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O my gosh I want a ball python!!!!
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Shiari
Blutterer
If you want a morph, they usually run a couple hundred dollars at least. Whereas many corn morphs are much cheaper.
They are very often picky and difficult, often only wanting live and going on random hunger strikes.
http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showthread.php?127203-Ball-Python-(Python-regius)-Caresheet
SquamishSerpents
Katia
we have 13 ball pythons and the only ones we have that are picky are the males near breeding season, and sometimes after laying eggs the females take a bit to get back on food. we only have 1 that eats live-only, and we are in the process of switching her. ball pythons are no more difficult to keep than corns. not saying he should get one, but i wouldn't want anyone to get the wrong idea either.
not saying this is the case for everybody, but i think the whole thing about them being picky eaters is a little bit exaggerated.
Carinata
Ever Evolving Exotics
Ball python morphs have dropped in price substantially over the past few years. Pastels are not $50-$75 bucks a pop! Spiders as low as $150. Pinstripes as low as $125! The Ball Pythons we keep at work, all thrive and even though I don't feed them, I do clean them and their set-up is quite simple.
SquamishSerpents
Katia
maaaaaaaaybe in the states, lol. pintripes here? $350. pastels? $100-$150. spiders? $350+ depending on size, etc.
so yeah, ball python morphs are definitely a lot more in the beginning than corns are ever going to be.
Nitelion94
I am The Nitelion
I wish they made balls that look like albino Burmese pythons
DaGiant
DaBig Guy retired to MS
Then I have had all the exaggerated ones
I have had a few actually starve themselves to death
I force fed a few and they regurged it shortly after.
I currently have a great BP guy that eats live with gusto
and won't touch a F/T rat
SquamishSerpents
Katia
DaGiant, that's no good 
i forgot about the baby balls we hatched this year, one of the females doesn't want to eat AT ALL, i have force-fed her twice though, and she kept it down both times. that's kind of a relief, but at the same time i just wish she would hurry up and decide to eat!
we had the same problem with the corns last year. out of 19 there were 11 aneries, 2 normals, 2 snows, and 4 amels.
EVERY. SINGLE. AMEL. was a non-feeder. the rest of them? at like champs, ALL the time! it was just the amels, but eventually (about 3 months in, when i thought they were all done for) they magically started eating and didn't ever look back.
sorry to hear yours didn't make it though
i forgot about the baby balls we hatched this year, one of the females doesn't want to eat AT ALL, i have force-fed her twice though, and she kept it down both times. that's kind of a relief, but at the same time i just wish she would hurry up and decide to eat!
we had the same problem with the corns last year. out of 19 there were 11 aneries, 2 normals, 2 snows, and 4 amels.
EVERY. SINGLE. AMEL. was a non-feeder. the rest of them? at like champs, ALL the time! it was just the amels, but eventually (about 3 months in, when i thought they were all done for) they magically started eating and didn't ever look back.
sorry to hear yours didn't make it though
Hellstrom
New member
Albino Ball pythons look very much like albino burmese pythons...
wstphal
working in the Gulag
Or choose to be a commuter student & live with roommates who are cool with snakes, or live with the parents. Actually, for a pet-loving college student, if there is a decent school nearby and if the parents are supportive of having their son or daughter live at home while attending college, this is a really good choice. It means, usually, somewhere quiet to study. It means having your dogs, cats, snakes, fish, chelonians, whatever, to keep you company and reduce your stress. It means access to a washer and dryer that don't gobble quarters and ruin your stuff. It means not having to listen to ~whatever~ your roommate is up to, whether you want to or not.
For a reptile-owning teen who wants a career that is compatible with reptiles, or involved with reptiles. this could be the best path. And no disposing of pets is necessary unless you have overextended yourself so much you can't care for them at all.
Lennycorn
Just see the truth
wstphal
working in the Gulag
But then the problem isn't college at all.
wstphal
working in the Gulag
Start saving then, because there is such a hybrid as a burmball, but they likely to be very expensive if you can find one for sale at all. Right now I don't seem to be able to. I did read that someone had bred a female burmball het albino, so I bet in 10 years you could get one.
slitheringdead
Foggy
I have 2 balls and 2 corns. Yes, balls require higher temps and humidity than corns, but that doesn't make them advanced, pain in the butt snakes to keep. They're still beginner snakes.
Prices on low-end morphs have come down a lot. I got my pastel for $65 and my mojave for $100.
In terms of personality, corns are perceived to have more personality simply because they are active/flighty, whereas balls would rather sit still in your hand. I don't think one is better than the other. I like both personalities.
In terms of feeding, i haven't had any major problems yet with either.
I think it's unfair for people to bash on balls. Each species is beautiful and fun in their own way.
Prices on low-end morphs have come down a lot. I got my pastel for $65 and my mojave for $100.
In terms of personality, corns are perceived to have more personality simply because they are active/flighty, whereas balls would rather sit still in your hand. I don't think one is better than the other. I like both personalities.
In terms of feeding, i haven't had any major problems yet with either.
I think it's unfair for people to bash on balls. Each species is beautiful and fun in their own way.
Haarstad
Wanna see my snake?
I agree and it's important for people to get the right facts. Personally i don't like balls, Well... not balls but pythons in general... they are just not my type of snake, everyone is entitled to their opinion though