Pet Care Tips for Pet Owners Young and Old

Ball pythons are non-venomous, easy to handle, and resilient. Proper care may result in a pet ball python living for several decades. If you would like to acquire a pet that won't require you to follow strict care guidelines, visit a pet shop that features ball pythons and habitat and food essentials.

Standard Versus Morph Ball Pythons

There are two distinct categories that ball pythons fall into. Standard pythons are black or brown with a series of lighter splotches along their sides and back. Their underbelly can be a white or cream color. Black, narrow markings may be intertwined with the lighter underbelly hue.

A morph ball python is a python that has been bred to possess a distinct color combination. Snake breeders isolate mutations that are naturally found in the wild. A morph ball python may have vivid markings that are unusual colors. Bright yellow, silver, white, and gold colors commonly occur in pythons that possess morph properties. Some hues may be more concentrated than others and the color of a snake's eyes may also be unique, including blue and red color variations.

Personalities

A ball python will adapt to its habitat quickly. A young snake may initially be a little skittish or apprehensive about being picked up, but will gradually warm up to being handled. A well-adjusted snake will likely be more docile.

Ball pythons seldom bite their owners. They possess a series of teeth that are sloped inward. If a ball python does bite its handler, medical care should include using an antiseptic to treat the wounded area. Ball pythons like to hide during the day. A narrow, long tube that is longer than a ball python will make a suitable area for a reptile to seek privacy. 

Tank And Diet Needs

After selecting a ball python that you would like to purchase, consider how large their habitat will need to be. Ball pythons grow to be several feet in length. There is no lighting requirement for a ball python's care. You should, however, set up a habitat that is moderately humid.

Damp moss, reptile bark, and coconut husks are some natural materials that can be used to line the bottom of your snake's habitat. Your pet will need to consume a diet of feeder mice and rats. Young snakes can eat baby mice or large crickets. Older snakes will require larger mice and rats. A young snake should be fed a couple of times a week. An older snake may only need to be fed every other week.

Keep these tips in mind when looking for ball pythons for sale near you.