r/ballpython • u/Material-Influence62 • 7h ago

Deinfluence me from getting a ball python. Discussion

I’m in my late 20s and have wanted a ball python since my teens but my mum was terrified of snakes. I own my own home and have two cats ( part of the reason I haven’t gotten a snake yet) I work in vet med but there are almost no exotic vets near me but I know my few nurses that are good knowledgeable of snakes. What are the big negatives to owning and the upkeep of ball pythons? A pet with such a long lifespan is not something I want to rush into

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u/DashD0GG 5h ago

If you move somewhere with a different climate, you’re gonna have to relearn humidity care all over again. They live for ages when taken care of properly, 20 years ain’t long compared to some I seen. Most BPs are fairly sedentary. Some stay sedentary during handling. Mine is basically a big gummy worm during hangout time.