Have you ever heard that reptiles have salmonella? Is it really true and are ball pythons one of the most common carriers of salmonella? When taking care of our pets, they should be the priority but there are times when we might also be at risk. Ball pythons have a high chance of carrying salmonella….
Are you wondering whether or not a ball python can injure a dog? If you’re a ball python owner who also has dogs at home, you’re likely worried about this all the time! Since ball pythons and dogs aren’t exactly the best of friends, it’s essential to know if they can get into dangerous situations…
Are ball pythons capable of burrowing? As ball python keepers, we often notice unique behaviors from our snakes but is burrowing one of them? Ball pythons can burrow under the substrate, hides, and water bowls. A ball python will burrow itself if it is about to shed, if it wants to explore, if it feels…
Ever seen chicks used as feeders at your local zoo and thought it was a good alternative for your pythons? Are baby chicks even good for ball pythons? Diet is an important part of ball python husbandry and a simple mistake can affect the health of your snake! Ball pythons can eat baby chicks less…
Are you wondering how fast ball pythons can move? Ball pythons are typically known by those in the reptile-keeping community as slow and comparable to “pet rocks”, but what is their normal motion? Can their movement indicate problems? Ball pythons are medium-bodied, slow-moving snakes and can move with speeds averaging 1–2 km/hr. This estimated speed…
