View Full Version : Dipping my toes in the ball python section


JohnR
09-23-2011, 10:21 PM
So I think I am going to get a pair of balls to kind of round out my collection. My wife likes them because they are so gentle and she can handle them, unlike my chondros. :p

Looking around and talking to some people I think the first will be a female and then probably late next year a male.

I really like the Butter morph. Awesome looking snake. I found someone selling a 2011 baby (one born late July, the other mid August). I do have pictures but they aren't mine so am reluctant to show them.

Not knowing the price range of morphs, I think the price is fair for a female...$300 + shipping.

What size tub would a 2011 baby need?

BWsPythons
09-23-2011, 10:33 PM
I keep hatchlings in 6qt sterilites until about 500 grams or so and then move up into bigger containers.

JohnR
09-23-2011, 10:40 PM
Thanks. Is there anything I should look for or avoid when it comes to Butters?

Buckskin
09-23-2011, 10:42 PM
They really like small spaces.
My babies go into 6 QT shoebox size tubs.
When they get to about 300 grams I move them up to a 32 QT divided tub.
So it is like a 16 qt long tub.
They stay there until they hit 1200 grams then they go into a regular 32 Qt tub.
When I'm ready to start breeding her she goes up to a 41 Qt or a CB70.

Butters / Lessers are a good choice. Good luck

JohnR
09-23-2011, 10:55 PM
Thanks.

Not having to get tubs for ground dwellers who like tight spaces, care to share photos of those tubs?

JohnR
09-24-2011, 08:32 AM
Just paid for her, so figured I could post a picture now. She arrives this coming Tuesday

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6172/6177855246_171eaccf93.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jbrphotography/6177855246/)
Image (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jbrphotography/6177855246/) by johnrougeux (http://www.flickr.com/people/jbrphotography/), on Flickr

Dan W
09-24-2011, 11:11 AM
She is very nice.

Dan

constrictorkeeper
09-24-2011, 12:20 PM
nice lookn' gal !
best of luck with your new adventure,
ck

JohnR
09-24-2011, 12:23 PM
Thanks guys!

smilin-buddha
09-24-2011, 01:44 PM
Butters and lessers are one of favorites

chondroguy1998
09-24-2011, 03:50 PM
John, welcome to the darkside!
She looks real nice, they are as addicting as Chondros!

constrictorkeeper
09-24-2011, 04:37 PM
John, welcome to the darkside!
She looks real nice, they are as addicting as Chondros!

gotta say bro...
you looked pretty addicted last night holdin' those hot little 2011's !
nice havin' you guys over,
ck

ZombieTom
10-31-2011, 04:00 PM
Let's see how quick those 2 turn into 20 Ball pythons.

Art In Scales
10-31-2011, 06:00 PM
Let's see how quick those 2 turn into 20 Ball pythons.

or 200.

She looks great. :yes:

hamcamaro
11-17-2011, 06:11 PM
Nice looking girl!

tfs
11-17-2011, 06:58 PM
welcome to the addiction