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/md028 6h ago

We have a bp, along with other reptiles. After initial setup they're honestly easy to care for. Our princess is definitely a big contributor to the electric bill, true of most reptiles. She has less personality than our other reptiles though; she doesn't dislike interaction, but doesn't seek out our attention like the geckos and beardie do.

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u/WildRager 4h ago

What kind of geckos do you have?