You probably saw a ball python soaking in a water dish and wondered, how long can they last underwater? Should you be worried that your ball python might drown? Almost every aspect of a ball python’s husbandry has risks, is soaking one of them? Based on anecdotal evidence, it is estimated that the average ball…
As a ball python keeper, you probably notice your scaley pet staring at you. But what does it mean when a snake stares at you? Ball pythons do some weird things on some occasions, but is it a bad sign? Ball pythons mainly stare at humans due to cautiousness, hunger, and curiosity. They will stare…
One of the main concerns in keeping a ball python is its potential to bite you. Why would they bite us, humans? If you are bitten, will it cause problems for you or the snake? Are there any triggers for a ball python to bite? In general, ball pythons will bite a human due to…
Ball pythons, in general, have a diet of mostly rodents which is an order of animals that includes hamsters. Are you out of mice and rats and the pet shop only sells hamsters? Can a ball python eat one, or is it dangerous? In most cases, ball pythons can eat hamsters when no other rodent…
Heat tapes are one of the cheapest heating devices for a ball python. As a casual keeper, you may not have encountered using heat tapes as a heating alternative. So you’re likely wondering if it’s safe—should you start using one today? In general, heat tapes can be used for ball pythons as long as it…