"Ball python breeding, caring, where to buy, types, temperament, cost, health, handling, husbandry, diet, and much more!"

Ball Pythons are named as such because of their habit of curling themselves up into tight balls, especially when they are frightened or under stress. They are the smallest of the African pythons, and they are also called Royal Pythons because African rulers are known to wear them as jewelry. Ball Pythons are considered to be one of the most well-mannered snake species and are known for their docile temperament. They have a long lifespan as well, making them ideal for long-term companionship. If you wish to have an exotic pet but are a relative beginner with reptilian ones, the curious and gentle Ball Python is perfect for you. This book will provide you with relevant information regarding Ball Pythons, their nature and behaviors, and how to make sure that you will be giving them the utmost care. Ball Python breeding, where to buy, types, care, temperament, cost, health, handling, husbandry, diet, and much more included!

Ball Pythons is a TFH Publication.

Some of the smaller species in the Python family make interesting exotic pets for adventurous owners. This manual instructs in details of housing, feeding, breeding, and health care, as well as origins, anatomy, life cycle, temperament, body language and its meaning, and maintaining an optimal terrarium environment. -- From back cover.

Written by a team of internationally respected herpetologists led by Philippe de Vosjoli, The Ball Python Manual is an authoritative introduction to this popular snake. The ball python is admired around the world for its distinctly African appearance and its relative medium size and tameability. This colorful manual offers up-to-date and reliable information on selection, acclimating, handling, housing and maintaining ball pythons, all of which will be extremely valuable to newcomers to this remarkable python. Dr. Roger Klingenberg's chapter on health care is indispensable for all snake keepers with excellent advice for troubleshooting health issues for each of the snake's anatomical regions. The breeding chapter by David and Tracy Barker discusses sexing, sexual maturity, and all aspects of captive reproduction and hatching. he volume concludes with resources and a complete index.

Written by a team of internationally respected herpetologists led by Philippe de Vosjoli, The Ball Python Manual is an authoritative introduction to this popular snake. The ball python is admired around the world for its distinctly African appearance and its relative medium size and tameability. This colorful manual offers up-to-date and reliable information on selection, acclimating, handling, housing and maintaining ball pythons, all of which will be extremely valuable to newcomers to this remarkable python. Dr. Roger Klingenberg’s chapter on health care is indispensable for all snake keepers with excellent advice for troubleshooting health issues for each of the snake’s anatomical regions. The breeding chapter by David and Tracy Barker discusses sexing, sexual maturity, and all aspects of captive reproduction and hatching. The volume concludes with resources and a complete index.