake leaves) stresses snakes out. Bigger enclosures work so long as you keep adding decor appropriately. Remember, in the wild they got cover, savanna grass is plenty tall. Though before anyone rants, this is my personal expirience and oppinion, you may disagree.

[Tophkaneki]

Just got my first ball python, the encolsure is not perfect but its a start and im happy to keep improving it every paycheck! ☺️ Nagini is just a baby and i cant wait to spend a lifetime with her!

[photogurl]

OMG! I'm getting my own pet Ball Python tonight, and it's all thanks to Snake Discovery! My Mom was not very willing to get one, but after seeing some videos by Snake Discovery, she finally agreed! She was also very impressed with my research, and now I've gotten this far, and I'm so excited! Thanks Emily and Ed!

[somebody]

I remember watching this channel before 2017 because I was begging my mom to get a snake and I was trying to learn how to take care of one. And here we are with a corn snake!

[senigirl]

As an Animal Science major and zookeeper I love referring to your videos and I really value your opinion because you always think of everything and mention every single detail!!! Keep doing a great job putting some really quality animal education out there!

[TheBigcatdaddy]

That’s really annoying that the heat pads don’t have a dial. It’s 2018 and they can’t do something simple like that? Good grief.

[mel_bitz]

Thanks to you, I have a corn snake, ball python, bearded dragon. You encouraged my parents 😊

[Korvidcore]

Great! All i need now is to convince my parents to get me one

Edit: OMG OK SO, I WAS SURPRISED WITH A SNOW CORN SNAKE ON DECEMBER 12TH IM SO HAPPY! CASPER IS MY NEW BEST FRIEND!!!!