In the past you might have heard that snake’s are mean and slimy. There are many to choose from, so don’t let these rumors keep you from getting a beautiful, friendly, easy to keep pet snake.

Having had a lot of different snakes throughout the years, Ball Pythons are one of the most docile snakes out there. Of course there are others also, like Corn snakes, milk snakes, and King snakes to name a few.

The Ball Python (Python regius)

These snakes are the most popular species available, at affordable prices. If you would go to the most popular reptile sales site (Morph Market Ball Pythons) you will find that they have over 10,000 Ball pythons listed today. This speaks for itself.

They are easy to care for, the internet has abundance of care sheets available.

The temperament of the Ball Python is above all others in handling and care. Being easy to keep, with all the different colors to choose from is what drives people to them.

Temperature should be around 89F on the hot side, and 80F on the other, needing enough area to achieve a heat gradient. The use of a heat pad or heat tape underneath the enclosure, along with a thermostat will help in attaining the heat gradient needed. Humidity should be 60%, higher when the reptile is in shed.

If you are looking for that friendly snake, Summers Serpents has many to choose from, at a reasonable price.